Real Life Real Crime
Real Life Real Crime is a multi-award-winning weekly true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton, known for his appearances on Dateline. He takes listeners on deep dives into cases he has personally worked, offering an exclusive perspective. The show also covers cold cases and features other projects like #JusticeFor and Scorched, which examine miscarriages of justice and the legal system. Woody additionally co-hosts 'True Crime Time For' with his wife Cyndi Overton.
Episodes
True Crime Time For October 14, 2026 | The Amityville Murders, 21 Children in an Alleged House of Horrors & a Death Row Request
Cyndi Overton takes listeners back to the Amityville murders, where Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed his parents and four siblings in 1974. As his murder trial began on October 14, 1975, the case would eventually become the inspiration for countless horror movies and stories of hauntings. But Cyndi explores something often overlooked: the real victims, the families left behind, and the lasting pain of watc
True Crime Time For October 13, 2026 | Four Friends Murdered, Three Men Killed Over a Truck Engine & DNA Cracks Two Cold Cases
Woody Overton opens with an update on #JusticeForMadison before revisiting the chilling Clear Lake murders, where Christine Paolilla and her boyfriend killed four people inside a Texas home. What began as a planned robbery ended in a quadruple homicide, and an anonymous tip eventually helped investigators uncover the truth.In Florida, Tony Wiggins receives multiple life sentences for the murders o
True Crime Time For October 12, 2026 | A Serial Killer Identified, a Newborn Found Dead & Three Children Beheaded
Woody Overton opens with the Colonial Parkway murders, a series of killings and disappearances that haunted Virginia for decades. Advances in forensic DNA testing have linked deceased fisherman Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. to multiple victims, although questions remain in some cases. Woody also revisits October 12 true-crime history, including the USS Cole bombing, the Bali nightclub bombings, Matthew She
True Crime Time For October 10, 2026 | A Possible Serial Killer, a 4-Year-Old Found Dead & a Fugitive Millionaire
Woody Overton opens with an update on #JusticeForMadison, including the postponement of Thomas Morris’s arraignment to October 29. He then revisits the murder of Q.C. Chadwick, whose millionaire husband fled to Mexico while awaiting trial and remained a fugitive for years before his capture.The episode also examines the death of four-year-old Autumn Fox, whose caregiver faces a possible death-pena
True Crime Time For October 9, 2026 | A Police Chief Candidate Accused of Rape, a Toddler’s Overdose & a 20-Year-Old Cold Case
Woody Overton covers a bizarre situation in Elizabeth, Louisiana, where police chief candidate Chris Paul remains on the ballot—and is running unopposed—after being arrested on allegations that he raped two 13-year-old girls nearly 20 years ago. Paul has not been convicted and is presumed innocent. Woody also looks back at October 9 in true-crime history, including Aileen Wuornos, Jerry Sandusky a
True Crime Time For October 8, 2026 | An American Idol Murder, a Toddler Burned Alive & a Babysitter’s Chilling Confession
Woody Overton begins with an update on #JusticeForMadison, as he prepares to attend Thomas Morris’s arraignment with Madison Renee Allen’s mother. Morris’s current charges stem from an unrelated case involving a Montana woman and include second-degree kidnapping, false imprisonment and illegal possession of stolen firearms. Woody also looks back at October 8 true-crime history, including the Jamis
True Crime Time For October 7, 2026 | An American Idol Murder, a Baby Cut From the Womb & a 33-Year-Old Cold Case
Woody Overton covers the conviction of former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, sentenced to life without parole for murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, as she slept in their Ohio home. Prosecutors presented evidence of his affair, disturbing messages about wanting Ashley dead, and an attempted staging of the murder as a burglary. Woody also follows yesterday’s military death-penalty story with
True Crime Time For October 6, 2026 | A Mother-Daughter Murder Plot, 35 Shot at a Block Party & Military Death Row
Woody Overton opens with October 6 in true-crime history before covering a mass shooting at a Georgia block party that left two people dead and dozens injured, and the arrest of a California woman accused of acting as an unregistered Chinese agent and surveilling a Taiwanese official’s family in the United States. Pasted textIn Family Matters, Woody revisits the chilling case of Diane and Rachel S
True Crime Time For October 5, 2026 | Two Little Girls Found Dead, a Botched Execution Fallout & Deadly Friday Night Lights
Woody Overton starts with October 5 in true-crime history, from the Dalton Gang’s disastrous 1892 double-bank robbery and the 2001 anthrax attacks to the murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway and the notorious crimes and mythology surrounding H.H. Holmes. Pasted textThen, Family Matters brings two disturbing cases involving children: a loaded handgun found in a three-year-old’s daycare backpack
True Crime Time For October 3, 2026 | Murder Without a Body, a Drive-Thru Shooting & a Woman Abducted for a Bride
Woody Overton opens with October 3 in true-crime history, including O.J. Simpson’s 1995 acquittal in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman—and the strange coincidence that exactly 13 years later, Simpson was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas. He also gives updates on #JusticeForMadison, #JusticeForStephanie and #JusticeForHailey, reminding Lifers to keep the t
True Crime Time For October 2, 2026 | Christa Pike Survives Execution & Tennessee Halts the Rest
Woody Overton takes a deep dive into the extraordinary attempted execution of Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike. After last-minute court battles, Tennessee proceeded with Pike’s execution, but two doses of lethal-injection drugs failed to kill her. According to the reports covered in the episode, Pike remained alive and was transported to a hospital. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee subsequently
True Crime Time For October 1, 2026 | A Mom Leaves 4 Kids for a Cruise, 40 Years on Death Row & a Midair Attack
Woody Overton kicks off October with some of the crimes tied to this date in history, including the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, the Los Angeles Times bombing, the Golden State Killer, the kidnapping and murder of Polly Klaas, and the sentencing of Nazi leaders following the Nuremberg Trials. Pasted textThen, passengers aboard a flight bound for Israel face a terrifying midair emergency after an
True Crime Time For September 30, 2026 | Murder Over Chicken, Jack the Ripper & a Sixth Woman Linked to an Alleged Serial Killer
Woody Overton closes out September with a trip through true-crime history, beginning with John Billington, the Mayflower passenger executed for murder in 1630. He also revisits Jack the Ripper's infamous Double Event of September 30, 1888, and the Nuremberg war-crimes verdicts of 1946.In Family Matters, a New Jersey mother is accused of hiding her missing teenage son in a crawl space, while a
True Crime Time For September 29, 2026 | A New Lead in the Tylenol Murders, a Deadly McDonald's Run & Family Matters
Woody Overton opens with updates on #JusticeForHailey, #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanie, encouraging anyone with information to come forward and reminding Lifers that investigations continue even when developments cannot yet be made public.Then, a possible new lead emerges in one of America's most notorious unsolved cases: the 1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders. Seven people died after ta
True Crime Time For September 28, 2026 | The Bobby Greenlease Kidnapping, a Murder Without a Body & Family Matters
Cyndi Overton takes over True Crime Time For with a story she intended to cover quickly—but couldn't. On September 28, 1953, six-year-old Robert “Bobby” Greenlease Jr. was taken from his Kansas City school by a woman claiming his mother had suffered a heart attack. Bonnie Heady and Carl Hall demanded $600,000 for Bobby's return, even though they had already killed him. The FBI investigatio
True Crime Time For September 26, 2026 | A Doctor Murdered in His Bed, a $20K Cold Case & Death Row’s Only Woman
Woody Overton opens with #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanie, thanking listeners for the tips coming in following the newly announced reward and urging anyone with firsthand information to contact investigators. Pasted textOn this day in 2022, 19-year-old Tamir Jones was shot and killed outside his Philadelphia home. Woody follows the case beyond the original unsolved murder and explains
True Crime Time For September 25, 2026 | $10,000 Reward, Jason Landry Found & a Warning About Kratom
Woody Overton opens with an important #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanie update: the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and Capital Region Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for information that could help resolve the disappearances of Madison Allen and Stephanie Hevia. The reward is temporarily increased to $10,000, and tipsters can remain anonymous. Pasted text WBRZ independently
Real Life Real Crime | #JusticeForMadison: Madison Mattered
This special Real Life Real Crime episode is devoted to #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanie. Woody Overton accompanies Lynn Rollins, Madison Renee Allen’s mother, to a private meeting with Sheriff Brian Spillman and members of the multi-agency task force investigating the disappearances of Madison and Stephanie Hevia. Investigators explain just how exhaustive the search of the 15-acre Morr
True Crime Time For September 23, 2026 | The Cleveland Torso Murders & Children Who Never Had a Chance
Cyndi Overton takes over True Crime Time For and begins with one of Cleveland's most disturbing unsolved mysteries: the Cleveland Torso Murders. Between 1935 and 1938, a series of dismembered victims were discovered around Kingsbury Run, many of whom were never identified. Cyndi follows the investigation through Eliot Ness, the controversial destruction of the Kingsbury Run encampments, the di
True Crime Time For September 22, 2026 | #JusticeForMadison: The Investigation Moves Forward
Woody Overton opens with the 2006 murder of 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart before turning to a major #JusticeForMadison update. The intensive search of the Morris Road property connected to Thomas Morris has concluded without the recovery of the remains of Madison Renee Allen or Stephanie Hevia, but investigators say the case is far from over. Woody plays the latest WBRZ report, discusses what inv
True Crime Time For September 21, 2026 | Family Matters: Abuse, Murder & Two Death Row Cases
On True Crime Time For September 21, 2026, Woody Overton opens with #JusticeForMadison, reacting to public social-media comments surrounding the ongoing search for Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia and reminding listeners that law enforcement has not publicly disclosed everything investigators know. Then it's an episode Woody jokingly realizes could be called “Family Matters.”In Russia,
Real Life Real Crime | The Jacob Mansell Case: What Woody Heard in Court
In Part 2 of the Jacob Mansell case, Woody Overton takes listeners inside the West Feliciana Parish courtroom and recounts the roughly three-and-a-half-hour hearing he personally witnessed.Woody describes testimony concerning the history of the allegations, repeated interviews of the child, the child's reported recantation, and the custody dispute surrounding Mansell. He also recounts testimon
Real Life Real Crime | The Jacob Mansell Case: How Did We Get Here?
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton takes a deep dive into the controversial Jacob Mansell case in West Feliciana Parish and explains why he believes there is far more to the story than the public has heard.Mansell was arrested in March 2026 on sexual battery and second-degree rape charges involving his 13-year-old daughter. After posting bond, he was initially ordered to have n
True Crime Time For September 17, 2026 | A Serial Predator Unmasked by DNA, a Missing Woman Search & an 11-Year-Old Mauled
On True Crime Time For September 17, 2026, Woody Overton begins with updates on #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForHailey. Investigators are now in the digging phase of the search connected to Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia, while evidence collected from the Zachary property has been sent for examination. In England, investigators are searching for the remains of Theresa Shepherd, who disa
True Crime Time For September 16, 2026 | A Family Massacre, a Body in a Freezer & a TikTok Attack
On True Crime Time For September 16, 2026, Woody Overton begins with the latest #JusticeForMadison update. According to Sheriff Brian Spillman, investigators are actively working both the Morris Road property and a Zachary location connected to the investigation into Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia. By Monday, 14 agencies had already contributed hundreds of man-hours to the Morris Road sea
True Crime Time For September 15, 2026 | A Daughter’s Murder Plot, a Deadly Stray Bullet & a Mother Accused
On True Crime Time For September 15, 2026, Woody Overton opens with an update on #JusticeForMadison, as investigators continue working to find answers in the disappearances of Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia. Woody discusses information indicating investigators may shift attention from the Morris Road property to an Ash Street location in Zachary, where Thomas Morris previously lived.Then
Real Life Real Crime | For Ruthie: A Lifer Forever
This episode of Real Life Real Crime is for Ruthie Cox Doré—a Lifer, a fierce advocate, a loyal friend, and a woman whose second chance became a life spent fighting for and helping others.Woody Overton remembers the Ruthie the Lifers knew, while sharing parts of her remarkable story that many never knew.Ruthie openly spoke about a past involving addiction, bad choices and ultimately eight and a ha
Real Life Real Crime | The Disappearance of Patricia Viola & the Law That Changed Missing-Person Cases
On this Saturday edition of Real Life Real Crime, Cyndi Overton takes a single entry from September 12 in her true-crime calendar and follows it into the unresolved disappearance and death of Patricia Marie Viola.Patricia was a 42-year-old wife and mother living in Bogota, New Jersey, when she vanished on February 13, 2001. She had spent the morning volunteering at her children's school, walke
True Crime Time For September 11, 2026 | #JusticeForMadison: The Search Begins
Today’s True Crime Time For is devoted entirely to a major development in #WhatHappenedToMadison—and the beginning of a new chapter: #JusticeForMadison.Woody Overton attended a press conference with West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman, where authorities announced the execution of a search warrant at 9745 Morris Road in connection with the disappearances of Madison Renee Allen and Stephani
Real Life Real Crime | #WhatHappenedToMadison — The Beginning
Today, Real Life Real Crime goes back to the beginning of #WhatHappenedToMadison.Woody explains that RLRC is re-releasing the first episode in the Madison Renee Allen series because, by the afternoon of September 10, listeners are going to understand why this case is back at the center of attention. He promises a brand-new episode Friday covering what the Lifers helped bring to fruition.In this or
True Crime Time For September 9, 2026 | A House of Horrors, a Death-Row Mother & the Mica Miller Case
On today’s True Crime Time For, Woody opens with the bizarre 1999 disappearance and murder of Girly Chew Hossencoff in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before moving into a packed episode involving police misconduct, disturbing family violence, international crime and two major death-penalty stories. In Georgia, a Cedartown police officer is under investigation after fatally shooting a beloved bottle-rais
True Crime Time For September 8, 2026 | Children Trapped in a “Rolling Prison,” a Deadly Wrong-House Shooting & Justice for K-9 Apollo
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Woody starts with an update about the direction of the shows. Saturdays are going back to old-school Real Life Real Crime stories, while True Crime Time For continues during the week. He also reminds listeners that work continues on #WhatHappenedToMadison, #JusticeForHailey, and the other cases RLRC is involved with—and that any breaking developments will
Real Life Real Crime | She Killed Her Parents: “Bag Dagger”
This is Real Life Real Crime.In this episode from the RLRC archives, Woody Overton takes listeners to rural Washington Parish, Louisiana, and the 1995 murders of a well-known dairy-farming couple inside their own home.George Lander Spears Sr. and Bobbie Jean Spears were longtime members of their community. They operated a dairy farm on Star Hill and also owned a bar on their property. By Woody'
True Crime Time For September 5, 2026 | Carl Panzram: The Killer No Prison Could Hold — Part 1
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Woody celebrates one of his favorite weekends of the year: LSU football and the opening of dove season in Louisiana. But before heading to the field and getting ready to cheer on the Tigers, he begins the story of one of the most violent and relentlessly criminal figures in American history:Carl Panzram.And September 5 carries special significance in Panz
True Crime Time For September 4, 2026 | The Missoula Mauler: The Couple Who Fought Back & Exposed a Suspected Serial Killer
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi takes over the microphone and begins with a message for the families who continue sending Real Life Real Crime information about unsolved cases.There are more families asking for help than there are hours in the day. Cyndi explains that Woody is the investigator while she serves as the keeper and organizer of much of the information coming in. Every
True Crime Time For September 3, 2026 | Ohio Serial Killer, $24 Million Postal Scheme & Deadly School Sword Attack
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Woody opens by thanking the Lifers for listening and sharing and reminds everyone that tips can still be called into 313-RLRC-TIP on any case he has worked. He explains that when a specific tip comes in on an active investigation he cannot personally act on, he forwards it to the people currently working the case—and every credible lead has to be run down
True Crime Time For September 2, 2026 | Charlie Brandt’s Hidden Victims, History’s Deadliest Serial Killers & DNA Gives Victims Their Names Back
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Woody takes listeners through the disturbing story of Carl Eric “Charlie” Brandt, a killer whose known crimes began when he was only 13 years old—and whose true number of victims may never be known.Woody opens by briefly mentioning the ongoing Lindsay Clancy trial before turning to Brandt, who was born in 1957. In January 1971, 13-year-old Brandt entered
True Crime Time For September 1, 2026 | Dating-App Serial Killer, 9/11 Justice Delayed & Murder of a Chicago Mail Carrier
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Woody welcomes September and looks ahead to Labor Day weekend while hoping the holiday does not bring the violent crime and mass shootings that so often dominate the news. He reminds listeners that those stories will be covered as they develop before getting into the day’s true crime.Khalil Wheeler-Weaver and the Murder of Robin WestFor On This Day in Cri
True Crime Time For August 31, 2026 | The Villisca Axe Murders: Eight Dead, a Contaminated Crime Scene & a Mystery That Never Died
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Woody closes out August with one of the most notorious unsolved mass murders in American history: the Villisca Axe Murders of 1912.Before getting into the case, Woody reminds listeners to continue calling in tips at 313-RLRC-TIP on the cases Real Life Real Crime is working. Because the episode was prerecorded, he also says he is still waiting for developm
True Crime Time For August 29, 2026 | NFL Battery Charges, A Dirty Cop’s Fallout & Kohberger Tries to Undo His Plea
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Woody opens with the 1994 murders of the Hodges family in Vinton, Virginia. William Blaine Hodges, Teresa Lynn Fulcher Hodges, 11-year-old Winter Ashley Hodges, and 3-year-old Anah Michelle Hodges were found dead inside their burning home. Teresa had been strangled, while Blaine, Winter, and Anah had been shot. Family friend Earl Conrad Bramblett was late
True Crime Time For August 28, 2026 | The Scalp Hunter Dies, 45-Year-Old Cold Case Solved & Kohberger Wants Another Chance
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Woody opens with updates on Justice for Hailey and What Happened to Madison. Hailey’s case remains under review, while Woody says the Madison investigation is still moving forward and asks listeners to continue sending information to 313-RLRC-TIP. For On This Day in Crime, Woody remembers Emmett Till, the 14-year-old Black teenager who was brutally murder
True Crime Time For August 27, 2026 | A Wife’s Death Ruled Suicide, Law Enforcement Couple Arrested & 30 Years on Death Row
On today’s episode of True Crime Time For, Woody opens with another message for everyone following What Happened to Madison: hang on. Because the episode was recorded a day early, he still can’t reveal what he believes is coming, but promises the Lifers will hear about any break in the case as soon as he can share it. For On This Day in Crime, Woody looks back at Edmund “Ed” Kemper, the infamous C
True Crime Time for August 26, 2026 | Murder Disguised as Suicide, A Killer Escapes & Deputies Run Into the Fire
On today’s episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with anticipation that a major development may finally be breaking in one of the cases the Real Life Real Crime community has been fighting for. Because this episode was recorded two days early, he can’t say exactly what has happened yet—but he tells the Lifers he hopes they’ve already heard the news by the time this episode drops. Woody also cont
True Crime Time for August 25, 2026 | Hollywood Child Abuse Charges, A Mother Bites Off Her Husband’s Ear & More Family Violence
On today’s episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with updates on What Happened to Madison, Justice for Barbara Blount, and Justice for Hailey, saying he knows movement is coming and hopes this is the week. He reminds listeners that the Georgia oversight review in Hailey’s case is still pending and promises to update the Lifers as soon as there is something he can share. For On This Day in Crime,
True Crime Time for August 24, 2026 | The Night Stalker, Navarre’s Bakery Drug Bust & One Tip That Changed Everything
On today’s episode of True Crime Time, Cyndi takes over the mic and begins with a thank-you to the Lifers—and a reminder of just how much the Real Life Real Crime community means to the people who trust Woody with their stories. After spending Saturday at Guardian Day at Firman Ranch, Cyndi talks about meeting listeners and seeing firsthand how many people approach Woody looking for help, hope, or
True Crime Time for August 22, 2026 | Justice Is Coming, A Pastor Convicted & Three Bodies in Three Days
On today’s episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with a message the Lifers have been waiting to hear: justice is coming. While he cannot yet reveal which case or exactly what is happening, Woody says he has received confirmation that a major step forward is coming in one of the cases the Real Life Real Crime community has helped fight for. He asks listeners to continue calling 313-RLRC-TIP, remi
True Crime Time for August 21, 2026 | The Butcher Baker of Alaska: Robert Hansen’s Hunting Grounds
On today’s episode of True Crime Time, Woody takes a deep dive into one of the most disturbing serial killer cases in American history: Robert Hansen, the so-called Butcher Baker of Alaska. Hansen abducted, raped, and murdered women in and around Anchorage, often flying victims into remote wilderness areas where he hunted them after releasing them into the open. He ultimately confessed to 17 murde
True Crime Time for August 20, 2026 | Postpartum Psychosis on Trial, 38-Year Murder Mystery & A Baby Killed While Parents Gamed
On today’s episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with updates on What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey. He says the Madison case is actively being worked and asks listeners to keep sending information. In Hailey’s case, Woody confirms that the Georgia oversight committee has the case and is reviewing it, but stresses that this is not the time to stop. He asks listeners to continue cont
True Crime Time for August 19, 2026 | A 38-Year-Old Confession, School Bus Nightmare & Child Torture Charges
On today’s episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with the message that continues to drive Real Life Real Crime: justice for everybody. He urges listeners to keep supporting What Happened to Madison, Justice for Hailey, Barbara Blount, and the many other families still fighting for answers. Woody also reflects on why some high-profile cases receive years of national attention while countless othe
True Crime Time for August 18, 2026 | Fake DEA Agent, Prison Failures & A Family Murder Linked to ChatGPT
On today’s episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with updates on What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, asking listeners to continue submitting tips, making calls, and contacting the people who have the power to move these cases forward. Woody says he believes a turn in the Madison case may be coming sooner rather than later and hints that several major cases and breakthroughs are deve
True Crime Time for August 17, 2026 | Triple Executions, Fake DEA Agent & Deadly Digital Evidence
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with updates on both What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, thanking the Real Life Real Crime community for continuing to submit tips, make phone calls, and send emails. He reminds listeners that progress is being made in both cases and encourages everyone to keep the momentum going because every piece of information matters. Today&#
True Crime Time for August 15, 2026 | Jailhouse Confessions, Death Row Killers & Horrific Child Abuse
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with an update on What Happened to Madison, thanking listeners who have continued submitting tips and encouraging everyone to keep sharing information as momentum continues to build. He also reminds the Real Life Real Crime community to keep supporting the Justice for Hailey campaign, emphasizing that recent developments show the continued pub
True Crime Time for August 14, 2026 | Chris Watts Confesses: The Murders of Shanann, Bella & CeCe (Part 2)
In Part Two of this special True Crime Time series, Cyndi Overton continues the heartbreaking story of the Watts family murders, picking up moments after Shanann Watts returned home during the early morning hours of August 13, 2018. Rather than relying on Chris Watts' changing stories, Cyndi reconstructs the case using surveillance footage, police body camera video, investigative findings, and
True Crime Time for August 13, 2026 | The Watts Family Murders: The Perfect Life That Wasn't (Part 1)
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Cyndi Overton begins a two-part deep dive into one of the most shocking family annihilation cases in American history—the murders of Shanann Watts, her daughters Bella and Celeste ("CeCe"), and her unborn son, Nico. Rather than beginning with the murders themselves, Cyndi starts where every victim's story deserves to begin: with their lives. U
True Crime Time for August 12, 2026 | Gabby Petito, Prison Corruption & Domestic Violence Warning Signs
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens by urging listeners to keep the pressure on in the Justice for Hailey and What Happened to Madison cases. He encourages the Real Life Real Crime community to continue submitting tips, contacting media outlets, and sending emails to officials, emphasizing that public involvement is helping generate momentum. Today's stories include:A look b
True Crime Time for August 11, 2026 | Crime Stoppers Successes, Cold Case DNA Breakthrough & Justice for Hailey
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody begins by thanking listeners for supporting the renewed Justice for Hailey call to action and urges everyone to keep the momentum going. He encourages the Real Life Real Crime community to continue contacting media outlets, the Georgia oversight committee, and other officials while the case remains in the public eye. Woody also reminds listeners tha
True Crime Time for August 10, 2026 | Justice for Hailey: The Call to Action Continues
🚨 Justice for Hailey Contact Hubhttps://sites.google.com/realliferealcrime.com/justiceforhaileycontacthub/homeThe Justice for Hailey Contact Hub has been updated with important new resources, including:📄 Attorney Thomas Davenport's peer-reviewed legal memorandum🔬 Scott Roder's independent forensic findings📧 Updated email templates☎️ One-click contact information for media outlets, elected
True Crime Time for August 8, 2026 | The Candyman Murders: Houston's Deadliest Serial Killer
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with updates on both What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, sharing his hope that significant developments are on the horizon while thanking the Real Life Real Crime community for continuing to advocate for victims and their families. The focus of today's episode is one of the most disturbing serial murder cases in American histo
True Crime Time for August 7, 2026 | Justice for Hailey Momentum, Family Tragedies & Cold-Blooded Crimes
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody shares encouraging news for the Justice for Hailey campaign, announcing that the Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys' Qualifications Commission has accepted the complaint for review. He thanks the Real Life Real Crime community for their continued advocacy and reminds listeners that the Justice for Hailey call to action will be re-released, urging eve
True Crime Time for August 6, 2026 | Justice for Hailey Update, Human Trafficking Hitman & Baby Angelina
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody begins with exciting developments in the Justice for Hailey movement, announcing that the Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys' Qualifications Commission has officially accepted the complaint for review after receiving Attorney Thomas Davenport's legal memorandum. Woody also shares updates on What Happened to Madison, encouraging listeners to conti
True Crime Time for August 5, 2026 | Missing Baby, Cold Case Breakthrough & Elizabeth Smart's Incredible Survival
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody begins with an important reminder as students head back to school: slow down in school zones and stay alert. He also encourages listeners to continue supporting What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, emphasizing that persistence and community involvement remain critical in the pursuit of justice. Today's stories include:A look back at
True Crime Time for August 4, 2026 | Cold Cases Turn Hot, Animal Cruelty & Bodies Hidden for Decades
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody reflects on the importance of never giving up in the pursuit of justice. He opens the show by encouraging listeners to continue supporting What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, reminding everyone that community involvement and persistence can make a real difference for victims and their families. Today's stories include:A look back at
True Crime Time for August 3, 2026 | Idaho Mass Shooting, Hot Car Tragedy & Justice for Hailey Update
On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens the show with updates on two cases that continue to need public support: What Happened to Madison? following a recent NewsNation feature, and the ongoing Justice for Hailey campaign. Woody encourages listeners to continue submitting tips, contacting elected officials, and sharing the growing body of scientific and legal evidence surrounding Ha
Real Life Real Crime | The Texas Tower Shooter: Charles Whitman's Deadly Descent Into Madness
On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman climbed the observation deck of the University of Texas Tower and opened fire, forever changing American history. During the next 96 minutes, sixteen people were killed, dozens more were wounded, and law enforcement was forced to confront a type of mass violence the country had never experienced before. In this episode, Cyndi Overton takes a deep dive into one of
True Crime Time for July 31, 2026 | Zodiac Killer, Child Abuse & Justice After 21 Years
On this episode of True Crime Time, Woody marks the end of July by reflecting on one of America's most infamous unsolved cases—the Zodiac Killer—whose cryptic letters terrified Northern California and remain a mystery more than five decades later. He also reminds listeners to continue supporting the ongoing campaigns for Justice for Hailey and What Happened to Madison, emphasizing that public
True Crime Time for July 30, 2026 | Justice for Hailey Update, Wrongful Convictions & Killer Regrets
In today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with an important update on the Justice for Hailey movement, sharing that the community's efforts are already generating media interest following the release of the peer-reviewed legal memorandum and scientific evidence. He encourages listeners to continue contacting elected officials, media outlets, and decision-makers while momentum cont
True Crime Time for July 29, 2026 | Arrest Sparks New Hope, Justice for Hailey & Cold Case Breakthrough
In today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody discusses major developments in the investigation surrounding Thomas Morris, who has now been arrested on kidnapping and false imprisonment charges. He explains why arrests often generate an influx of new tips and provides an update on the ongoing investigations into the disappearances of Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hebia. Woody also continues
Real Life Real Crime | Justice for Hailey Part 3: The Official Call to Action
🚨 Justice for Hailey Contact HubThe Justice for Hailey Contact Hub has been updated and is now the central location for listeners who want to participate in the campaign for justice.New updates include:✅ Three new copy-and-paste advocacy templates✅ Updated contact information for media, prosecutors, elected officials, law enforcement, and oversight agencies✅ Additional advocacy resources✅ Easy one
Real Life Real Crime | Justice for Hailey Part 2: Thomas Davenport Destroys the Double Jeopardy Myth
IMPORTANT RESOURCEProsecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC)The Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) is the oversight body discussed during this episode regarding complaints involving prosecutorial conduct.Website: https://paqcga.gov/Woody announces that this Commission will be part of the upcoming nationwide call to action for Justice for Hailey.The fight for Justice
Real Life Real Crime | Justice for Hailey: Thomas Davenport Destroys the Double Jeopardy Myth
Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC)The Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) is the independent oversight commission for district attorneys and solicitors-general in the State of Georgia.Website: https://paqcga.gov/As discussed by attorney Thomas Davenport, listeners who wish to learn more about the Commission or its complaint process can visit the official PAQC
True Crime Time For July 24, 2026 | Pastor Guilty, Officer Shooting & Child Predator Arrests
On this episode of True Crime Time, Cyndi Overton takes the mic while Woody works behind the scenes on an unfolding investigation she describes as "made for the movies."Cyndi begins by recognizing the anniversary of the disappearance of Deborah Spickler, a 13-year-old Connecticut girl whose case remains unsolved more than five decades later.She then covers several major criminal cases from
True Crime Time For July 23, 2026 | Thomas Morris Named Person of Interest, LSU Drug Bust & Child Abuse Horror
A major development has been announced in the search for Madison Allen.In this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton discusses the announcement by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office that Thomas Morris has officially been named a person of interest in the disappearances of Madison Allen and Stephanie Javea. Woody explains why this is an important milestone in the investigation and w
True Crime Time For July 22, 2026 | ICE Attack, Softball Brawl & Jane Doe Identified After 50 Years
On this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton opens with an emotional update about a significant arrest connected to one of the investigations listeners have followed closely. While he can't yet reveal the details, he explains why patience is critical as investigators continue their work and thanks the Lifers for continuing to submit anonymous tips.The episode also includes updates on seve
Real Life Real Crime | What Happened to Madison? Thomas Morris Arrested
In this special episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton is joined by Lynn Rollins, the mother of missing Louisiana woman Madison Allen, following the arrest of Thomas Morris on charges of second-degree kidnapping and false imprisonment in West Feliciana Parish.While these charges are not related to Madison's disappearance, Woody and Lynn explain why this arrest represents a significant
True Crime Time For July 20, 2026 | Death Row, Athlete Home Invasions & The Torso Killer
On this episode of True Crime Time, Cyndi Overton brings listeners another full roundup of the nation's most compelling criminal investigations, court cases, and public safety stories.The episode begins with This Day in True Crime History, examining the latest confession from notorious serial killer Richard Cottingham, also known as the "Torso Killer" and "New York Ripper," who
Real Life Real Crime | Rebecca Schaefer: The Stalker Who Changed America
On this special episode of Real Life Real Crime, Cyndi Overton steps behind the microphone to tell one of the most influential true crime stories in modern American history—the murder of actress Rebecca Schaefer.Best known for starring in the CBS sitcom My Sister Sam, Rebecca was only 21 years old and on the verge of what many believed would become a remarkable Hollywood career. She had just lande
True Crime Time For July 17, 2026 | School Bus Kidnapping, Cold Cases & Justice for Madison
On this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton examines one of the most shocking mass kidnappings in American history before diving into several current homicide investigations, cold cases, and an important update in the ongoing search for Madison Allen.The episode opens with the incredible story of the 1976 Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping, where 26 children and their bus driver were abducted,
True Crime Time For July 16, 2026 | Missing Honor Student, Florida Fugitive & 40-Year Cold Case
On this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton examines several heartbreaking investigations that raise difficult questions about justice, accountability, and the importance of never giving up on victims.The episode begins with the anniversary of a landmark DNA case before Woody discusses the suspicious drowning death of Texas honor student Daniel Irvin, whose family is demanding homicide charg
True Crime Time For July 15, 2026 | Missing Child, Cold Case Solved & Fallen U.S. Marshal
On this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton delivers another powerful collection of crime stories while honoring a fallen law enforcement officer and highlighting the importance of never giving up on victims and their families.Woody begins by remembering the anniversary of the Gianni Versace murder before discussing the tragic shooting death of a Deputy U.S. Marshal who was killed while serv
True Crime Time For July 14, 2026 | Cold Case Breakthrough, Child Predator & Death Row
On this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton delivers another powerful collection of true crime stories while sharing lessons from decades in law enforcement about persistence, forensic investigation, and why cold cases should never be abandoned.Woody begins by revisiting the conviction of Alex Murdaugh before turning to a disturbing attempted child abduction in Portland, Oregon, where a nake
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