Get the latest in breaking crime news, trial coverage, and more, every hour on the hour. Hosted by Nancy Grace and the CrimeOnline team. Follow the 'Crime Alert Hourly Update' now on your favorite podcast app and be among the first to get the latest crime news as it happens: https://link.chtbl.com/XACfgnUG

Eight unsealed warrants are giving new insights into the investigation of Sade Robinson’s murder. A confidential informant tells investigators in early March, Anderson spoke of a plan to lure Sade Robinson to his home

Get the latest in breaking crime news, trial coverage, and more, every hour on the hour. Hosted by Nancy Grace and the CrimeOnline team. Follow the 'Crime Alert Hourly Update' now on your favorite podcast app and be among the first to get the latest crime news as it happens: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/XACfgnUG">https://link.chtbl.com/XACfgnUG</a>
Eight unsealed warrants are giving new insights into the investigation of Sade Robinson’s murder. A confidential informant tells investigators in early March, Anderson spoke of a plan to lure Sade Robinson to his home

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

Introducing “Crime Alert Hourly Update”

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Today Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum critique the developments of the Laken Riley murder trial in Athens, Georgia. Nancy and Sheryl focus on the defense's controversial decision to opt for a bench trial rather than a jury trial. They cover the prosecution's compelling evidence, including DNA and video footage, emotional testimonies, and a 911 call capturing the victim's final moments. They also dive into the implications of pre-existing knowledge that a judge would have versus a jury, the emotional toll on the victim's family, and the broader political and social issues at play.

Show Notes:
(0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   
(0:10) Sheryl introduces The Laken Riley trial 
(0:25) The decision for a bench trial 
(3:00) Prosecution's emotional opening statements
(4:30) Evidence breakdown: DNA, fingerprints, and surveillance footage 
(11:30) Prosecution's strong case
(12:45) Defense lawyer’s strategy in questioning the evidence 
(14:00) The defense’s claim of “circumstantial” evidence 
(18:00) Final thoughts  

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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/

Connect with Nancy: 

X: @nancygrace

Instagram:@thenancygrace

Facebook: @nancygrace

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. 

Connect with Sheryl:

Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com

X: @ColdCaseTips

Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

Today Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum critique the developments of the Laken Riley murder trial in Athens, Georgia. Nancy and Sheryl focus on the defense's controversial decision to opt for a bench trial rather than a jury trial. They cover the prosecution's compelling evidence, including DNA and video footage, emotional testimonies, and a 911 call capturing the victim's final moments. They also dive into the implications of pre-existing knowledge that a judge would have versus a jury, the emotional toll on the victim's family, and the broader political and social issues at play.
Show Notes:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">(0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   </li>
<li aria-level="1">(0:10) Sheryl introduces The Laken Riley trial </li>
<li aria-level="1">(0:25) The decision for a bench trial </li>
<li aria-level="1">(3:00) Prosecution's emotional opening statements</li>
<li aria-level="1">(4:30) Evidence breakdown: DNA, fingerprints, and surveillance footage </li>
<li aria-level="1">(11:30) Prosecution's strong case</li>
<li aria-level="1">(12:45) Defense lawyer’s strategy in questioning the evidence </li>
<li aria-level="1">(14:00) The defense’s claim of “circumstantial” evidence </li>
<li aria-level="1">(18:00) Final thoughts  </li>
</ul>
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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 - <a href="https://www.crimeonline.com/">https://www.crimeonline.com/</a>
Connect with Nancy: 
X:<a href="https://twitter.com/nancygrace?lang=en"> @nancygrace</a>
Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenancygrace/?hl=en"> @thenancygrace</a>
Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyGraceOfficial"> @nancygrace</a>
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. 
Connect with Sheryl:
Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
X:<a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/coldcasetips"> @ColdCaseTips</a>
Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.mccollum/"> @sheryl.mccollum</a>

11.15.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: The Laken Riley Trial Analysis I

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A lawsuit was filed accusing country music singer Garth Brooks of alleged sexual assault and battery. Brooks denied it and said he filed his lawsuit against the plaintiff for "extortion and defamation of character."

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined by Jack Fox to analyze the statement by Garth Brooks regarding recent sexual assault allegations. Jack, dissects the language used in Brooks' statements, focusing on symbolic references, indirect denials, and emotionally charged language. Sheryl and Jack touch on themes of fame, the perception of truth, and how celebrities handle public scrutiny. Jack also discusses the victim's allegations, highlighting language that suggests familiarity and potential consent. Lastly, Sheryl breaks down why sexual assault cases are often challenging to investigate and stresses the need for objective analysis without assuming guilt or innocence.

Jack Fox is a seasoned statement analysis expert with a background in media. Having transitioned from shaping narratives to unraveling them, Jack has worked with law enforcement, private investigators, and professionals across various industries. He has developed a comprehensive system for analyzing language and identifying deception, which he shares on his channel, Never a Truer Word.

Listeners can learn more about Jack Fox at his website, and on X @truer_word

Previous Episodes with Jack Fox: 

Detecting Deception | Analyzing the Colt Gray Case with Jack Fox

Show Notes:
(0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum  
(0:30) Sheryl introduces Jack Fox back to Zone 7 to dissect Garth Brooks’ statement analysis 
(2:10) Key observations and inconsistencies in Garth Brooks’ statements
(4:00) Jack Fox on the absence of direct denial in Brooks' statements
(8:30) The order of priorities within the statement
(11:30) ‘Jane Doe's’ allegations
(13:00) The role of emotions in statements
(15:30) Dissecting the allegations
(20:30) The hurdles for law enforcement 
(23:45) Fox discusses the power dynamics in employer-employee relationships at play 
(24:00) The Trisha Yearwood threesome allegation and its implications
(27:00) The concept of the liar's number
(32:00) The role of money, power, and the accessibility to “break the rules”
(37:00) The complexity of sexual assault cases
(40:00) Potential fallout and future implications
(42:30) “When we got married almost 10 years ago now, we made a commitment to really be together, which means we hardly ever spent a night apart and being madly in love is important. But I think it's equally important to be in deep like, I like this guy.  We talk about everything, and we laugh a lot.  Life is good.” -Trisha Yearwood
Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! 

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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. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases.  

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

A lawsuit was filed accusing country music singer Garth Brooks of alleged sexual assault and battery. Brooks denied it and said he filed his lawsuit against the plaintiff for "extortion and defamation of character."
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined by Jack Fox to analyze the statement by Garth Brooks regarding recent sexual assault allegations. Jack, dissects the language used in Brooks' statements, focusing on symbolic references, indirect denials, and emotionally charged language. Sheryl and Jack touch on themes of fame, the perception of truth, and how celebrities handle public scrutiny. Jack also discusses the victim's allegations, highlighting language that suggests familiarity and potential consent. Lastly, Sheryl breaks down why sexual assault cases are often challenging to investigate and stresses the need for objective analysis without assuming guilt or innocence.
Jack Fox is a seasoned statement analysis expert with a background in media. Having transitioned from shaping narratives to unraveling them, Jack has worked with law enforcement, private investigators, and professionals across various industries. He has developed a comprehensive system for analyzing language and identifying deception, which he shares on his channel, Never a Truer Word.
Listeners can learn more about Jack Fox at his <a href="https://neveratruerword.start.page/">website</a>, and on X <a href="https://x.com/truer_word">@truer_word</a>
Previous Episodes with Jack Fox: 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/detecting-deception-analyzing-the-colt-gray-case-with/id1660041219?i=1000672351929">Detecting Deception | Analyzing the Colt Gray Case with Jack Fox</a>  
Show Notes:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">(0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum  </li>
<li aria-level="1">(0:30) Sheryl introduces Jack Fox back to Zone 7 to dissect Garth Brooks’ statement analysis </li>
<li aria-level="1">(2:10) Key observations and inconsistencies in Garth Brooks’ statements</li>
<li aria-level="1">(4:00) Jack Fox on the absence of direct denial in Brooks' statements</li>
<li aria-level="1">(8:30) The order of priorities within the statement</li>
<li aria-level="1">(11:30) ‘Jane Doe's’ allegations</li>
<li aria-level="1">(13:00) The role of emotions in statements</li>
<li aria-level="1">(15:30) Dissecting the allegations</li>
<li aria-level="1">(20:30) The hurdles for law enforcement </li>
<li aria-level="1">(23:45) Fox discusses the power dynamics in employer-employee relationships at play </li>
<li aria-level="1">(24:00) The Trisha Yearwood threesome allegation and its implications</li>
<li aria-level="1">(27:00) The concept of the liar's number</li>
<li aria-level="1">(32:00) The role of money, power, and the accessibility to “break the rules”</li>
<li aria-level="1">(37:00) The complexity of sexual assault cases</li>
<li aria-level="1">(40:00) Potential fallout and future implications</li>
<li aria-level="1">(42:30) “When we got married almost 10 years ago now, we made a commitment to really be together, which means we hardly ever spent a night apart and being madly in love is important. But I think it's equally important to be in deep like, I like this guy.  We talk about everything, and we laugh a lot.  Life is good.” -Trisha Yearwood</li>
<li aria-level="1">Thanks for listening to another episode! If you’re loving the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! </li>
</ul>
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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. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases.  
Social Links:
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<li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.mccollum/">@sheryl.mccollum</a></li>
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Inside the Garth Brooks Allegations with Statement Analysis Expert Jack Fox

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In today’s CRU, Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum discuss the ongoing Delphi murder trial, that’s now in the hands of the jury. They recount their experiences covering the case from its beginning when Abby and Libby went missing, to the present, as they await a verdict. Nancy and Sheryl touch on police investigations, defense tactics, and the emotional toll on the victims' families. Despite facing public scrutiny, both Nancy and Sheryl stand firm in their commitment to seeking justice for the victims by summarizing the facts of the case, and giving verdict predictions.

Previous Zone 7 Episodes Covering The Delphi Case -

The latest on the Delphi murders: Delphi murders hearing, JonBenet Ramsey #news, Idaho student murders update | Headline #Crime 

The Delphi Murders: The Quest for Justice with Barbara MacDonald

Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi written by: Susan Hendricks

The Delphi Murders: Case Refresher as Jury Selection Starts | Susan Hendricks

10.25.24 with Nancy Grace: Delphi Murders Evidence, Allen’s Statement and Behavior

11.01.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: Delphi Case Inside the Courtroom, Motives, and Chronological Confessions

Show Notes:
(0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   
(1:00) Reflecting on the Delphi case 
(7:00) Analyzing the defense's strategy 
(12:00) Spit guards and safety protocols for Richard Allen and other aggressive detainees
(15:00) Jury verdict predictions 
(19:30) Sensitive photos re-victimizing families and ethical concerns on social media 
(26:00) Speculation on the jury’s verdict deliberation 

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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/

Connect with Nancy: 

X: @nancygrace

Instagram:@thenancygrace

Facebook: @nancygrace

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. 

Connect with Sheryl:

Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com

X: @ColdCaseTips

Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

In today’s CRU, Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum discuss the ongoing Delphi murder trial, that’s now in the hands of the jury. They recount their experiences covering the case from its beginning when Abby and Libby went missing, to the present, as they await a verdict. Nancy and Sheryl touch on police investigations, defense tactics, and the emotional toll on the victims' families. Despite facing public scrutiny, both Nancy and Sheryl stand firm in their commitment to seeking justice for the victims by summarizing the facts of the case, and giving verdict predictions.
Previous Zone 7 Episodes Covering The Delphi Case -
The latest on the Delphi murders: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C9PpEGTN7Y">Delphi murders hearing, JonBenet Ramsey #news, Idaho student murders update | Headline #Crime </a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-murders-the-quest-for-justice/id1660041219?i=1000625391684">The Delphi Murders: The Quest for Justice with Barbara MacDonald</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Down-Hill-Descent-Double-Murder-ebook/dp/B0BSTZHN61">Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi</a> written by: Susan Hendricks
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-delphi-murders-case-refresher-as-jury-selection/id1660041219?i=1000673293642">The Delphi Murders: Case Refresher as Jury Selection Starts | Susan Hendricks</a> 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-25-24-with-nancy-grace-delphi-murders-evidence/id1660041219?i=1000674469398">10.25.24 with Nancy Grace: Delphi Murders Evidence, Allen’s Statement and Behavior</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-01-24-cru-with-nancy-grace-delphi-case-inside/id1660041219?i=1000675379815">11.01.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: Delphi Case Inside the Courtroom, Motives, and Chronological Confessions</a>
Show Notes:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">(0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   </li>
<li aria-level="1">(1:00) Reflecting on the Delphi case </li>
<li aria-level="1">(7:00) Analyzing the defense's strategy </li>
<li aria-level="1">(12:00) Spit guards and safety protocols for Richard Allen and other aggressive detainees</li>
<li aria-level="1">(15:00) Jury verdict predictions </li>
<li aria-level="1">(19:30) Sensitive photos re-victimizing families and ethical concerns on social media </li>
<li aria-level="1">(26:00) Speculation on the jury’s verdict deliberation </li>
</ul>
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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 - <a href="https://www.crimeonline.com/">https://www.crimeonline.com/</a>
Connect with Nancy: 
X:<a href="https://twitter.com/nancygrace?lang=en"> @nancygrace</a>
Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenancygrace/?hl=en"> @thenancygrace</a>
Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyGraceOfficial"> @nancygrace</a>
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. 
Connect with Sheryl:
Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
X:<a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/coldcasetips"> @ColdCaseTips</a>
Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.mccollum/"> @sheryl.mccollum</a>

11.08.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: Delphi Murders Jury Verdict Awaits

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