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.”
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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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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 -

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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.

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined by Josephine Wentzel, mother of Krystal Mitchell, a young woman tragically murdered in 2016. Josephine shares her heart-wrenching journey to bring Krystal’s killer, Raymond McLeod, to justice. Despite systemic hurdles and relentless heartache, Josephine refused to let Crystal’s case go cold, leading a six-year search across borders. McLeod was captured in the Central American country after the U.S. Marshals Service received a tip that he was teaching English at school in the city of Sonsonate, El Salvador.

Josephine Wentzel is a former law enforcement officer. She became an advocate for justice following the murder of her daughter, Krystal Mitchell. Through years of relentless pursuit and public advocacy, she brought global awareness to Crystal's case, refusing to let her daughter’s killer, Raymond Mcleod, escape justice.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone, and help is available. Please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for resources, support, and guidance. Trained advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential help. Don’t hesitate to reach out—support is just a call away.

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum
• (0:10) Sheryl gives a background of today’s episode dedicated to DV awareness month
• (1:20) Sheryl introduces guest, Josephine, Krystal's mother to Zone 7
• (1:30) Background of Krystal Mitchell
• (7:45) Meeting McLeod - the deceptive charm
• (11:30) Josephine shares her premonitions and concerns about Krystal’s safety
• (14:00) The devastating confirmation of Krystal’s death
• (17:45) Taking proactive measures in the search
• (22:00) “When you minimize a Google map, the whole time I pictured that, that whole entire map on my hand, and I said, it's as big as my hand, and I can find every part.”
• (28:40) Jack Donovan… the name Raymond McLeod went by
• (37:30) Upcoming trial and hopes for justice
• (38:30) “I've said it before and I'll say it again. He messed with the wrong mama.” -S.S
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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.