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Judge Glenda Hatchett is an American television personality, lawyer, and judge who is the star of the former court show, Judge Hatchett and current day The Verdict with Judge Hatchett, and founding partner at the national law firm, The Hatchett Firm. 

Listeners can learn more about Judge Glenda Hatchett at her website ​​https://smstrial.com/glenda-hatchett/ and on IG @thejudgehatchett

Resources:

Dare to Take Charge: How to Live Your Life on Purpose

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say!: Saving Your Child from a Troubled World 

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with the remarkable Judge Glenda Hatchett to discuss her transformative journey through the justice system, emphasizing her role in juvenile court. Judge Hatchett shares powerful stories of her innovative approach to juvenile cases, focusing on rehabilitation over incarceration through creative sentencing, community programs, and personal mentorship. She advocates passionately for investing in youth development to break generational cycles of crime.

Show Notes:


[0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.  
[2:00] Sheryl introduces guest, Judge Glenda Hatchett to the listeners 
[6:00] The story of "Gator" 
[12:45] “Your past doesn’t have to define your future.”
[13:30] Getting recidivism rates down to single digits
[16:00] The influence of community programs on juvenile offenders
[20:00] Costs of incarceration vs. education
[24:00] Working with schools and families 
[29:00] The story of "Miss Hattie"
[31:00] Judge Hatchett's current law practice
[38:00] “It's so easy to get in the juvenile justice system and so hard to get out.”
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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.  

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Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

Instagram: @officialzone7podcast
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Today Nancy and Sheryl discuss these topics in today’s crime round-up:


Bryan Kohberger's "Galileo Defense" 
The Shocking Oklahoma Custody Killings - four arrested, bitter In-Laws and lost grandchildren 

Show Notes:


[0:00] Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   
[0:20] Watch Merit Plus for Free - https://www.meritplus.com/home  
[1:00] Nancy discusses cloud coverage on the night of the Idaho murders 
[5:30] Mother-in-law dynamics in Oklahoma murder cases 
[10:00] “Nobody’s talking about the preacher’s wife.”

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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 30, 2024, Veronica Butler and her friend Julian Kelly were traveling from Kansas to Oklahoma to pick up Veronica's children for a birthday party when they disappeared. Their abandoned car was found 3 miles from the intended meeting spot, on a desolate dirt road a thousand feet off the main highway. Arrests have been made.

Guest Bio and Links:

Laura Ingle is an award-winning veteran broadcast journalist specializing in True Crime. She served as a Senior Correspondent with Fox News Channel for nearly 20 years from August 2005-June 2023 based in New York City. Laura has been covering the disappearance of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelly. She has been on the ground in Oklahoma, providing firsthand updates and analysis.

Listeners can learn more about Laura on X @lauraingle and IG @lauraingletv

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum brings Laura Ingle back to give the breaking news of four arrests made in the two women missing in Oaklahoma case. Four arrests have been made, including the grandmother of Butler's children, Tiffany Adams. Tad Bert Cullum, Cole Twombly, and Cora Twombly were also arrested and charged with murder, kidnapping and conspiracy to commit murder. Laura discusses the evidence found, the heroic actions of the 16-year old daughter of one of the suspects, along with the heartbreaking realities for the children left without their mothers.

Show Notes:


[0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum  
[0:50] Breaking news of four arrests in the Oaklahoma case
[3:00] “When you're looking at means, motive, and opportunity, the biggest motive here are those children.” 
[4:00] C.W 16-year-old was key player of giving investigators information 
[6:00] Analysis of the affidavit - evidence of tasers, burner phones, and a brutal crime scene
[10:00] Revelations of previous murder attempts  
[16:00] Details on where the children were during the incident
[26:10] “But it's the children who ended up suffering and will suffer now.” 
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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

 
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March 30, 2024, Veronica Butler and her friend Julian Kelly were traveling from Kansas to Oklahoma to pick up Veronica's children for a birthday party when they disappeared. Their abandoned car was found 3 miles from the intended meeting spot, on a desolate dirt road a thousand feet off the main highway.

Guest Bio and Links:

Laura Ingle is an award-winning veteran broadcast journalist specializing in True Crime. She served as a Senior Correspondent with Fox News Channel for nearly 20 years from August 2005-June 2023 based in New York City. Laura has been covering the disappearance of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelly. She has been on the ground in Oklahoma, providing firsthand updates and analysis.

Listeners can learn more about Laura on X @lauraingle and IG @lauraingletv

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum is joined by Laura Ingle to discuss the harsh possibilities surrounding the disappearance of Veronica Butler and Julian Kelly. With expert boots-on-the-ground insights, Laura unfolds the layers of a potential crime scene, weighs in on the contentious custody battle, and gives theories around the unanswered questions surrounding the case.

Show Notes:


[0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum  
[1:00] Today’s guest is Laura Ingle   
[1:30] Laura describes the scene and location Veronica and Julian went missing 
[7:00] Suspect pool theories
[10:00] Potential weapons used 
[12:15] The meeting spot analysis
[14:00] Custody visitations and motives 
[18:00] The location of where Veronica lives
[23:00] The lack of information being released by authorities
[30:30] “Narcissists don't co parent. They counter parent. They don't care about the collateral damage done to the children, as long as it hurts you.”
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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
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In today’s CRU (Crime Round-Up) with Nancy Grace, hosts Sheryl McCollum and Nancy Grace react to the recent news of OJ Simpson's death. They offer a profound look into the complexities of the legal system, the role of media in shaping public opinion, and the ongoing struggle for justice in high-profile cases. Nancy Grace's powerful commentary underscores the need for continued advocacy and reform in handling cases of domestic violence and public trials.

Today Nancy and Sheryl discuss these topics in today’s Crime Round-Up:

-The Death of O.J Simpson: lies, injustices, and legal system failures

-Sebastian Rogers Update - lack of evidence, zero sightings, CPS reports

-Missing Women in Oklahoma: custody battles, rumors of a hammer involved    

Show Notes:


[0:00] Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup   
[0:30] Nancy Grace recalls her initial reactions to OJ Simpson's death
[3:30] O.J. Simpson trial jurors and the verdict that was  
[6:30] Further legal trouble for O.J
[9:15] Reactions to Kim Goldman’s tweet about O.J’s death   
[14:00] The latest on Sebastian Rogers 
[16:00] The latest on the missing women in Oklahoma  

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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Benton is a veteran homicide detective with the Atlanta Police Department. She has worked in various specialized units, including vice, narcotics, and hostage negotiation, before joining the homicide division in 2009. Benton has been featured on the TV show The First 48 and is known for her meticulous investigative approach and strong relationships within the department. 

Resources:

The First 48   

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, chats with Summer Benton, a highly respected homicide detective with the Atlanta Police Department. Summer shares her process from arriving at a crime scene to solving complex cases, emphasizing the meticulous attention to detail and the importance of teamwork. With a heartfelt tribute to the role of family and community, Summer also discusses her upbringing, the influence of her parents, and her bond with her Labradoodle, Willa, highlighting the human side of police work.

Show Notes:


[0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum.  
[0:10] Sheryl gives a brief introduction of guest, Summer Benton 
[1:50] Summer details out her investigation process
[6:30] Terry Porter case is described  
[12:15] Putting together a case without the victims remains 
[15:00] The critical role of timelines in solving cases
[23:00] One special lady in Summer’s Zone 7… her mama 
[25:00] Solving crimes in the non digital age 
[31:30] Summer’s dog, Willa, and Work-Life Balance
[37:20] “Homicide is the major leagues, the center ring, the show. It always has been. It goes beyond academic degrees, specialized training, or book learning, because all the theory in the world means nothing,  if you can't read the street.” -D.S
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.