In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer use this week’s Crime Roundup to reflect on political violence, the First Amendment, and what it means to live in a divided country. The explore the power and limits of the First Amendment, the risks faced by judges and public figures, and how moments of unity like those following 9/11 have become harder to find. Sheryl also shares behind-the-scenes highlights from CrimeCon 2025, including a drink with Ice-T and a packed Zone 7 session where Joshua’s glasses stole the show.

 

Highlights:
(0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer
(0:45) Charlie Kirk's assassination and what it says about political violence
(2:45) Common ground, debate, and how to talk across divides
(5:00) What makes the First Amendment uniquely American
(9:00 Political threats, judicial safety, and national trauma
(17:45) Remembering 9/11 and a moment of unity
(20:00) CrimeCon recap: Ice-T, Marcia Clark, and unforgettable moments
(22:30) Joshua’s surprise gift for Zone 7fans
(26:30) Final thoughts on free speech, differences, and dignity

 

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 Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, a 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.

 

🎧 Want more from Sheryl?

Catch her every week on the Zone 7 podcast, where she hosts the main series on Wednesdays, Pathology with Dr. Priya on Mondays, and Crime Roundup each Friday alongside Joshua Schiffer.

 

📢 Stay Connected

Subscribe using your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to support the show. Have a case or topic you’d like Sheryl and Joshua to cover?

 Email coldcase2004@gmail.com

 

Follow the Hosts:
Sheryl on X: @ColdCaseTips
Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum
Joshua on X and Instagram: @lawyerschiff

In the wake of Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s assassination, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer use this week&rsquo;s Crime Roundup to reflect on political violence, the First Amendment, and what it means to live in a divided country. The explore the power and limits of the First Amendment, the risks faced by judges and public figures, and how moments of unity like those following 9/11 have become harder to find. Sheryl also shares behind-the-scenes highlights from CrimeCon 2025, including a drink with Ice-T and a packed Zone 7 session where Joshua&rsquo;s glasses stole the show.
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Highlights:
<ul>
<li>(0:00) Welcome to Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer</li>
<li>(0:45) Charlie Kirk's assassination and what it says about political violence</li>
<li>(2:45) Common ground, debate, and how to talk across divides</li>
<li>(5:00) What makes the First Amendment uniquely American</li>
<li>(9:00 Political threats, judicial safety, and national trauma</li>
<li>(17:45) Remembering 9/11 and a moment of unity</li>
<li>(20:00) CrimeCon recap: Ice-T, Marcia Clark, and unforgettable moments</li>
<li>(22:30) Joshua&rsquo;s surprise gift for Zone 7 fans</li>
<li>(26:30) Final thoughts on free speech, differences, and dignity</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
About the Hosts
Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast&rsquo;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 &ldquo;Mac&rdquo; McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, a 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;
🎧 Want more from Sheryl?
Catch her every week on the Zone 7 podcast, where she hosts the main series on Wednesdays, Pathology with Dr. Priya on Mondays, and Crime Roundup each Friday alongside Joshua Schiffer.
&nbsp;
📢 Stay Connected
Subscribe using your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to support the show. Have a case or topic you&rsquo;d like Sheryl and Joshua to cover?
&nbsp;Email <a href="mailto:coldcase2004@gmail.com">coldcase2004@gmail.com</a>
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Follow the Hosts:
<ul>
<li>Sheryl on X: <a href="https://x.com/ColdCaseTips">@ColdCaseTips</a></li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.mccollum/">@sheryl.mccollum</a></li>
<li>Joshua on X and Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lawyerschiff/">@lawyerschiff</a></li>
</ul>

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!

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!

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

Crime Roundup | Charlie Kirk Shooting, Free Speech, and Reflections from CrimeCon

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