In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined by Alvin Williams and Francel Evans of the Affirmative Murder Podcast to revisit Sharon Miller’s cold case. Together, they discuss the eerie details of Sharon’s final hours, including a chilling phone call, a mysterious group of men, and a crime so calculated it suggests ties to organized crime or underground activities. The trio also piece together potential motives, overlooked evidence, and theories that could finally bring justice to Sharon’s son, Charles, who has spent decades searching for answers. On April 28, 1982, Sharon Miller's badly decomposed body was found covered under debris in a secluded area off of Powder Mill Road in Woodlawn, Baltimore County on Januafry 14,1983. Detectives noted that Miller's hands and feet were missing from her body. Baltimore County Police are urging anyone with details or rumors about the case to come forward. Report tips anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers or the Baltimore County Police Department’s platforms, including by calling 410-887-3943 or submitting a tip online. Guest Bio and Links: Alvin Williams and Francel Evans are the dynamic hosts of the Affirmative Murder Podcast, a true crime and comedy show that sheds light on cases from marginalized communities. With a unique blend of humor, investigative curiosity, and compelling storytelling, they bring fresh perspectives to overlooked and forgotten cases. Listeners can learn more about Alvin and Francel on their podcast, and on IG @affirmativemurderpod Resources about Sharon Miller: Unsolved Homicides: Sharon Miller | Baltimore County Police Department Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum (1:00) Sheryl introduces Alvin Williams and Francelle Evans from Affirmative Murder Podcast to Zone 7 (2:00) “Mac, Mac, Mac, it's a pleasure to be here. I can’t quite put it into words, but every time I talk to you, it feels like a short stack of griddle cakes with a side of the best grits you’ve ever had - And it makes me so warm and happy.” (3:00) The last 24 of Sharon Miller (4:00) The chilling phone call the night before Sharon Miller disappeared (7:15) The day Sharon went missing (10:45) Speculations and theories (18:30) The significance of dismemberment - what it tells us about the killer (24:00) Theories & speculations - drug connections, intimidation, or personal vendetta (30:00) Cause of death is still unknown (32:00) Solving the case after 40 years (36:30) “If one really wishes to know how justice is administered. One does not question the police, the lawyers, the judges, or the protected class, one goes to the unprotected and listens to their testimony.” -James Baldwin 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! --- 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:
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