Karen Read, 43, of Mansfield, is accused of second-degree murder and other charges. The prosecution says she hit her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her vehicle outside of a home in Canton during a snowstorm on Jan. 29, 2022, following a night of drinking. She has pleaded not guilty.

Guest Bio and Links:

Joshua Schiffer is an attorney providing legal services covering Criminal Defense, Personal Injury. Listeners can learn more about Joshua Schiffer at his website: https://chancoschiffer.com/

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, sits down with defense attorney, Joshua Schiffer to discuss the latest on the Karen Read trial. Together, they dissect the mysterious death of Officer John O'Keefe, featuring detailed discussions on the legal, interpersonal, and investigative angles that make this case a puzzler for law enforcement and the community of Canton, Massachusetts.

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum
• [0:30] Sheryl welcomes back defense attourney, Joshual Schiffer to the show
• [0:45] Joshua gives a background of the Karen Read and Joshual O’Keefe case
• [3:00] Details of the incident night
• [7:00] The puzzling cause of death
• [14:30] Examination of legal implications and potential defenses in the case
• [26:00] The Feds, the local police and many unanswered questions
• [32:00] Community reaction and media coverage
• [44:30] “The death car, as the newspapers called it, didn't stop. It came out of the gathering darkness, wavered tragically for a moment, and then disappeared around the next bend.” -F.S.F
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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
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Today Nancy and Sheryl go deep into the disturbing case of two young Kansas mothers who were kidnapped, bludgeoned to death, and buried in a 10-foot pit on April 17th - the same day one of the victim's children had a birthday. The alleged mastermind is Tiffany Adams, the children's grandmother linked to the "God's Misfits" cult. Five people were arrested, including a man named Paul Grice who has confessed.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup
• 01:00 Paul Grice - fifth suspect in Oklahoma murders arrested and charged
• 02:00 Watch Merit Plus for Free - https://www.meritplus.com/home
• 05:00 The 10-foot grave and evidence details
• 13:00 M'Naghten rules - defense of insanity

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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.

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.”
• 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

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