Best Tobias Spark Podcasts (2025)

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Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Routine Repair. A Live Wire. A Fatal Shock. 18:32

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Electrocution can be silent and sudden, leaving few external signs and limited clues without careful investigation. This week on Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee explain how electrical current travels through the body, why the heart can stop in an instant, and what pathologists look for at the entry …

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Who Gets to Profit From Murder? Kohberger, 'Murderabilia,' and a Headless Case 28:41

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We are living in a time when crime does not stop at the courtroom. It continues in the headline, on social media, and in the public’s imagination. This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer discuss the laws that prevent offenders from profiting off their crimes and why cases like Bryan Kohberger’s continue to test those boundar…

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Danger, Duty, and the Badge: Detective Tom Smith’s Story 42:34

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Day after day, case after case, Tom Smith returned to the job with a clear sense of purpose: protect, respond, and stand with the people beside him. On this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum talks with the retired NYPD detective about the path that led him from patrol work to the Joint Terrorism Task Force and ultimately, to a lifetime of service …

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Hal Brands: Allies, Autocrats, and AI 28:08

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Today on Political Economy, I’m chatting with Hal Brands about America’s place in the changing global order. Under the Trump administration, the US has acted less as an “ordering power,” as Brands puts it, than it has over the past century. We talk about the evolving relationship between the US and its allies, in addition to the role of emerging te…

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Shocking Forensic Twist: Inside the Reopened Pauline Pusser Murder Case (Part 2) 48:35

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For more than fifty years, the official story stood unchallenged. Modern forensic science is now putting it to the test. In 1967, Sheriff Buford Pusser and his wife, Pauline, were ambushed on a rural Tennessee road, an attack that inspired the basis for the "Walking Tall" films. In part two, Sheryl McCollum continues her conversation with Mike Elam…

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Poisoned by Love: The Eye-Drop Murder of a Retired Police Chief 26:57

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No one suspected that the woman he had trusted for decades was quietly planning his death. This week on Pathology with Dr. Priya, a "Zone 7" series, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee discuss the case of Marcy Oglesby, who, over several months, secretly mixed over-the-counter eye drops into Young's food and drinks. When his body was later disco…

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New Eyewitness Testimony Laid Bare: The Ambush That Killed Pauline Pusser (Part 1 of 2)) 41:18

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In 1967, an ambush on a quiet Tennessee road left Sheriff Buford Pusser wounded and his wife, Pauline, killed. Decades later, new investigative forces have taken a fresh look at the case. In part one of a three-part investigative series, Sheryl McCollum brings back author and researcher Mike Elam, veteran homicide detective Jason White, eyewitness …

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The Ellen Greenberg Case : Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series , Part 2 22:58

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This week on Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee continue their forensic review of the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg, a young woman found with more than twenty stab wounds in her Philadelphia apartment. Picking up where part one left off, Dr. Priya discusses the two critical stab wounds that penetrated …

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Hoax Kidnapping Sparks Chaos: What Really Happened in Florida 32:47

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It starts with a single message: “I’ve been taken.” Within minutes, panic spreads, officers mobilize, and fear grips an entire community. But what if the whole thing is a lie? In this week's episode of Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer explore the rise of modern hoaxes, from a Florida teen’s fake abduction to the mysterious disappe…

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Undercover with the Real Donnie Brasco: Joe Pistone 54:14

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Behind every major shift in American law enforcement is someone willing to risk it all. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum speaks with retired FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone, better known as Donnie Brasco. His six-year infiltration of the Mafia redefined undercover work and exposed key figures within the Bonanno and Colombo families. Pistone…

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The Ellen Greenberg Case : Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series , Part 1 23:58

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This week on Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee begin a two-part forensic review of the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg, a young woman found with more than twenty stab wounds in her Philadelphia apartment. Despite the severity and location of her injuries, Ellen’s death was ruled a suicide not once but t…

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Wildlife CSI Academy at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park - Panel Discussion 32:42

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Sometimes the most powerful lessons in justice come from the most unexpected places. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum joins retired FBI agent Scott Duffey and retired NYPD Sergeant Joseph Giacalone for the first-ever Wildlife CSI Academy at Pennsylvania's Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. Surrounded by giraffes, kangaroos, and a sloth named Chew…

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Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: The Real Dangers Medical Examiners Face 25:31

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Before a body is ever opened, a medical examiner must consider what dangers might be waiting inside: fentanyl, tuberculosis or even a hidden needle. This week on Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee share stories from their recent visit to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. There, they took part in Wildlife CSI …

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Crime Roundup | Name, Image & Likeness, AI Deepfakes, and the Legal Minefield of Public Identity 35:39

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In this week's Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer discuss one of the most urgent and misunderstood frontiers in criminal law: who owns your identity in the age of AI? From celebrities digitally resurrected without consent to student-athletes blocked from profiting off their own names, Sheryl and Joshua expose the legal chaos surroun…

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The Photo, the Killer, and the Woman Who Got Away - Georgia Durante 26:56

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In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes back Georgia Durante, whose remarkable life story took another unbelievable turn. While watching a true crime documentary, Georgia did not expect to see her photograph among evidence connected to convicted serial killer Joseph Naso. Sheryl and Georgia discuss how that moment unfolded, how it ties …

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The Delphi Murders | "Shadow of the Bridge" with Áine Cain & Kevin Greenlee 37:21

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In February 2017, teenagers Liberty German and Abigail Williams were murdered while walking in the woods near Delphi, Indiana. The next day, their bodies were discovered, and investigators revealed that Liberty had recorded a brief video of the suspect ordering the girls to “go down the hill.” After years of speculation, dead ends, and online consp…

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Tobias Peter: Solving the US Housing Shortage 27:57

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Today on Political Economy, I’m talking with Tobias Peter about housing: From homeownership rates to construction types, we go over the many factors that play into a healthy housing market and explore what is holding back US homeowners. Tobias is the codirector of the Housing Center at AEI. As a senior fellow, his research focuses on housing risk a…

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Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: Listener Q&A 28:11

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This week’s episode of Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series, is all about your questions on the science behind death investigation. Together, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee take on the topics that listeners are most curious about, from family rights and religious objections to what autopsies can and cannot reveal. They also dispel misc…

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Crime Roundup | Celeste Rivas Murder, Diddy in Court, and the Mann Act 29:32

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On this episode of Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer return to break down the week’s most talked-about legal and criminal cases. They begin with new developments in the Celeste Revis investigation, where digital footprints, fake ID's, and silence from those who should have spoken up paint a grim picture of what may have happened. S…

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The Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case | Runaway Found Dead in Tesla Trunk 30:29

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In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum is joined by attorney Joshua Schiffer to examine the case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Celeste, a runaway, was found decomposing in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla registered to a rising star named David. They review what is currently known about the investigation and discuss the disturbing conn…

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NYPOSTcast: A brand new daily podcast by the New York Post 14:10

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Start your day with the news only the New York Post can deliver, with their brand-new daily podcast, NYPOSTcast. From the iconic newspaper that pulls no punches, you’ll get the headlines you need and the stories you want. Every episode includes a deep dive into a headline impacting your world plus, the Post’s signature mix of politics, business, po…

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A Body in the Trunk | Pathology with Dr. Priya - A Zone 7 Series: 28:17

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Drift - Trailer 1:27

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Show Notes Welcome to the world of Drift, a journey of 5 young adults that were sent to space…this is a mission that will change their lives forever… You can find the transcript, here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Iaa4jaAPZ3ueAusxoMgYPsDVKopJ0xL1JGPOpPuaM1g/edit?tab=t.0 Featuring:Josh Rubino as JulianMichael Newton as Dr. MaxwellWilliam s. Ev…

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Crime Roundup: Fact and Fiction From Charlie Kirk's Assassination 39:41

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This week on Crime Roundup, former Secret Service agent Jim Rathmann joins Sheryl McCollum to examine the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about growing security threats in the United States. Using his protection and weapons expertise, Rathmann walks through the timeline of the attack, analyzes the shooter’s behavior, and highlight…

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The Olympic Park Bombing Part 4 | Fallon Stubbs on Remembering Alice Hawthorne 35:22

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In Part 4 of the Olympic Park bombing series, Sheryl McCollum talks with Fallon Stubbs about her mother, Alice Hawthorne. Fallon recalls Alice’s influence as a devoted mother and businessperson, and the way she uplifted those around her. She shares memories of leaders who visited her in the hospital after the bombing and reflects on carrying Alice’…

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Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: What Goes In Must Come Out 30:11

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Content Warning: This episode contains graphic discussion of sexual behavior, bodily insertions, foreign objects, and autoerotic asphyxiation. Listener discretion is advised. Returning from CrimeCon 2025, Dr. Priya Banerjee and Sheryl McCollum open this episode with reflections on the people who moved them, the cold cases that stopped them in their…

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Crime Roundup | Charlie Kirk Shooting, Free Speech, and Reflections from CrimeCon 28:51

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In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer use this week’s Crime Roundup to reflect on political violence, the First Amendment, and what it means to live in a divided country. The explore the power and limits of the First Amendment, the risks faced by judges and public figures, and how moments of unity like tho…

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The Olympic Park Bombing Part 3 | Dana Jewell on Richard Jewell’s Life and Legacy 35:00

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In Part 3 of the Olympic Park bombing series, Sheryl McCollum talks with Dana Jewell about her husband’s life before, during, and after the bombing. Dana shares what Richard endured during “88 days of hell,” the paranoia and betrayal that followed, and how lawsuits, illness, and media attacks shaped his final years. She remembers his love of law en…

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S1E1 - Exulansis 13:47

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Exulansis Show Notes Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_nIzrAvkAzuDE0dXRiwxiSEGw_MfNS5qoxPnlabm2U/edit?usp=sharing =============================================== Marlo VA: calmodata aka Moth ^^^ [https://linktr.ee/calmodatautm_source=linktree_profile_share< sid=9f96f2e9-2e60-4b9d-a6d7-59145054eec6] ==================================…

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Crime Roundup | Donna Adelson Trial, Cardi B’s Testimony, and Kentucky Newborn Death Case 31:48

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Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer dig into three high-profile legal cases making headlines this week on Crime Roundup. They break down the Donna Adelson murder-for-hire trial, where Sheryl calls out the “mob movie nonsense” as the defense scrambles to explain taped jail calls and handwritten notes. They revisit Cardi B’s courtroom appearance, whe…

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The Olympic Park Bombing Part 2 | Kent Alexander on Justice and Richard Jewell 38:53

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In Part 2 of the Olympic Park bombing series, Sheryl McCollum talks with Kent Alexander, who served as U.S. Attorney during the investigation. Alexander recalls the tense hours after the blast, the FBI and media’s rush to label Richard Jewell a suspect, and the non-target letter that cleared him. He also explains how Eric Rudolph became the focus, …

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Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: Aftermath — The Forensics of a School Shooting 19:34

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of a recent school shooting involving children, including descriptions of trauma, autopsy procedures, and emotional reactions. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Dr. Priya Banerjee and Sheryl McCollum respond to the devastating school shooting in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of t…

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Crime Roundup | Cardi B Lawsuit Testimony, Karen Read Case Update & A.J. Scott Verdict 30:33

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This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer tackle a courtroom moment that has everyone talking: Cardi B’s bold, unscripted testimony in a civil trial that underscores the power of authenticity on the stand. They revisit the Karen Read case, where Trooper Proctor is fighting to regain his badge despite a misconduct scandal that …

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The Olympic Park Bombing Part 1 | Eyewitness Account with Irv Brandt 41:35

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In this first episode of a multi-part Zone 7 series on the 1996 Olympic Park bombing, CSI Sheryl McCollum talks with her longtime colleague Irv Brandt, a former Atlanta police officer and U.S. marshal. Brandt was on duty when the bomb exploded in Centennial Park. He recalls pulling the injured to safety, protecting bomb evidence, and witnessing the…

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Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: Anatomy of an Autopsy 27:01

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Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of internal autopsy procedures, causes of death, and discussions of trauma, drug use, and infectious diseases. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Dr. Priya and Sheryl McCollum go beneath the skin to examine what internal findings reveal about how someone lived and what ultima…

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Crime Roundup | Kentucky Judge Scandal & Kohberger’s Prison Claims 18:39

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This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer dive into an explosive scandal out of rural Kentucky, where the murder of Judge Kevin Mullins has exposed a hidden world of courthouse corruption, sex-for-favors, and alleged misconduct at nearly every level of the local justice system. With reports of mirrored ceilings, sex parties, a…

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The Serial Killer’s Apprentice: Revisiting Wayne Henley Jr. Case and Dean Corll 37:48

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In this episode of Zone 7, CSI Sheryl McCollum welcomes back Dr. Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman to discuss the release of their documentary The Serial Killer’s Apprentice. This two-hour film revisits the chilling case of Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. and Dean Corll, blending archival footage, exclusive interviews, and rare audio recordings. Dr. Ramsl…

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Mackenzie Eaglen: The State of US Military Preparedness 21:29

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Today on Political Economy, I talk with Mackenzie Eaglen about the Pentagon’s evolving strategy to confront today’s national defense challenges. Mackenzie and I take a look at the military doctrine of recent administrations compared to that of today. We discuss America’s state of preparedness, the changing defense-industrial base, and the role of a…

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Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: Jewelry, Tattoos, and the Stories They Tell 19:44

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A skeleton in the woods. A decade-old missing persons case. No clothing, no wallet—just scattered bones, a handgun, and one unusual clue: a custom brass belt buckle engraved with an eagle. It was the one thing friends and family could describe without hesitation, and it was all Dr. Priya Banerjee needed to confirm an identity and bring long-awaited…

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Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer | Gerry Spence’s Legacy, A Prosecutor on the Stand, and the Melissa Wolfenbarger Case 19:36

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This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer celebrate the life of courtroom legend Gerry Spence, the man who never lost a civil case and built a law school on a Wyoming mountaintop. They also examine the downfall of a prosecutor whose time in the spotlight proved swagger is not a winning strategy. Finally, Sheryl shares an updat…

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Poisoned Meatballs and Wolf Justice | Special Agent Ed Newcomer 54:10

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A Special Agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 20 years, Ed Newcomer worked in Los Angeles in a variety of international posts before retiring in 2022. During his career, he conducted numerous high-profile international wildlife trafficking investigations involving every continent, including Antarctica, and is known for bringing d…

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Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: What Clothes Reveal About the Crime 17:44

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Sometimes the story is in the fabric, not the flesh—and in the right hands, clothing can speak volumes about a death investigation. In this episode, Dr. Priya Banerjee joins Sheryl McCollum to explore how clothing can hold vital clues in a death investigation. From the first look at a scene to the autopsy table, they reveal how stains, textures, od…

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Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer | Devil’s Den Murders, Missed Warnings & Predators in Plain Sight 18:08

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This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer unpack the devastating double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas. They examine how predators gain access to children, the red flags that went unheeded, and why state parks can serve as both sanctuaries and stages for violence. With a mix of legal insight and forensic perspe…

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Solving the 1979 Murder of Kathy Halle with M-Vac DNA | Jared Bradley of M-Vac Systems 34:12

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Jared Bradley is the president of M-Vac Systems, a cutting-edge forensic DNA collection company helping law enforcement solve cold cases once thought unsolvable. A military veteran and host of the podcast All Things Crime, Jared is a global leader in touch DNA recovery. He has worked with investigators around the world to identify suspects, exonera…

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Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: When Families Deserve More 37:39

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For Dr. Priya, the autopsy is just the beginning. What happens next can change everything for the families left behind. In this episode, Dr. Priya Banerjee joins Sheryl McCollum, to examine a side of autopsies that rarely makes headlines: the profound responsibility of communicating with families. Dr. Priya reflects on the power of empathy in the a…

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CRU with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer | Property Battles, Bond Denials & the Seatbelt Clue 25:10

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This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer connect the dots between courtroom outcomes and the quiet ways the system keeps punishing people anyway. From post-verdict property battles to pretrial detention games and overlooked red-flags, they expose the slow grind of justice—and the real lives caught in its gears. Highlights: (0…

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(Part 2) Witness, Pressure, and the Fantasy That Broke Him — Sharay Hayes on the Cost of Telling the Truth 22:37

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Sharay “Punisher” Hayes is a former professional dancer and author who found himself at the center of one of the year’s most high-profile cases — testifying in the civil trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. His story goes beyond the headlines, revealing how fantasy, silence, and shame can trap men just as deeply as violence and power can t…