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Colt Gray is a 14-year-old student who is the suspect in the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia on September 4, 2024.
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, talks with is joined by Jack Fox, a former media professional turned statement analysis expert, to dissect the language used by a 14-year-old involved in a tragic school shooting in Georgia. Together, they explore the nuances of verbal cues and language that could signal deception, as Jack shares insights into how words can reveal hidden truths.
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- (0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum
- (1:20) Sheryl introduces Jack Fox to Zone 7
- (2:45) Case Study - Colt Gray's School Shooting Incident
- (6:00) Analyzing Colt Gray's Statements
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