Today Nancy and Sheryl discuss a celebratorial update on the Melissa Wolfenbarger case. They recount the tragic discovery of Melissa's remains, the misidentification that stalled the case, and the recent arrest of her alleged killer. Sheryl and Nancy reflect on the impact of the case on Melissa's family, sharing poignant moments from their interactions with them. They also highlight the importance of advocating for victims of domestic violence and celebrate the long-awaited arrest in the case.

If you’re new to the CRU or Zone 7 and missed the beginning of Melissa Wolfenbarger's case episodes check out those out here:

Melissa Wolfenbarger: Norma and Tina Patton | Part 1

Melissa Wolfenbarger: Karyn Greer | Part 2

Melissa Wolfenbarger: Trace Sargent | Part 3

Melissa Wolfenbarger: Letters From Carl Patton | Part 4 

Melissa Wolfenbarger: Victims of Carl Patton - Liddie Evans Children Speak | Part 5

Melissa Wolfenbarger: Joseph Scott Morgan’s Insight on Melissa’s Case | Part 6

Melissa Wolfenbarger: Continued - Joseph Scott Morgan’s Insight on Melissa’s Case | Part 7

Melissa Wolfenbarger: Dr. Angela Arnold Weighs In | Part 8

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   
• (0:30) Today’s CRU is the latest updates on The Melissa Wolfenbarger case
• (2:00) Reflection on the discovery and initial reactions
• (2:10) "We have worked this case for seven years, but the family has lived with it for 25."
• (3:00) Misidentification of remains  
• (5:30) Melissa’s husband in custody
• (10:00) Details of the misidentification
• (11:00) Family reaction to the arrest 
• (15:30) Reflection on the impact of advocacy
• (16:00) Closing thoughts and celebration of the arrest

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Nancy Grace is an outspoken, tireless advocate for victims’ rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor. She is the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a crime- fighting digital platform that investigates breaking crime news, spreads awareness of missing people and shines a light on cold cases. 

In addition, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, a daily show hosted by Grace, airs on SIRIUS XM’s Triumph Channel 111 and is downloadable as a podcast on all audio platforms - https://www.crimeonline.com/

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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. 

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Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum