Wichita Police learn the identity of a woman, who reports in safe after being seen screaming as she is snatched from the front yard of a home. Family of a Milwaukee man killed in a police shootout says the video shows the shooting was justified. Man arrested for destroying the eternal flame at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Atlanta. Drew Nelson reports.

Wichita Police learn the identity of a woman, who reports in safe after being seen screaming as she is snatched from the front yard of a home. Family of a Milwaukee man killed in a police shootout says the video shows the shooting was justified. Man arrested for destroying the eternal flame at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Atlanta. Drew Nelson reports.

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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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Woman Found Safe After She is Seen Kidnapped and Screaming on Ring Camera | Crime Alert 6AM 10.15.25

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Day after day, case after case, Tom Smith returned to the job with a clear sense of purpose: protect, respond, and stand with the people beside him. On this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum talks with the retired NYPD detective about the path that led him from patrol work to the Joint Terrorism Task Force and ultimately, to a lifetime of service recognized at the national level. Tom shares how his father shaped his calling, how partnership becomes its own lifeline, and how a series of events during one 12-hour shift in the Bronx has stayed with him ever since.

 Highlights:
(0:00) Sheryl welcomes listeners to Zone 7 and introduces guest Tom Smith
(1:15) Tom shares how his father's NYPD career inspired his own path
(5:00) Reconnecting with Detective Ralph, the most decorated detective in NYPD history
(7:00) A single shift: rooftop rescue, shooting scene, infant CPR, and a fallen officer
(12:15) Deployment to Afghanistan on a kidnapping case
(14:45) The emotional burden carried by spouses and families
(18:30) Choosing the right partner and building trust that saves lives
(30:15) Tom reflects on being inducted to the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
(33:45) Table 15: friendship, laughter, and shared history
(40:00) Continuing tradition and community beyond the job
(41:15) Closing reflections on service, loyalty, and legacy

Guest Bio:

Tom Smith is a retired NYPD detective and 2024 National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame inductee. Over 30 years of service, he worked in patrol, narcotics, and robbery investigations and spent 17 years working with the FBI/NYPD on the Joint Terrorism Task Force, including an overseas deployment to Afghanistan. Tom co-hosts the podcast Gold Shields, lectures on criminal justice and terrorism and provides investigative commentary for national media outlets.

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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 co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings.

 Social Links:
Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
Twitter:@ColdCaseTips
Facebook:@sheryl.mccollum
Instagram:@officialzone7podcast

Day after day, case after case, Tom Smith returned to the job with a clear sense of purpose: protect, respond, and stand with the people beside him. On this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum talks with the retired NYPD detective about the path that led him from patrol work to the Joint Terrorism Task Force and ultimately, to a lifetime of service recognized at the national level. Tom shares how his father shaped his calling, how partnership becomes its own lifeline, and how a series of events during one 12-hour shift in the Bronx has stayed with him ever since.
&nbsp;Highlights:
<ul>
<li>(0:00) Sheryl welcomes listeners to Zone 7 and introduces guest Tom Smith</li>
<li>(1:15) Tom shares how his father's NYPD career inspired his own path</li>
<li>(5:00) Reconnecting with Detective Ralph, the most decorated detective in NYPD history</li>
<li>(7:00) A single shift: rooftop rescue, shooting scene, infant CPR, and a fallen officer</li>
<li>(12:15) Deployment to Afghanistan on a kidnapping case</li>
<li>(14:45) The emotional burden carried by spouses and families</li>
<li>(18:30) Choosing the right partner and building trust that saves lives</li>
<li>(30:15) Tom reflects on being inducted to the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame</li>
<li>(33:45) Table 15: friendship, laughter, and shared history</li>
<li>(40:00) Continuing tradition and community beyond the job</li>
<li>(41:15) Closing reflections on service, loyalty, and legacy</li>
</ul>
Guest Bio:
Tom Smith is a retired NYPD detective and 2024 National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame inductee. Over 30 years of service, he worked in patrol, narcotics, and robbery investigations and spent 17 years working with the FBI/NYPD on the Joint Terrorism Task Force, including an overseas deployment to Afghanistan. Tom co-hosts the podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalJDmNHVzKBVYep7U1WiWw">Gold Shields,</a> lectures on criminal justice and terrorism and provides investigative commentary for national media outlets.
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Sheryl &ldquo;Mac&rdquo; McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, forensic and crime scene expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings.
&nbsp;Social Links:
<ul>
<li>Email: <a href="mailto:coldcase2004@gmail.com">coldcase2004@gmail.com</a></li>
<li>Twitter:<a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/coldcasetips"> </a><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/coldcasetips">@ColdCaseTips</a></li>
<li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.mccollum/"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.mccollum/">@sheryl.mccollum</a></li>
<li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialzone7podcast/?img_index=1"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialzone7podcast/?img_index=1">@officialzone7podcast</a></li>
</ul>

ZONE 7 : Danger, Duty, and the Badge: Detective Tom Smith’s Story

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Florida Man kills 2 kids after sexually assaulting 1, sets mobile home on fire 

Investigation underway in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner. 

Wisconsin investigators say they have uncovered one of the worst child-neglect cases the state has ever seen: a 14-year-old girl rescued from a trailer park home in the town of Oneida weighing just 35 pounds. The FBI continues the search for six people who vanished from a rental home in Missouri, in relation to an online cult. Drew Nelson reports.

Florida Man kills 2 kids after sexually assaulting 1, sets mobile home on fire&nbsp;
Investigation underway in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner.&nbsp;
Wisconsin investigators say they have uncovered one of the worst child-neglect cases the state has ever seen: a 14-year-old girl rescued from a trailer park home in the town of Oneida weighing just 35 pounds. The FBI continues the search for six people who vanished from a rental home in Missouri, in relation to an online cult. Drew Nelson reports.

Florida Man kills 2 kids after sexually assaulting 1, sets mobile home on fire | Crime Alert Recap Saturday 11.15

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Anna Kepner, 18, starts her senior year at Temple Christian School, excited about her future.

Anna paints her parking spot to match her favorite movie,"Clueless," and is ecstatic to be back on the field, cheering for the Lions. She loves the water and is licensed to boat and scuba-certified. She also enjoys making TikTok videos with her friends and brother.

Anna plans on joining the military after high school and is already in talks with recruiters. In fact, she’s waiting on the results of her ASVAB testing to determine which jobs will suit her best.

Anna Kepner, a cheerleader, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship during a recent western Caribbean voyage that ended in Miami on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The FBI is now investigating the death.

Carnival has stated it is fully cooperating with the investigation. The cause of death has not been released, and an autopsy is pending.

 Anna Kepner's Celebration of Life will be held November 20.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Spencer Aronfeld - Lawyer for Dulcie White, Trial Lawyer and Founder of Aronfeld Trial Lawyers, Author of Illustrated Children's book, "Sara Rose, Kid Lawyer;" Facebook: Aronfeld Law, Instagram: Aronfeld_Trial_Lawyers
Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, and Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital
Robert Crispin - Private Investigator at Crispin Special Investigations, Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, and Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc.
Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and  Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" Instagram @JoScottForensic
Susan Hendricks - Journalist, and Author of “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;" IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks 
Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

 

Anna Kepner, 18, starts her senior year at Temple Christian School, excited about her future.
Anna paints her parking spot to match her favorite movie,"Clueless," and is ecstatic to be back on the field, cheering for the Lions. She loves the water and is licensed to boat and scuba-certified. She also enjoys making TikTok videos with her friends and brother.
Anna plans on joining the military after high school and is already in talks with recruiters. In fact, she&rsquo;s waiting on the results of her ASVAB&nbsp;testing to determine which jobs will suit her best.
Anna Kepner, a cheerleader, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship during a recent western Caribbean voyage that ended in Miami on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The FBI is now investigating the death.
Carnival has stated it is fully cooperating with the investigation. The cause of death has not been released, and an autopsy is pending.
&nbsp;Anna Kepner's Celebration of Life will be held November 20.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://Aronfeld.com">Spencer Aronfeld</a> - Lawyer for Dulcie White, Trial Lawyer and Founder of Aronfeld Trial Lawyers, Author of Illustrated Children's book, "Sara Rose, Kid Lawyer;" Facebook: Aronfeld Law, Instagram: Aronfeld_Trial_Lawyers</li>
<li><a href="http://AngelaArnoldMD.com">Dr. Angela Arnold</a> - Psychiatrist, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, and Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital</li>
<li><a href="http://CrispinInvestigations.com">Robert Crispin</a> - Private Investigator at Crispin Special Investigations, Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, and Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jsu.edu/criminaljustice/morgan-joseph.html">Joseph Scott Morgan</a> - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and&nbsp; Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" Instagram @JoScottForensic</li>
<li>Susan Hendricks - Journalist, and Author of &ldquo;Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;" IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>
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TEEN GIRL CHEERLEADER DEAD ON CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP,  FBI JOINS INVESTIGATION

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Woman Found Safe After She is Seen Kidnapped and Screaming on Ring Camera | Crime Alert 6AM 10.15.25

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