This podcast series, composed of three segments, delves into the evolution of serial killers and explores methods to prevent them from committing further crimes. Led by award-winning crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, every session includes a specialist discussing the psychological aspects, conduct, and tendencies of serial offenders.

In the latest installment of Zone 7, crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum engages in conversation with Phil Chalmers, a veteran criminal profiler who has conducted interviews with some of the most infamous criminals in the United States. Chalmers talks about his experiences encountering individuals such as Charles Manson and David Berkowitz, famously dubbed the Son of Sam.

McCollum and Chalmers delve deeper than the notorious identities, focusing on the underlying reasons for homicide. Chalmers investigates the genesis of violent behavior, focusing on commonalities such as absent fathers, childhood abuse, and severe bullying. He also addresses misconceptions about serial killers, pointing out that current offenders frequently challenge the typical image of the white male predator.

Guest Bio and Links:

Phil Chalmers is a 40-year American Criminal Profiler, true crime writer, and host of the Dennis Quaid owned podcast “Where The Bodies Are Buried.” His live trainings are legendary in the law enforcement world, as he trains police officers, the FBI, probation officers, school administrators, and many other professionals.

You may have seen Phil on A&E’s Killer Kids, or Fox’s Crime Watch Daily. He has interviewed hundreds of violent killers, including serial killers, school shooters, mass murderers, family annihilators, and spree killers. Names you might know on his interview list include Charles Manson, The Son of Sam, BTK, The Hillside Strangler, The Gainesville Ripper, The Zodiac Copycat, The Smiley Face Killer, and the Amityville Horror Killer.

Listeners can learn more about at Phil Chalmers at his website, on IG @philechalmerprofiler and his podcast – Where The Bodies Are Buried