Real Life Real Crime — True Crime Time for August 25, 2025

Hosts: Woody Overton & Cindy Overton
Episode Theme: A roundup of timely true crime stories spanning the U.S. and the U.K., delving into cases of concert violence, political threats, a suspicious missing child report, fatal neglect in freezing temperatures, a wild drug bust, and a shocking canine attack, all told with Woody & Cindy’s signature blend of grim detail, candid perspective, and Southern wit.

Overview

Woody and Cindy Overton, husband-and-wife team, bring their unique dynamic to true crime headlines from the week, providing expert commentary, personal insights, and occasional dark humor. They cover a variety of cases—from viral assaults and threats against politicians to unresolved missing child cases and bizarre discoveries. Listeners receive not just the facts but real-world law enforcement and legal context, mixed with personal anecdotes and observations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Concert Assault at the Rose Bowl, California

[02:27–06:58]

• Incident Recap: Violent altercation at a Rufus du Sol concert where a woman was brutally attacked after her fiancé accidentally spilled a drink on another concertgoer.
• Escalation: The attacker left, returned enraged, and began pummeling the woman—continuing even after she lost consciousness.
• Aftermath: The attack went viral; police have clear video evidence and are confident in suspect identification. Security and crowd conditions at the event were harshly criticized.
• Quote:
  • Cindy (05:53): “The disturbing attack was captured on video and quickly went viral... Some described the venue as dangerously overcrowded and understaffed.”

2. Political Threats Gone Wild

[06:58–14:08]

• Case Overview: Natalie Rose Jones, 50, posted graphic threats online, traveled to D.C. intending to assassinate former President Trump.
• Law Enforcement Response: Arrested at a protest near the White House after tagging multiple federal agencies in her threats—demonstrating both audacity and a lack of foresight.
• Legal and Security Commentary: Woody notes just how thoroughly the Secret Service manages such threats and how quickly such behavior results in arrest.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Woody (08:48): “She went with the goal of having Trump eliminated if the opportunity presented itself...”
  • Natalie’s post (Read by Woody, 09:41): "I am willing to sacrificially kill this POTUS by disemboweling him and cutting out his trachea with Liz Cheney and all the affirmation present."
  • Woody (13:07): “She tagged everybody. Five different FBI offices and the Homeland Security and ICE and everybody else. I want to cut out his trachea and disembowel him with a knife.”

3. Missing Child, Parental Scrutiny: San Bernardino, California

[20:07–24:24]

• Incident: 7-month-old Emanuel goes missing from a parking lot while the mother claims an attack left her unconscious.
• Investigation Turns: Inconsistencies in the parents' accounts quickly make both mother and father persons of interest; history of child cruelty and firearm offenses found in father's record.
• Ongoing Search: Despite initial efforts and rewards, the search foundation withdrew support, and authorities removed another young child for their safety.
• Quote:
  • Cindy (21:47): “When she was confronted by detectives, she stopped the interview... Both of the parents... became persons of interest and the scrutiny intensified.”

4. London Moped Death: Hidden Stabbing

[24:28–30:00]

• Incident: 16-year-old Deontay Malwat Slater crashes his moped after being stabbed in the neck and chest. He tried to flee the scene before succumbing to critical injuries.
• Case Development: CCTV evidence shows altercation pre-crash. Ongoing trial for suspect Francie McCarthy, though direct footage of the stabbing is lacking.
• Insight: Woody highlights the difference between U.K. and U.S. standards of probable cause and reasonable doubt, expressing curiosity about the trial's outcome.
• Quote:
  • Woody (25:13): "No, he had been stabbed in the neck and chest and then he jumped on his moped and hauled ass after the attack..."

5. Neglect in Extreme Cold: North Carolina Camper Tragedy

[30:14–34:20]

• Incident: Emma Jean Teague, a medically fragile, partially blind woman, died after being abandoned in a frigid, unheated camper by Blair Hamilton Hayes, who left for a hotel.
• Legal Outcome: Hayes arrested for involuntary manslaughter and assault charges after investigation links his negligence to her death.
• Woody’s Army Anecdote: Shares a personal story of near-hypothermia to highlight the severity and risk of cold exposure.
• Quotes:
  • Cindy (32:23): “Officials attributed her death to the end stages of liver cirrhosis, but it was worsened by the hypothermia... they did find Hayes negligent, which played a significant role...”

6. Unexpected Drug Bust: Florida Keys “Square Grouper”

[36:06–39:17]

• Discovery: A charter boat captain found over 50 pounds of cocaine packaged and floating near a marina—turned it into authorities.
• Woody's Take: Expresses fascination with drug smuggling innovation and shares insight about law enforcement techniques and border patrol operations.
• Quotes:
  • Woody (36:59): "If I had some drug connections, I might not turn that in. But it might have tracking devices on it."

7. Dog Mauling Horror: California Teen Jogger

[41:00–44:12]

• Incident: A 17-year-old girl severely mauled by at least 10 off-leash large breed dogs while jogging; rescued by a Good Samaritan but left with disabling injuries and trauma.
• Aftermath: Owner Craig Simmons charged; 16 dogs removed from the property. Victim’s ongoing rehabilitation and emotional trauma discussed.
• Quote:
  • Woody (42:03): "16 big ass dogs and this girl's running... she gets almost eaten to death… The dogs bit the victim several times on her legs and arms. The bites called large lacerations operations and removed flesh."

8. Auction Windfalls & Hidden Fortunes

[45:39–51:03]

• Discussion: The wild world of storage unit auctions, inspired by reality TV. A real case where a buyer discovered $7.5 million in cash hidden in a safe inside an unpaid unit.
• Woody & Cindy analyze: Speculate about criminal backgrounds tied to such a find and riff on the luck and dangers of sudden wealth.
• Quotes:
  • Woody (49:46): "Guess what it had... $7.5 million in cash."
  • Cindy (51:03): "Why in the would you put 7.5 million in a storage locker?"

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On concert violence:
  • Woody (06:11): “Pretty sure they should have done that anyway. And the... it’s all about the bottom dollar.”
• On over-the-top threats:
  • Cindy (09:41): “She directs it to the FBI… ‘I am willing to sacrificially kill this POTUS...’”
• On cold weather neglect:
  • Woody (35:11): “Being that cold sucks.”
• On drug busts:
  • Woody (36:59): “That’s a lot of fucking money... If I had some drug connections, I might not turn that in.”
• On the dog attack survivor:
  • Cindy (44:11): “She has to stay home and go to several doctors appointments and rehab. And due to trauma, she cannot sleep at night.”

Timestamps & Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:27 | Rose Bowl concert assault story | | 06:58 | Wild political assassination plot & arrest | | 20:07 | Missing 7-month-old Emanuel in CA, parent scrutiny | | 24:28 | London moped stabbing death, ongoing trial | | 30:14 | North Carolina hypothermia manslaughter case | | 36:06 | Florida Keys “square grouper” cocaine bust | | 41:00 | California dog mauling, Good Samaritan rescue | | 45:39 | Storage auction windfalls, $7.5 million in cash story |

Tone & Style Reflections

• Woody & Cindy mix detailed true crime analysis, lived law enforcement experience, and personal reflection with dry Southern humor and candid asides. Their approach is empathetic to victims, but irreverent when exposing callousness or criminal folly.
• Woody’s stories and Cindy’s queries create a conversational, approachable atmosphere—part investigation, part fireside chat.

Hashtags & Calls for Action

• Continued reminders to use hashtags #JusticeForBradley, #JusticeForAO, #JusticeForHaley, #JusticeForBarbaraBlunt to support ongoing cold cases—encouraging listeners to leave tips ([03:37]): “Keep doing the hashtags for everywhere you do the posts. It helps bump it up in algorithms and it gets tips... Tips work, y’all. Tips work.”

Summary Takeaway:
This episode delivers a compelling blend of current crime stories, practical law enforcement insight, and reflective discussion, all told in the distinct, engaging style fans of Real Life Real Crime expect. Each case, whether tragic, absurd, or simply baffling, is dissected with humanity and a dose of hard-learned street wisdom.