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Zone 7 Legends: Guns, Grit, and Generations with John B. Edwards
Season 7 Episode 4
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with guest, John B. Edwards.
Together, they dive deep into a career spanning over four decades in law enforcement. John's journey began at a humble sheriff's office, evolving into extensive work in undercover narcotics, crisis management, and homicide investigations. John also shares insights from his post-retirement endeavors as an author, with novels like 'Burden of Command' and 'Darkness Under the Oaks.'
Show Notes:
- [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. Sheryl kicks by recounting a personal tragedy that led her into the world of law enforcement
- [1:37] Sheryl introduces guest, John B. Edwards to the listeners
- [3:30] John describes becoming an undercover narcotics officer at just 18
- [4:49] “There should be no ego in investigations”
- [6:30] John recalls the loss of his partner in the line of duty
- [8:16] Distinguishes between the complexities of drug enforcement and homicide investigations
- [10:12] Question: Do you have any notable cases that you want to mention, like things you worked on in Georgia?
- [13:00] Advice from J.B: “Write down everything you love right now. The minute you start to see that changing, do something about it.”
- [16:12] Sheryl and John uncover the unseen emotional toll and camaraderie of working in law enforcement
- [18:04] Daily challenges faced by cops. Officers often encounter individuals at their worst
- [23:39] Generational differences spotlighted. John discusses the impact of the internet on social behavior.
- [25:28] Question: Can you describe your books to the listeners?
- [27:23] Burden of Command
- [30:40] Sunlight over the Marshes
- [31:28] Homicide Investigative Praxis
- [31:53] Darkness Under the Oaks
- [33:18] Question: Can we talk a bit about your grandmother, Josie Mae?
- [37:57] Question: Can we talk about your bloodline in law enforcement?
- [42:09] I had gone through a near-death experience and that gives you insight into how fleeting life is and to what's important. -F.S
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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 th
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