In the harsh winter of January 1981, Lonene “Lonnie” Rogers vanished from her rural Pennsylvania residence, leaving her children and vehicle behind with no clues as to how she might have endured the brutal weather.

In this episode of Zone 7, host Sheryl McCollum engages in a discussion with Lonnie’s daughter, Alison Duiker, exploring the events leading up to the disappearance, the ensuing turmoil, and the relentless quest for answers that began when Alison was merely five years old.

Accompanied by clinical hypnotherapist Monica Miller, the conversation delves into the details of that fateful night and the difficulties faced in investigating cold cases when physical evidence is minimal.

Guest Bios:

Alison Duiker is a seasoned special education teacher with over two decades of experience in nurturing young minds.

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:

• Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com

• Twitter: @149zone7

• Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

• Instagram: @officialzone7podcast

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]