In the depths of a harsh winter in January 1981, Lonene “Lonnie” Rogers mysteriously vanished from her home nestled in rural Pennsylvania. Her sudden disappearance left her children, car, and no clues as to how she might have endured the frigid conditions, baffling everyone.
In this episode of Zone 7, host Sheryl McCollum engages in an insightful discussion with Lonnie’s daughter, Alison Duiker. They delve into the events leading up to Lonnie’s vanishing, the upheaval that ensued, and the relentless quest for truth that began when Alison was merely five years old.
Joining them is clinical hypnotherapist Monica Miller, as they revisit that fateful night and explore the complexities of probing into cold cases, especially when tangible evidence is scant.
Guest Bios:
Alison Duiker brings over two decades of experience as a special education teacher, specializing in working with young children. She authored “A Daughter’s Journey: A Story of Resilience,” a memoir that chronicles her upbringing, her mother Lonnie Rogers’ disappearance, and the enduring effects of unresolved grief. For years, Alison has been a staunch advocate for uncovering truths in her mother’s case and raising awareness about unsolved mysteries.
She is the author of “A Daughter’s Journey: A Story of Resilience,” a memoir documenting her childhood, her mother Lonnie Rogers’ disappearance, and the lasting impact of unresolved loss. Alison has spent decades advocating for answers in her mother’s case and raising awareness about cold cases.
Monica Miller is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than ten years in private practice.
She holds a B.A. from the University of Florida and is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and registered yoga teacher, integrating a mind-body approach in her work. Monica works with a wide range of clients, including professional athletes and individuals in high-stress careers, using a collaborative and client-centered method.
About the Host
Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide.
With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing.
Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for “CSI: Atlanta” and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023.
Social Links:
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Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, “Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life, Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist,” releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster.
[Feature Photo: Lonnie Rogers/Handout]
