Jussie Smollett, hate crime hoaxer, chosen for Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Season 4.

It's a reality competition show on Fox where stars undergo military-style training and extreme challenges. This appearance marks Smollett's return to the network and public life following the fallout from his 2019 hate crime allegations. 

Now, Smollett has had to withdraw from the reality competition on medical grounds. 

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Jussie Smollett, hate crime hoaxer, chosen for Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Season 4.
It's a reality competition show on Fox where stars undergo military-style training and extreme challenges. This appearance marks Smollett's return to the network and public life following the fallout from his 2019 hate crime allegations.&nbsp;
Now, Smollett has had to withdraw from the reality competition on medical grounds.&nbsp;
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Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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  Jussie Smollett: Withdraws from Reality Show

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Police have arrested Andrew Dykes, 66, in connection with the killing of the woman—now identified as Tanya Denise Jackson. Dykes is also the father of Jackson’s daughter, Tatiana Marie Jackson. Is there a connection between Jackson and Rex Heuermann?

Police have arrested&nbsp;Andrew Dykes, 66, in connection with the killing of the woman&mdash;now identified as&nbsp;Tanya Denise Jackson. Dykes is also the father of Jackson&rsquo;s daughter,&nbsp;Tatiana Marie Jackson. Is there a connection between Jackson and Rex Heuermann?

FL Man Arrested in Cold Case Murder of “Peaches” Once Linked to Gilgo Beach  Serial Killings | Crime Alert 6AM 12.07.25

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A judge has granted an extension for closing arguments in Mark Sievers' latest appeal.    State prosecutors and Mark Sievers' defense had 45 days to file written closing arguments. It was due a week from Monday,  Dec. 15.  November 19th, Sievers post conviction attorneys, Megan Montagno, Julissa Fontan and John LoBianco, filed a motion seeking the time extension. They cited the impending execution of another death row inmate they represent. Lee Circuit Judge Bruce Kyle granted the extension. 

A beautiful and brilliant medical doctor, Dr. Teresa Sievers, takes her family on a vacation trip to visit extended relatives with her husband and her two little girls. 

Teresa comes home early, leaving family behind in Connecticut so she can go to work the next morning. Mark Sievers calls a co-worker of his wife to go to the home and check on her when she doesn't show up. 

Dr. Teresa Sievers was found brutally bludgeoned, still wearing the outfit, complete with high-heeled shoes, she wore home from the airport Sunday night. The kitchen is covered in blood, a hammer by her side. 

Husband Mark Sievers is ultimately charged with murder, accused of arranging for his childhood friend, Curtis Wayne Wright, to murder his wife.

Wright pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree murder, cooperating with prosecutors in Mark Sievers's trial.  Sievers is convicted and now is appealing his death sentence. 

 Joining Nancy Grace to discuss the case:
Ashley Willcott: Judge and trial attorney, Anchor on Court TV, www.ashleywillcott.com 
James Shelnutt: Attorney, served 27 years as Atlanta Metro Major Case Detective, SWAT Officer
Bethany Marshall: Psychologist 
Dr. Tim Gallagher: Medical Examiner  
Amanda Hall: Reporter, WINK TV, Ft Myers, Florida

 

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A judge has granted an extension for closing arguments in Mark Sievers' latest appeal.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; State prosecutors and Mark Sievers' defense had 45 days to file written closing arguments. It was due a week from Monday,&nbsp; Dec. 15. &nbsp;November 19th, Sievers post conviction attorneys, Megan Montagno, Julissa Fontan and John LoBianco, filed a motion seeking the time extension. They cited the impending execution of another death row inmate they represent. Lee Circuit Judge Bruce Kyle granted the extension.&nbsp;
A beautiful and brilliant medical doctor, Dr. Teresa Sievers, takes her family on a vacation trip to visit extended relatives with her husband and her two little girls.&nbsp;
Teresa comes home early, leaving family behind in Connecticut so she can go to work the next morning. Mark Sievers calls a co-worker of his wife to go to the home and check on her when she doesn't show up.&nbsp;
Dr. Teresa Sievers was found brutally bludgeoned, still wearing the outfit, complete with high-heeled shoes, she wore home from the airport Sunday night. The kitchen is covered in blood, a hammer by her side.&nbsp;
Husband Mark Sievers is ultimately charged with murder, accused of arranging for his childhood friend, Curtis Wayne Wright, to murder his wife.
Wright pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree murder, cooperating with prosecutors in Mark Sievers's trial.&nbsp; Sievers is convicted and now is appealing his death sentence.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Joining Nancy Grace to discuss the case:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ashleywillcott.com%20">Ashley Willcott</a>:&nbsp;Judge and trial attorney, Anchor on Court TV, www.ashleywillcott.com&nbsp;</li>
<li>James Shelnutt: Attorney, served 27 years as Atlanta Metro Major Case Detective, SWAT Officer</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drbethanymarshall.com">Bethany Marshall</a>: Psychologist&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Tim Gallagher: Medical Examiner&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Amanda Hall: Reporter, WINK TV, Ft Myers, Florida</li>
</ul>
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Mark Sievers Granted Death Sentence Appeal Extension in Murder of Gorgeous Mom/Doctor Found Bludgeoned Dead on Kitchen Floor

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In this week’s Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer Break down the federal hearing surrounding Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December of 2024.  What began as a five-day manhunt has become a master class in what not to do, with missed warrants, coached testimony, and evidence on the verge of being thrown out.

Sheryl and Joshua examine how procedural missteps could weaken a potential death penalty case and why “get a warrant” isn't just good advice; it's the foundation of justice. They then turned their attention to Massachusetts, where the trial of Brian Walshe, who is accused of killing and dismembering his wife, reveals how arrogance, lies, and a trail of Google searches can expose a killer's truth.



Highlights:

• (0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer

• (0:15) "99 percent of the time, you need a warrant... it won’t hurt your case if you get one and don’t need it.”

• (4:00) Coached testimony and the danger of tailoring officer statements for admissibility

• (7:30) What happens when training, procedure, and pressure collide in the courtroom

• (9:00) How early media leaks and “pre-trial publicity” can poison a case before it begins

• (10:30) The potential collapse of key evidence and its impact on death penalty eligibility

• (12:15) The rules of criminal procedure and what it means when they don’t apply equally

• (17:15) The defense’s dream scenario: getting the weapon suppressed because of a“bad stop”

• (17:45) The Brian Walshe trail and the anatomy of a cover-up

• (19:30) Walshe’s “woke up and she was dead” defense and why it’s collapsing in court

• (21:45) The digital trail: how Google searches reveal motive, method, and mindset

• (23:00) Closing thoughts: why “get a warrant” isn’t optional, it’s the rule of law

About the Hosts

Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and a fearless advocate for accountability.


Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than 4 decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, earned her an Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023.



Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life,Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist, releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster.

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Swans-Dont-Swim-in-a-Sewer/Sheryl-Mac-McCollum/9798895652824

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• Joshua on X and Instagram: @lawyerschiff

In this week&rsquo;s Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer Break down the federal hearing surrounding Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December of 2024.&nbsp; What began as a five-day manhunt has become a master class in what not to do, with missed warrants, coached testimony, and evidence on the verge of being thrown out.
Sheryl and Joshua examine how procedural missteps could weaken a potential death penalty case and why &ldquo;get a warrant&rdquo; isn't just good advice; it's the foundation of justice. They then turned their attention to Massachusetts, where the trial of Brian Walshe, who is accused of killing and dismembering his wife, reveals how arrogance, lies, and a trail of Google searches can expose a killer's truth. 
Highlights:
&bull; (0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer
&bull; (0:15) "99 percent of the time, you need a warrant... it won&rsquo;t hurt your case if you get one&nbsp;and don&rsquo;t need it.&rdquo;
&bull; (4:00) Coached testimony and the danger of tailoring officer statements for admissibility
&bull; (7:30) What happens when training, procedure, and pressure collide in the courtroom
&bull; (9:00) How early media leaks and &ldquo;pre-trial publicity&rdquo; can poison a case before it begins
&bull; (10:30) The potential collapse of key evidence and its impact on death penalty eligibility
&bull; (12:15) The rules of criminal procedure and what it means when they don&rsquo;t apply equally
&bull; (17:15) The defense&rsquo;s dream scenario: getting the weapon suppressed because of a&ldquo;bad stop&rdquo;
&bull; (17:45) The Brian Walshe trail and the anatomy of a cover-up
&bull; (19:30) Walshe&rsquo;s &ldquo;woke up and she was dead&rdquo; defense and why it&rsquo;s collapsing in court
&bull; (21:45) The digital trail: how Google searches reveal motive, method, and mindset
&bull; (23:00) Closing thoughts: why &ldquo;get a warrant&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t optional, it&rsquo;s the rule of law About the Hosts
Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast&rsquo;s most respected legal&nbsp;voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes&nbsp;criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold&nbsp;courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent&nbsp;media contributor and a fearless advocate for accountability.
 Sheryl &ldquo;Mac&rdquo; McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police&nbsp;Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners&nbsp;with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than 4 decades of experience, she has&nbsp;worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which&nbsp;integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases,&nbsp;including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore&rsquo;s Ford Bridge&nbsp;lynching, earned her an Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law&nbsp;Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. 
Preorder Sheryl&rsquo;s upcoming book, Swans Don&rsquo;t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life,Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist, releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster.
<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Swans-Dont-Swim-in-a-Sewer/Sheryl-Mac-McCollum/9798895652824">https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Swans-Dont-Swim-in-a-Sewer/Sheryl-Mac-</a><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Swans-Dont-Swim-in-a-Sewer/Sheryl-Mac-McCollum/9798895652824">McCollum/9798895652824</a>
Stay Connected
Subscribe using your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to support the show. Have acase or topic you&rsquo;d like Sheryl and Joshua to cover?
Email <a href="mailto:coldcase2004@gmail.com">coldcase2004@gmail.com</a> Follow the Hosts:
&bull; Sheryl on X: @ColdCaseTips
&bull; Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum
&bull; Joshua on X and Instagram: @lawyerschiff

ZONE 7: Procedural Chaos: Inside the Mangione Hearing That’s Putting Police Training on Trial

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