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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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- 3 days ago35 min
What Happens Next for Lindsay Clancy? | Dr. Priya Banerjee
Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who had been struggling with serious mental health symptoms after the birth of her third child, admitted to strangling her three young children with exercise bands while her husband was out picking up dinner and medication. She then jumped from a second-story window, survived, and was left paralyzed. Her first trial ended in a mistrial, leaving major questions about what happens next. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes back board-certified forensic pathologist Dr. Priya Banerjee to talk through the Lindsay Clancy case and what the medical evidence can help explain. Dr. Priya describes what the children’s injuries can tell us about how they died and why Lindsay’s mental state that night remains one of the central questions in the case. They also discuss the difficult months leading up to it, from Lindsay’s sleepless nights to changing prescriptions and the challenges of coordinating care across multiple providers, and consider what could change if the case goes to trial again. Highlights: Sheryl and Dr. Priya address misinformation surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case and the questions following the mistrial Why the repeated ligature strangulation of three children raises difficult medical and psychiatric questions The Clancy children and the significance of different exercise bands being used to strangle each child● Dr. Priya explains how ligature strangulation causes asphyxia, loss of consciousness, and irreversible brain injury Lindsay Clancy’s injuries after jumping from a second-story window and Dr. Priya’s assessment of the suicide attempt Postpartum anxiety, hormonal changes, severe sleep deprivation, and why recovery does not follow a simple timeline Why psychiatric medications can take weeks to work and the complications of starting, stopping, or changing prescriptions How mental illness, multiple providers, telehealth, and incomplete communication can complicate psychiatric care Speculation about Patrick Clancy and what the defense stipulated at trial What prescription drug monitoring programs can and cannot tell doctors about a patient's medication Why another Lindsay Clancy trial could become a battle between psychiatric experts The emotional toll that graphic child-death evidence can place on jurors asked to decide a difficult case Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist and former Rhode Island state medical examiner. She previously co-hosted Pathology with Dr. Priya on Zone 7 and uses her forensic experience to help explain complex medical evidence and death investigations. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
When the Planes Came to Gander: A Flight Attendant’s 9/11 Story | Sharlene Bowen
On September 11, 2001, with U.S. airspace closed after the terrorist attacks, dozens of transatlantic flights were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. Thousands of passengers and crew from around the world landed in the small town, nearly doubling its population within minutes. Their story later inspired the Broadway musical Come From Away. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes her sister, Sharlene Bowen, who was working as a flight attendant aboard Delta Flight 15 from Frankfurt, Germany, to Atlanta when the plane was ordered to land in Gander. Sharlene recalls spending 30 hours grounded on the tarmac with little information, the moment she finally saw the attacks on television, and the note that led her to Constable Oswald “Oz” Fudge and a hug Sheryl sent from Atlanta. Over the next five days, she watched the people of Gander open their schools, homes, and churches to the “plane people," as the locals called them. Highlights: Sheryl introduces the story of Gander, Newfoundland, and her sister Sharlene Bowen’s experience on September 11, 2001 Sharlene remembers when an ordinary flight from Frankfurt to Atlanta suddenly changed and the crew learned something had happened in New York “All US airspace has been closed.” The announcement that silenced an entire cabin How passengers and crew worked together during 30 hours aboard the grounded plane● Why every passenger had to be cleared before leaving the aircraft and how Gander prepared for thousands of unexpected guests Sharlene finally sees the attacks on a TV at Walmart more than a day after they happened A note and a police hat lead Sharlene to Oz Fudge and a message from her sister Teenagers give free rides, Walmart hands over its keys, and the hockey rink becomes the town’s refrigerator Local teenagers create a special experience for stranded Make-A-Wish kids who missed their trip to Disney World Returning to Gander, hearing the original air traffic control recording, and seeing Come From Away with the people who lived the story How the hug from Oz Fudge delivered on Sheryl’s behalf became part of the production of Come From Away A scholarship fund started on the flight home has now sent more than 300 Gander students to college Delta employees wave American flags along the Atlanta taxiway, and Sharlene share a message about remembering the way people cared for one another after 9/11 Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Sharlene Bowen spent 34 years as a Delta Air Lines flight attendant and was a crew member aboard Delta Flight 15 when it was diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. She later became a level one trauma nurse and charge nurse at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, where she recently celebrated 20 years of service. Related Episode From Crisis to Compassion: A 9/11 Retrospective with Constable Oswald Fudge Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Swans-Don
- 2 weeks ago35 min
Jabez Spann: Nine Years Later, His Parents are Still Fighting for the Families of Missing People
Jabez Spann was 14 years old when he disappeared from Sarasota, Florida, over Labor Day weekend in 2017. It would be two years before his remains were recovered and his death was ruled a homicide. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes back Jabez’s mother, Tawana Spann, and her husband, Joe Spann, to mark nine years since Jabez went missing and renew their call for anyone with information about his murder to come forward. Tawana and Joe discuss the advocacy work they have built out of their grief, including the Jabez Spann Foundation, the Missing Our Voices podcast, and a new initiative called If We Could Speak. Highlights: Sheryl opens the episode with a call to action for anyone who knows what happened to Jabez Spann Tawana explains the one question she still needs answered about her son’s murder How living without answers can become its own kind of prison for families of missing and murdered children Why Jabez’s disappearance led Tawana to create resources for other families searching for loved ones How Missing Our Voices gives families a place to talk about the people they lost Joe Spann introduces the rapid response readiness kit, and the common misconceptions families can face when someone goes missing● Why organization during the first 72 hours can help families become more proactive in a missing-person investigation How If We Could Speak uses digital avatars to make people stop, listen, and remember the victim Jabez’s digital avatar focuses on the life he should have had and the future that was taken from him Joe appeals to anyone who has information about Jabez’s murder to do the right thing Joe reflects on Tawana’s strength and how she has channeled her grief into helping other families Tawana credits her mother, Lucille Tillery, with helping her turn her anger into advocacy for other families Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Tawana Spann is the mother of Jabez Spann and an advocate for families of missing and murdered loved ones. Through the Jabez Spann Foundation, Missing Our Voices podcast, and other initiatives created in her son’s memory, she works to provide families with practical resources, keep their loved one’s stories visible, and give them a place to be heard. Her husband, Joe Spann, works alongside her as a co-advocate through the foundation. Related Episode Who Killed Jabez Spann? | Seeking to Expose a Killer's Secret Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links:● Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/lis
- 3 weeks ago35 min
The Woman Who Rode With the Wild Bunch | Chris Enss on Laura Bullion
By 1901, Laura Bullion had traded the ranches of her childhood for life with the Wild Bunch, the outlaw gang associated with Butch Cassisy and the Sundance Kid, and took part in the Great Northern train robbery that would eventually send her to prison. After years spent waiting for Ben Kilpatrick, she reinvented herself as a seamstress in Memphis, leaving the people around her with no idea about the life she had once lived. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes back New York Times bestselling author Chris Enss to talk about Laura Bullion and her newest book, The Last Ride. Chris shares the circumstances that connected Laura to the Wild Bunch, what her prison letters tell us about her relationship with Ben Kilpatrick, and why women like Laura have been largely overlooked in the history of the American West. Highlights: Sheryl welcomes Chris Enss and introduces Laura Bullion, the little-known female outlaw of the Wild Bunch Laura’s childhood in Texas and the circumstances that put her among cowboys who would later turn to crime The complicated relationship between Laura and Will Carver, and how he connected her to the Wild Bunch Laura’s role in the 1901 Great Northern train robbery and the gang’s refuge at Hole-in-the-Wall How the famous Fort Worth Five photograph helped the Pinkerton detectives identify members of the Wild Bunch What Laura’s prison letters tell us about her dysfunctional relationship with Ben Kilpatrick Laura Bullion’s mugshot, her aliases, and the years surrounding the train robbery Remembering Laura as a criminal in her own right How brothels like Fannie Porter’s became a home base for members of the Wild Bunch Why the women of the American West, including female criminals, remain largely absent from popular history Laura leaves the outlaw life behind, becomes “Freda Lincoln,” and spends her later years as a seamstress in Memphis Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Chris Enss is a New York Times bestselling author who has spent more than three decades researching and writing about women of the American West. She has written more than two dozen books highlighting women whose contributions, adventures, and crimes have often been overlooked in traditional accounts of Western History. Chris Enss’s The Last Ride tells the story of Laura Bullion and her life with the Wild Bunch. Related Episode The Outlaw Queen: Kathryn Throne and the Making of Machine Gun Kelly Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com● X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 2, 202627 min
“The Mob’s Accountant”: One of Americas most Notorious Mobsters Meyer Lansky Through His Grandson’s Eyes
During the Prohibition era and the rise of organized crime in the early 20th century, Meyer Lansky emerged as one of the figures who helped shape the modern American mob. Through his partnerships with Charles “Lucky” Luciano and Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, he became closely tied to the development of legalized gambling in Las Vegas and casino operations in Cuba, earning the nickname the “Mob’s Accountant.” He was also remembered by his family for his insistence on education, philanthropy, and what his grandson describes as being a “mobster with morals” who believed in helping the communities where he did business. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes Meyer Lansky II to discuss his new book, The Lansky Legend: The Life and Letters of Meyer Lansky. Meyer shares his memories of his grandfather, how he gradually came to understand the life his grandfather lived, and his grandfather’s role in Prohibition, gambling, Cuba, and the early development of Las Vegas. Highlights: Sheryl introduces Meyer Lansky II and the legacy of his grandfather, Meyer Lansky What motivated Meyer to tell his grandfather’s story through The Lansky Legend The grandfather Meyer knew and the importance he placed on education, discipline, and doing things well What Meyer says about the reported $300 million fortune and what happened to his grandfather’s money The childhood gambling loss that taught Meyer Lansky never to bet again● How Meyer Lansky met Bugsy Siegel and why their opposite personalities worked so well together A confrontation with Lucky Luciano that became the beginning of another lifelong alliance Meyer Lansky II begins to realize his grandfather is not the ordinary businessman his family described The attempted kidnapping that led to FBI protection and his family secretly leaving town Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel’s early vision for Las Vegas and the Flamingo The FBI surveillance that followed Meyer Lansky into retirement and continued through the end of his life Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Meyer Lansky II is the grandson and namesake of one of the most recognizable figures in American organized crime history. He grew up knowing his grandfather personally and now shares those memories and family stories to help preserve a more complete picture of Meyer Lansky and the era he helped shape. Meyer Lansky II’s The Lansky Legacy: The Life and Letters of Meyer Lansky is available now. Learn more about the book and order your copy here. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum● Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 26, 202639 min
What the Jury Never Heard in the Karmelo Anthony Trial | Reagan Charleston Thomas
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during an altercation at a high school track meet and was sentenced to 35 years in prison. Anthony’s defense team sought a new trial, and hearings this week revealed that prosecutors and the defense had agreed to keep certain evidence from the original jury. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum is joined by civil litigator Reagan Charleston Thomas to discuss what that newly disclosed information could mean for the case. They look at the agreement between prosecutors and the defense that kept information about both teenagers out of the original trial and the strategy behind that decision. Sheryl and Reagan also discuss the Nolan Wells case and the dispute over access to his phone before reacting to Judge Michael Chitty’s ruling denying Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial. Highlights: Sheryl recaps the Karmelo Anthony case and introduces civil litigator Reagan Charleston Thomas Reagan discusses her work in digital harm litigation and why teenagers’ phones can become critical sources of evidence How lawyers build a case by telling a story within the framework of the law The agreement that kept damaging information about both Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf out of the original trial When a school could potentially face civil liability for known threats, bullying, or violent behavior Karmelo’s alleged text about shooting up the school and questions about why prosecutors chose not to introduce it A reported statement about stabbing someone and the evidence involving Austin’s prior graffiti arrest The role racial tension and concerns for both families' safety played in shaping trial strategy Reagan explains why the alleged knife-related text messages changed the way she viewed the evidence and self-defense claim Whether jurors should hear the good, the bad, and the ugly when attorneys decide what evidence reaches the courtroom What information cellphones may contain, the Nolan Wells case, and the dispute over access to his phone Judge Chitty denies Anthony’s motion for a new trial, and Reagan explains why the case is far from over Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Reagan Charleston Thomas is a civil litigator whose work includes social media addiction and digital harm litigation. A magna cum laude graduate of Loyola University law school, she also provides legal commentary for Fox News, Fox News Radio, and OutKick. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 19, 202634 min
The Search Warrant That Led Investigators to 16 Children | Angenette Levy
While executing an unrelated search warrant, law enforcement discovered 16 children in an isolated Ohio home, ranging in age from 18-month-old twins to an 18-year-old. Parents Gary Siders Jr. and Elizabeth Siders face neglect allegations, while Gary Jr. has also been charged with misdemeanor counts of public indecency. All 16 children were taken to the hospital for evaluation after being removed from the home, with several requiring additional treatment. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum talks with Law&Crime correspondent Angenette Levy about the case. Angenette describes the deplorable living conditions inside the home, what school and truancy records reveal about the children’s years away from the classroom, and the medical treatment some required after being removed from the home. She and Sheryl also look at how an entire family could seemingly disappear from public view and what is known about how the household was being supported financially. Angenette closes the episode with a remarkable story of the day she was assigned to cover an active Amber Alert and ended up finding the missing toddler at the center of it. Highlights: Sheryl introduces Angenette Levy and explains why she turned to her for the latest on the Ohio case Authorities execute a sealed search warrant and unexpectedly find 16 children inside the Ohio home What is known about the public indecency charges against Gary Siders Jr. and what remains unclear School and truancy records raise questions about the children’s years away from the classroom A neighbor recalls seeing children run toward the house and later came to believe the property was vacant Reports about the conditions inside the home Angenette looks at public benefits, a local diaper bank, and questions how the household was being supported The role schools and mandated reporters can play in identifying children at risk The children’s medical treatment after being removed from the home Angenette shares how she found a missing toddler while covering an Amber Alert Where the children are now and the additional support provided through therapeutic foster care Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Angenette Levy is a correspondent and host with Law&Crime Network. She has covered major trials, including Steven Avery, Kyle Rittenhouse, and Derek Chauvin, and was Emmy-nominated in 2015 for a story in which she helped find a missing toddler during an active Amber Alert. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 12, 202633 min
Trafficked at 14 by the Dixie Mafia: Tina Dixon’s Survival Story
In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum is joined by human trafficking survivor and advocate Tina Dixon, who ran away as a young teenager before being trafficked through the Dixie Mafia’s network of brothels and organized prostitution across the South. Together, they discuss the grooming, manipulation, violence, and addiction traffickers use to control their victims and how organized trafficking operations adapt to changing technology as recruitment expands through social media and other online platforms. Tina also explains what finally helped her break free after decades of exploitation and why she has made it her mission to help others escape trafficking and rebuild their lives. Highlights: Sheryl explains the Dixie Mafia’s ties to human trafficking and the importance of understanding victimology in investigations Why investigators distinguish between different forms of commercial sexual exploitation and how those differences shape an investigation Tina runs away at 14, arrives on Bourbon Street, and becomes involved with an outlaw motorcycle club The differences between a “Cassanova pimp” and a “gorilla pimp” and how traffickers use manipulation before violence Inside Louisiana's prostitution “circuit” of roadside bars, gambling rooms, and brothels hidden throughout the bayous How traffickers groom children online using social media, emotional manipulation, and false promises Childhood abuse, addiction, and the vulnerabilities traffickers intentionally exploit Inside a rural brothel: how victims are trained, controlled, and punished Why traffickers profit while victims are left with addiction, trauma, and nothing to show for years of exploitation How online predators continue using the same grooming tactics to recruit children today The confrontation that led to Tina being shot twice Why Destiny House, Hookers for Jesus, and EMDR finally succeeded after 17 rehab attempts Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Tina Dixon is the founder and executive director of Queens Arise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking build independent futures through education, career training, mentorship, and long-term recovery support. After surviving decades of trafficking herself, Tina now helps survivors create lasting stability while advocating for survivor-led solutions. Learn more about Tina and sign up for updates on her upcoming memoir, Going to the Country: https://queensarise.org/tina-dixon/ Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast● TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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