High-profile cases don’t stay behind the scenes anymore. Lawyers are hired before investigations are complete, advocates and private experts release their own findings, witnesses speak on podcasts, and online accusations spread long before anyone is charged with a crime.

In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes back criminal defense attorney Joshua Schiffer to discuss how that shift is changing the criminal justice system and putting new pressure on prosecutors, investigations, witnesses, families, and potential jurors. Using the Nolan Wells investigation as an example, Sheryl and Joshua talk about outside experts, secondary autopsies, media coverage, death threats, doxing, and what can happen when people outside an investigation become involved before law enforcement has finished its work. They also explain how public statements, podcasts, and social media posts can complicate a case and potentially create reasonable doubt if it eventually reaches court.



Highlights:

(0:00) “Crazy town”: the troubling trend in high-profile cases that brings Joshua Schiffer back to Zone7

(1:00) How lawyers, GoFundMe campaigns, protests, and public pressure can begin before an investigation is complete

(6:00) The personal toll of high-profile cases on prosecutors, public defenders, investigators, and their families

(8:30) From theories accusing Lindsay Clancy’s husband to lawsuits against influencers: where true crime interest crosses into harassment and civil liability

(12:15) The Nolan Wells investigation and the outside force already influencing the case before any criminal charges are filed

(14:30) Private reports, outside experts, nonprofits, and public advocacy: when well-meaning help complicates an active investigation

(18:15) Why following police procedures matters when a defense attorney begins challenging an investigation

(20:00) Hiring a lawyer or remaining silent is a constitutional right, not an admission of guilt

(22:15) No blunt force trauma or signs of a fight: what the secondary autopsy does and does not show

(27:30) Death threats, doxing, disputed audio, and why Sheryl and Joshua question the theory of a violent death

(34:30) How podcasts, books, interviews, and social media posts can introduce reasonable doubt before a case ever reaches trial



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Joshua Schiffer is an Atlanta-based criminal defense attorney and longtime Zone 7 contributor. He represents clients in criminal matters and frequently provides legal analysis on high-profile cases, courtroom strategy, constitutional rights, and the realities of the criminal justice system.



Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing.

Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023.



Social Links:

Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com

X: @ColdCaseTips

Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

Instagram:@officialzone7podcast

TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum

 

Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.

High-profile cases don&rsquo;t stay behind the scenes anymore. Lawyers are hired before&nbsp;investigations are complete, advocates and private experts release their own findings,&nbsp;witnesses speak on podcasts, and online accusations spread long before anyone is charged&nbsp;with a crime.
In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes back criminal defense attorney Joshua&nbsp;Schiffer to discuss how that shift is changing the criminal justice system and putting new&nbsp;pressure on prosecutors, investigations, witnesses, families, and potential jurors. Using the&nbsp;Nolan Wells investigation as an example, Sheryl and Joshua talk about outside experts,&nbsp;secondary autopsies, media coverage, death threats, doxing, and what can happen when&nbsp;people outside an investigation become involved before law enforcement has finished its work.&nbsp;They also explain how public statements, podcasts, and social media posts can complicate a&nbsp;case and potentially create reasonable doubt if it eventually reaches court. 
Highlights:
(0:00) &ldquo;Crazy town&rdquo;: the troubling trend in high-profile cases that brings Joshua Schiffer&nbsp;back to Zone7
(1:00) How lawyers, GoFundMe campaigns, protests, and public pressure can begin&nbsp;before an investigation is complete
(6:00) The personal toll of high-profile cases on prosecutors, public defenders,&nbsp;investigators, and their families
(8:30) From theories accusing Lindsay Clancy&rsquo;s husband to lawsuits against influencers:&nbsp;where true crime interest crosses into harassment and civil liability
(12:15) The Nolan Wells investigation and the outside force already influencing the case&nbsp;before any criminal charges are filed
(14:30) Private reports, outside experts, nonprofits, and public advocacy: when&nbsp;well-meaning help complicates an active investigation
(18:15) Why following police procedures matters when a defense attorney begins&nbsp;challenging an investigation
(20:00) Hiring a lawyer or remaining silent is a constitutional right, not an admission of&nbsp;guilt
(22:15) No blunt force trauma or signs of a fight: what the secondary autopsy does and&nbsp;does not show
(27:30) Death threats, doxing, disputed audio, and why Sheryl and Joshua question the&nbsp;theory of a violent death
(34:30) How podcasts, books, interviews, and social media posts can introduce&nbsp;reasonable doubt before a case ever reaches trial 
Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps&nbsp;others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire.
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Joshua Schiffer is an Atlanta-based criminal defense attorney and longtime Zone 7 contributor.&nbsp;He represents clients in criminal matters and frequently provides legal analysis on high-profile&nbsp;cases, courtroom strategy, constitutional rights, and the realities of the criminal justice system. 
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 four 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, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur&nbsp;and the Moore&rsquo;s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction&nbsp;into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. 
Social Links:
Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
X: @ColdCaseTips
Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum
Instagram: @officialzone7podcast
TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum
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Sheryl&rsquo;s new book,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Swans-Dont-Swim-Sewer-Daughter/dp/B0FWZY5YFP">Swans Don&rsquo;t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Swans-Dont-Swim-Sewer-Daughter/dp/B0FWZY5YFP">River Killer&rsquo;s Daughter</a>, is available now wherever books are sold.

Zone 7: When True Crime Gets Too Close to the Case | With Joshua Schiffer

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A 10-year-old Oregon girl is safe after being abducted from her bed and discovered bound inside a duffel bag, leading to the arrest of a suspect who assaulted her older sister with a hammer. In Oklahoma and Texas, authorities confirm four-year-old Andres "Harry" Furley was fatally shot in the head by his father in a tragic murder-suicide following a missed custody exchange. An Idaho man accused of violently sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in his Tesla avoids immediate prison time after a judge sentences him to a one-year rider rehabilitation program. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

A 10-year-old Oregon girl is safe after being abducted from her bed and discovered bound inside a duffel bag, leading to the arrest of a suspect who assaulted her older sister with a hammer. In Oklahoma and Texas, authorities confirm four-year-old Andres "Harry" Furley was fatally shot in the head by his father in a tragic murder-suicide following a missed custody exchange. An Idaho man accused of violently sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in his Tesla avoids immediate prison time after a judge sentences him to a one-year rider rehabilitation program. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

10-Year-Old Oregon Girl Found Bound in Duffel Bag Following Midnight Abduction | Crime Alert 10.31.26

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In January 2023, Duxbury, Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy allegedly used exercise bands to strangle her three children—five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson, and eight-month-old Callan—in the basement of their home before jumping out of a second-story window in an attempt to take her own life, claiming postpartum psychosis and command auditory hallucinations. Following a recent criminal trial that ended in a hung jury and a mistrial—with reports that 11 of the 12 jurors favored finding her not guilty by reason of insanity—defense attorney Kevin Reddington has stunned observers by filing a Rule 25 motion for a required finding of not guilty, asserting that the Commonwealth presented insufficient evidence to prove Clancy committed the homicides at all. Nancy Grace and an all-star panel dissect this dramatic legal shift against the backdrop of Clancy’s newly filed multimillion-dollar civil lawsuit against her treating physicians and hospitals, examining how the detailed admissions embedded in her own civil pleadings completely dismantle her defense team’s latest claims.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 
Josh Kolsrud (Phoenix, AZ) - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, New Book: The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices
Dr. Bethany Marshall (Beverly Hills, CA) - Psychoanalyst, Watch Dr. Marshall on hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo. You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of "The Dr. Bethany Marshall Podcast", Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Dr. Jessica Dwyer (Dallas, TX) - Director and Chief Medical Examiner, Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences (SWIFS), Social Media: @jessbdwyer
Penny Kmitt (Boston, MA) - Reporter WBZ / CBS Boston, Instagram, TikTok, X: @Pennylikeacoin
Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

In January 2023, Duxbury, Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy allegedly used exercise bands to strangle her three children&mdash;five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson, and eight-month-old Callan&mdash;in the basement of their home before jumping out of a second-story window in an attempt to take her own life, claiming postpartum psychosis and command auditory hallucinations. Following a recent criminal trial that ended in a hung jury and a mistrial&mdash;with reports that 11 of the 12 jurors favored finding her not guilty by reason of insanity&mdash;defense attorney Kevin Reddington has stunned observers by filing a Rule 25 motion for a required finding of not guilty, asserting that the Commonwealth presented insufficient evidence to prove Clancy committed the homicides at all. Nancy Grace and an all-star panel dissect this dramatic legal shift against the backdrop of Clancy&rsquo;s newly filed multimillion-dollar civil lawsuit against her treating physicians and hospitals, examining how the detailed admissions embedded in her own civil pleadings completely dismantle her defense team&rsquo;s latest claims.
Joining Nancy Grace today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kolsrudlawoffices.com">Josh Kolsrud</a> (Phoenix, AZ) - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, New Book: The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices</li>
<li><a href="https://www.drbethanymarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a> (Beverly Hills, CA) - Psychoanalyst, Watch Dr. Marshall on hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo. You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of "The Dr. Bethany Marshall Podcast", Instagram, Facebook &amp; TikTok: @drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/">Dr. Jessica Dwyer&nbsp;</a>(Dallas, TX) - Director and Chief Medical Examiner, Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences (SWIFS), Social Media: @jessbdwyer</li>
<li>Penny Kmitt (Boston, MA) - Reporter WBZ / CBS Boston,&nbsp;Instagram, TikTok, X: @Pennylikeacoin</li>
<li>Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

KILLER MOM, LINDSAY CLANCY IN COURT MONDAY, NEW TRIAL?

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Five-year-old Summer Wells vanished without a trace from her rural Hawkins County, Tennessee home in June 2021 after heading inside to play, leaving investigators puzzled by a squalid, makeshift home and dead-end searches across the Appalachian terrain. Now, the case is back in the headlines after deputies rushed to the Wells residence late at night following a panicked text to 911 from Summer's mother, Candace, who reported that her husband, Donald "Don" Wells, had assaulted her during an alcohol-fueled rage and threatened to "get rid of her." Nancy Grace and her panel of investigative and forensic experts break down Don Wells' latest arrest, his violent criminal history, the couple’s decision to sign away custody of their remaining children, and his shifting excuses as Summer remains missing.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Jo-Anna Nieves (Oakland, CA) - Criminal defense attorney and Founder of The Nieves Law Firm, Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm
Dr. John Delatorre (TX) - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis, a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre

Chris McDonough (UT) - Director at the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, worked over 300 Homicides in 25-year career, Trained the first Native American Homicide Task Force; & Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room”
Kristen Quon (Bristol, VA) - News Anchor at News 5 WCYB, website: WCYB.com, X: KristenQuon, Facebook: Kristen Quon WCYB
Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

Five-year-old Summer Wells vanished without a trace from her rural Hawkins County, Tennessee home in June 2021 after heading inside to play, leaving investigators puzzled by a squalid, makeshift home and dead-end searches across the Appalachian terrain. Now, the case is back in the headlines after deputies rushed to the Wells residence late at night following a panicked text to 911 from Summer's mother, Candace, who reported that her husband, Donald "Don" Wells, had assaulted her during an alcohol-fueled rage and threatened to "get rid of her." Nancy Grace and her panel of investigative and forensic experts break down Don Wells' latest arrest, his violent criminal history, the couple&rsquo;s decision to sign away custody of their remaining children, and his shifting excuses as Summer remains missing.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li>Jo-Anna Nieves (Oakland, CA)&nbsp;- Criminal defense attorney and Founder of <a href="https://www.thenieveslawfirm.com">The Nieves Law Firm</a>, Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm</li>
<li><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://resolutionfcs.com__;!!PxibshUo2Yr_Ta5B!3d_EPPXnfrDD1kUwayDsgVt69QRK7MW2GBVwxjpscPZNV_12IsXPD-VdKLCkgqWL4LrA9Jtuk6xWxv9Usg$">Dr. John Delatorre</a> (TX) - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis, a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre </li>
<li>Chris McDonough (UT) - Director at the <a href="https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough">Cold Case Foundation</a>, Former Homicide Detective, worked over 300 Homicides in 25-year career, Trained the first Native American Homicide Task Force; &amp; Host of YouTube channel, "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheInterviewRoom">The Interview Room</a>&rdquo;</li>
<li>Kristen Quon (Bristol, VA) - News Anchor at News 5 WCYB, website: WCYB.com, X: KristenQuon, Facebook: Kristen Quon WCYB</li>
<li>Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

Summer Wells, 5, Disappears From Rural Tennessee Home: Dad In Handcuffs

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In Florida, a husband is indicted for first-degree murder in his missing wife's presumed death after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate international scheme to fake her digital footprint overseas. In Southern California, an Anaheim man faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing a man to death upon discovering him in bed with his wife and two young children. In New York, tactical officers arrest a mother's ex-boyfriend after her body was discovered buried in a shallow grave near a Queens beach. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

In Florida, a husband is indicted for first-degree murder in his missing wife's presumed death after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate international scheme to fake her digital footprint overseas. In Southern California, an Anaheim man faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing a man to death upon discovering him in bed with his wife and two young children. In New York, tactical officers arrest a mother's ex-boyfriend after her body was discovered buried in a shallow grave near a Queens beach. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

Florida Husband Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Wife's Disappearance and Elaborate Overseas Cover-Up | Crime Alert 10.30.26

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When 19-year-old LSU sophomore Madison "Madi" Brooks was heavily overserved at a Baton Rouge bar in January 2023, she left with a group of young men only to be allegedly sexually assaulted in the back of an SUV before being dropped on a dark roadway, where she was fatally struck by oncoming traffic. As the long-awaited criminal trial approaches, the courtroom has erupted into a bitter legal battle: defense attorneys have filed motions attempting to ban Madi’s grieving family and supporters from wearing the color pink—Madi's favorite color and the hallmark of her memorial foundation—alleging it could prejudice the jury. Nancy Grace investigates the shocking courtroom drama, dissects incriminating text messages the defense wants buried, and exposes explosive conflict-of-interest questions surrounding the presiding judge, whose own son is a convicted serial rapist.

Joining Nancy Grace Today: 
Ashley Baustert - Mother of Madison Brooks, Founder of the Madison Brooks Foundation
Eric Faddis (Denver, CO) - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, known as “The Mile High Lion,” former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney

Dr. Bethany Marshall (Beverly Hills, CA) - Psychoanalyst, Watch Dr. Marshall on hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo. You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of "On the Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall" podcast, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Dr. Kendall Crowns (Ft Worth, TX) - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County, Host of "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University (TCU)
Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

When 19-year-old LSU sophomore Madison "Madi" Brooks was heavily overserved at a Baton Rouge bar in January 2023, she left with a group of young men only to be allegedly sexually assaulted in the back of an SUV before being dropped on a dark roadway, where she was fatally struck by oncoming traffic. As the long-awaited criminal trial approaches, the courtroom has erupted into a bitter legal battle: defense attorneys have filed motions attempting to ban Madi&rsquo;s grieving family and supporters from wearing the color pink&mdash;Madi's favorite color and the hallmark of her memorial foundation&mdash;alleging it could prejudice the jury. Nancy Grace investigates the shocking courtroom drama, dissects incriminating text messages the defense wants buried, and exposes explosive conflict-of-interest questions surrounding the presiding judge, whose own son is a convicted serial rapist.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ashley Baustert - Mother of Madison Brooks, Founder of the <a href="https://madisonbrooksfoundation.com">Madison Brooks Foundation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.EricFaddisLaw.com">Eric Faddis</a> (Denver, CO) - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, known as &ldquo;The Mile High Lion,&rdquo; former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney </li>
<li><a href="https://www.drbethanymarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a> (Beverly Hills, CA) - Psychoanalyst, Watch Dr. Marshall on hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo. You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrBethanyMarshall/featured">On the Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall</a>" podcast, Instagram, Facebook &amp; TikTok: @drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns (Ft Worth, TX) - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County, Host of "Mayhem in the Morgue&rdquo;, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University (TCU)</li>
<li>Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

THE COLOR PINK: BIZARRE BATTLE IN SEX-ATTACK-DEATH TRIAL, MADI, 19 , LEFT BY ROAD, FATALLY HIT BY CAR 

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Former luxury real estate brokers Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander each receive 30-year federal prison sentences following their convictions for orchestrating a violent sex trafficking operation. In Florida, a mother stands accused of leaving four young children home alone to travel to Las Vegas. In Southern California, a rabbi intentionally drives into a worker painting lines in a Camarillo Costco parking lot. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

Former luxury real estate brokers Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander each receive 30-year federal prison sentences following their convictions for orchestrating a violent sex trafficking operation. In Florida, a mother stands accused of leaving four young children home alone to travel to Las Vegas. In Southern California, a rabbi intentionally drives into a worker painting lines in a Camarillo Costco parking lot. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Sex Trafficking Case | Crime Alert 10.29.26

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In 1995, 18-year-old Job Corps student Christa Pike carried out one of the most savage murders in Tennessee history, luring 19-year-old classmate Colleen Slemmer into the Knoxville woods before stabbing her, carving a pentagram into her chest, and smashing her skull with an asphalt paving brick—keeping a fragment of Colleen's bone as a trophy to dance with at her dorm. Pike became the youngest woman sentenced to death in modern U.S. history, but tonight, justice remains stalled after an execution attempt went catastrophically wrong. Executioners spent over an hour sticking Pike with at least ten needles without establishing venous access due to severely collapsed veins. Now, Pike's defense attorneys have taken the unprecedented step of filing legal challenges demanding the hangman's noose or a surgical central line, while citing new cognitive damage and past trauma to block a second execution. Nancy Grace and her panel of medical, legal, and investigative experts—joined by Colleen's close friend Rita Morris—break down the botched lethal injection, the gruesome reality of alternate execution methods, and the ongoing anguish of Colleen’s mother, May Martinez, as Tennessee Governor Bill Lee refuses to act. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today: 
Rita Morris - Friend of Colleen Slemmer
Marie Pereira (Los Angeles, CA) - Criminal Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), Registered Nurse

Dr. Bethany Marshall (Beverly Hills, CA) - Psychoanalyst, Watch Dr. Marshall on hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo. You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of "On the Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall" podcast, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Dr William Morrone (Michigan) - Medical Examiner, Toxicologist, Pathologist, opioid treatment expert, Author: “American Narcan” 
Keith Sharon (Nashville, TN) - Reporter, "The Tennessean", Host of the “Murder on Music Row” podcast, Social Media: @kssharontn
Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

In 1995, 18-year-old Job Corps student Christa Pike carried out one of the most savage murders in Tennessee history, luring 19-year-old classmate Colleen Slemmer into the Knoxville woods before stabbing her, carving a pentagram into her chest, and smashing her skull with an asphalt paving brick&mdash;keeping a fragment of Colleen's bone as a trophy to dance with at her dorm. Pike became the youngest woman sentenced to death in modern U.S. history, but tonight, justice remains stalled after an execution attempt went catastrophically wrong. Executioners spent over an hour sticking Pike with at least ten needles without establishing venous access due to severely collapsed veins. Now, Pike's defense attorneys have taken the unprecedented step of filing legal challenges demanding the hangman's noose or a surgical central line, while citing new cognitive damage and past trauma to block a second execution. Nancy Grace and her panel of medical, legal, and investigative experts&mdash;joined by Colleen's close friend Rita Morris&mdash;break down the botched lethal injection, the gruesome reality of alternate execution methods, and the ongoing anguish of Colleen&rsquo;s mother, May Martinez, as Tennessee Governor Bill Lee refuses to act.&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace Today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Rita Morris - Friend of Colleen Slemmer</li>
<li>Marie Pereira (Los Angeles, CA) - Criminal Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), Registered Nurse </li>
<li><a href="https://www.drbethanymarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a> (Beverly Hills, CA) - Psychoanalyst, Watch Dr. Marshall on hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo. You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrBethanyMarshall/featured">On the Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall</a>" podcast, Instagram, Facebook &amp; TikTok: @drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive</li>
<li>Dr William Morrone (Michigan) - Medical Examiner, Toxicologist, Pathologist, opioid treatment expert, Author: &ldquo;American Narcan&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Keith Sharon (Nashville, TN) -&nbsp;Reporter, "The Tennessean", Host of the &ldquo;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-on-music-row-from-the-tennessean/id1747547593">Murder on Music Row</a>&rdquo; podcast, Social Media:&nbsp;@kssharontn</li>
<li>Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

WALKING DEAD: CHRISTA PIKE FACING HANGMAN'S NOOSE?

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Convicted child predator Thomas Kendall Jr. faces new scrutiny after authorities discover a contraband cell phone containing thousands of abusive images inside his Florida prison cell. In California, Cedric von Ferdinand stands accused of fatally poisoning his cancer-stricken foster mother with fentanyl before burying her remains and stealing over half a million dollars in assets. Meanwhile in Alabama, forty-seven-year-old Thomas Henry Steele faces capital murder charges for allegedly decapitating his aunt and grandmother with a chainsaw inside their Mobile home. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

Convicted child predator Thomas Kendall Jr. faces new scrutiny after authorities discover a contraband cell phone containing thousands of abusive images inside his Florida prison cell. In California, Cedric von Ferdinand stands accused of fatally poisoning his cancer-stricken foster mother with fentanyl before burying her remains and stealing over half a million dollars in assets. Meanwhile in Alabama, forty-seven-year-old Thomas Henry Steele faces capital murder charges for allegedly decapitating his aunt and grandmother with a chainsaw inside their Mobile home. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

Florida Inmate Caught Operating CSAM Ring from Prison Cell | Crime Alert 10.28.26

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In January 2023, Massachusetts mother and labor-and-delivery nurse Lindsay Clancy allegedly strangled her three young children—5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson, and 8-month-old Callan—inside their Duxbury home before attempting suicide by jumping from a second-story window. Following a deadlocked criminal jury and mistrial, Clancy has now filed a massive civil malpractice lawsuit against the medical professionals, hospitals, and emergency responders who treated her, claiming overmedication and postpartum psychosis caused her actions. Nancy Grace and her panel of forensic, legal, and psychiatric experts scrutinize the startling new civil filings, exposing how Clancy’s own legal claims contain explicit, written admissions that detail the planning, timing, and execution of the murders—damning confessions that could reshape the prosecution’s case ahead of an anticipated retrial.

Joining Nancy Grace Today: 
Josh Kolsrud (Phoenix, AZ) - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, New Book: The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices
Dr. Bethany Marshall (Beverly Hills, CA) - Psychoanalyst, Watch Dr. Marshall on hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo. You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of "The Dr. Bethany Marshall Podcast", Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Robert Fried (Long Island, NY) - Certified Forensics Analyst,  EVP of Forensics and Chief Investigative Officer @ Page One, IncAuthor of 5 books including: "Forensics Data Collections 2.0" book series, Linkedln: Robert B Fried
Dr. Jessica Dwyer (Dallas, TX) - Director and Chief Medical Examiner, Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences (SWIFS), Social Media: @jessbdwyer
Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

In January 2023, Massachusetts mother and labor-and-delivery nurse Lindsay Clancy allegedly strangled her three young children&mdash;5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson, and 8-month-old Callan&mdash;inside their Duxbury home before attempting suicide by jumping from a second-story window. Following a deadlocked criminal jury and mistrial, Clancy has now filed a massive civil malpractice lawsuit against the medical professionals, hospitals, and emergency responders who treated her, claiming overmedication and postpartum psychosis caused her actions. Nancy Grace and her panel of forensic, legal, and psychiatric experts scrutinize the startling new civil filings, exposing how Clancy&rsquo;s own legal claims contain explicit, written admissions that detail the planning, timing, and execution of the murders&mdash;damning confessions that could reshape the prosecution&rsquo;s case ahead of an anticipated retrial.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kolsrudlawoffices.com">Josh Kolsrud</a> (Phoenix, AZ) - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, New Book: The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices</li>
<li><a href="https://www.drbethanymarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a> (Beverly Hills, CA) - Psychoanalyst, Watch Dr. Marshall on hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo. You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of "The Dr. Bethany Marshall Podcast", Instagram, Facebook &amp; TikTok: @drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive</li>
<li><a href="https://www.forensicsbyfried.com">Robert Fried</a> (Long Island, NY) - Certified Forensics Analyst, &nbsp;EVP of Forensics and Chief Investigative Officer @ Page One, IncAuthor of 5 books including: "Forensics Data Collections 2.0" book series, Linkedln: Robert B Fried</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/swifs/">Dr. Jessica Dwyer&nbsp;</a>(Dallas, TX) - Director and Chief Medical Examiner, Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences (SWIFS), Social Media: @jessbdwyer</li>
<li>Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

Lindsay Clancy Confesses, Gripes "Lack of Sex" in Greedy Money Grab

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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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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

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