Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum discuss the complexities of Brian Kohberger's murder trial, focusing on the recent decision for a change of venue. They explain how this impacts both the prosecution and the defense, and why such a move could be critical in preventing appeals. Nancy and Sheryl also share personal experiences from past murder trials, adding context to the challenges and emotional toll that legal proceedings take on victims' families, prosecutors, and even witnesses.

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week’s crime roundup
• (0:10) Latest on the Bryan Kohberger murder trial
• (1:00) The challenges of venue changes
• (6:30) International media's impact on the case
• (10:00) Fred Tokars case
• (14:00) Scott Peterson trial and other challenges
• (15:00) The consequences of moving a trial
• (18:00) Nancy shares insights on the Duke Lacrosse case
• (21:00) Kohberger’s defense strategy under scrutiny
• (22:30) Trial Delays and family reactions

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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:

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Instagram: @thenancygrace

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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.

Connect with Sheryl:

Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com

X: @ColdCaseTips

Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

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