Podcast Summary: Real Life Real Crime | #JusticeForBradley ep 22

Host: Woody Overton
Date: November 1, 2025

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In this emotionally charged episode, Woody Overton continues his relentless push for justice in the mysterious disappearance and suspected murder of Bradley Strasner. Marking the six-year “murderversary” of Bradley’s disappearance, Woody revisits key events, deepening questions about law enforcement’s handling of the case, possible cover-ups, and community involvement. He also reviews psychic insights and the struggle faced by marginalized victims. The episode doubles down on calls for tips, accountability, and community action.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Murderversary” and Host’s Personal Conviction

• Woody emphasizes it’s been six years since Bradley Strasner’s disappearance (10/30/19).
• Firmly states his conviction:
  “I believe 1 billion percent that Bradley was murdered. I know he was murdered… and you know, the people that have come forward and given information, thank you.” (03:52)
• Repeatedly acknowledges the crucial role of community-sourced tips:
  “The puzzle is being put together and we’re keeping the heat on and trying to bring Bradley home.” (04:15)
• Expresses frustration at the handling of the case, describing it as “absolutely stupid.” (05:19)

2. Key Individuals & Investigative Actions

• Austin O’Banion: Central to the narrative—provided information about the murder, passed a polygraph, later died under suspicious circumstances (labeled an overdose, but Woody believes it was murder).
• Details around Austin’s jail release:
  • “She gets put in jail… starts to talk.”
    “Detective Vance goes in at one point… taking her to Lake Charles for her polygraph.” (07:10)
  • “She passes the polygraph with flying colors… [Vance said] ‘she sure knows what she’s talking about.’” (08:58)
• Suspicion over Austin’s premature release from jail and subsequent death, no official judicial record of the release:
  “I personally believe they let her out to get more information on Bradley's murder. And I believe that's why Austin was murdered. That's my personal belief.” (10:18)
• Hints at possible law enforcement cover-up or neglect regarding Austin’s information and death.

3. Shifting Law Enforcement Narrative & Public Statements

• Woody reads past and recent press statements by the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO), comparing their shifting language over the years.
• Early reports (2020) suggested possibility of foul play; later law enforcement statements downplayed homicide, suggesting Bradley simply went missing or ran away due to warrants (23:45).
• Woody highlights the inconsistency:
  “So you’re calling yourself a liar, Detective Vance… you told numerous people that it was a homicide and Austin abandoned was correct.” (26:05)
• Criticizes VPSO’s messaging and public-facing efforts:
  “According to Vernon Perry Sheriff’s office, they have no credible tips and they never received anything, anything that says Bradley was murdered. Crock of shit.” (34:41)

4. The Family’s and Host’s Continued Push for Action

• Family now offering a $1,000 reward (plus Crime Stoppers) for credible information (30:30).
• Woody pledges continued advocacy, hints at significant developments to come:
  “I was going to offer a pretty substantial reward in this case. I don’t have to, y’all. This case is going to get solved.” (34:25)
• Highlights the ongoing importance of listener tips and the resolve to keep pressing the case despite official inaction.

5. Systemic Neglect of “High-Risk” Victims

• Woody broadens the context, referencing other overlooked or poorly investigated murders in Vernon Parish, particularly those involving marginalized or “high-risk” individuals:
  • “Most of the people that are murdered are high-risk victims, whether they're prostitutes or drug heads or whatever… their cases just get pushed away.” (36:41)
• Direct criticism of class bias and police prioritization in homicide investigations.

6. Psychic & Community Insight: Luna Bell Segment

• The episode concludes with an extended contribution from Luna Bell, a psychic medium/friend to the case, who offers visions and impressions about the site of Bradley’s body, details of his death, and broader spiritual and social dynamics in Vernon Parish.
• Notable details:
  • Description of a possible burial site (a small, still pond with green scum and a low pier).
  • Sense of Bradley being “drugged, beaten, and overdosed.”
  • Repeated accusations of local corruption, organized crime, sex parties, “sex magic,” and systemic neglect.
  • Luna: “He was drugged. He was drugged, beaten, same and then overdosed… He keeps taking me to that three-way stop. He turns right…” (44:50–44:55)
  • References to internal community scapegoating, psychological trauma, and manipulation of outsiders and “black sheep.”
  • Parallels drawn between Luna’s own outsider status and Bradley’s.

7. Ongoing Call to Action

• Woody’s closing sentiment is clear and forceful:
  “Keep up the heat. Let’s bring Bradley home. Nobody deserves to be murdered. Doesn’t matter what lifestyle you live, no one deserves to be murdered. We need justice. Hashtag justice for Bradley. Justice for Austin O’Banion.” (38:35)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Woody Overton:

  • “I can’t say it enough. And please continue to come forward and give information. 3 1, 3 RLRCTIP get them all day, all night, every day. Okay?” (04:02)
  • “Absolutely stupid… And we’re keeping the heat on and trying to bring Bradley home, obviously, right?” (05:19)
  • “She passed the polygraph with flying colors. And yeah, I believe her. I know she was there when Bradley was murdered.” (08:49)
  • “They let her out… and it’s my personal belief through the tips and the leads and investigation that she was released to get more information. Probably to try to… but she is, I, my personal belief, murdered.” (11:38)
  • “Crock of shit. And I’m going to conclude this episode with a little more Ms. Luna Bell and take it for what it’s worth. And for what it’s worth for me is it leads to more and more tips.” (35:06)

• Luna Bell:

  • “There is that masculine body. Their remains are in that area — the one I circled in the yellow and it has the low pier that I mentioned. But also the first picture… I picked up the missing body.” (43:00)
  • “He was drugged. He was drugged, beaten, same and then overdosed.” (44:50)
  • “He keeps taking me to that three-way stop. He turns right, then he starts… the road seems to narrow more… overgrown vegetation.” (45:10)
  • “I'm now the black sheep, like Bradley, the outcast… people working together like me and y'all… ain't neither one of us trusting nobody and still hesitant…” (60:08)
  • “Jealousy, greed and betrayal. Lies, deceit and destruction.” (63:14)

Important Timestamps

• 03:52: Woody states conviction that Bradley was murdered and importance of community tips.
• 08:49: Details about Austin O’Banion passing polygraph and implications.
• 10:18: Woody speculates Austin's release/death as a law enforcement strategy gone wrong.
• 23:45: Critique of law enforcement narrative shift, denying homicide despite prior evidence.
• 30:30: Announcement of $1,000 family reward.
• 34:41: Woody lambasts Sheriff's department for “crock of shit” claim on having no credible tips.
• 36:41: Broader reflections on how high-risk victims’ cases are dismissed.
• 43:00–45:20: Luna Bell describes the possible burial site and manner of Bradley’s death.
• 60:08: Luna’s reflection on spiritual scapegoating and the recurrence of “black sheep” theme.
• 63:14: Luna summarizes community dynamics undermining the search for truth.

Tone & Style

• Woody is direct, unfiltered, passionate—sometimes sarcastic, often angry about institutional failures.
• Luna’s segment is spiritual, empathetic, and sometimes rambling, reflecting the complexity and pain surrounding the case.
• The tone throughout is one of urgency, righteous indignation, and deep empathy for victims and their families.

Conclusion

Woody Overton’s #JusticeForBradley ep 22 is an impassioned indictment of law enforcement inertia and small-town secrets in the case of Bradley Strasner. It’s also a heartfelt call to action — for tipsters, for justice, and for a community reckoning with the value of every life, no matter how “high-risk.” The episode is a patchwork of hard facts, speculative insight, and spiritual testimony, making a compelling case for renewed vigilance and transparency.

If you have information, please contact the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office, Crime Stoppers, or Woody directly via 313-RLRCTIP. Hashtag #JusticeForBradley.