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Twisted, gruesome, sometimes funny, but always true: Real Life Real Crime is a multi-award-winning weekly true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton. Known for his appearances on Dateline, Woody takes listeners on deep dives into cases he has personally worked, offering a unique and exclusive perspective that only he can share. His extensive knowledge from real cases, along with his captivating storytelling ability, has led to what the news media and loyal fans describe as a “cult following.”
In addition to “Real Life Real Crime,” Woody is dedicated to solving cold cases and actively works with families seeking justice and closure. His commitment to these efforts is reflected in his development of new projects, including "#JusticeFor", highlighting the importance of advocacy in the true crime community, and dives into intense tales in “Scorched,” which examines cases of severe miscarriages of justice while offering insights into the complexities of the legal system. In addition Woody hosts “True Crime Time For,” which is co-hosted by his wife, Cyndi Overton. Together, they explore intriguing stories, bringing their unique dynamic to the table. Join Woody and Cyndi on this riveting journey as they uncover the truth behind real-life crime.

⚖️ JUSTICE FOR HAILEY FUNDRAISER DRAWING UPDATEA huge thank you to everyone who has already supported the Justice for Hailey Fundraiser Drawing. Thanks to the generosity of attorney Thomas Davenport, three beautiful Hele knives engraved with the Real Life Real Crime logo are being given away to help raise the remaining funds needed for the forensic investigation conducted by the Evidence Room.🎟️ Entry Levels$5 = 1 Entry$10 = 3 Entries$25 = 10 Entries$50 = 25 Entries💳 How To EnterVenmo: @RLRCPodcastPayPal: cyndi@realliferealcrime.comPlease include "Justice for Hailey" in the payment notes.Once the fundraising goal is reached, winners will be selected using a randomized drawing.🗡️ Prize Knives1st Prize: Hele Harding 99 2nd Prize: Hele Sigmund 77 3rd Prize: Hele Arv 14Each knife includes:Custom RLRC engravingHandcrafted leather sheathOriginal presentation tubeManufactured by Hele of NorwaySpecial thanks to Thomas Davenport and Davenport Law Firm for donating these incredible prizes.🎟️ RLRC LIVE – JULY 18, 2026Tickets: https://southeastern.nbsstore.net/2026-july-real-life-real-crime-podcast-live-walker-la-saturday-july-18th-600pm-800pm🏨 Hotel BlockHampton Inn Denham SpringsUse Code: RLCHotel Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=BTRDSHX&groupCode=CHHRLC&arrivaldate=2026-07-16&departuredate=2026-07-19&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT📞 225-665-0555In this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton covers family annihilators, serial killers, caregiver abuse, poison plots, and heartbreaking cases involving vulnerable victims.Stories CoveredCyndi discusses the successful launch of the Justice for Hailey Fundraiser Drawing and the continued effort to help Barbara Johnson complete payment for the forensic investigation.This Day in History: Serial killer Shawn Grate is sentenced to death in 2018 after a victim he was holding captive managed to call 911, ultimately leading investigators to multiple murder victims.A New Jersey man receives four consecutive life sentences after murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew before setting their home on fire in an attempt to cover up the crime.A Florida man is arrested after repeatedly exposing himself to neighbors and allegedly performing lewd acts throughout his apartment complex.Authorities in Hawaii capture a triple homicide suspect after discovering him hiding inside a cave following an extensive manhunt.The man known as the "Chinatown Killer" receives 40 years to life for murdering homeless men with a metal bar while they slept on the streets of New York City.An Iowa woman is sentenced after allegedly attempting to induce a miscarriage by secretly lacing a lasagna with oxycodone and delivering it to a family member's home.A Florida man is charged after allegedly shooting his girlfriend, six-year-old son, and family dog during a Memorial Day weekend tragedy.A Phoenix mother allegedly shoots her two children before taking her own life after a marital breakdown.An Alabama mother is arrested after allegedly introducing a salt-based solution into her medically fragile son's feeding tube, resulting in his death.The Shopping Cart Killer receives two life sentences for murdering women he met through dating apps and disposing of their bodies.North Carolina caregivers face charges after a disabled woman dies weighing only 84 pounds due to alleged neglect and abuse.Justice for Hailey, Hailey fundraiser drawing, Barbara Johnson, Thomas Davenport, Hele knives, RLRC fundraiser, Shawn Grate, quadruple homicide New Jersey, Iowa lasagna poisoning, Chinatown Killer, homeless murders New York, Florida family murder, Phoenix murder suicide, caregiver neglect Alabama, Shopping Cart Killer, Anthony Robinson, disabled adult abuse, Real Life Real Crime, True Crime Time For June 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

⚖️ JUSTICE FOR HAILEY UPDATEIn this special episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton sits down with Barbara Johnson to provide one of the biggest updates yet in the fight for Justice for Hailey. After years of unanswered questions, extensive forensic testing conducted by the Evidence Room and forensic expert Scott Roder has now been completed. The findings have been submitted, but according to Barbara, efforts to get responses from investigators and prosecutors have largely gone unanswered.Woody and Barbara discuss:The completion of the Evidence Room forensic reportScientific testing performed on behalf of Hailey's familyAttempts to submit the findings to officialsWhy Barbara believes the case deserves further actionThe challenges families face when fighting for justiceThe support of the RLRC community throughout the investigationWhat's next in the pursuit of Justice for Hailey🗡️ JUSTICE FOR HAILEY FUNDRAISER DRAWINGTo help cover the final costs of the forensic testing, the RLRC family is launching a special fundraiser drawing featuring three handcrafted Hele knives from Norway.A special thank you to attorney Thomas Davenport and the Davenport Law Firm for generously donating these incredible knives to support Justice for Hailey.Entry Levels$5 = 1 Entry$10 = 3 Entries$25 = 10 Entries$50 = 25 EntriesOnce the fundraising goal is reached, winners will be selected through a live random drawing.Prize KnivesPrize #1 – Hele Harding 99Curly birch and dark oak handleHandcrafted leather sheathCustom RLRC laser engravingPrize #2 – Hele Sigmund 77Stacked leather and curly birch handleHandcrafted leather sheathCustom RLRC laser engravingPrize #3 – Hele Arv 14High carbon steel bladeRinged birch and bone handleHandcrafted leather sheathCustom RLRC laser engravingEvery donation helps move the fight for Justice for Hailey forward.🎧 Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:20 Justice for Hailey Update 03:15 Fundraiser Announcement 05:45 The Three Hele Knives 10:15 How the Drawing Works 13:55 Barbara Johnson Joins the Show 16:05 Status of the Evidence Room Report 18:30 Attempts to Contact Officials 21:45 Discussion of Scientific Findings 26:20 Why the Family Continues to Fight 30:45 Response From Investigators and Prosecutors 35:00 Potential Next Steps 39:20 Releasing the Report Discussion 43:15 Support From Lifers 45:40 Final Thoughts With Barbara 47:20 Closing RemarksJustice for Hailey, Hailey case update, Scott Roder, Evidence Room, Barbara Johnson, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, forensic reconstruction, forensic science, cold case investigation, wrongful death investigation, Georgia homicide investigation, Hailey fundraiser, Thomas Davenport, Davenport Law Firm, Hele knives, Norway knives, RLRC fundraiser, true crime podcastOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18THWalker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center 🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS📞 225-665-0555 Use code: REAL LIFE REAL CRIMEIn this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton takes listeners through bizarre courtroom mistakes, devastating family tragedies, financial scams, and disturbing murder investigations while also sharing heartfelt words for several RLRC lifers going through difficult times.“This Day in True Crime” focuses on the 2019 murder of indigenous woman Alyah Minthorne, whose death became part of the broader Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis. Cyndi discusses how Minthorne was allegedly executed after her killer believed she had spoken with federal authorities about another crime.Additional stories include:Two attorneys and a law firm fined after using completely fake court cases generated by OpenAI’s ChatGPT in federal court filingsA broader discussion about AI hallucinations and how attorneys, journalists, and researchers continue getting caught submitting false AI-generated informationA United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala being forced to divert after a passenger allegedly attempted to open an aircraft door at 36,000 feetThe FBI reporting Americans lost more than $20 billion to online fraud and internet scams in 2025, with older adults suffering the greatest financial lossesA deep discussion about cryptocurrency scams, AI-generated fraud, romance scams, impersonation scams, and the growing danger of voice cloning technologyConvicted Ohio killer Mackenzie Shirilla attempting another appeal after attorneys claimed a leap-year miscalculation caused court paperwork to be filed one day lateA California Amber Alert involving a missing 5-year-old girl whose father became a person of interest after her mother was found dead during a welfare checkA Los Angeles murder-suicide investigation after two adults and two children were discovered shot to death inside a family homeA Florida influencer with a limb difference going viral after receiving a distracted driving citation for allegedly holding a phone with her “right hand” despite not having a right handCyndi closes the episode thanking RLRC listeners and supporters while reminding everyone about the upcoming July 18th live event.🎧 Chapters00:00 Introduction and This Day in True Crime 00:45 Alyah Minthorne Murder Case 04:40 Dum Dum in the Court – Fake AI Court Cases 11:50 AI Hallucinations and Legal Sanctions 15:40 United Airlines Passenger Incident 18:15 FBI Scam and Fraud Statistics 24:30 Cryptocurrency and AI Voice Cloning Scams 29:05 Mackenzie Shirilla Appeal Update 33:45 California Amber Alert and Missing Mother Case 38:40 Los Angeles Murder-Suicide Investigation 42:20 Florida Influencer Viral Traffic Stop 46:30 Final Thoughts and Messages to Lifers 49:10 RLRC Live Event Reminder and Closingtrue crime, Alyah Minthorne, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, MMIW, AI fake court cases, ChatGPT legal cases, AI hallucinations, United Airlines disturbance, FBI internet scams, cryptocurrency fraud, romance scams, voice cloning scams, Mackenzie Shirilla appeal, California Amber Alert, Los Angeles murder suicide, Florida influencer traffic stop, distracted driving ticket viral video, Real Life Real Crime, True Crime Time For May 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18THWalker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center 🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS📞 225-665-0555 Use code: REAL LIFE REAL CRIMEIn this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton returns after Cyndi’s solo episode and dives into bizarre courthouse scandals, brutal family murders, worldwide crime stories, and a major cold case breakthrough after nearly two decades.Woody also teases upcoming updates from Madison’s mother, Miss Lynn, and reminds listeners that investigations are actively ongoing.“This Day in History” focuses on the 2009 unsolved murder of Patrick Bolan in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, where two separate stabbings occurred within minutes of each other and remain unsolved today.Additional stories include:A married federal judge caught having a years-long sexual affair with a high-ranking law enforcement officer inside courthouse chambers while clerks reportedly overheard intimate encounters just outside the officeWoody discussing how scandals involving judges and law enforcement create major conflicts of interest and opportunities for blackmailResidents in Seattle placing physical barricades in streets after ongoing gun violence and prostitution-related shootouts turned neighborhoods into what locals called a “war zone”Woody reacting to Seattle residents demanding police protection after years of anti-police political movementsA major cold case breakthrough in North Carolina after detectives arrested a suspect nearly 18 years after the infamous “Sundrop Murders” double homicideAn 18-year-old New Jersey man accused of stabbing his grandmother to death with multiple knives protruding from her face and head when police arrivedAn Australian mother charged with murdering her 4-year-old daughter inside their Queensland home while two younger children remained unharmed inside the residenceA shocking Ohio torture case involving a woman and several boyfriends who allegedly beat another boyfriend for ten days inside a Red Roof Inn after falsely accusing him of injuring herA Chinese gaming executive executed after murdering his billionaire business associate over company disputesA Texas school district rescinding a job offer after racist text messages from a school administrator candidate went viral onlineWoody closes the episode promoting the July 18th RLRC Live Event in Walker, Louisiana, where he says he will finally reveal his personal involvement in the Jennings Eight investigation and explain why “it’s not the Jennings Nine.”true crime, federal judge affair scandal, courthouse sex scandal, Seattle barricades crime, Seattle prostitution violence, Sundrop Murders solved, North Carolina cold case arrest, grandmother stabbed to death New Jersey, Queensland Australia child murder, Ohio polyamorous torture case, Red Roof Inn torture, China execution gaming executive, racist school administrator texts, Jennings Eight live show, What Happened to Madison, Real Life Real Crime, True Crime Time For May 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18THWalker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS📞 225-665-0555Use code: REAL LIFE REAL CRIMEIn this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton steps in solo after a recording disaster caused Woody and Cyndi to lose nearly 40 minutes of audio. Despite every precaution being taken, the episode disappeared “into space,” leaving Cyndi to carry the show herself.Cyndi opens the episode thanking listeners for supporting the upcoming RLRC Live Event and updates everyone on ticket sales as the July 18th show continues getting closer to selling out.“This Day in History” focuses on the unsolved 1994 murder of 14-year-old Jennifer “Jenny” Lynn in California. Cyndi shares details about the case, modern DNA testing efforts, and how Jenny’s parents created a music foundation in her memory that has helped hundreds of children over the years.Additional stories include:A naked man emerging from the Biloxi River in Biloxi before attacking a homeowner’s neighbor and later being shot and found dead in the riverHuman remains discovered in Kentucky connected to the 1992 disappearance of Anna Manning, whose estranged husband and mother-in-law have already faced criminal charges tied to her caseA Texas man arrested after allegedly murdering his own mother following a domestic disturbance in ConroeA horrifying child abuse case in South Korea involving a nonverbal autistic 7-year-old allegedly beaten so severely by his mother’s boyfriend that he suffered fractured ribs and severe bruisingA 68-year-old woman arrested at a Utah water park after allegedly choking and scratching a young boy for splashing water on her while riding the lazy riverA London daycare worker deported back to Poland after serving only a fraction of her sentence for abusing 21 babies at two separate nurseriesThe disturbing “Preppy Princeton Cannibal Killer” case involving Matthew Hertgen, who killed and mutilated his younger brother before later being found dead in jailAuthorities in Northern California investigating a self-proclaimed no-kill dog rescue after dead dogs were allegedly discovered buried on the property despite shelters being told the animals had been adoptedCyndi closes the episode reflecting on the emotional toll of true crime stories involving children and animals, while thanking listeners for continuing to support the show and the RLRC community.true crime, Jennifer Lynn murder, Jenny Lynn unsolved case, Biloxi river attack, naked man Mississippi, Anna Manning remains found, Conroe Texas matricide, autistic child abuse Korea, Utah water park child assault, London daycare worker abuse, Matthew Hertgen cannibal killer, Princeton cannibal case, California dog rescue investigation, buried shelter dogs, animal cruelty California, Real Life Real Crime, Cyndi Overton, True Crime Time For May 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18THWalker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS📞 225-665-0555Use code: REAL LIFE REAL CRIMEIn this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton delivers his annual post-Memorial Day breakdown of the shootings, murders, mass gatherings, and violent chaos that erupted across the country during the holiday weekend.Woody opens the episode reflecting on how Memorial Day weekend historically becomes one of the deadliest weekends of the year and why long holiday weekends consistently lead to spikes in shootings, violence, alcohol-fueled fights, and mass casualty events.Woody also gives updates regarding:👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison👉 Justice for Barbara Blount👉 Bradley👉 Justice for HaileyWoody also shares personal family news, congratulating his son on getting engaged over Memorial Day weekend.Additional stories and incidents discussed include:Over 22 people shot across multiple neighborhoods in Chicago during Memorial Day weekend violenceMultiple teen shooting victims in Chicago, including children struck while sleeping inside their homesViral “teen takeover” gatherings leading to violence, mass police responses, and officers being struck by vehiclesA deadly domestic disturbance shooting in Monticello leaving three people deadA fatal shooting near the White House after a man reportedly opened fire on Secret Service officersMultiple shootings across Philadelphia, including quintuple and triple shootings tied to Memorial Day gatheringsOfficer-involved shootings in Shreveport after crowds exchanged gunfireShootings in Austin connected to violent teen crime sprees and social media-organized gatheringsMultiple shooting scenes across New Orleans, Lake Charles, and other Louisiana citiesFatal shootings in Brooklyn, Pontiac, Colorado Springs, and additional cities nationwideWoody discussing how detectives, patrol officers, EMS, and hospitals become overwhelmed during violent holiday weekendsWoody also spends time discussing the growing trend of teenagers organizing massive social media meetups that frequently escalate into violence, shootings, robberies, and mass panic situations.The episode closes with Woody reflecting on the true meaning of Memorial Day — honoring those who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms people often take for granted.🎧 Chapters00:00 Introduction and Memorial Day Reflection05:00 Madison Investigation Update10:00 Chicago Memorial Day Shootings38:00 Teen Takeover Violence and Police Response49:00 Baton Rouge and Arkansas Shootings56:00 White House Secret Service Shooting01:08:00 Philadelphia Memorial Day Violence01:22:00 Louisiana Shootings Across the State01:37:00 Austin Teen Crime Spree01:48:00 Additional Shootings Nationwide02:00:00 Memorial Day Reflection and Closing Thoughtstrue crime, Memorial Day shootings, Chicago Memorial Day violence, Philadelphia mass shooting, White House shooting, Secret Service shooting, teen takeover violence, Austin Texas teen crime spree, Louisiana shootings Memorial Day, Shreveport officer involved shooting, Lake Charles shooting, New Orleans homicide, Brooklyn Memorial Day shooting, mass shootings America 2026, What Happened to Madison, Real Life Real Crime, True Crime Time For May 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18THWalker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS📞 225-665-0555Use code: REAL LIFE REAL CRIMEIn this special Memorial Day episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton reflects on why long holiday weekends always seem to bring violence, mass shootings, chaos, and tragedy across America.Woody opens the episode discussing how Memorial Day historically becomes one of the deadliest weekends of the year, with shootings and murders happening coast to coast every single year.Woody explains why Madison’s case continues to grow larger than many people realize and says multiple angles involving several missing women connected to the same circles are actively being looked at. He also talks openly about frustrations surrounding online criticism, difficult investigations, and why complex homicide cases take time to properly build.“This Day in History” focuses on serial killer Bobby Joe Long, who was executed in Florida after pleading guilty to murdering eight women and confessing to raping dozens more.Additional stories include:Woody replaying portions of a previous Memorial Day episode discussing nationwide violence, shootings, and chaos during Memorial Day weekend 2025A South Carolina charter boat shooting that left 11 people injured after an argument escalated on Memorial Day weekendMultiple mass casualty incidents, stabbings, and shootings occurring across cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Atlantic Beach during Memorial Day celebrationsA Pennsylvania addiction specialist doctor accused of sexually assaulting vulnerable women by threatening to withhold treatment and medicationsA horrifying Alabama animal cruelty case involving a Chihuahua puppy allegedly placed inside an oven and burned aliveA former Harvard Medical School morgue manager accused of stealing and selling human body parts, including brains, skin, faces, and bones from donated cadaversA Miami nurse practitioner accused of pulling her own mother’s breathing tube inside an ICU room while family members watchedAn Italian cryptocurrency trader allegedly kidnapped, tortured, and held captive for weeks inside a luxury Manhattan apartmentA South Carolina child sex ring investigation involving former firefighters, police officers, and multiple adults accused of abusing children over decadesWoody closes the episode reminding listeners that evil exists everywhere — including behind badges, degrees, titles, and professional careers — and stresses that nobody is above the law.🎧 Chapters00:00 Introduction and Memorial Day Reflection06:00 Madison Investigation Updates26:00 RLRC Live Event Reminder32:00 This Day in History – Bobby Joe Long39:00 Memorial Day Weekend Violence Across America58:00 Pennsylvania Doctor Exploits Patients01:15:00 Beast Mode – Chihuahua Burned Alive01:24:00 Harvard Morgue Body Parts Scandal01:42:00 Nurse Practitioner Pulls Mother’s Breathing Tube01:54:00 Manhattan Crypto Torture Case02:07:00 South Carolina Child Sex Ring Investigation02:22:00 Final Thoughts and Memorial Day Closingtrue crime, Memorial Day shootings, Memorial Day violence, Bobby Joe Long, Madison investigation update, missing women Louisiana, Pennsylvania addiction doctor arrested, Harvard morgue body parts scandal, human remains sold Harvard, Chihuahua oven cruelty case, Manhattan crypto torture case, South Carolina child sex ring, police officer child abuse case, firefighter child abuse case, Miami nurse practitioner arrested, Real Life Real Crime, True Crime Time For Memorial Day 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18THWalker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS📞 225-665-0555Use code: REAL LIFE REAL CRIMEIn this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton spends Memorial Day weekend talking real-life crime, ongoing investigations, holiday violence, and the ugly truth about predators hiding behind professional titles.Woody opens the episode discussing how Memorial Day weekend historically becomes one of the bloodiest weekends of the year and reflects on the true meaning of the holiday — honoring the men and women who gave their lives defending the country.Woody also spends significant time discussing:👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison👉 Justice for Haley👉 Justice for Barbara Blount👉 Bradley Strayhand👉 Austin AubinWoody explains why Madison’s case is different from many others he has worked over the years and stresses that investigators are actively looking at multiple angles and leads tied to missing women connected to the same circles and locations. He also addresses frustrations surrounding other cases, online criticism, and why complex homicide investigations take time to build properly.“This Day in History” focuses on serial killer Bobby Joe Long, who was executed in Florida after pleading guilty to murdering eight women and confessing to raping dozens more.Additional stories include:A former U.S. Attorney accused of emailing herself sealed Trump investigation documents disguised as “cake recipes” before being criminally chargedWoody discussing corruption, accountability, and why nobody is above the lawA horrifying South Carolina child sex ring investigation involving former firefighters, police officers, and other adults accused of sexually abusing children over two decadesVictims allegedly being transported to other offenders by trusted adults and authority figuresA former police officer facing multiple charges tied to child sexual abuse cases involving victims under 11 years oldWoody reflecting on evil, accountability, and predators who hide behind positions of trustA Florida wedding officiant allegedly attacked by an angry customer over the quoted price of a beach wedding ceremonyWoody sharing real-life stories from officiating weddings himself and talking about long Memorial Day weekends always bringing violence, alcohol, fights, and chaosWoody closes the episode reminding listeners that every victim matters — including high-risk victims and missing women who may never receive national media attention.🎧 Chapters00:00 Introduction and Memorial Day Weekend07:00 Madison Investigation Discussion29:00 Missing Women and High-Risk Victims42:00 RLRC Live Show Weekend Details48:00 This Day in History – Bobby Joe Long58:00 Former U.S. Attorney Charged01:15:00 Child Sex Ring Investigation01:35:00 Former Police Officer Child Abuse Charges01:45:00 Florida Wedding Officiant Assaulted01:55:00 Holiday Weekend Violence and Closing Thoughtstrue crime, Bobby Joe Long, Memorial Day violence, What Happened to Madison, missing women Louisiana, Barbara Blount, Bradley Strayhand, Austin Aubin, corrupt prosecutor charged, Trump documents cake recipe case, South Carolina child sex ring, firefighter child abuse case, police officer child abuse case, predator first responders, Florida wedding officiant attacked, Memorial Day weekend crime, Real Life Real Crime, True Crime Time For May 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18THWalker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center 🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS📞 225-665-0555 Use code: REAL LIFE REAL CRIMEIn this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton kicks off Memorial Day weekend talking violent crime, viral mob chaos, serial killers, predator cops, and why Memorial Day is really about honoring the heroes who never made it home.Woody also gives updates on:👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison 👉 Justice for Barbara Blount 👉 Bradley Strayhand 👉 Austin AubinWoody talks about a new tip coming in on Madison’s case and urges anyone with information — especially people “from the other side” — to stop being afraid and come forward.“This Day in History” focuses on infamous serial killer Richard Cottingham, also known as the New York Ripper, who murdered, mutilated, decapitated, and burned multiple women before finally being arrested in 1980. Woody also reacts to Cottingham confessing to another murder decades later just to keep his name relevant.Additional stories include:A violent “teen takeover” mob swarming a New Jersey shore town, leading to fights, assaults, property damage, emergency curfews, and more than 100 officers respondingWoody discussing how these social media-organized gatherings are becoming increasingly dangerous nationwideSugar Ray Leonard’s son being arrested after allegedly violating a restraining order at the boxing legend’s California homeA Houston jewelry store owner and manager accused of selling counterfeit Rolex watches and fake luxury jewelry to customersWoody explaining how scammers use fake jewelry, replica watches, and fraudulent returns to target both stores and buyersA former Detroit police officer accused of raping multiple women and teenage girls between 1999 and 2003 before DNA evidence finally linked him to the crimes decades laterSeveral victims emotionally testifying about having guns held to their heads while the former officer allegedly raped them on their way to school or workWoody explaining why victims often fear they will be murdered during sexual assaults and why cold cases should never stop being investigatedA Missouri man sentenced to life in prison after decapitating his own mother while high on methamphetamine before allegedly attempting to eat his written confessionWoody closes the episode reminding listeners that Memorial Day is not just another long weekend — it’s about honoring the people who gave everything defending this country.🎧 Chapters00:00 Introduction and Memorial Day Weekend 04:00 Madison Investigation Updates 09:00 RLRC Live Event Weekend Details 16:00 This Day in History – Richard Cottingham 28:00 Violent Teen Takeover Mob in New Jersey 45:00 Sugar Ray Leonard’s Son Arrested 55:00 Houston Fake Rolex Scam 01:07:00 Former Detroit Cop Accused of Serial Rapes 01:37:00 Victim Testimony and DNA Evidence 01:52:00 Missouri Man Decapitates Mother 02:02:00 Memorial Day Reflection and Closing Thoughtstrue crime, Richard Cottingham, Torso Killer, New York Ripper, Memorial Day weekend crime, teen takeover mob, New Jersey boardwalk chaos, Sugar Ray Leonard son arrested, counterfeit Rolex scam Houston, fake jewelry investigation, Detroit police serial rapist, DNA rape case, cold case DNA evidence, Missouri man decapitates mother, methamphetamine murder, What Happened to Madison, Real Life Real Crime live show, True Crime Time For May 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – GET TICKETS:👉 https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026🏨 HOTEL BLOCK (Hampton Inn – Denham Springs):👉 Use code REAL LIFE REAL CRIME when calling directly for discounted rates.📞 Hampton Inn Denham Springs: 225-665-0555In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton covers heroes, predators, horrific family violence, online child exploitation, and one of the strangest zoo stories you’ll ever hear.Woody opens the episode discussing the 1988 murder of federal judge Richard Daronco, who was shot and killed by a disgruntled father angry over a failed lawsuit involving his daughter.Woody also gives updates on:👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison 👉 Justice for Barbara Blount 👉 Bradley Strayhand 👉 Austin AubinAdditional stories include:A deadly mosque shooting in San Diego where a security guard and two other men sacrificed themselves to stop teenage gunmen from reaching classrooms full of childrenWoody reflecting on how churches, schools, and places of worship now require security and lockdown protocolsLouisiana law enforcement agencies arresting 60 registered sex offenders accused of contacting children online during “Operation Restricted Domains”Woody praising agencies including the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Jason Ard for aggressively targeting online predatorsA Zachary, Louisiana man accused of sexually assaulting two underage girls over several years after inappropriate videos were discovered on a tablet deviceA Pennsylvania couple charged after allegedly killing their one-day-old newborn baby inside a hospital maternity roomA Florida father found unconscious and heavily intoxicated at a gas station while his 5-year-old child sat in the vehicle beside loaded firearmsAn Arizona teenager allegedly murdered by her boyfriend after refusing to get an abortion while pregnant with his childTwo American men arrested in Japan after climbing into a monkey enclosure while wearing costumes in an attempt to create viral content onlineWoody also spends time promoting the upcoming RLRC Live Event on July 18th in Walker, Louisiana, where he says he plans to finally tell the real story behind the Jennings Eight murders and explain “why it’s not the Jennings Nine.”🎧 Chapters00:00 Introduction and Madison Update 05:00 Federal Judge Murdered in 1988 12:00 San Diego Mosque Shooting Heroes 28:00 Louisiana Child Predator Crackdown 44:00 Zachary Child Sexual Assault Case 56:00 Pennsylvania Newborn Homicide 01:05:00 Florida Father Passed Out With Child in Car 01:17:00 Arizona Teen Murdered While Pregnant 01:32:00 Americans Arrested at Japanese Zoo 01:48:00 Jennings Eight Live Show Preview 01:58:00 Final Thoughts and Closingtrue crime, San Diego mosque shooting, mosque security guard hero, online child predators Louisiana, Operation Restricted Domains, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, Zachary Louisiana child rape case, Pennsylvania newborn homicide, Florida drunk father arrested, Arizona pregnant teen murdered, abortion argument murder, Japan monkey enclosure arrest, Jennings Eight murders, Woody Overton Jennings Eight, Real Life Real Crime live show, True Crime Time For May 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com* Check out Hers and use my code forhers.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.forhers.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy