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  • Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series: When Families Deserve More
    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 autopsy suite, the deep importance of walking families through trauma with care, and the surprising ways postmortem findings can protect the living. She shares raw personal experiences—from the loss of her own parents to advocating for grieving families left behind during COVID—and the critical role of cultural awareness, front-line staff, and honest conversations. Listeners will also learn how autopsies sometimes uncover hereditary conditions that can lead to lifesaving interventions for surviving loved ones. This is forensic pathology not just as a science, but as a service. Highlights: (0:00) The emotional weight of entering the medical examiner’s office (1:30) Debunking the ‘grim reaper’ myth of pathology (3:00) Personal loss and professional insight: How Dr. Priya’s grief reshaped her work (5:45) The unsung heroes of the ME office—investigators and admin staff (6:45) Why Dr. Priya insists on calling families directly (9:00) Launching a private autopsy service in response to COVID-era needs (13:00) Managing expectations: What autopsies reveal and what they can’t (15:00) Working with families and finding closure (16:30) Cultural and religious barriers to autopsy (24:00) Why refusing an autopsy can hurt future legal or health outcomes (27:00) The hidden legacy of genetic disease (30:00) Dr. Priya’s pet and power of early intervention About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and 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 (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: [email protected]/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast 📣 If this episode gave you a new understanding of the human side of forensic science, follow the show, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • CRU with Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer | Property Battles, Bond Denials & the Seatbelt Clue
    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: (0:00) Sheryl checks in from the field—and the Georgia heat (1:35) Why hasn’t Karen Read gotten her SUV back? (4:50) Joshua explains bond procedures—and what’s broken (6:00) Diddy’s $50 million bond request: bold move or fair ask? (10:00) Overcharging and government missteps in Diddy’s case (13:30) Brian Kohberger’s seatbelt stop and what it might suggest (17:00) Planning, pride, and mistakes (21:15) What life inside prison looks like—and what Kohberger isn’t ready for (23:00) Cell doors, holding tanks, and the moment your body knows it’s locked in (24:20) Epstein resurfaces, verdict watch in an honor killing, and a birthday send-off About the Hosts: Joshua Schiffer is a veteran trial attorney and one of the Southeast’s most respected legal voices. He is a founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over two decades. Known for his bold courtroom presence and ability to clearly explain complex legal issues, Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and fearless advocate for accountability. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nany Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department, She is the co-author of the textbook, Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national nonprofit that unites universities, law enforcement, and students to work on unsolved homicides and missing persons cases. 🎧 Want more from Sheryl? Catch her every Wednesday on Zone 7, where she doesn’t just talk cold cases—she works them. Sheryl brings firsthand insight from active investigations, joined by fellow forensic pros and criminal justice insiders who are in the trenches with her. Then on Mondays, tune in to Pathology with Dr. Pryia, where the physical evidence takes center stage—because every body tells a story. 📢 If you enjoyed this episode, follow Crime Roundup on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others find the show. Have a case you’d like Sheryl and Joshua to cover? Email [email protected], or connect with the hosts on social media: Sheryl on X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Joshua on X & Instagram: @lawyerschiff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • (Part 2) Witness, Pressure, and the Fantasy That Broke Him — Sharay Hayes on the Cost of Telling the Truth
    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 trap women. Follow Sharay on Instagram: @getpunishedCheck out his new book: In Search of FREEZER MEAT — a raw and personal story about male mental health, erectile dysfunction, and the unexpected solution that changed his life. Episode Description: In Part 2, CSI Sheryl McCollum continues her raw and revealing conversation with Sharay Hayes — a dancer turned courtroom witness in one of the biggest trials of the year. This time, the focus turns inward. Sharay opens up about the emotional and psychological toll of being pulled into someone else’s fantasy, how he rationalized what he saw, and why the truth didn’t hit until the headlines did. They also dive into erectile dysfunction, male performance pressure, and the silence around mental health that keeps so many men trapped. Sharay’s story may have started in the club — but it ends in court, with real consequences and a long road toward healing. Show Notes: (0:00) The money, the setup, and a moment that still raises questions — a man in a hijab enters the room (2:00) Sheryl asks the big question: Did Sharay ever suspect Combs was abusive? (4:00) “ I always thought it was something for her ” — Sharay explains how he rationalized it all in real time (5:00) Domestic violence, denial, and realizing that what you see isn’t always what’s happening (6:30) What Sharay would say to Cassie — and how hindsight shapes what he sees now (9:00) Sheryl shifts focus to his book — and why In Search of FREEZER MEAT made her nervous to Google (10:00) What ED taught Sharay about pressure, shame, and being a man in a fantasy job (12:30) A 14-year-old, a school rumor, and the first wave of anxiety (14:00) How performance anxiety quietly wrecks confidence, connection, and self-worth (16:00) Sheryl shares a Vegas story — and why pressure hits differently face-to-face (17:00) Testifying in court — the nerves, the backlash, and how Sharay stayed honest with no horse in the race (21:00) Why his book’s helping more than readers — and what men are telling him (22:30) Sheryl closes the episode with a quote from Sean Combs himself: “You have to be somewhat crazy if you wanna be successful.” Thanks for listening to another episode! If Zone 7 is part of your weekly routine, show us some love with a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more folks find the show—and helps us keep telling these stories. --- 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 and the founder/director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute — a collaboration between universities and the criminal justice community that advances techniques for solving unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • (Part 1) What Really Happened in the Trump Tower Suite? Sharay Hayes Breaks His Silence
    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 journey from party performer to key witness pulls back the curtain on power, sex work, and what it means to get caught in a trap you didn’t even know was being set. Follow Sharay on Instagram: @getpunishedCheck out his new book: In Search of FREEZER MEAT — a raw and personal story about male mental health, erectile dysfunction, and the unexpected solution that changed his life. Episode Description: You saw the headlines. You might’ve followed the trial. But what really happened inside that Trump Tower suite? In this episode, CSI Sheryl McCollum sits down with Sharay “Punisher” Hayes — a dancer turned key witness in the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs — to talk about the night he walked into a supposed birthday party... and stepped into something much darker. Baby oil. Covered furniture. Bathrobes. And a husband watching from the shadows. This isn’t just about one night in a luxury suite. It’s about power, manipulation, and the moment you realize you might’ve broken the law — without even knowing it. Show Notes: (0:00) From male dancer to courtroom witness — Sharay Hayes opens up about the call that changed everything (1:10) An online ad, a flashy nickname, and a Trump Tower “birthday party” that seemed too good to pass up (5:00) The door opens — and standing there is one of the most beautiful women he’s ever seen (7:00) No crowd, no music, no party. Just candlelight, silence, and furniture covered in sheets (10:00) American Psycho” vibes and a quiet request involving baby oil and a towel (12:00) The awkward moment when a husband enters the room — and the cash hits Sharay’s hand (13:45) Was it prostitution? Sharay didn’t think so — until investigators showed up at his door (16:00) No direct talk of sex — just loopholes and “Would you like to finish?” (18:00) Code words in the industry: one-on-ones, massages, and the rise of wives hired out by their husbands (20:00) A hijab, a naked man, and the moment Sharay realizes who’s really behind the whole thing (21:30) Balancing self-protection with staying professional — and trying to get out safely (22:00) Sheryl reflects on what it means to “go to the source” — and why her phone contacts would terrify a rookie cop Thanks for listening to another episode! If Zone 7 is part of your weekly routine, show us some love with a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more folks find the show—and helps us keep telling these stories. --- 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 and the founder/director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute — a collaboration between universities and the criminal justice community that advances techniques for solving unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series | Truth in the Tissues
    Welcome to Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series, a forensic deep-dive led by board-certified pathologist Dr. Priya Banerjee. Each Monday, Dr. Priya teams up with Emmy Award–winning CSI Sheryl “Mac” McCollum to explore the silent testimony of the dead and the science behind suspicious deaths. From the autopsy suite to the courtroom, they uncover the truth in tissues, expose investigative missteps, and give voice to those who can no longer speak for themselves. Whether you're a seasoned detective, true crime obsessive, or just curious about what the body can really reveal—this is your front-row seat to forensic pathology in action. In this debut episode, Dr. Priya reflects on her approach to autopsies, what the body can reveal that others can’t, and why collaboration between law enforcement and medical examiners is essential to justice. With more than 3,000 autopsies to her name—including the high-profile Breonna Taylor case and work with the NSA—Dr. Priya brings both precision and heart to this science. She and Sheryl McCollum break down the John O’Keefe case and walk listeners through what a well-executed forensic process should look like. You’ll also meet Slice—the puppy with a badge and a calming presence in even the most intense training rooms—and get a glimpse into Dr. Priya’s personal world, where compassion, curiosity, and hard-earned experience converge. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series (1:00) Who is Dr. Priya? Johns Hopkins, 3,000 autopsies, and an adopted puppy (3:30) Inside the case: crime scenes, teamwork, and the John O’Keefe breakdown (11:00) What the autopsy can (and can’t) say (15:00) Working with families and finding closure (22:15) Training detectives—with help from Slice, the puppy with a badge About the Show Pathology with Dr. Priya | A Zone 7 Series explores the powerful role forensic pathology plays in uncovering the truth. Each week, Dr. Priya joins Sheryl McCollum to discuss real cases, surprising conclusions, and the science behind suspicious deaths. From overlooked trauma to undiagnosed conditions, the goal is always the same: justice through evidence, and closure through clarity. If you’ve ever wondered what a body can tell you—this is the show. About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and 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 (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: [email protected]/X: @149zone7Facebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast 📣 If you liked this episode, don’t keep it to yourself—follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. Your feedback helps others discover the science, the stories, and the search for truth that define Pathology with Dr. Priya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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