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Zone 7 Legends : Lisa Ribacoff - Molly Miller and Colt Hayes

Season 7 Episode 3

On July 7, 2013, 17-year-old Molly Miller and 22-year-old Colt Haynes disappear in Love County after a car chase with police.

The car was driven by a friend, James Con Nipp. Police lost the vehicle somewhere in the area of Long Hollow Rd. and Oswalt Rd in Love County, Oklahoma. Miller and Haynes disappear after the pursuit. Nipp was prosecuted for the car chase in 2014, but no one has been charged in the disappearances of Colt and Molly.

In this timely episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with Lisa Ribacoff, a seasoned polygraph expert. Together, they explore the evolution of polygraph technology, its applications, and Ribacoff's unique experiences solving high-profile cases.

If you have any information about this case call 800-522-8017 or submit a tip online at tips@osbi.ok.gov

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum. 
• [1:54] Sheryl gives listeners a recap of the case of Molly Miller and Colt Haynes, who vanished after a high-speed police chase. If you missed the previous episode regarding this case visit this link Chasing the Truth: The Molly and Colt Case | Rob and Cindy, and Chasing the Truth: The Molly and Colt Case | Maureen O’Connell
• [3:09] Introduction to Lisa Ribacoff, a polygraph whiz, tracing her journey from a family business to multiple offices on the East Coast
• [7:30] Question: Regarding the audio and video that you received regarding Colt and Molly, can you tell us your first impressions, or takeaways from it? 
• [8:20] Lisa elaborates on the first piece of evidence she examined - an intriguing audio recording
• [11:00] The duo stress the importance of emotional engagement and continuous training in their field
• [12:20] Question: Can you explain the strategy behind polygraph questioning?
• [16:00] Sheryl recounts her recent encounter with a polygraph test
• [17:37] The progression of polygraph technology, from analog to digital
• [20:00] “A 99 on a polygraph means that you didn't tell me a hundred percent of the truth”
• [21:31] Lisa shares her ability to detect deception, beyond the polygraph machine
• [23:30] How linguistic shifts can indicate deception
• [24:12] Question: How many polygraphs have you done?
• [29:55] Sheryl emphasizes the crucial role of expertise in preventing injustice
• [31:05] “We are both in our careers for the idea of closure”
• [31:52] Question: Will you address a little bit the polygraph as an investigative tool?
• [31:30] Lisa explains the primary objectives of polygraph tests
• [35:50] Question: With Colt and Molly, what do you think could be done now using your techniques?
• [38:51] “Listen, I don't know anything about polygraphs. And I don't know how accurate they are, but I know they'll scare the hell outta people.” -R.M.N
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