On the evening of August 15, Connor and Betty Bowman stay home and have drinks together. The last drink Betty remembered having was a smoothie. The next morning Betty Bowman is sick. So sick she goes to the hospital where they admit her and treat her for what seems like food poisoning. Betty Bowman is …
Susanne Morphew, a mother of two, vanished on Mother’s Day 2020 and hadn’t been seen since – until her body was found on September 22, 2023. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined by retired NYPD detectives Tom Smith and Dan Murphy to discuss the disappearance and murder of …
On Sept. 7th, 1996, Tupac Shakur, age 25, was shot in a drive-by after leaving a boxing match at the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas strip. He was sitting in a black BMW sedan with Suge Knight, the head of his record label, when a white Cadillac pulled up alongside and a gunman opened …
In this episode of “Zone 7,” Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum talks with guest Bitty Martin, from Hot Springs, Arkansas. The duo discuss the chilling narrative of Cathie Ward, a 13-year-old young girl whose tragic demise in 1966 under suspicious circumstances left an indelible mark on her community. Bitty also speaks on Cathie’s last days, …
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On the night of June 11, 1962, three Alcatraz inmates, Frank Morris and John and Clarence Anglin, set out in a raft into the treacherous waters of San Francisco Bay. They were never seen again. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Ken Widner, the nephew of the infamous …
On January 16, 1987, Ann Ledger is found raped and murdered in her apartment in Sandy Springs, Georgia. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, teams up with Jessica Noll and Todd McComas as they dive into the intricacies of solving cold cases. The trio explores the unique dynamics of their …
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum sits down with Susan Constantine, a leading expert in deception detection and body language. The conversation explores a range of topics, from the importance of objectivity in investigations to the nuances of voice pitch and tone. Susan also covers how deception detection is a …
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with legendary death investigator Barbara Butcher. Barbara’s career spans decades and includes experiences ranging from the gritty New York morgue to the surreal aftermath of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and 9/11. Barbara also describes the psychological toll of her work, …
In this special episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined by Constable Oswald Fudge to discuss the extraordinary hospitality of Gander, Newfoundland, during the 9/11/01 attacks. Sheryl was directly involved in coordinating efforts at the Pentagon. She provides a detailed timeline of the tragic events, sharing personal concerns for her family …
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with guest Michael Essligner. Together, they peel back the layers of the notorious prison, Alcatraz, from its reputation as an impenetrable fortress to the infamous 1962 escape. Sheryl and Michael explore the psychology of Alcatraz inmates and discuss the prison’s impact on rehabilitation. …
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with guest, John B. Edwards. Together, they dive deep into a career spanning over four decades in law enforcement. John’s journey began at a humble sheriff’s office, evolving into extensive work in undercover narcotics, crisis management, and homicide investigations. John also shares insights …
On February 14, 2017, Abigail Williams and Liberty German are discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail, part of the Delphi Historic Trails in Delphi, Indiana. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with guest Barbara MacDonald and dives into the chilling case of Liberty German and Abigail Williams, two …
