Real Life Real Crime

True Crime Time for August 26, 2025

Barbara Blount Disappearance, Inheritance Murders, and Wisconsin Road Rage Tragedy

Hosts: Woody Overton & Cindy Overton
Date: August 26, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of "True Crime Time For" is a characteristically intense, wide-ranging true crime episode, hosted by Woody and Cindy Overton. They provide updates and commentary on high-profile cold cases they've personally worked and discuss several recent and historical crime stories across the U.S., with Woody's signature blend of insider law enforcement perspective and candid, often colorful commentary. Central themes include the ongoing fight for justice in unresolved disappearances, the emotional toll on families, and a critical look at how law enforcement handles (or mishandles) cases.

Key Segments & Discussion Highlights

[02:13] – Barbara Blount & Cold Case Advocacy

• Update: The hosts announce the final episode in their five-part Barbara Blount series is coming this week, emphasizing the case is not forgotten.
• Woody mentions the real dangers faced by those seeking justice: "You get somebody shoots at your home because you're trying to get justice."
  (Woody Overton, 03:08)
• Insight: Ongoing frustration with apparent conspiracies and cover-ups in cold cases. Woody hints at police negligence and the emotional grind for families.

Memorable quote:
"Some people it might scare, but other people like me... it's a non-stop ongoing all day long... every week since we drop an episode, more comes in. And that's great – that's the whole purpose of it right, until we can bust the cases."
— Woody Overton, [04:28]

[07:00] – Inheritance Family Murders (Tennessee)

• Cindy shares a case about brothers convicted of killing their father over a property inheritance dispute—an echo of the notorious Menendez brothers case.

• Woody expresses strong disdain for entitlement-motivated homicides:
  "You may have murdered your parents... you didn't earn that."
  — Woody Overton, [09:13]

• Discussion of at what point a missing person case should become a homicide investigation—using Bradley Striesner (missing six years) and Barbara Blount (missing 18 years) as examples.
  "When you exhaust all means to prove they're alive..."
  — Woody Overton, [11:03]

[12:43] – Nikki Chang Sally McCain (California Missing Persons / Homicide)

• Recap: Nikki, 39-year-old mother of four, vanished May 2024; her husband Tyler McCain is now arrested for her murder after months of tireless investigation.

• Woody contrasts the thoroughness of the California investigation with the frustrating inactivity in Louisiana cases:
  "Here’s the difference between them and Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office – they actually fucking worked the case. Yeah. For longer than a day." — Woody Overton, [15:09]

• Tyler McCain faces special circumstance murder charges, possibly making him eligible for the death penalty.

Memorable moment:
Play of Tyler's public plea before his arrest, exposing the emotional manipulation sometimes involved:
"I apologize to everyone, especially my children, my wife's family... I'm just here to support... anything I can do, I want to do that."
— Tyler McCain (via Woody), [23:50]

[27:27] – Rewards for Information: Barbara Blount & Bradley Striesner

• Proposal: Woody and Cindy float the idea of offering a reward for bringing the bodies of Barbara Blount or Bradley Striesner home, emphasizing closure for families over prosecution alone.
• They invite their audience ("Lifers") to discuss and help raise a reward fund, pledging to contribute personally and matching donations.

Notable exchange:
"Bringing the bodies home to me... is I think an easier task for somebody to tell on. Even if it doesn’t, it’s worth it to the families to... bury their loved ones."
— Woody Overton, [30:29]

• Open call for listeners to give feedback and pledges via social media.

[35:04] – Ohio Cold Case Release: Michelle Hayes’ Murder

• Cindy details the 1985 murder of 17-year-old Michelle Hayes by Scott Grant and Steve Cohen.
• Grant, after serving 40 years, is released, causing anguish for the family.

Memorable quote:
"Can you imagine knowing that your sister's murderer is out?"
— Cindy Overton, [37:28]

• Sobering recidivism statistics discussed: upwards of 80% of released violent offenders are rearrested within a decade.

[41:18] – Wisconsin Road Rage Double Homicide

• Woody details a tragic recent event: A minor fender-bender in Milwaukee turns fatal when a motorcyclist, Larry Jefferson, opens fire—killing a woman and her 2-year-old niece.

• Investigators used surveillance, social media, and automatic plate readers to track and arrest the perpetrator.

• Heartbreaking account of the 9-year-old survivor’s trauma: "Dee Dee asked the detective, would he ever be able to tell him why this person killed his mom..."
  — Woody Overton, [43:22-44:00]

• Emphasizes how advances in technology assist investigations, contrasting with failed local efforts in the South.

[49:00] – Sexual Abuse Arrests in Beauregard Parish

• Recent arrests: Kenneth Reed Sr. (74) and Justin Stevens (31) charged with repeated first-degree rape of minors under 13.
• Woody shares insight on how such cases are among the most disturbing and severe—expresses frustration around why the death penalty isn’t more widely used for such crimes.

Powerful quote:
"Who in the world can think of like a three year old or two year old getting... raped over and over and over, passed around the room between these two idiots — and they don't deserve the death penalty?"
— Woody Overton, [57:56]

Other Notable Moments

• [05:50] — Personal shoutout to Chase Tyler, lead singer of the intro music’s band, for performing at the Grand Ole Opry; underlining the show's grassroots connections.
• [34:01] — Woody clarifies that all reward money would come directly from their own pockets, not from show profits; underlines their commitment is personal, not business.

Quotes to Remember

1. "Every week since we drop an episode, more comes in. And that's great – that's the whole purpose of it right, until we can bust the cases."
   — Woody Overton, [04:28]

2. "Here’s the difference between them and Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office – they actually fucking worked the case..."
   — Woody Overton, [15:09]

3. "Bringing the bodies home... is worth it to the families to be able to bury their loved ones."
   — Woody Overton, [30:29]

4. "If somebody doesn't get the death penalty or life in prison for cutting someone's legs off, what's the death penalty for?"
   — Classmate of Michelle Hayes, [38:50]

5. "Who in the world can think of like a three year old or two year old getting... raped over and over... and they don't deserve the death penalty?"
   — Woody Overton, [57:56]

Timestamps of Key Segments

• [02:13] Barbara Blount case update and cold case philosophy
• [07:00] Inheritance murder in Tennessee
• [12:43] Nikki McCain’s disappearance, murder, and arrest
• [27:27] Advocacy for reward funds in cold cases
• [35:04] Parole of Michelle Hayes’ killer & recidivism
• [41:18] Wisconsin road rage murder & tech in investigations
• [49:00] Child rape arrests in Beauregard Parish

Tone and Style Notes

• Woody maintains a hard-edged, sometimes irreverent but deeply caring tone, especially when critiquing failures of law enforcement and the justice system.
• Cindy provides empathetic, thoughtful commentary and often serves as a reality check, adding emotional depth to the stories.
• Episodes blend detailed recounting of case facts with raw, personal opinion and advocacy.

Takeaways for Listeners

• The battle for justice, especially in cold cases, is long, draining, and deeply personal for both families and advocates.
• Law enforcement’s diligence (or lack thereof) can make or break the chances for closure and justice.
• True crime storytelling, when handled by advocates, serves not just for entertainment but as a platform for action—calling on listeners to help, reward, and support victims’ families.
• The real-life emotional consequences for victims’ families never go away, even decades later.
• Advances in digital technology are changing the landscape of criminal investigations.
• Horrific crimes like those against children stir debate on punishment and societal responsibility.

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