April 29th, 1999. A skull is found in a trash bag outside Action Glass in Atlanta, Georgia. Soon after, in different trash bags, various other body parts are found. The remains are identified as the remains of Melissa Wolfenbarger, a 21-year-old married mother of two who is reported missing several months prior. In a remarkable twist, Melissa’s remains are verified only after her Father is arrested in connection to an unrelated murder. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined by Liddie Evans' children: Philip (son-in-law), Carolyn, Renee, Roy and Sylvia.  They join Sheryl to express their experience of losing their mom, Liddie, who was murdered at age 31 by Carl Patton. They discuss the pain they have endured and how life was with and without Liddie. They also each share their feelings about the murder of Melissa and why they ultimately cannot forgive Carl.  Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. If you missed the beginning of Melissa Wolfenbarger’s case check out those episodes here: Melissa Wolfenbarger: Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1, Melissa Wolfenbarger: Karyn Greer | Part 2, Melissa Wolfenbarger: Trace Sargent | Part 3, Melissa Wolfenbarger: Letters From Carl Patton | Part 4 [2:15] “We were told during the trial that their own daughter, Melissa had been murdered. I wouldn't wish that pain on anybody.”[2:48] Liddie Evans was 31 when she was reported missing[4:52] Question: Philip, did you have anything to do with Melissa’s murder?[5:48] Carolyn, one of Liddie’s daughters details out the events that took place the day Liddy was murdered[6:57] Question: Renee, tell us listeners how your mama, Liddie, was the life of the party?[9:24] Question: Roy, what would you say to Carl Patton if you could?[13:20] Question: Carolyn, do you think Norma was just telling a story while on stand? Do you think she was afraid of Carl or do you think she just didn't care? [15:34] Question: Roy, for you being the oldest and a man, was this even more difficult for you because you could not protect the women in your life at that time?[17:35] Sheryl shares a piece of Carl Patton’s letters with Liddie’s children[17:35] “As I have told you many times, I didn't realize what hurt and harm I'd done till we lost Melissa. Nothing I can say or do will ever change 45 years ago. I have asked my family, the families of the victims, and God to forgive me. I know God will, and I understand why the victim's family won't. I will never forgive Chris, so I do understand their hate toward me.” -Letters from Carl Patton[22:18] Question: Can each of you take a second and think of anything you would like to share on this episode that you feel needs to be on this show?[31:20] “God is the giver and taker of life, not man.”[38:08] “Every person can make a difference and every person should try.” -Dr. E.HThanks 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- Sheryl 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-area Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook, “Cold Case: Pathways to Justice.” McCollum 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. They come 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. You can connect and learn more about McCollum’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 29th, 1999. A skull is found in a trash bag outside Action Glass in Atlanta, Georgia. Soon after, in different trash bags, various other body parts are found. The remains are identified as the remains of Melissa Wolfenbarger, a 21-year-old married mother of two who is reported missing several months prior. In a remarkable twist, Melissa’s remains are verified only after her Father is arrested in connection to an unrelated murder. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined by her husband, Walt McCollum, as they read the letters between Sheryl and Melissa’s father, Carl Patton. Carl’s letters detail out the importance of including him in the investigation of Melissa’s murder, the viewpoints from both a victim and a suspect, and insights on the relationship between Melissa and husband, Christopher Wolfenbarger. Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. If you missed the beginning of Melissa Wolfenbarger’s case check out those episodes here: Melissa Wolfenbarger: Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1, Melissa Wolfenbarger: Karyn Greer | Part 2, Melissa Wolfenbarger: Trace Sargent | Part 3[1:15] Sheryl introduces the significance of including Carl Patton in Melissa’s investigation [5:42] Flint River Murders[7:14] Timeline of events - In 2003, Carl Miller Patton Jr. Was arrested. He was later convicted of the 1977 murders of Fred. Lidy Matthews Evans and Evan's boyfriend, Joe Cleveland [10:36] Walt McCollum, Sheryl’s husband reads the letters of Carl Patton to the listeners[16:06] “A guilty conscience is a hell on earth that continues to punish and convict, and I deal with it every day.”[21:31] Snippets of Douglas McGregor [23:30] One final letter from Carl...[28:18] “Never look down at anyone unless extending a hand to pick them back up.” -J.R[28:51] Join us next week as we talk exclusively to the children of Liddy Evans. We will have an opportunity to look at Carl's crimes and see if they factor in to the murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger[29:09] 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 29th, 1999. A skull is found in a trash bag outside Action Glass in Atlanta, Georgia. Soon after, in different trash bags, various other body parts are found. The remains are identified as the remains of Melissa Wolfenbarger, a 21-year-old married mother of two who is reported missing several months prior. In a remarkable twist, Melissa’s remains are verified only after her Father is arrested in connection to an unrelated murder.  On this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum, a Crime Scene Investigator, is joined by Trace Sargent. Trace is one of the nation's leading K9 handlers who specializes in search, rescue, and recovery missions. Trace explains her background and how she fell in love with search and rescue. Trace also explains the way dogs are trained to search, why she uses multiple dogs on searches and a part of running a canine that may go unseen.   Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. If you missed part one or two of Melissa Wolfenbarger’s case check those out here: Melissa Wolfenbarger: Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1, Melissa Wolfenbarger: Karyn Greer | Part 2[2:28] Sheryl gives a brief background of guest, Trace Sargent. Trace is one of the nation's leading K9 handlers who specializes in search, rescue, and recovery missions.[6:27] Trace details the early days of getting involved with training dogs, and animals of all types. [16:22] “I always put people before politics and principles before policies.” T.S[18:59] Sheryl gives a layout of the search party team for Melissa and the introduction to Trace, her dogs on the search, and the environment they experienced in Georgia [21:32] Question: Why would it be important to have two dogs or more on a search such as Melissa’s? [21:56] Natalie Holloway Case [25:26] Trace explains how dogs are trained to find scents[32:09] A part of running a canine that most people don’t see[37:50] “Trust your dog.” -T.P [38:02] 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 29th, 1999. A skull is found in a trash bag outside Action Glass in Atlanta, Georgia. Soon after, in different trash bags, various other body parts are found. The remains are identified as the remains of Melissa Wolfenbarger, a 21-year-old married mother of two who is reported missing several months prior. In a remarkable twist, Melissa’s remains are verified only after her Father is arrested in connection to an unrelated murder.  On this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum, a Crime Scene Investigator, is joined by news anchor for WBS Channel 2 news, Karyn Greer. They comb through the details surrounding Melissa’s case and discuss in length the importance that media has in cases such as Melissa’s. Karyn also discusses her experience of what it’s like to follow a case for such a length of time.     Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. If you missed part one episode of Melissa Wolfenbarger’s case check it out here: Melissa Wolfenbarger: Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1 [2:00] Sheryl introduces the news anchor for WBS Channel 2 news, Karyn Greer to the listeners[5:00] Question: Seeing as though you have covered this case for quite some time, do you have a method for when witnesses or people want to be interviewed? Can you tell us what that looks like?[8:08] “But something really incredible happened when the assistant district attorney got on the scene. What was that?...” [8:45] Question: When Adrian love stood where the skull was found and saw its proximity to where the husband worked, What was her reaction?[12:12] The media can do things law enforcement just can't do, and one of those things is that they can reach a ton of people with one episode [20:19] Everyone remembers Scott Peterson[21:16] Question: Have you ever seen a case like this before in your career?[24:11] Crime Con[29:04] “Always remember these stories belong to the families. All we can do for them, and the loved ones they've lost is to tell the story. It's for their families. And when the teleprompter keeps rolling, just speak from the heart.”[29:30] Tune in next week when Sheryl is joined by canine search and rescue expert, Trace SargentThanks 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 29th, 1999. A skull is found in a trash bag outside Action Glass in Atlanta, Georgia. Soon after, in different trash bags, various other body parts are found. The remains are identified as the remains of Melissa Wolfenbarger, a 21 year old married mother of two who is reported missing several months prior. In a remarkable twist, Melissa’s remains are verified only after her Father is arrested in connection to an unrelated murder.  On this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum, a Crime Scene Investigator, is joined by Norma Patton, Melissa's mother, and Tina Patton, Melissa's sister, to discuss Melissa's life and the complex investigation to identify her remains. The conversation explores the details surrounding Melissa's case and sheds light on the challenges faced by law enforcement in identifying the victim and the killer. Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.  [1:00] The introduction to the case - Sheryl describes an intricate and complex case. Various [7:30] Norma, who is Melissa's mother, and Tina, who is Melissa's sister, are introduced[10:00] Tina was approached by Melissa's father at her workplace and asked about Melissa's whereabouts, which made her realize the seriousness of the situation[12:30] Despite marital problems, would Melissa ever leave her two children?[13:30] Melissa’s Father, Carl Patton is arrested for 5 murders that occurred in 1973. Norma helped Carl dispose of the bodies[16:00] The unknown skull is identified… as Melissa Walfenberger. Mother of two small children, dead at 21 years old[17:00] A primary suspect? Melissa’s husband, Christopher Wolfenbarger[21:30] How the death of Carl's daughter altered his perspective on the murders he committed[24:00] Melissa did not have a history of causing problems, but it is believed that her husband played a role in her becoming entangled in trouble.[26:00] Going to the location of where Melissa’s skull was found; her husband’s workplace.[29:00] “She told me ‘my husband is in jail for murder and I was on probation cuz I helped him dispose of bodies.’ Now, I don't know about y'all, but that was an unusual start of a conversation for me.”[34:00] As evidence accumulates, a case against Melissa's husband starts to take shape. The circumstantial evidence, coupled with his behavior after Melissa's disappearance, points to him as a potential suspect.[37:00] “Melissa didn't deserve what she got. She did not deserve, you know, however she died.”[37:30] “Thank you Sheryl, and I certainly appreciate everything that you've done cuz we wouldn't [...] have gotten this far without you. You had just as much to do with all of this and getting, getting us to the right people that could actually do something.”[39:00] One of the striking aspects of this case, which even Sheryl has not encountered before, is that a killer has become a crime victim. Carl Patton, Melissa's father, still writes to Sheryl from prison.[40:00] Next week on the show, we will be joined by Karen Greer, a renowned television personality in Atlanta.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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In November of 1987, 49-year-old Fred Wilkerson, a truck driver, last seen on Thanksgiving night, vanished. Fred's car was found a month later in the Atlanta airport's parking lot with two uncashed checks in the car. Years later, Fred’s remains were found in ex-girlfriend, Connie Quedens well.  In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Clay Bryant as they discuss the case of 49-year-old Fred Wilkerson who vanished in November, 1987.  Clay lays out the glaring red flags in Fred's case that went unnoticed years prior, the reason Fred’s son wanted the case further investigated, and what led to Connie’s guilty verdict.  Show Notes:  [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. Sheryl gives an introduction of Criminal Investigator, Clay Bryant to the listeners[3:00] Solving the West Georgia Murder of Gwendolyn Moore | Chief Clay Bryant Part 1[3:30] Criminal Investigator, Clay Bryant details out the second case he’s solved involving a well[7:10] 49-year-old Fred Wilkerson was a truck driver that vanished in November of 1987[8:59] Sheryl and Clay go over some glaring red flags during the disappearance of Fred Wilkerson[10:54] A break in Fred’s case [13:48] “[Clay] became an expert in solvability factors. He would look at what he had and instantly know what he needed to push that case into the endzone. Clay's gift is being able to talk to people and pull information out of them that nobody's ever heard. To stack that information into this pyramid of justice, he does it better than anybody.”[22:16] Clay details out the trial and evidence in the court[28:20] “The truth will always come to light.”[28:50] Next week on Zone 7, we will be discussing the unsolved case of 21-year-old Melissa Wolfenbarger [29:15] 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, and scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner. --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the morning of August 3rd, 1970, Gwendolyn Moore was hoisted out of a dry well just outside of Hogansville, Georgia. Chief Officer Buddy Bryant was at the scene along with then-fifteen-year-old, Clay Bryant. The case was deemed an accident… until thirty years later. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Clay Bryant. Clay has been recognized as one of the most prolific cold case investigators in the United States. Sheryl and Clay discuss Clay's childhood, growing up in the front seat of his father's police car, and following his footsteps into law enforcement. Clay discusses how old politics can get in the way of solving a case, and how he solved the cold case of Gwendolyn Moore; one of the longest-standing spousal abuse cases Clay has ever seen. Clay also discusses the importance of new technology for solving crimes, and the undeniable value of needing officers to be a part of the community.   Show Notes:  [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. Sheryl gives an introduction of Criminal Investigator, Clay Bryant to the listeners[5:55] “Even the worst people have some good in them and the best people have some bad in them.”[6:01] Question: Clay, can you tell us about your dad, Chief Buddy Bryant?[10:05] In 1970, Gwendolyn Moore was found on the morning of Aug 3rd in a well adjacent to the house she had lived in…[13:29] “This was the longest-standing case of spousal abuse I’ve ever seen.”[16:51] Murder in Coweta County[25:14] Question: Can you tell us how you started connecting the dots toward prosecution for the murder of Gwendolyn? [33:36] Lo and behold, we had our case[37:07] Solving the West Georgia Murder of Gwendolyn Moore: A Cry From the Well By Clay Bryant [39:57] “He said ‘the downfall of policing was the day they put air conditioning in the patrol car.’ I looked at him, I said, daddy, ‘you've lost your mind. What are you talking about?’ He said, son, ‘that day... it became comfortable to isolate yourself from the people that you need most to be in contact with and to serve.”[41:29] “When you enter a crime scene, don't focus on things. Take in the whole location. Sit there, smell, and taste the air. Then, let your subconscious do the math and go with your gut feeling.”[41:52] 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, and scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18-year-old Brittany Phillips is last seen on September 27, 2004. Just before 10 p.m., she dropped the friend off at home and then drove to her own apartment on 65th Street. The following day, Tulsa Police find Brittany raped and murdered in her Tulsa apartment. In 2019, DNA led to a possible suspect. That person was cleared. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, brings Dr. Maggie Zingman, the mother of Brittany Phillips back onto Zone 7. They discuss the latest evidence discovery in Brittany’s case - a letter mailed after Brittany’s tentative death timeline.  This changes the timeline of the case and gives even more reason to reinterview friends and suspects, re analyze all evidence and dna in Brittany’s unsolved murder.  ANYONE with ANY information about the murder of Brittany Phillips murder or latest evidence contact the Tulsa Police Department Homicide Unit at 918-596-9135     Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. Sheryl speaks of new evidence in Brittany’s case[0:15] Caravan to Catch the Killer: Dr. Maggie Zingman’s Devotion to her Daughter[4:03] Sheryl welcomes Dr. Maggie Zingman, the mother of Brittany to Zone 7 back to Zone 7 to speak on behalf of the new evidence discovered[11:00] “If I mailed something for someone, and she was murdered four days later or three days later. I'm sure as hell gonna remember it.”[15:14] Sheryl breaks down Brittany’s autopsy report[19:57] Reasons the case needs a completely new start[20:29] Letter leads to a new timeline in Brittany’s murder [20:48] If you have any information about the letter that is new evidence in Brittanys unsolved case, please contact the Tulsa Police Department Homicide Unit at 918-596-9135[25:04] “Do not give up. Leave no stone unturned. Look for signs of loved ones, but don't look hard. They'll show up when you're not expecting it.” -S.L[25:34] Next week on Zone 7 Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum will talk with Clay Bryant [26:06] 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, and scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18-year-old Brittany Phillips is last seen on September 27, 2004. Just before 10 p.m., she dropped the friend off at home and then drove to her own apartment on 65th Street. The following day, Tulsa Police find Brittany raped and murdered in her Tulsa apartment. In 2019, DNA led to a possible suspect. That person was cleared. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Dr. Maggie Zingman, the mother of Brittany Phillips. They discuss what Brittany was like as a young adult, what events led up to the night of the gruesome murder, the benefits and setbacks of DNA involvement, and ultimately the reasons why this case needs to be started over completely.     Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. Sheryl introduces Brittany’s case to the listeners[3:09] This case took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 27, 2004. Brittany was 18 years old when police found her in her apartment dead [4:18] The little doorway connected Britt's apartment with other apartments[7:05] Sheryl introduces guest, Dr. Maggie Zingman, the mother of Brittany to Zone 7 [8:08] Question: Can you tell us about when you got the knock at the door from the police?[10:46] Parabon explained [12:04] Question: You know, he's a white guy with blue eyes and blonde hair, and a few freckles. What do you do with that composite? [13:36] Dr. Maggie Zingman’s Vehicle[15:52] Question: What does your local law enforcement think about your caravan and justice?[20:57] “We got a direct hit, and he is not our killer.”[26:25] Let’s walk through the crime… Step by step [30:34] Question: How many interviews do you think you’ve done with media?[34:24] Suspects in the case[40:29] Question: Can you tell the listeners what happened to you between Montana and Wyoming? [44:59] If you have any information about Sept. 27-Sept. 30th, 2004, murder of Brittany Phillips, contact the Tulsa Police Department Homicide Unit at 918-596-9135[45:23] “Work on things that keep you up at night. be the change every single day. Never give up and know that one day your work will be the answer in the change in someone else's life.” -Dr. Christine Middleman 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 4, 2017, 14-year-old Jabez Spann is last seen near 22nd Street and Palamadelia Avenue in Sarasota. His family believes he might have witnessed the murder of 31-year-old Travis Combs before he disappeared. February 16th, 2019 the remains of Jabez Spann were found in rural Manatee County.   In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Tawana Spann, the mother of Jabez Spann about life before Jabez went missing, what Jabez was like as a child and how the death of her son has been her driving force in helping others heal from losing a loved one.   Show Notes:  [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. Sheryl gives a brief introduction to the episode involving the unsolved murder of 14-year-old Jabez Spann [1:56] On September 4, 2017, Jabez Spann could not be found [2:15] Sheryl sets the scene for the Labor Day weekend when Jabez went missing[4:21] Hurricane Irma hit Sarasota Florida on September 10th, 2017[5:23] First twist to the case: Jabez may have witnessed a murder[5:44] Second twist to the case: Reginald Parker witnessed a murder on Aug. 28, 2017 and said he saw a Jabez at the scene during the incident[7:03] “It's two separate people witnessing the same event from different vantage points.”[7:10] Third twist: the murder victim that Jabez possibly witnessed was Travis Combs[8:05] Twist four-six: Reginald goes to jail on unrelated charges, Reginald changes his story once he's inside, and In cold cases, you always work backward [9:32] February 16th, 2019. The remains of Jabez were found on a rural road in Manatee County[10:39] Sheryl introduces guest, Tawana Spann, the mother of Jabez to Zone 7[11:38] Tawana describes early life with Jabez[18:24] Tawana describes getting the call from her mom regarding Jabez[20:36] ​​”A runaway is a missing person.”[34:38] ANYONE with ANY information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Sarasota at 941-366-TIPS. A $50,000 reward remains in place for information that leads to an arrest. Please come forward. You can remain anonymous.[38:07] Sarasota adopts a new protocol for missing persons[44:31] Missing Our Voices[45:56] “Sometimes the very thing that causes us pain can be the very thing that heals us.”[48:31] Question: Where does the case stand as of now?[51:58] “Never assume they just ran away. Assume the worst and work down from there. And no matter what, Don't call off the search” -Kelsey German.[52:29] Next week. The secret hidden door inside Britney's apartment was the killer already. Is that why there was no forced entry? Join us and hear Maggie Zing tell you about the murder of her daughter, Brittany.[52:30] 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 30, 2006, 34-year-old Allison Jackson Foy is last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina leaving the Junction Billiards Sports Bar where she spent the night drinking with a friend. The bartender calls a cab for Allison, the cab driver shows up at the pub around 2:00 am. Foy never returns home and has not been heard from since. In April 2008, two years after she originally went missing, Allison’s body was found in a ravine on a road called Carolina Beach Road.  In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with one of Angela Noble’s sisters, Corina Nobles, on her relationship with Angela, Angela’s cycle with drug use, if Angela could have known the suspected killer, and over-all who Angela was as a person. Shownotes:  [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7, episode four regarding the unsolved case of Allison Foy. Sheryl McCollum gives a recap from last week's episode with DA Ben David. If you haven’t heard it, take a listen here: District Attorney Ben David | Allison Foy's Murder, Part 3[0:32] Victims in this case are Allison Foy and Angela Nobles. Police cannot find a connection between these two victims. [2:45] Sheryl details how the differences in each victim's lives, with only one similarity.. that being the killer[6:03] Sheryl introduces Angela’s sister, Corina Nobles to the listeners. Listen to the interview with Allison Foy’s sister, Lisa Valentino click HERE[7:23] Question: When you first learned that Angela was missing, what were your first thoughts?[9:17] Question: When Angela was younger, did you don't know anything about her being assaulted or mistreated? Or abused in any way?[9:50] “If you really wanna know what's going on in your community, see who's in jail. There's probably a whole lot more drug dealers and gang members and sex offenders. Then you think there are.”[11:58] Question: Angela wanted a better life, didn’t she?[12:07] Question: How long was Angela clean from drug use?[12:26] Question: Did you know once you heard there was some police activity, that there were some remains found? Did you feel like it was going to be Angela?[13:39] Corina details out that the police have never interviewed her about her sister, Angela’s death [14:15] Question: Did your sister, Angela, know Timothy Ioni (the only suspect)? [14:55] Question: What is your fondest memory of Angela?[16:04] Question: If you were to try to explain to a jury, this is who this killer took from me, who was she? [17:29] Question: Corina, is there anything you want to be sure that we know about the case or anything that you think needs to be said that hasn't been said? Anything you haven't put out there that people need to understand anything at all? [18:48] “Bottom line is, what happened to Angela should have never happened regardless of what she did for a living.”[22:47] If you have any information on who murdered Allison Foy and Angela Nobles Rothen. There's a tip line (910) 343-3360. Contact the Wilmington Police Department and let them know what you know.[23:15] Other ways to give anonymous information: contact the CUE Center, or contact Zone 7[24:15] 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner. --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2 E3 Podcast Title: District Attorney Ben David Speaks  On July 30, 2006, 34-year-old Allison Jackson Foy is last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina leaving the Junction Billiards Sports Bar where she spent the night drinking with a friend. The bartender calls a cab for Allison, the cab driver shows up at the pub around 2:00 am. Foy never returns home and has not been heard from since. In April 2008, two years after she originally went missing, Allison’s body was found in a ravine on a road called Carolina Beach Road.  In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with the District Attorney, Ben David, on his experience with the cases of Allison Foy, and “Angela”.  He goes into extensive detail about Michelle’s success story regarding the same suspect in Allison's Foy’s and Angela’s case, and why it took old school police work to do the job. Ultimately, DA Ben David gives much detail as to why it’s easy to point the finger at who isn’t doing their job…but it takes just enough evidence to prove without a reasonable doubt.  Shownotes:  [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7, episode three regarding the unsolved case of Allison Foy. [3:25] Sheryl McCollum gives the listeners a recap of Allison and Angela’s unsolved cases [4:24] Sheryl introduces District Attorney, Ben David to the listeners[4:00] “Your victim today is your suspect, Tomorrow. And your suspect today is your victim, Tomorrow.” John Cross[7:19] Question: Can you walk me through when you first learned about Allison and Angela and how you started piecing it together and what you thought immediately?[8:18] DA Ben David details out another case involving the only suspect, Timothy Ioni and a woman named Sonya (name has been changed for this episode)[9:24] Adverse Childhood Experiences[[12:35] What is the Al Capone Method? [14:09] Once Ben David knew what was going on with Timothy Ioni, what were his first action steps?[16:52] DA Ben David tells about the break in the case with suspect Timothy Ioni, and the story of 24 year old Michelle[21:42] The Survivors Act[23:18] “That is old school, boots on the ground, hands on every piece of evidence, type of police work that is just extraordinary.” Sheryl McCollum[24:23] What is Y-STR testing?[39:09] Question: Can you tell us about the verdict in Michelle’s case?[40:27] “I've done my best to raise my two boys and get on with my life, he took a piece of me in those woods that I can't give to anyone else anymore.”  Michelle[47:58] “You alone can make the difference in solving a case or getting justice for the victim.” Alice, The Prosecutor's Podcast [48:17] I'm Cheryl McCollum, and this is Zone 7Thanks 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollum   -----------------------------DO NOT POST PAST THIS POINT----------------------------See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 30, 2006, 34-year-old Allison Jackson Foy is last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina leaving the Junction Billiards Sports Bar where she spent the night drinking with a friend. The bartender calls a cab for Allison and the cab driver shows up at the pub around 2:00 am. Foy never returns home and has not been heard from since. In April 2008, two years after she originally went missing, Allison’s body was found in a ravine on a road called Carolina Beach Road.  In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Lisa Valentino, sister of homicide victim Allison Foy and Monica Caison, founder of The CUE Center for Missing Persons.  Monica details how The CUE was started, her mission behind helping families, the importance of trusting ‘street people’, and The CODIS database. Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7, episode two regarding the unsolved case of Allison Foy. Sheryl McCollum introduces Monica Caison to the listeners [5:43] Question: Tell us about the Cue Center? How it was started and what is it all about?[8:50] If you’re interested in volunteering with the Cue Center check out website https://ncmissingpersons.org/about/ for further information[8:52] Question: Monica, Do you have any idea how many searches you have been on?[10:32] Question: When you first met with Lisa, Allison’s sister, did you have a plan in your head or were you just ready to get out there and start searching? [18:08] Monica recalls stories of families grieving at memorial sights [27:14] CODIS database[30:19] “It’s the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.” -Former Chief of Wilmington Police, Ralph Evangelist[29:02] “This is not an unsolved case. It's an unproven case.”[35:03] 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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.   --- 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.   You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 30, 2006, 34-year-old Allison Jackson Foy is last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina leaving the Junction Billiards Sports Bar where she spent the night drinking with a friend. The bartender calls a cab for Allison and the cab driver shows up at the pub around 2:00 am. Foy never returns home and has not been heard from since. In April 2008, two years after she originally went missing, Allison’s body was found in a ravine on a road called Carolina Beach Road.  In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Lisa Valentino, sister of homicide victim Allison Foy regarding the disappearance of Allison, their childhood and what Allison was like as a person. What lead up to the disappearance and murder of Allison.  Sheryl and Lisa also detail out efforts to keep the murder investigation going and how Detective Lee Odom has kept the hope alive.   Show Notes: [0:00] Introduction to Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum [1:41] Brief overview of the homicide case involving victim, Allison Foy[3:25] Introduction to Lisa Valentino, Allison’s sister[4:55] Question: Tell us about Allison. Growing up? Your family?[5:51] “A comment that I've always gotten about her is that even if you met her for the first time, it seemed as if you had known her for a long time. She was just full of life… loved life.” -Lisa V[6:30] The call Lisa received from her dad regarding Allison being missing[9:36] Lisa details out going to Wilmington, hiring a private investigator, and getting connected with Monica and Cue Center for Missing Persons[14:48] Question: Some time has gone by and then you guys get some information that some remains have been found. How does that come about? [17:57] Law enforcement hits Lisa with another twist[21:41] Question: Can you tell us what happened the night Allison went out to celebrate her new job with friends, and went missing?[23:04] A cab driver... The only person of interest[24:14] A second victim named Sonya manages to escape[26:15] Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum details going to Wilmington [29:46] A new witness comes forward[29:54] Introduction to Detective Lee Odom[32:06] The relationship between law enforcement and district attorney [34:06]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! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for Zone 7. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you’d like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn’t need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or Once you’re done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 3. On January 26, 1994, 17-year-old Tami Renee Jackson’s body is discovered. Port Authority workers on Hutchinson Island, near Savannah, Georgia, find Tami; she has been stabbed more than 130 times, is bound, and has been run over by a vehicle. Investigators process evidence at the scene and conduct interviews with potential witnesses, but eventually, the case goes cold. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, recaps Tami’s cold case  with Stacy Patterson, sister of Tami Jackson. Stacy discusses how her emotions and grief process around getting the phone call that Tami was pronounced dead by murder. Sheryl explains how new technology makes this case solvable and educates the listeners on types of tools that could be used to catch the murderer(s?) Show Notes: 0:00 Introduction to Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum  0:10 Brief overview of the homicide case involving victim, Tami Jackson [2:31] A quote from the medical examiner… “This was a slow death. Tammy Jackson suffered before she died.” [3:15] Stacy shares her experience getting the call about Tami’s death  [5:37] “You're not only dealing with the information coming so slowly, but you're also just dealing with the whole grief process…” -Stacy [7:13] Tami Jackson’s case is currently ongoing and solvable [8:06] Detective Tara Smith and all her conviction [9:21] Describing M-Vac [9:58] Describing the Bardole Method [10:23] Describing Phenotyping [11:27] CODIS explained  [13:43] This is a LIVE ongoing case… Anyone with information should come forward [14:40] Zone 7 is not just a podcast. Listeners are part of this cold case. Anybody can solve a cold case and everybody should try. If you think of something we hadn't thought of, let me know. Hit me up on social media. Email me, call me [16:23] Thank you for joining us on Zone 7. We'll see you next time as we take on the case of 19 year old Britney Phillips, raped and strangled in her own apartment just across the street from her former school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2. On January 26, 1994, 17-year-old Tami Renee Jackson’s body is discovered. Port Authority workers on Hutchinson Island, near Savannah, Georgia, find Tami; she has been stabbed more than 130 times, is bound, and has been run over by a vehicle. Investigators process evidence at the scene and conduct interviews with potential witnesses, but eventually, the case goes cold. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum talks with the Savannah Police Cold Case Unit, Detective Tarra Smith, about the details regarding the murder of young Tami Jackson. Detective Smith describes the wooded and remote landscape of Hutchinson Island, discusses how the method of murder and placement of Tami’s body may indicate an organized killing, and lays out the many complexities of Tami’s case, including her relationship with a variety of individuals. Detective Smith vows to work tirelessly and to utilize every available resource, including the advancement of forensic technologies, to identify the person(s) responsible for murdering innocent Tami Jackson. [0:00] Introduction to Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum  [1:08] Brief overview of the homicide case involving victim, Tami Jackson [1:10] Introduction of Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum [1:36] Victimology: Sheryl reviews Zone 7’s previous episode [4:14] Introduction of Detective Tarra Smith [4:53] Description of Hutchinson Island and the crime scene [9:29] Detective Smith describes how she initially ignores the investigator’s narrative and starts from ground zero with every investigation, regardless of how old the case might be [10:57] Overkill: the excessive manner in which Tami Jackson is murdered  [13:46] Detective Smith describes the murder scene and lists the technological limitations of the time [16:47] How investigators identify the victim [17:34] With an extensive list of potential suspects, Tami’s case becomes more complicated [23:07] “Men know when other men are not on the up and up.” -Sheryl McCollum. A witness’ intuition indicates that Tami is in a bad situation [24:58] Content in Tami’s diary confirms she is an innocent child, full of naivety, searching for love and happiness [28:17] Examining the evidence, working the narratives, and extensively researching and sifting through the many layers and complexities of Tami’s relationships  [32:08] Calling on the expertise of others and utilizing new forensic technologies [36:58] Sheryl concludes the interview with Detective Tarra Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1. On January 26, 1994, 17-year-old Tami Renee Jackson’s body is discovered. Port Authority workers on Hutchinson Island, near Savannah, Georgia, find Tami; she has been stabbed more than 130 times, is bound, and has been run over by a vehicle. Investigators process evidence at the scene and conduct interviews with potential witnesses, but eventually, the case goes cold. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Stacy Patterson, sister of Tami Jackson. They discuss how Sheryl became involved in the case, what life was like for Tami and her siblings, the events leading up to Tami’s brutal murder, and the family’s efforts to keep the murder investigation moving forward. Stacy shares how the detective assigned to the case, Detective Tarra Smith, has inspired renewed hope that after more than two decades, there will finally be justice for Tami Jackson. Show Notes: 0:00 - Introduction to Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum  1:18 - Brief overview of the homicide case involving victim, Tami Jackson 2:28 - Introduction of Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum 4:23 - Facts from the case and the approximate timetable of Tami’s last hours of life  8:15 - Sheryl describes how she became involved in the case 9:46 - Who was Tami Jackson? 12:00 - Introduction of Stacy Patterson, sister of Tami Jackson 13:56 - Stacy Patterson describes Tami and what life was like growing up with her siblings  12:08 - Events that lead to Tami moving out of the family home 26:05 - Tami Jackson’s cold case is assigned to a new detective, Detective Tarra Smith 21:53 - Sheryl and Stacy invite Carl Marino of Homicide Hunter to assist in raising funds for further testing of the crime scene evidence 31:34 - Stacy describes the efforts she and her family go to, to keep the investigation moving forward 34:08 - Officials working on the case are determined to find whoever is responsible for Tami Jackson’s murder   35:35- Facebook: Justice for Tami Jackson, and Detective Smith’s resolve 37:15 - Sheryl concludes the interview with Stacy Patterson and shares information about Zone 7 Episode: 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.