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[Zone 7] Are you with me? Dr. Joni Johnston Weighs in Between the Lines: Crime, Confession, and Literature

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In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum and forensic psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston dive deep into the perplexing case of Kouri Richins, a woman accused of poisoning her husband.

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three who authorities say fatally poisoned her husband then wrote a children’s book about grieving, cries during a bail hearing Monday, June 12, 2023, in Park City, Utah. A judge ruled to keep her in custody for the duration of her trial. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)

The twist? Corey penned a children’s book post the alleged crime. Through meticulous analysis of the book’s content, the duo uncovers potential hidden confessions and the psychological implications behind them.

Dr. Johnston provides insights into the mind of a potential criminal, while Sheryl’s investigative expertise shines through.

About the ‘Zone 7’ Host

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 a CSI for a metro-area Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook, “Cold Case: Pathways to Justice.”

McCollum 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. They come 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.

You can connect and learn more about McCollum’s work by visiting the CCIRI website https://coldcasecrimes.org

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[Feature Photo: Kouri and Eric Richins/Facebook]