Real Life Real Crime – True Crime Time for February 13, 2026

Hosted by Woody Overton | Released February 13, 2026

Overview

In this Friday the 13th-themed episode, Woody Overton delivers his signature mix of dark, fascinating, and sometimes shocking real crime stories from the American South and beyond, focused on cases in the headlines and courtrooms as of February 2026. The episode highlights the notorious Delphi murders, ongoing and recent incidents of corruption within the justice system, harrowing accounts of child abuse and murder, and sophisticated fraud schemes. Woody brings his experience as a law enforcement professional and personal touch to these varied cases, providing unique insights into the justice system, law enforcement culture, and the tragic failures and resilience of those affected by crime.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Delphi Murders: Anniversary and Updates

[00:50]

• Woody notes the grim anniversary of the Delphi Murders (Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, killed in Delphi, Indiana, 2017).
• Richard Allen, arrested in Oct 2022, remains a central figure, with ballistics tying him to the crime.
• Woody emphasizes the case’s notoriety and recent fundraising investments to reconstruct other cold cases, underscoring the continued advocacy for unsolved murders.

Quote:
"On this day in 2017...Liberty German and Abigail Williams were murdered...an unspent bullet discovered by the bodies was tied to Allen's Sig Sauer...I know that's a pretty famous case all of y'all have heard about, right? The Delphi murders." — Woody Overton [00:50]

2. "Effed Up Professionals": Judicial and Police Corruption

A. Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez Indicted
[02:45]

• Judge Gonzalez (San Antonio, TX) was indicted for unlawful restraint and official oppression after handcuffing a defense attorney during court proceedings.
• Woody reflects personally on the prestige of the judiciary and the damaging effect when those in power abuse their roles.
• Laws and proper decorum in court are discussed, with Woody relating a personal anecdote about challenging a judge who didn't know traffic law.

Quote:
"You got some judges who are assholes...you can't restrain, you know, having an attorney placed in handcuffs and have them sit in the jury box...even judges can be fallible people." — Woody Overton [05:30]

B. Bad Cop: Quincy Lathers Arrested for Drug Distribution
[07:45]

• New Roads, LA police officer Quincy Lathers was caught selling oxycodone to a confidential informant while in full uniform, later found with drugs and $3,800 cash at his home.
• Woody lays out how undercover purchases work and expresses frustration at the damage such officers do to public trust and their own futures.
• Lathers claimed he "only did it once or twice"; Woody scoffs at the excuse, explaining police culture and procedure.

Quote:
"Hey motherfucker. You're a police officer...You are going to prison and it's not going to be nice for you...bad cop!" — Woody Overton [12:42]

3. Family Matters: Child Abuse and Murder Cases

A. The Killing of Two-Year-Old Nevaeh Allen
[20:34]

• The harrowing case of Nevaeh Allen is revisited: testimony from a now-14-year-old child who witnessed abuse by her mother, Lina Cardwell.
• Details from the trial are given, including the use of a doll demonstration by the underage witness and troubling inconsistencies in Cardwell’s recount of events.
• Cardwell's boyfriend was convicted of the murder, while Cardwell faces child cruelty charges.

Quote:
"You get a 14-year-old up there to demonstrate how her mother killed this baby...Oh, the claws are coming out. She is...going to do hard time." — Woody Overton [21:53]

B. Child Sexual Abuse During Family Vacation in Destin, Florida
[25:34]

• Justin Andrew Busby sentenced to life as a sexual predator for abusing a 10-year-old relative during a Destin, FL, vacation.
• Woody reflects on the breach of trust and the all-too-common presence of predators within families.

Quote:
"You, Mr. Busby, you're gonna do hard time. I should call today's episode 'hard time', right?" — Woody Overton [27:15]

4. Fraud and Financial Crime

A. Identity Theft and Unemployment Fraud—Inmate Kendra El Thomas
[29:22]

• Inmate Kendra El Thomas, already serving 25 years for violent offenses, orchestrated identity theft and fraudulently claimed $37,000 in unemployment while incarcerated.
• Highlights system failures during COVID and the ingenuity of some criminals behind bars.

Quote:
"This dude is in prison for murder...and he figured out a way to file for unemployment. And the state of Mississippi granted it." — Woody Overton [30:12]

B. Cold Case Bank Robbery Solved After 52 Years
[31:30]

• The 1969 bank robbery by Theodore John Conrad finally resolved: living under the alias Thomas Randell in Boston, confessed on his deathbed.
• Surprising twists include the U.S. Marshal investigating being the son of a marshal who’d worked the original case.

Quote:
"I hope my father is resting a little easier today...brought closure to this decades-old mystery." — Peter J. Elliott, U.S. Marshal (quoting an article, via Woody) [38:14]

C. Multi-State SNAP and Pandemic Fraud—El Primo Restaurant Scheme
[41:06]

• Four individuals charged with conspiracy after using over 100 stolen identities to acquire $440,000 in SNAP benefits and $700,000 in pandemic assistance to fund their restaurant, El Primo, and send money abroad.
• Woody criticizes the failure of oversight: how could 100 people be listed as living in two apartments and all SNAP benefits go unchecked?
• Details how food paid for by fraud was sold at the restaurant for profit.

Quote:
"Can you be a little bit more imaginative? At least make up a fake address?... Think about all the people that money could have went to who actually needed it." — Woody Overton [47:00]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On judges who abuse power:
  "Some I have seen judges that just think they're God." — [06:58]

• On law enforcement trust:
  "If they're in the right, stand by them. But they're in the wrong...then I mean this guy, he's been--I guarantee this is not the first time he's selling pills." — [14:20]

• On the ingenuity of criminals (re: prison fraud):
  "They call them colleges, right, for criminals...certain amount of prisoners go to prison and all they're doing in there is figuring out how to commit more crimes." — [30:47]

Episode Timeline

| Timestamp | Segment/Story | |------------|------------------------------------------------| | 00:50–02:40 | Delphi Murders discussion and advocacy (#JusticeFor) | | 02:45–07:30 | Effed Up Professionals – Judges: Rosie Gonzalez indictment, Woody’s courtroom anecdotes | | 07:45–14:20 | Effed Up Professionals – Bad Cop: Quincy Lathers’ oxycodone sting | | 20:34–25:34 | Family Matters – Abuse trial: Nevaeh Allen case & witness testimony | | 25:34–29:22 | Child Sexual Abuse – Destin, FL: Justin Busby sentencing | | 29:22–31:00 | Prison Fraud – Kendra El Thomas scams unemployment from prison | | 31:00–38:14 | Cold Case – 1969 Bank Robbery Solved: Theodore Conrad as Thomas Randell | | 41:06–47:30 | SNAP & COVID Fraud – The El Primo Restaurant Scheme |

Tone & Style

Woody’s narration is direct, unfiltered, and includes personal stories, legal analysis, and frequent wry commentary. He expresses anger, disappointment, sarcasm, and empathy where fitting, often using explicit language for emphasis (e.g., “motherfucker... bad cop”). His approach veers between storytelling, outraged observer, and insider explainer, creating an engaging, conversational experience.

Conclusion

This episode of Real Life Real Crime weaves together lurid and tragic true crime tales with a deeply personal, Southern perspective. Woody Overton explores criminal justice system failures, corruption, and personal betrayal through case studies ranging from notorious murders to pandemic-era frauds—always pressing for justice and closure for victims.

Listeners are advised there are graphic descriptions of violence, abuse, and explicit content consistent with true crime genre conventions.