Today Nancy and Sheryl discuss these topics in today’s crime round-up:

Bryan Kohberger's "Galileo Defense" 
The Shocking Oklahoma Custody Killings - four arrested, bitter In-Laws and lost grandchildren 

Show Notes:

[0:00] Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   
[0:20] Watch Merit Plus for Free - https://www.meritplus.com/home  
[1:00] Nancy discusses cloud coverage on the night of the Idaho murders 
[5:30] Mother-in-law dynamics in Oklahoma murder cases 
[10:00] “Nobody’s talking about the preacher’s wife.”

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Nancy Grace is an outspoken, tireless advocate for victims’ rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor. She is the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a crime- fighting digital platform that investigates breaking crime news, spreads awareness of missing people and shines a light on cold cases. 
In addition, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, a daily show hosted by Grace, airs on SIRIUS XM’s Triumph Channel 111 and is downloadable as a podcast on all audio platforms - https://www.crimeonline.com/
Connect with Nancy: 
X: @nancygrace
Instagram: @thenancygrace
Facebook: @nancygrace
Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. 
Connect with Sheryl:
Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
X: @ColdCaseTips
Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.19.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: ‘Galileo Defense’, Idaho Murders & Oklahoma Custody Killings

Work a cold case alongside investigator Sheryl “Mac” McCollum, Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. Every week, Sheryl dives into her cold case files alongside accomplished guests to look for clues into unsolved murders, missing people, and more. This ain’t just a podcast but a war room. Sheryl opens her cold case files, her heart and her little black book! You will quickly realize Zone 7 is not a place but a lifestyle!

True crime

Karen Read, 43, of Mansfield, is accused of second-degree murder and other charges. The prosecution says she hit her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her vehicle outside of a home in Canton during a snowstorm on Jan. 29, 2022, following a night of drinking. 
Guest Bio and Links:
Judge Ashley Wilcott is a nationally recognized Child Welfare Law Specialist and Juvenile Court Judge with over 20 years of experience as a trial attorney and child welfare specialist. Her life’s work revolves around passionately advocating for and striving to improve the lives of children at risk and youth in the foster care system.
Joshua Schiffer is an attorney providing legal services covering Criminal Defense, Personal Injury. Listeners can learn more about Joshua Schiffer at his website 
Resources:
Listen to previous episodes on The Karen Read Murder Trial:
The Karen Read Murder Trial: Killer or Cover Up Murder with Joshua Schiffer  
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with esteemed guests Judge Ashley Wilcott and defense attorney Joshua Schiffer. The panel dissects the latest on the Karen Read trial, which includes: the questionable witness testimonies, evidence, potential cover-ups, the unprecedented media involvement, and the intensity of the public's reaction to the trial. 
Show Notes:

(0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum  
(0:15) Background on Karen Reed and John O'Keefe  
(1:25) Sherly introduces guest, Judge Ashely Wilcott and returning guest Joshua Schiffer to the listeners 
(5:00) The intensity of community engagement during this trial 
(8:00) Discussion of evidence at the scene of the crime 
(15:00) “I'm interested for them to get into the personal relationships. Every one of these witnesses has been evasive and or just outright lie about how well they do or do not know the other people involved.” -Joshua Schiffer
(16:00) Questionable witnesses 
(20:00) Closing thoughts - “Can the case be saved for the Commonwealth?”
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Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases.  
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Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum



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Karen Read Murder Trial: Questionable Witness Testimonies, Prosecution vs. Defense Tactics, Public Uproar

Karen Read, 43, of Mansfield, is accused of second-degree murder and other charges. The prosecution says she hit her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her vehicle outside of a home in Canton during a snowstorm on Jan. 29, 2022, following a night of drinking. 
Guest Bio and Links:
Judge Ashley Wilcott is a nationally recognized Child Welfare Law Specialist and Juvenile Court Judge with over 20 years of experience as a trial attorney and child welfare specialist. Her life’s work revolves around passionately advocating for and striving to improve the lives of children at risk and youth in the foster care system.
Joshua Schiffer is an attorney providing legal services covering Criminal Defense, Personal Injury. Listeners can learn more about Joshua Schiffer at his website 
Resources:
Listen to previous episodes on The Karen Read Murder Trial:
The Karen Read Murder Trial: Killer or Cover Up Murder with Joshua Schiffer  
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, Judge Ashley Wilcott, and Joshua Schiffer continue to weigh in on the latest Karen Read trial details. Sheryl draws parallels to the infamous Casey Anthony trial. Together, they explore various theories surrounding the case, the intense public and media scrutiny, and the strategic legal maneuvers at play.
Show Notes:

(0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum  
(0:30) Sheryl compares the Karen Read trial to the Casey Anthony trial 
(1:57) “It don't matter what you think or what you feel or what you believe. The only thing that matters is what you can prove.”
(2:25) What is a buffer zone? 
(2:30) Both Judge Ashley Wilcott and Joshua Schiffer weigh in 
(4:00) “There's one woman, she has a shirt on that says ‘free Karen Reed’, but she's holding a poster that says ‘justice for John O'Keefe’. I feel for her. I get it. It almost can't be both. -Sheryl Mac
(8:00) The role of federal investigations
(9:00) Analysis of John O'Keefe's relationships with his peers
(10:00) Pre and post-police funeral behavior
(13:00) Impact of Proctor's testimony 
(14:30) Speculation on the defense's potential witnesses 
(22:00) “If you want to recast it, this is cops lying against cops about cops” -Joshua Schiffer 
Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! 

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Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases.  
Social Links:


Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum



Instagram: @officialzone7podcast

  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Read Murder Trial: ‘Cops Lying Against Cops About Cops’

In today’s episode of the CRU, Sheryl McCollum and Nancy Grace dive into the case of Kouri Richins, a mother who was arrested for the murder of her husband. The two discuss the details of the case, including the prenup, the assets, and the secret bank accounts that Kouri opened. They also talk about the Valentine's Day incident, in which Kouri’s husband almost died from anaphylactic shock, and the texts that Kouri sent and deleted. The medical examiner said that Kouri’s husband died from five times the lethal dose of fentanyl, and it is believed that she gave him a Moscow Mule laced with the drug.
Tune into Zone 7 with Dr. Joni Johnston as she and Sheryl dissect the book that Kouri wrote following the death of her husband: Are you with me? Dr. Joni Johnston Weighs in Between the Lines: Crime, Confession, and Literature
Show Notes:

(0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   
(5:00) Watch Nancy Grace on Merit Street Media 
(5:30) History of Kouri Richins  
(8:00)  The first attempt on Eric's life
(10:40) The Valentine's Day incident
(16:25) Kouri’s sent a letter to her mother - suborning perjury
(22:30) Speculations around Kouri Richins book 

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Nancy Grace is an outspoken, tireless advocate for victims’ rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor. She is the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a crime- fighting digital platform that investigates breaking crime news, spreads awareness of missing people and shines a light on cold cases. 
In addition, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, a daily show hosted by Grace, airs on SIRIUS XM’s Triumph Channel 111 and is downloadable as a podcast on all audio platforms - https://www.crimeonline.com/
Connect with Nancy: 
X: @nancygrace
Instagram: @thenancygrace
Facebook: @nancygrace
Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. 
Connect with Sheryl:
Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
X: @149Zone7
Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.17.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: Kouri Richins | Murder by Moscow Mule?

Guest Bio and Links:

Joe Scott Morgan is a former death investigator, forensic professor at Jacksonville State University, and author. Joe is also the host of Body Bags with Joe Scott Morgan.
Joseph Giacalone is a retired NYPD sergeant, author, and adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Joseph is also the host of True Crime with Sarge.
Lisa Ribacoff is a New York licensed private investigator and polygraph examiner, known for her expertise in handling sensitive cases.
Resources:  
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, Sheryl discusses the profound impact that traumatic cases have on first responders. Joined by Joe Scott Morgan, Joseph Giacalone, and Lisa Ribacoff, they dissect their battles with PTSD, the weight of unresolved cases, and the unseen scars left by their careers in forensic and law enforcement fields. They share poignant stories from the field and offer an unfiltered glimpse into the challenges and mental health struggles that come with their line of work.
This content may include explicit material. Listener discretion is advised.
Show Notes:

(0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum  
(1:00) Sheryl introduces this episode as “one for the first responders” 
(4:30) Sheryl introduces Joe Scott Morgan to Zone 7
(6:00) Joe discusses the last day at his job due to health issues
(13:00) Sheryl introduces Joe Giacalone to Zone 7 
(13:45) Joeseph shares his firsthand experiences from the gritty streets of New York City
(17:15) 1985 homicide of two boys is discussed 
(22:45) Sheryl introduces Lisa Ribacoff to Zone 7
(26:00) Lisa discusses the trauma experienced by polygraph examiners
(27:30) “I'm trained in identifying deception in handwriting and through stories. So I have to almost re-victimize myself in hearing this. And by the time the exam is done, I know if the individual committed said crime or did not commit said crime.”
Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! 

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Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, a Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases.  
Social Links:


Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum



Instagram: @officialzone7podcast

  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cases That Haunt Us | The Unseen Burdens of First Responders

Guest Bio and Links:

Joe Scott Morgan is a former death investigator, forensic professor at Jacksonville State University, and author. Joe is also the host of Body Bags with Joe Scott Morgan.
Joseph Giacalone is a retired NYPD sergeant, author, and adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Joseph is also the host of True Crime with Sarge.
Lisa Ribacoff is a New York licensed private investigator and polygraph examiner, known for her expertise in handling sensitive cases.
Resources:  
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, Sheryl discusses the profound impact that traumatic cases have on first responders. Sheryl is joined by Joe Scott Morgan, Joseph Giacalone, and Lisa Ribacoff for a part II series. They discuss personal anecdotes that underscore the intense pressures and occasional absurdities encountered by those in the field. From confronting death daily to dealing with the aftermath of trauma, they all share how they've used dark humor as a vital outlet for emotional release and trauma bonding.  
This content may include explicit material. Listener discretion is advised.
Show Notes:

(0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum  
(0:30) Laura Ingle’s dedication to journalism 
(1:50) Laura's ethical decision during a sensitive moment
(8:30) Sheryl recounts a terrifying yet humorous encounter
(15:00) Joe's encounter with a bizarre death celebration 
(22:00) “We could always count on you to say something inappropriate at the right time.” 
(24:00) Lisa shares a story of a polygraph test gone hysterically absurd 
(33:30) “If a bank robber takes over the lens of a surveillance camera, that's M. O. If he then feels the need to tear his clothes off and dance naked in front of that same camera, that's signature.” 
Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! 

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Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, a Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases.  
Social Links:

Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.19.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: ‘Galileo Defense’, Idaho Murders & Oklahoma Custody Killings

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