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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

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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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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum - Tami’s Sister Sets the Scene  | Tami Jackson’s Murder, Part 1
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12/15/22 • 39 min

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

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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum - The Latest on Natalee Holloway’s Unsolved Case with Nancy Grace
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05/17/23 • 33 min

Natalee Ann Holloway disappears on May 30, 2005, while she was in Aruba on a senior class trip. Holloway traveled with Mountain Brook, Alabama High School seniors, and chaperones to Aruba on May 26, 2005. Reportedly, on the evening of May 29, 2005, Holloway and a large group of students went to Carlos 'N Charlie's Nightclub in Oranjestad, Aruba. Holloway was last seen around 1:30 a.m. leaving the area in a silver Honda with three young males, Joran van der Sloot, Deepak Kalpoe, and Satish Kalpoe. Holloway did not return to her hotel room. On the morning of May 30, 2005, when the Mountain Brook group was scheduled to meet in the lobby of the hotel in preparation for their departure from Aruba, Holloway never joined them. The Mountain Brook group returned to the United States, however, Holloway's whereabouts remain unknown.

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with the esteemed prosecutor and TV personality, Nancy Grace. They delve into the complex world of true crime, focusing on the unsolved case of Natalee Holloway. As both women share personal anecdotes and experiences, they emphasize the power of resilience, care, and justice. This episode offers a poignant exploration of the trials and tribulations faced in the pursuit of justice, making it an absolute must-listen for true crime enthusiasts.

Show Notes:

  • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. For those of you just joining and are new to Zone 7, it’s not a place, but a way of life.
  • [0:40] Sheryl shares why she felt compelled to start Zone 7.
  • [1:35] Sharing fond memories of watching Miss America pageants
  • [4:00] Background details of Natalee Holloway’s disappearance at age 18 in Aruba
  • [7:06] “This is a classic example of a case that is not necessarily unsolved, but unproven.”
  • [7:39] Sherly introduces esteemed prosecutor and TV personality, Nancy Grace to the listeners.
  • [9:56] Sheryl provides an update on her sister's resilience despite health challenges
  • [11:54] The Eleventh Victim
  • [16:38] Nancy describes an emotional moment in Aruba during the Holloway investigation
  • [19:20] Encounter with Aruban police and Nancy's fearless confrontation
  • [23:10] Nancy defends her statement on the Holloway case
  • [25:03] Speculations on what happened to Natalee Holloway
  • [26:10] Updates on suspect, Joran van der Sloot getting extradided to the US
  • [31:39] “I simply wanted to tell you That there are some men in this world who are born to do our unpleasant jobs for us and your father's one of them.” - Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
  • [32:31] Call to action for Natalee’s unsolved case
  • 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.

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

You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum - The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey with Mitch Morrissey
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10/25/23 • 37 min

JonBenet Ramsey is 6 years old when she is reported missing from her home in the 700 block of 15th Street on Dec. 26, 1996. Tragically, she is later found dead in that house, and an autopsy revealed the cause of her death as strangulation.

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, Mitch Morrissey, the former District Attorney of Denver, about his experience working on the high-profile unsolved murder case of JonBenet Ramsey. They discuss the challenges of the case, DNA evidence, investigative techniques, and key players. Morrissey provides insights into the criminal justice system, advancements in forensic technology, and lessons learned from his career prosecuting over 6,000 felony cases.

Show Notes:

  • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. Sheryl gives a brief background of guest and former DA of Denver, Mitch Morrissey
  • [2:05] “The history of crime will tell the history of our country. It'll tell the history of your town, your state, and your city.”
  • [2:10] Denver District Attorney's Office: A History of Crime in the Mile High City
  • [8:00] Stories of different crimes that occurred during each era of DAs that served Denver CO
  • [13:00] Question: Can you tell us about the call you received on the JonBenet Ramsey case?
  • [15:00] DNA evidence in the Ramsey case
  • [17:37] Question: Is there any way to do ancestry on your DNA profile?
  • [27:00] Question: What do you think about the line in the autopsy that says chronic vaginal injury?
  • [29:28] Question: do you think you can explain for, you know, to everybody investigative genetic genealogy?
  • [30:00] Use of genetic genealogy to solve cold cases
  • [34:40] United Data Connect
  • [35:30] Rose Andom Center
  • 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.

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

You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum - Detective Smith Details Our Case | Tami Jackson’s Murder, Part 2
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12/15/22 • 37 min

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

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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum - Melissa Wolfenbarger : Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1
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02/22/23 • 39 min

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.

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

You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasec...

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum - Melissa Wolfenbarger: Karyn Greer | Part 2
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03/01/23 • 30 min

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 Sargent
  • 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.

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

You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

Social Links:

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum - Introducing: Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

Introducing: Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

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12/13/22 • 3 min

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.

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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum - Lisa’s Devotion to Her Sister | Allison Foy's Murder, Part 1
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12/21/22 • 34 min

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.

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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.

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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum - The Killing of Tupac Shakur with Cathy Scott
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11/01/23 • 34 min

On Sept. 7th, 1996, Tupac Shakur, age 25, was shot in a drive-by after leaving a boxing match at the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas strip.

He was sitting in a black BMW sedan with Suge Knight, the head of his record label, when a white Cadillac pulled up alongside and a gunman opened fire, striking Tupac multiple times.

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with true crime author Cathy Scott about the unsolved 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. They discuss the shooting, key figures, timeline of events, and new developments in the cold case investigation.

Show Notes:

  • [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.
  • [1:50] Sheryl introduces guest, Cathy Scott, to the listeners
  • [3:25] Cathy Scott's Background
  • [6:50] Question: When were you first aware of the shooting in 1994?
  • [7:00] Details on the 1994 shooting of Tupac in New York
  • [9:50] Tupac Shooting in Las Vegas on September 7th, 1996
  • [12:20] Question: How is this murder not captured on film?
  • [17:25] The relationship of Keefe D and Orlando Anderson
  • [19:36] Biggie Smalls Murder in 1997
  • [24:00] Suspects Identified
  • [34:17] “I miss my son every day a little bit more, but I thank God every day for every second he was here.” -A.S
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Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases.

You can connect and learn more about Sheryl’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

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How many episodes does Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum have?

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum currently has 145 episodes available.

What topics does Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum cover?

The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum?

The episode title 'Tami’s Sister Sets the Scene | Tami Jackson’s Murder, Part 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum?

The average episode length on Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum released?

Episodes of Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum are typically released every 4 days, 19 hours.

When was the first episode of Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum?

The first episode of Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum was released on Dec 13, 2022.

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