Real Life Real Crime – True Crime Time for December 3, 2025

Episode Title: Murder Updates, Russian Crime Shocks & Chaos on America’s Roads
Hosts: Woody Overton & Cyndi Overton
Date: December 3, 2025

Episode Overview

Woody and Cyndi Overton dive into an array of disturbing and impactful true crime cases in this episode of "True Crime Time For...". They begin with updates around active murder cases and community involvement in seeking justice. The episode then travels from rural Louisiana to a shocking Russian cannibal case, swings through an American truck-stop crime, and touches on current issues with youth violence in urban fast food chains. The tone is raw, direct, darkly humorous at times, and deeply informed by Woody’s years of experience in law enforcement.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Community Case Update & Cautionary Notes on Citizen Involvement

[01:45 – 06:56]

• Ongoing Advocacy: Woody urges listeners to keep up the pressure on authorities regarding unsolved murders (notably the Bradley and Austin Abanion cases).
• Frustration at Authorities: Woody criticizes Detective Vance for allegedly downplaying the severity of injuries to Austin Abanion, countering with evidence from autopsy reports.
  • "I told you exactly what I saw in the photographs. Evidently, he hasn't seen the photographs I've seen. And I read you what was in the autopsy report, so. I did not lie about that. Fuck you, David Vance, for saying that." – Woody [04:31]
• Warning to True Crime Community: Listeners are reminded to stay safe. Woody warns that those engaging with suspects online may be endangering themselves, stressing the real-life danger behind investigating or contacting murderers.
  • "You might be talking to murderers. Be careful. I shouldn't have to tell y'all that – you're grown people, but this is not TV." – Woody [05:29]
• Clarification: Woody distances himself from online group drama, focusing on sharing facts and pursuing justice.

2. Attempted Child Purchase in Rural Louisiana

[07:00 – 09:15]

• Case Details: An elderly man in Angie, Louisiana, tried to purchase a 10-month-old child at an auction, prompting an undercover sting and his arrest.
• Call for Tips: Listeners are encouraged to contact authorities if they have information on the sale of minors.
• Reaction: Hosts express shock and disgust, commending local law enforcement for their quick action.

3. Gruesome Russian Cannibal Killer: Dmitri Luchin

[10:16 – 27:11]

• Overview: Woody delivers an in-depth recount of the case of Dmitri Luchin, described as “Russia’s most brutal killer.”
  • Luchin murdered, dismembered, and cannibalized his 45-year-old partner Olga Budaniva on International Women’s Day, 2018.
  • Detailed, graphic retelling: beating with a wine bottle, eating brain matter, drinking blood, leaving body parts for the cat, and painting satanic symbols—prompting revulsion and disbelief from both hosts.
  • "He starts to dismember her body. One limit at a time. One finger, one joint, one bone at a time…" – Woody [12:19]
  • "He is said to have calmly cooked and eaten part of Budaniva's brain and then washed down the tasty brain morsels with a glass of blood." – Woody [14:13]
• Trial & Sentencing: Luchin, despite claims of insanity, was found mentally competent and sentenced to 19 years in a Russian penal colony.
  • Hosts discuss harsh Russian prison conditions and ponder whether 19 years is remotely sufficient for such a crime.
• Memorable Quote:
  • "I am a student, a sportsman, and a poet," – Luchin, recited during trial. Woody and Cyndi react with disbelief. [22:51]

4. Domestic Homicide in a Maryland Truck Stop

[27:37 – 33:50]

• Incident Summary: Truck driver Matthew Sidney Watley was arrested after erratic behavior at a Costco depot in New Market, Maryland. Police discovered his domestic partner, Candice Thompson, dead with multiple stab wounds in the cab.
• Host Commentary: Woody and Cyndi reflect on the dangers of truck stops and the realities of domestic violence, noting that Watley received a 40-year sentence (noting the contrast with the Russian case).
• Noteworthy Moment:
  • "He got more than the worst Russian guy—40 years." – Cyndi [33:47]

5. Domestic Terror Plot Foiled in Fort Worth, Texas

[34:16 – 43:01]

• Arrest: Afghan national Muhammad Dawood Alakaza, paroled into the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome, arrested after posting bomb-making threats targeting Fort Worth on TikTok.
• Discussion: Woody critiques both security vetting and social media moderation (“TikTok lets that through, but bans my car crash rescue video.” [42:21]), and highlights the frequency of foiled plots that rarely make widespread news.

6. Bouncer at McDonald’s: Youth Violence in Queens, New York

[43:20 – 54:58]

• Problem: Persistent youth violence at a Queens McDonald’s forces the franchise to hire a bouncer (a cancer survivor and “toughest employee”).
  • "They hired a bouncer for McDonald's. Bouncer checking IDs, throw you out the door if you act rowdy. What the hell has the world come to…?" – Woody [44:46]
• Policy Changes: Unaccompanied minors banned from McDonald’s between 2pm–4pm; physical confrontations and police calls have become routine.
• Broader Reflection: Woody and Cyndi lament a generational shift in youth behavior and call for stronger parental discipline.
  • "If I find them in a McDonald's being disrespectful or to the employees and raising hell... I'm gonna yank them by the back of their hair and take them outside and I'm gonna beat their ass." – Woody [53:04]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Detective Vance Allegations:

  • "I did not lie about that. Fuck you, David Vance, for saying that." – Woody [04:31]

• On Child Sale Case:

  • "The man is 73 years old, trying to buy a 10 month old child. Yeah, that's not good intentions, right?" – Cyndi & Woody [09:28]

• On Russian Cannibal:

  • "He fried up the brain and ate it, and drank her blood in a wine glass—that's next level evil, y'all." – Woody [14:13]

• On Comparative Sentencing:

  • "He got 19 years [in Russia]. The Maryland guy gets 40. I don't get it." – Cyndi and Woody [24:05, 33:47]

• On Parenting & Crime:

  • "Every night... I keep my old Bible... One of them was, spare the rod, spoil the child. I wish one of my kids would... I'm gonna yank them by the back of their hair and take them outside and I'm gonna beat their ass." – Woody [53:04]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Community case update & warnings about citizen sleuths: [01:45 – 06:56]
• Louisiana attempted child purchase: [07:00 – 09:15]
• Russian cannibal Dmitri Luchin: [10:16 – 27:11]
• Truck-stop homicide in Maryland: [27:37 – 33:50]
• Fort Worth bomb plot: [34:16 – 43:01]
• Queens McDonald’s bouncer, youth violence & parental reflections: [43:20 – 54:58]

Overall Tone & Listener Takeaways

• Unfiltered and Sharply Opinionated: Woody remains unapologetically frank about incompetence in law enforcement and the dangers facing both investigators and community sleuths.
• Engaged Yet Cautionary: The hosts value their listeners’ engagement but repeatedly urge caution—this is real crime, not entertainment.
• Shock Value with Depth: The Russian cannibal story is given detailed, graphic attention, using a mix of morbid humor and genuine horror.
• Social Commentary: Several stories spark discussion about social changes, crime trends, and what Woody sees as a decline in discipline and respect among youth.

Summary in One Sentence:
Woody and Cyndi Overton deliver a raw, wide-ranging, and often shocking roundup of true crime stories, urging their audience to stay involved in the fight for justice, but never to forget the real dangers behind “real life, real crime.”