Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time for December 10, 2025

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In this episode of "True Crime Time For," hosts Woody Overton and his wife, Cyndi Overton, delve into recent high-profile cases and bizarre crimes, ranging from the prison life of Idaho Four killer Bryan Kohberger, the tragic murder of Kansas woman Anna Juarez, headlines about social media-fueled murders, and a deeply disturbing case of filicide in Canada. The episode is packed with the couple’s signature blend of Southern candor, case breakdowns, and moments of dark humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Vernon Parish Updates and Listener Tips

• Woody opens by highlighting ongoing criminal activity and the underreported crimes in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
• Stresses the importance of community tips and collective efforts in solving cold cases (e.g., Barbara Blunt case).
• Commentary on the evolution of media coverage: "Today's media being our podcast and other podcasts...If you equate that back to before there was the Internet or a podcast, it'd be all over the news every night." (Woody, 04:33)

Notable Quote:

• “Keep the tip line rolling: 313-RLRC-TIP. Y’all continue to call it in.” (Woody, 03:55)

2. Prison Life of Bryan Kohberger (Idaho Four murderer)

Summary Segment: [08:39 – 14:53]

• Kohberger is reportedly struggling in prison, complaining about food (especially the quality of bananas due to his vegan diet) and taunts from fellow inmates.
• He is allegedly reaching out to other high-profile killers, trying to network within prison’s "upper echelon."
• Kohberger is isolated for 23 hours daily to protect him from potential threats and is reportedly desperate to be moved from J-Block, even threatening self-harm.
• Woody and Cyndi express skepticism, viewing his threats as manipulative rather than genuine.

Memorable Moments:

• “He’s Idaho Four bitch...You murder people and we really give a fuck if you don’t like your banana.” (Woody, 08:45)
• “At some point, Kohberger’s gonna be like, ‘I’m so cool,’ or they’re gonna play him...Why not kill this dude? You’ll be famous.” (Woody, 12:59)
• “He’s not going to hurt himself. But he’s threatening it.” (Cyndi, 14:26)

Timestamps:

• Kohberger’s prison complaints: 08:39
• Seeking friendship with killers: 09:45
• Kohberger's threats and isolation: 14:04

3. Anna Juarez Murder Case (Kansas City Domestic Violence)

Summary Segment: [15:00 – 28:26]

• 20-year-old Anna Juarez was shot and killed on her front porch after her boyfriend, Kevin Calamarco Morales, called her 18 times in 2 minutes while she was at a Halloween party he had forbidden her from attending.
• The couple’s toxic and controlling relationship is detailed through friends’ accounts and evidence of obsessive phone communication leading up to the murder.
• Morales made social media threats immediately before the shooting.
• Woody and Cyndi highlight warning signs and urge listeners to seek help if caught in abusive relationships.

Notable Quotes:

• “That shows...a little premeditation, like 18 times 2 minutes and including the—the post. Yeah, you did. I betta. Your ass is going to prison for the rest of your life.” (Woody, 28:10)
• “Domestic violence sucks. If you’re part of it...get out. Please. There is help.” (Cyndi, 28:30)

Timestamps:

• Incident breakdown & relationship context: 15:18–17:56
• Phone calls/social media threats: 26:07
• Aftermath and charges: 27:55

4. Social Media Influencer Murder Plot: The “Dumbest Crime Ever”

Summary Segment: [29:46 – 36:14]

• The case of Canadian TikTok influencer Lucy Lee and her partner, Olivia Karafa, who orchestrated the murder of Tyler Pratt after a failed business venture.
• Woody and Cyndi mock the pair’s bungled planning (“purchased a getaway vehicle,” “created digital footprints,” wore “wigs previously used on TikTok”), the judge’s unusually blunt verdict, and the superficial legal defenses.
• Judge’s memorable remark: “May be the stupidest person in the room.”

Notable Quotes:

• “The judge endorsed declaring—this is a quote—the stupidest person in the room.” (Cyndi, 35:30)
• “She won’t be visiting anything upscale anymore. Maybe she can file some complaints like Kohberger and she’ll get a bad banana.” (Woody, 36:13)

Timestamps:

• Case introduction/background: 30:00
• Plot/murder details: 31:58
• Judge’s verdict: 35:16

5. Family Matters / Filicide in Canada

Summary Segment: [36:22 – 50:38]

• Vanessa Kalias, 27, suffocated her two sons, ages 4 and 5, in a murder-suicide attempt after her 72-year-old husband died.
• The episode dwells on their large age gap, Kalias’s mental health crisis, and her emotionally-charged court statements.
• Woody and Cyndi react with shock and sadness, with Cyndi emotionally recalling personal resonance with the lullaby “You Are My Sunshine,” which Kalias sang to her sons while killing them.

Notable Quotes:

• “She held her hand over their noses and mouths while singing the lullaby ‘You are my sunshine’ as they took their final breaths.” (Woody, 39:46)
• “You killed him...it’s just fucking hard hearing that. You literally smothered your babies to death while singing a lullaby song.” (Woody, 49:53)

Timestamps:

• Story overview and age gap: 36:45–38:30
• Crime details and aftermath: 38:32–45:57
• Emotional resonance: 49:07

6. Bizarre Justice: Tenant-Landlord Dispute in West Virginia

Summary Segment: [50:44 – 55:06]

• Lightening the mood, Woody covers an odd case where a tenant, frustrated by his landlord blasting music while doing repairs, shakes scaffolding to the point the landlord falls and is injured.
• Both hosts laugh over the landlord “blowing a kiss” at the complaining tenant and debate who escalated the situation.

Notable Quotes:

• “If your landlord is outside putting up siding and playing his music and you ask him to hold it down, and he doesn’t, he blows you a kiss...that’s not the criminal offense.” (Woody, 55:06)

Timestamps:

• Incident story and verdict: 51:07–54:58

7. Personal Reflections & Closing Notes

Summary Segment: [56:01 – 58:56]

• Woody and Cyndi share thoughts on the challenge of gifting adult children versus the joy younger grandkids bring during the holidays, ending on a lighter personal note.
• Final reminder for listeners to keep calling in tips and to follow the show for updates.
• “Y’all, love and appreciate each and every one of y’all. Again, continue to call on your tips. Like, listen and share. Hit the follow button.” (Woody, 55:37 & 56:01)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• About prison hierarchy:
  “He’s tried reaching out to other serial killers...but I don’t know whether any relationships have formed.” (Cyndi, 10:32)

• About the murder plot:
  “Translation: my client’s too dumb to have any part of this.” (Woody, 35:16)

• Emotional resonance:
  “You said what she was singing killed me because of your brother when he died...that was his song, right?” (Woody, 49:10)

Episode Timestamps for Key Segments

| Topic | Start | End | |----------------------------|------------|------------| | Vernon Parish intro | 03:43 | 08:05 | | Kohberger prison | 08:39 | 14:53 | | Anna Juarez murder | 15:00 | 28:26 | | Social media influencer case| 29:46 | 36:14 | | Family Matters (Canada filicide) | 36:22 | 50:38 | | WV landlord/tenant story | 50:44 | 55:06 | | Personal reflections | 56:01 | 58:56 |

Tone and Style

• Gritty, colloquial, and unfiltered—the Overtons’ banter mixes deep empathy, personal anecdotes, and gallows humor with no-nonsense true crime insight.
• Woody’s storytelling remains captivating and candid, while Cyndi’s emotional intelligence and perspective add compassion and relatability.

This episode offers both hard-hitting analysis and human moments, making it essential listening for true crime aficionados interested in both notorious and offbeat cases, explored with heart and candor.