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Hello, everybody, and welcome to True Crime Time 4 Friday, August 15th, 2025 and I am Cindy Overton, and I'm riding solo today as Woody has, as he says, boots on the ground. And we could not find time to record an episode together. So I was either going to release an old episode of real life, real crime content, or I asked Woody if he minded if I come on here and do a mini episode of a few stories that are very important. And the first one is truly the most important story that we need to talk about. But. Oh, and I'm your host, Cindy Overton. I am the wife of Woody Overton and I'm actually recording this on Thursday. And Happy birthday. Happy 24th birthday to our son, La. And I'm so very proud of him. And. Well, let's get started. So I have a really just a heartbreaking story. Literally, I'm holding my phone to get the information for the story and I'm shaking. I know I'm an emotional person, but I Saw the videos that went along with this story and I am, you know, it's very emotional. But this week in Baton Rouge, the law enforcement community and pretty much our whole community has mourned the passing of Sergeant Caleb Isworth. He was a 23 year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department and his life was tragically cut short. On Sunday, August 10th of 2025. Sergeant Isworth passed away at Baton Rouge Hospital after a 49 day battle with injuries sustained in a deliberate attack. He had been struck by a truck while riding his motorcycle. He was a motorcycle police officer and he was on Jore Road. This act, this intentional homicide, ultimately, after 49 days, cost Sargent his life. So for more than two decades, Sergeant Isworth wore the badge that, you know, many, many people do. And what this badge represents is unwavering dedication and dedication to the community, dedication to the badge, dedication to his brothers and sisters in law enforcement, safety of the public. I mean, that badge represents so very much. And in the 23 years he earned the department's Medal of Valor along with multiple other awards for heroism, his commitment did not go unnoticed. And his legacy continues to resonate deeply with the community he served. Mayor President Sid Edwards recognized the gravity of the loss and ordered for all flags in East Baton Rouge parish to be flown at half staff through the day of Sergeant Isworth's funeral. He made the statement. Sid Edwards made the statement describing Aysworth as humble, tough, gritty and deeply compassionate. One of our finest. Chief TJ Morse that leads the Baton Rouge Police Department spoke with deep emotion, describing Sergeant Isworth simply as, and I quote, an amazing officer and a good man. He noted the sergeant fought bravely for seven long weeks, but ultimately the wounds were too severe. State Attorney General Liz Murrell also called for prayers honoring the sergeant's courage and voiced her strong support for seeking the death penalty in this case. Funeral arrangements are set for Saturday, August 16, and there will be a visitation and it's posted everywhere. So the visitation will begin at 9am at Istrouma Baptist Church, followed by the funeral service at noon, with burial to follow at Green Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park. As Baton Rouge pauses to bid farewell to one of its most dedicated. Let us please take a moment to remember. Sergeant Caleb is worth as more than an officer. Remember him as a humble warrior whose compassion and resilience reflected the very best in public service. May his memory serve as a reminder of the fragility of peace and the profound honor of serving others. Giving a moment of silence to Sergeant Caleb Isworth. May we carry forward the difference you made. So I know Woody will touch on this when he gets back. I know that he has his own personal thoughts of this. I can only relate as a law enforcement wife and my heart goes out truly to the law enforcement community and I'm sending prayers of healing and strength and more compassion in this world. So now we're going to go to Rhode island and we have a man who was accused of faking his own death and fleeing the United States to evade rape charges. And he was found guilty on Wednesday of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend in the first of his two Utah trials. So a jury in Salt Lake county found Nicholas Rossi guilty of a 2008 rape after a three day trial in which his accuser and her parents took the stand. The verdict came hours after Rossi, who was 38 years old, declined to testify on his own behalf. He will be sentenced in this case on October 20th and is set to stand trial in September for another rape charge in Utah County. First degree felony rape carries a punishment in Utah of five years to life in prison. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sam Gill had some words to say. He said, we are grateful to the survivor in this case for her willingness to come forward years after this attack took place. We appreciate her patience as we work to bring the defendant back to Salt Lake county so that this trial could take place and she could get justice. It took courage and bravery to take the stand and confront her attacker to hold him accountable. Utah authorities began searching for Rossi, whose legal name is Nicholas Avoverdian, when he was identified through a decade old DNA rape kit in 2018. He was among thousands of rape suspects identified and later charged when the state made a push to clear its rape kit backlog. Good for you Utah. Months after he was charged in Utah county, an online obituary claimed Rossi had died on February 29 of 2020. And they said in the obit that he had late stage non Hodgkin lymphoma. But police in his home state of Rhode island, along with his former lawyer and former foster family were like, that's bs. He's not dead. And they went and they found him and they searched and he was arrested in Scotland the following year while receiving treatment for COVID 19, after hospital staff in Glasgow recognized his distinctive tattoos from an Interpol notice. I mean, this is some good stuff here. Rossi was expedited to Utah in January of 2024 and he was insisting he was an Irish orphan named Arthur Knight and he was being framed. Investigators say they identified at least a dozen aliases Rossi used over the years to evade capture. He appeared in court this week in a wheelchair, wearing a suit and tie and using an oxygen mask. Poor baby. Throughout the trial, prosecutors painted a picture of an intelligent man who used his charm to take advantage of a young a vulnerable young woman. She was living with her parents and recovering from a traumatic brain injury when she responded to a personal ad Rossi posted on Craigslist and they began dating and were engaged in about two weeks. On Monday, the woman described being asked to pay for their dates, cover Rossi's car repairs, lend him a thousand dollars so he wouldn't be evicted from his apartment and take on debt to buy their own engagement rings, she said. I was a little bit more of a timid person back then, and so it was harder for me to stand up for myself. The relationship spiraled quickly after their engagement, though, and Rossi became more controlling and saying mean things to her, she testified. The couple got into a fight in which Rossi pounded on her car and used his body to block her from pulling out of a parking garage, and she finally led him inside the car and drove him home, but said she had no plans of continuing a relationship. She agreed to go into his house to talk, but he instead pushed her onto his bed, held her down and in quotes, forced me to have sex with him. She said that she laid there still as she could, paralyzed with fear. The woman said dismissive comments from her parents convinced her not to go to the police at the time. She came forward a decade later after she saw him in the news and learned he was accused of another rape from the same year. So Rossi's lawyers sought to convince the jury that his accuser built up years of resentment after he made her foot the bill for everything in the month long relationship. They argued she accused him of rape simply to get back at him years later because he was getting media attention. Attorneys for Rossi didn't immediately respond to emails seeking comment. Will Rossi's accuser in the Utah county case did, however, go to the police at the time. She took the stand Tuesday to testify about her own experiences with Rossi. Rossi is accused of attacking the second woman, another former girlfriend, at his apartment in Orem in September of 2008 after she came over to collect money she said he stole from her to buy a computer. And when police initially interviewed Rossi, he claimed she had raped him and threatened to have him killed. So a little bit about Rossi. He grew up in foster homes in Rhode island and returned there before faking his death. He had previously wanted he was previously wanted in Rhode island for failing to register as a sex offender and the FBI said he also faces fraud charges in Ohio where he was convicted of sex related charges in 2008. Sick. Well, I'm glad for good investigative work, good teamwork. Thank goodness that person actually in Scotland looked at the Interpol stuff and was aware of the tattoos. It's crazy. So we're going to move on to the next story. We're going to Louisville, Kentucky where we have a woman who was fatally shot with while walking a student near a Louisville, Kentucky bus stop this week and police are continuing to look for the suspected shooter. So on Wednesday, August 13th around 8am Someone fired shots near several people walking to school and bus stops near the area of West Chestnut street and 11th street in the city's Russell neighborhood. The location is near the Chestnut Street Family YMCA and a Montessori school and Central High School. One woman was shot while walking with a student and later died from her injuries at the University of Louisville Hospital. Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey told reporters during a Wednesday news conference that witnesses provided the name of a potential suspect and additional footage. The LMPD then arrested a 15 year old boy in connection with the shooting. However, Humphrey said police later determined that the boy actually wasn't a suspect in the shooting. The victim's name has not been released, so the 15 year old was released and now there's been a new description of the shooter which was, and I quote, a black teenager wearing a red hoodie and sweatpants. Humphrey said the new suspect presented a clear and definitive danger and that authorities wanted him in custody as soon as possible. The LMPD shared images of the teen in the red hoodie and they did it on Facebook and the department wrote that authorities had detained the initial suspect but determined this person was there but did not pull the trigger. It is unacceptable that people simply trying to go to school must fear for their safety because of a teenager who clearly has no regard for others, especially innocent toxic children. The suspect in the red hoodie was later shown in in images at the bus stop where the homicide occurred and the latest shooting took place less than a week after a 15 year old boy was arrested after a bus stop shooting on August 7th during the first day of class for Jefferson County Public Schools. The team was charged with 33 counts of first degree endangerment and one count of possession of a handgun by a minor. The LMPD police shared officers were present at the bus stop every day after the initial shooting until Tuesday and were not there for Wednesday shooting. The officers made the decision today. Clearly I wish they had been there. They made a decision based on the fact that the conflict last week had already had one of the people involved. We thought that conflict was over with, but I definitely wish we had officers there this morning. Still. Humphrey said that lives are forever changed because of incidents like this for both victims and witnesses. This is a traumatic event for so many people that changes neighborhoods for the worse. This is the second time in a week that we're talking about this and it's absolutely pathetic. And I agree with. I think I would have chosen a different word other than pathetic. It's just scary and disgusting and sad.
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I don't know. Now we're going to go to one of Woody's favorite things which is a cold case solved. So a man who is 67 years old was charged with murder of a 24 year old that he killed 31 years ago and we're going to Australia for this. More than three decades after the killing of 24 year old Samantha Mitzi in Australia, police have made an arrest. Victoria police in Australia announced that they have arrested and charged a 67 year old man who was not identified by name and they were in Ararat, Australia and this happened on Thursday, August 14th and it's amazing. Authorities have not shared further details about what led to the arrest, but said the investigation into her death remains ongoing. Today's arrest and charges highlight that it doesn't matter how many years have passed, detectives remain committing to holding those who are involved in violent crimes to account. It also shows the progress can be made on cases even after decades have passed and that we can begin the process of providing families with long needed answers. Mitzi was fatally assaulted in St Kilda, a suburb of Melbourne on March 29, 1994. Her body was located by a passerby in the bushes at the rear of a property on Brighton Road and around and this was around like 11pm local time. After she was found, she was transported to the hospital and police report that she died the next morning. The 67 year old man who was identified by the Australian I think that's the newspaper as Colin George McCain has been charged with murder and two counts of rape. According to the police. He is scheduled to make an appearance at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday. Yesterday the breakthrough comes thanks to, y' all guessed it, advances in investigative technology, including DNA analysis and genetic genealogy that now allow detectives to identify suspects in cases that have remained unsolved for decades. Detective Inspector Dean Thomas said. If there are people out there who have information about a crime such as this, no matter how many years have passed, I can assure you that it's never too late to come forward. Any piece of information will be assessed through by assessed thoroughly by police in the hope it can provide new avenues of inquiry for an investigation, he added. And that is the truth. And that is why we have set up 313RLRC tip. That is why every single episode we we ask for tips and that is why everyone is sending in so many tips about justice for Bradley, justice for ao, justice for Barbara Blunt. And they will continue to do that as we are as Woody and I don't do the investigations, as Woody works through these investigations and solves these crimes. And this is a perfect, perfect example of, as Woody says in our life and our family motto, never give up and never surrender. And I'm so glad that there are other police officers, other investigators out there fighting this fight as well. And these updates and genealogy and DNA have really been life changing in a lot of ways. So for the positive and solving crimes and sometimes there's family members that find out they have other family members and you know, that's kind of whatever, that's besides the point. But that was a really good story to to tell of an unsolved murder that is now solved. We're actually going to go to Slidell, Louisiana now where we have a six year old boy who was killed Wednesday evening after he was hit by an SUV outside a home near Slidell and the driver kept going. It was a hit and run. Deputies were called to the to North Shore lane just before 6pm and investigators say the child had been riding a scooter in his driveway when he was struck by the truck. The child's mother drove him to the local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. A description of the vehicle, a grade 2022 Chevy Suburban, was broadcast to all patrol units and later that evening deputies spotted the SUV on East Gauls Boulevard and conducted a traffic stop and the driver, identified as Cody Balday, who's 35 years old, was taken into custody. He was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional center on the following counts, vehicular homicide, reckless operation, felony hit and run, operating a vehicle with a suspended license. The investigation remains ongoing and Sheriff Randy Smith offered condolences to the child's family and urged drivers to slow down and follow neighborhood speed limits and stop signs this is a horrific tragedy for our community and it's a tragedy that could have been prevented by careful driving and the obeyance of traffic laws. Children are out and about in our neighborhoods and it's imperative that all motorists pay attention and slow down. That is so very sad, but that is so very real. It happens every single day. And I remember when our older kids were younger, we, I always chose a house in a cul de sac because one, it was at the end of the street, two, there was room for them to play there. Three, I could set up a little bit of like a barrier, put one of those little caution cones and know that we had a little bit more of safety there. But not everybody, you know, we can't all make those types of decisions all the time, you know. So we do the best we can as moms. And I know that poor mama did everything she could to save her baby. Now we're going to go to Texas, Houston, Texas. And a mother who works as a full time nurse was arrested and after she left her one year old child in an unlocked car in the parking lot of a restaurant where she and her family were having dinner. Sally Zamora, who's 29 years old, was arrested by Houston police on Monday on a charge of abandoning her child with the intent to return. Zamara was monitoring her one year old through a camera with while she, her husband and their other children were inside the Mambo Seafood restaurant at around 4pm that day. Police say they responded to the scene after a witness found the child alone in the car, which was unlocked with the engine running and the air conditioner on, according to court documents. Zamarra admitted to police that she did not physically leave the restaurant one time to check on her one year old for over an hour because I mean, she was watching the baby through the camera in the car and what was the need to do that? She reportedly told police that she did not realize she left the vehicle unlocked. And it's also noted that alcohol may have played a role in this situation. While police stated in the documents that the air conditioner was on when the witness and officers found the baby, a criminal complaint stated that the temperature on Monday, August 11th hit 100 degrees. And I know that if I sit in my car with air conditioner on and just, I'm just sitting there and it's not like moving, the, the coolness isn't there as if, like if I'm moving and I'm assuming that it's the same situation even in this other vehicle. So it wasn't probably as hot as it would have been had it not been on. But the child is in an unlocked vehicle, and you're sitting in a restaurant looking at a camera. But what if someone just walks up to that vehicle? And Woody could tell you so many stories about this. Someone just walks up to that vehicle and gets in the car. There's no amount of camera that's going to get you to your car faster to stop that person from taking that vehicle. And Woody has a story, and I'm not going to tell the whole story because I won't tell it right, but someone stole a vehicle and realized that there was a kid in it, and they literally took the car seat out of the car with the baby in it and left it on the side of the road. I mean, this woman is a nurse, so she was. Zamara was charged with one count of abandoning and a child abandoning a child with the intent to return. And she posted a $1,000 bond and was ordered to enroll in a parenting class. This is my question. She's sitting in there, as I recall, she's sitting in the restaurant with her husband. He's called. He. He's just as guilty, in my opinion. And what happened to him, like, he should also have some sort of charge. This is ridiculous. So if y' all are still here listening to me stumble through these stories, I appreciate it. Woody will be back tomorrow, and I thank y' all for listening. I beg you to continue to share. I've stated it so many times. Sharing is important. Not. And I don't think that people get this. It's not for. Of course I want you to share our podcast because, you know, I want real life, real crime to continue to grow. I want real life, real crime to be a success. Obviously, I want real life, real crime to be number one, because it's our baby, and I'm proud of the show. The motivation for that is the work that we are doing now. So yesterday, I had to go run a bunch of errands that took way too much time in Zachary and had to give somebody my email address. And I gave them my email address, and they said, real life or crime? You're. You're. You're. They literally were stumbling on their words. You're Cindy. And I said, yes. And they said, I listen to you every single day. And. And she looked at me and she said, and yes, I share your podcast with everybody. And she said, I want you to solve all of these cases, and I want you to solve so many more. And I know that that's your motivation. And I sat with this woman for four hours, and that's a whole other story. And she said, and sitting here with you, you never once mentioned it. I've heard how you speak to all of our. Our employees here. I've seen your interaction. You know, you've given advice on different things. You have just been so engaging and just giving me all of these accolades and kudos and sweet as could be to me. And she was like, I can't believe that you are Cindy. I didn't expect you to be just a normal person. And, yes, obviously, we're just normal people with a fight that's bigger than most people's fights, and we will not. I know I'm not making a concise wraparound here. Closure, but we are normal. And. But we are. We're up against insurmountable odds. The longer it takes for a cold case to be solved, the harder it is to get it solved. Woody already proved several times in his career when he was actually still in law enforcement, that that wasn't the case. Woody can do it, and he continues to do it on this podcast. And when we. And so what I told her, and this is what I was trying to get to, is what I told her is you. Yeah. We started the podcast, and she said, I know. I know the whole story. She's like, you. You were riding down the road and you told him he needed to start a podcast because you would listen to one. And you were like, if this person is number one in the world, imagine what Woody can do. And I'm like, yes. And I said, and that. We just wanted him to tell his stories. And I promise you, he has more stories than he can ever tell on a podcast. And that's the honest truth. But where this podcast, we always have to pivot. We always have to follow our hearts. And we are doing so in this by doing these cold cases, doing the hashtag justice for tackling human trafficking. All of those things have revealed themselves to us in this process, that this is much larger than Woody telling one of his old school stories. And he will tell his old school stories. There are some great ones to be told. But when we can work in real time and make changes in real time, it's important. And I appreciate all of y' all that appreciate that. And not to sound like Woody. I appreciate each and every one of you for loving the podcast and for sharing the podcast, because that is what's going to enable Woody to continue to do what he does. So I'm going to end it there. I was only going to do a 30 minute episode, just a short and sweet episode and it's a little bit longer than that. But I thank each and every one of you and please continue to like and share. 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Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time For August 15, 2025 | Justice & Tragedy: Sgt. Eisworth, Nicholas Rossi, and Cold Case Breakthroughs
Hosted by Cindy Overton
In this special episode of True Crime Time For, co-host Cindy Overton steps in to guide listeners through a series of poignant and gripping true crime stories. Despite Woody Overton's absence, Cindy delivers a heartfelt and comprehensive exploration of recent cases, emphasizing the profound impact of justice and tragedy on communities.
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Cindy begins the episode with a deeply emotional tribute to Sergeant Caleb Isworth, a 23-year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department. Sergeant Isworth's life was tragically cut short after a deliberate attack that led to his death on August 10, 2025.
Community Mourning: "Sergeant Isworth wore the badge that represents unwavering dedication to the community," Cindy reflects.
Leadership Statements:
Funeral Arrangements: The community is set to honor Isworth with a visitation at Istrouma Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service and burial at Green Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park.
Cindy emphasizes the lasting legacy of Sergeant Isworth, urging the community to remember him as a "humble warrior" whose service embodied the best in public service.
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Cindy delves into the dramatic case of Nicholas Rossi, a man who attempted to evade justice by faking his own death. After years on the run, Rossi was found guilty of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend.
Case Overview:
Investigation Efforts:
Legal Proceedings: Rossi is set to be sentenced on October 20th and faces additional charges, including another rape trial in Utah County ([19:50]).
Cindy commends the investigative work that led to Rossi's apprehension, highlighting the importance of persistence in solving cold cases.
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The episode shifts to Louisville, Kentucky, where a tragic shooting has left the community reeling. A woman was fatally shot while walking with a student near a bus stop.
Incident Details:
Police Investigation:
Community Impact: Cindy expresses frustration over the recurring nature of such incidents, noting the psychological toll on both victims and witnesses ([37:10]).
Official Statements:
Cindy underscores the urgency of addressing youth violence and the devastating effects it has on neighborhoods.
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Highlighting the power of modern investigative techniques, Cindy recounts the resolution of a decades-old murder case in Australia.
Case Overview:
Breakthrough: Advances in DNA analysis and genetic genealogy enabled authorities to identify and apprehend McCain despite the 31-year lapse ([41:50]).
Law Enforcement Statement: Detective Inspector Dean Thomas urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that "it’s never too late to come forward" ([43:00]).
Cindy celebrates this victory, illustrating how dedication and technological progress can bring closure to long-unsolved cases, offering solace to families seeking justice.
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Cindy covers the heartbreaking story of a six-year-old boy who lost his life in a hit-and-run incident in Slidell, Louisiana.
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Investigation:
Community Reflection: Cindy shares a personal connection, discussing the importance of safe neighborhoods for children and expressing sorrow over the preventable loss ([50:30]).
This somber story highlights the critical need for responsible driving to protect the most vulnerable members of the community.
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In a distressing account from Houston, Texas, Cindy discusses the arrest of Sally Zamora, a nurse accused of abandoning her one-year-old child in an unlocked car.
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Legal Proceedings:
Cindy’s Commentary: She criticizes the lack of accountability for Zamora's husband, who was also present, and urges a broader examination of parental responsibility ([1:00:00]).
This case serves as a lamentable reminder of the dire consequences of neglect and the imperative for vigilant parenting.
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Cindy wraps up the episode with heartfelt gratitude towards the listeners, emphasizing the importance of sharing the podcast to aid in solving more cases. She recounts an encounter with a dedicated listener, underscoring the community’s support and the collective drive to seek justice.
Listener Interaction: Cindy shares a story where a listener expressed her unwavering support and admiration for the podcast’s mission ([1:07:30]).
Future Endeavors: She highlights upcoming projects and the podcast’s commitment to tackling pressing issues like human trafficking and ongoing cold cases ([1:10:00]).
Appreciation: Cindy thanks the audience for their continued support and encourages them to like, share, and follow the podcast to help grow its impact ([1:12:45]).
The episode concludes on a note of resilience and determination, reinforcing the podcast’s dedication to uncovering the truth and bringing closure to affected families.
Notable Quotes:
Cindy Overton on Sergeant Isworth: "Let us please take a moment to remember Sergeant Caleb Isworth as more than an officer. Remember him as a humble warrior whose compassion and resilience reflected the very best in public service." ([05:45])
Mayor Sid Edwards: "[Sergeant Isworth] was one of our finest." ([08:20])
Detective Inspector Dean Thomas: "If there are people out there who have information about a crime such as this, no matter how many years have passed, I can assure you that it's never too late to come forward." ([42:50])
Cindy on Nicholas Rossi's Case: "It’s some good stuff here. Rossi was expedited to Utah and he was insisting he was being framed as an Irish orphan named Arthur Knight." ([18:50])
Cindy’s Reflection: "This is a traumatic event for so many people that changes neighborhoods for the worse." ([35:50])
In this emotionally charged episode, Cindy Overton delivers a series of compelling true crime stories that highlight both the triumphs and tragedies within the realm of justice. From honoring fallen officers to celebrating breakthroughs in cold cases, the episode underscores the relentless pursuit of truth and the enduring impact of these stories on communities. Cindy’s heartfelt narration and insightful commentary provide listeners with a profound understanding of each case’s significance, honoring the victims and applauding the efforts of those committed to solving these crimes.
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