Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

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  • Summary

  • 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!

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Episodes
  • 11.08.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: Delphi Murders Jury Verdict Awaits
    Nov 8 2024

    In today’s CRU, Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum discuss the ongoing Delphi murder trial, that’s now in the hands of the jury. They recount their experiences covering the case from its beginning when Abby and Libby went missing, to the present, as they await a verdict. Nancy and Sheryl touch on police investigations, defense tactics, and the emotional toll on the victims' families. Despite facing public scrutiny, both Nancy and Sheryl stand firm in their commitment to seeking justice for the victims by summarizing the facts of the case, and giving verdict predictions.

    Previous Zone 7 Episodes Covering The Delphi Case -

    The latest on the Delphi murders: Delphi murders hearing, JonBenet Ramsey #news, Idaho student murders update | Headline #Crime

    The Delphi Murders: The Quest for Justice with Barbara MacDonald

    Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi written by: Susan Hendricks

    The Delphi Murders: Case Refresher as Jury Selection Starts | Susan Hendricks

    10.25.24 with Nancy Grace: Delphi Murders Evidence, Allen’s Statement and Behavior

    11.01.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: Delphi Case Inside the Courtroom, Motives, and Chronological Confessions

    Show Notes:

    • (0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup
    • (1:00) Reflecting on the Delphi case
    • (7:00) Analyzing the defense's strategy
    • (12:00) Spit guards and safety protocols for Richard Allen and other aggressive detainees
    • (15:00) Jury verdict predictions
    • (19:30) Sensitive photos re-victimizing families and ethical concerns on social media
    • (26:00) Speculation on the jury’s verdict deliberation

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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.

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    34 mins
  • The 1957 Hobbs Triple Murder Recounted by Granddaughter Amber Clemmons-Bean
    Nov 6 2024

    Amber Clemmons-Bean is Barbara Clemmons' granddaughter and family advocate, Amber has become a dedicated voice for justice in her grandmother’s unsolved murder case. She continues to work to seek answers, keeping the case alive and raising awareness.

    In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with Amber Clemmons Bean, Barbara’s granddaughter to dissect the tragic events of July 23rd, 1957, in Hobbs, New Mexico, where Dorothy Gibson, Barbara Clemmons, and J.D. Cantrell were brutally murdered. Dorothy and Barbara, both 23 and divorced, were found dead after being shot, following a night out and a flat tire on Highway 180. J.D. Cantrell, a truck driver who stopped to help, was shot eight times. The motives appear unclear, with no signs of robbery or sexual assault, while revenge seems the likely cause. Sheryl and Amber discuss potential motives, challenges in the investigation, and the emotional toll on the victims’ families.

    Show Notes:

    • (0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum
    • (0:10) Sheryl introduces the triple homicide in Hobbs, New Mexico
    • (1:25) The crime scene and initial investigation
    • (2:20) Victim profiles and possible motives
    • (3:20) Sheryl introduces guest, Amber Clemmons-Bean to Zone 7
    • (4:15) Theories and speculations
    • (7:45) Details of the night before the murders
    • (10:00) Crime scene analysis and evidence
    • (15:45) Challenges in the investigation
    • (20:30) Amber's ongoing fight for justice
    • (30:30) Conclusion and future steps
    • (31:00) “Justice is what love sounds like when it speaks in public.”
    • Thanks for listening to another episode! If you love 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.

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    32 mins
  • 11.01.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: Delphi Case Inside the Courtroom, Motives, and Chronological Confessions
    Nov 1 2024

    Today’s CRU Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum bring listeners into the courtroom and behind the scenes at the Delphi murder case trial. Nancy and Sheryl give on-the-ground detailed observations from the courtroom, including interactions with the victims' composed families and Richard Allen's unexpected behavior. They critically analyze Allen's chronological confessions, and some of the hate both have experienced covering this trial.

    Previous Zone 7 Episodes Covering The Delphi Case -

    The latest on the Delphi murders: Delphi murders hearing, JonBenet Ramsey #news, Idaho student murders update | Headline #Crime

    Previous Zone 7 episode about Delphi murders: The Delphi Murders: The Quest for Justice with Barbara MacDonald

    Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi written by: Susan Hendricks

    The Delphi Murders: Case Refresher as Jury Selection Starts | Susan Hendricks

    10.25.24 with Nancy Grace: Delphi Murders Evidence, Allen’s Statement and Behavior

    Show Notes:

    • (0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup
    • (0:10) Today’s CRU is dedicated to Delphi from the road!
    • (1:00) Dephi courtroom observations
    • (2:45) Analyzing Richard Allen’s statements and behavior
    • (6:00) The significance of Allen’s organized, chronological confessions
    • (13:30) Behind the scenes and personal anecdotes
    • (18:00) Negative community response
    • (20:30) Closing thoughts

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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.

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    23 mins

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Great interviews

I really enjoy this podcast because there are calm discussions about true crime stories. I like the setting and feel included in the conversation. it's worth a listen if your on the fence.

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Love this podcast.

This podcast is very interesting,
love the host.
Her accent is delightful lol
Keep'um coming.

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Enjoyable and Informative

Sheryl McCollum is a pleasure to listen to. She's compassionate, intelligent, and has a wealth of experience to draw on. Her guests have been impressive and I've heard topics that were new to me.

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Love Zone 7!

Sheryl McCollum is fantastic! I can listen for hours, the stories are amazing. CRU with Nancy Grace is an absolute treat! Listening to these long time friends discuss current cases and talk about all of their times together, their families, just give me these two all day long!!!

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