Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time For February 6, 2026

Hosts: Woody Overton & Cyndi Overton
Date: February 6, 2026
Theme: A dynamic true crime roundup including the anniversary of John Wayne Gacy’s trial, a horrific family homicide, a school stabbing, financial fraud in community advocacy, revived cold cases, community safety, and an outrageous wildlife crime, delivered with a raw, conversational Southern tone.

Episode Overview

Woody and Cyndi Overton deliver a gripping and sometimes darkly humorous take on several crime stories—both infamous and local. They blend crime updates, personal commentary, and advocacy for ongoing cases ("Justice for Haley") with personal stories and listener engagement, making the podcast a distinctive mix of horror, hope, and honesty within the true crime scene.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Justice for Haley Update and Call to Action

[04:13]

• Woody updates listeners on the ongoing “Justice for Haley” cold case, urging further donations to the GoFundMe for independent forensic review.
  • Fund has reached $5,465 (55% of goal).
  • Reiterates the importance of community engagement and continuing to call in tips.

2. John Wayne Gacy Trial Anniversary & Serial Killers' Evil

[05:09]

• Woody retells the chilling details of John Wayne Gacy, the “Killer Clown,” whose murder trial began Feb 6, 1980.
  • Gacy murdered 33+ young men, many buried under his home.
  • Describes Gacy’s manipulation (posing as a clown, luring teens for “jobs”) and the horror of how evil can hide in plain sight.
  • Quote: “That dude was so, so evil... Not only were they underneath his house, they were buried in his yard. ...That evil exists, right, and exists everywhere.” – Woody [05:39]

3. Horrific Family Homicide in California

[06:14]

• A California couple decapitated their 13-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son, then forced their two younger kids to look at the bodies before confining them without food.
  • Maurice Jewell Taylor Sr. and Natalie Samuco Brothel sentenced to life.
  • Discussion on the incomprehensibility of parental violence, with Cyndi and Woody both expressing disbelief and frustration at the frequency of such stories.
  • Quote: “How many stories we did about parents starving the kids, these idiots, I'll cut your siblings heads off and you got to look at it and then we’re going to lock you in your room.” – Woody [07:53]

4. Knife Attack at Texas School & Rising Youth Violence

[10:20]

• Cyndi covers a student stabbing at Grand Oaks High School in Conroe, Texas.
  • Student hospitalized after 3 stab wounds in an on-campus altercation.
  • Both hosts lament increasing youth violence—even in rural areas.
  • Woody shares a parallel story from Mississippi involving a parade shooter giving a “most evil stare” to the judge.

5. BLM Pastor Fraud—Financial Abuse in Social Justice

[13:16]

• Woody details a federal fraud case involving Tashella Sherry Amore Dickerson, a former BLM pastor from Oklahoma City.
  • Millions of dollars in bail fund donations misused for lavish personal expenses: Caribbean trips, real estate, grocery deliveries, vehicles.
  • Unravels the moral betrayal: funds meant for “justice” diverted to personal luxury.
  • Commentary on misuse of community trust, comparing to their own fundraising efforts for LOPA.
  • Quote: “Any pastor that steals or anybody that steals money that's donated for a cause... here's my hard earned money, and you can take that and buy yourself a vehicle.” – Woody [21:20]
  • Cyndi: “That's, to me, worse than someone that doesn't support the cause.” [16:43]

6. Revived Cold Case: Brandi Dyson in Lake Charles

[22:50]

• Cyndi spotlights the 20-year-old murder of Brandi Dyson, whose daughter was only 10 when her mom was killed.
  • Case went unsolved due to evacuation chaos (Hurricane Rita/Katrina), little evidence, and destroyed infrastructure.
  • Deputy Chief Kirkham is reviving the case; plea for new witnesses.
  • Important segment on empathy for victims with “imperfect lives.”
  • Quote: “Something that I struggle with is that my mom... was not the perfect victim. She had her own set of issues... But that doesn’t mean she deserved what happened to her.” – Holly Searcy (daughter) [34:19]
  • Woody: “You know, and most victims aren’t.” [34:22]

7. Cold Case Close (but Not Satisfying): Tammy Fickey’s 2005 Homicide

[40:42]

• Woody shares results of a cold case investigation—Tammy Fickey’s 2005 murder in Tampa.
  • Investigator Daniel L. Bendig links Arthur “Heavy” DeBose (now deceased) to the homicide via damning interviews.
  • Reflections on “imperfect” victims (prostitution, substance abuse) still deserving justice.
  • Quote: “He gave information that only three beings would know. It’d be the victim, the perpetrator and God.” [43:39]
  • Sheriff Chad Chronister: “For 20 years, the name Tammy Fickey never left the minds of our investigators... Time does not diminish our responsibility to the victims we serve.” [45:48]

8. KFC Employee Stabbing Over Gravy – Absurdly Violent Outburst

[37:55]

• Two men in Las Vegas stabbed a KFC worker after repeated confrontations over missing gravy.
  • Both hosts lampoon the absurdity and brutality, debating what would ever justify such a reaction.
  • “What employee of what restaurant can piss you off so bad that you’re going to go back three or four times and stab them?” – Woody [40:30]

9. Wildlife Crime: Moose Roped & Killed in Idaho

[46:17]

• A 39-year-old Idaho man banned for life from hunting after roping and (indirectly) killing a bull moose, then letting the carcass rot.
  • Hosts dig into ethics of hunting, respect for animals, and mock the perpetrator’s cowboy antics.
  • “A moose is like, big shit, man... the animals were totally respected... and the elders who taught these people how to hunt when they were young used to give their families moose meat.” – Woody [52:25]
  • Both are baffled and disdainful at the absurd cruelty.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

John Wayne Gacy Commentary
“That dude was so, so evil... Not only were they underneath his house, they were buried in his yard. ...That evil exists, right, and exists everywhere.” – Woody [05:39]

On Parental Violence
“How many stories we did about parents starving the kids, these idiots, I’ll cut your siblings heads off and you got to look at it and then we’re going to lock you in your room.” – Woody [07:53]

Fraud Betrayal
“Any pastor that steals or anybody that steals money that's donated for a cause... here's my hard earned money, and you can take that and buy yourself a vehicle.” – Woody [21:20]

Victim Empathy
“Something that I struggle with is that my mom... was not the perfect victim. She had her own set of issues... But that doesn’t mean she deserved what happened to her.” – Holly Searcy [34:19]

Cold Case Confession
“He gave information that only three beings would know. It’d be the victim, the perpetrator and God.” – Woody [43:39]

Food Rage
“What employee of what restaurant can piss you off so bad that you’re going to go back three or four times and stab them?” – Woody [40:30]

Important Timestamps

• 04:13 - Justice for Haley case update and call for tip submissions
• 05:09 - John Wayne Gacy trial and analysis
• 06:14 - California family double homicide
• 10:20 - Conroe, Texas school stabbing
• 13:16 - BLM bail fund fraud case in Oklahoma
• 22:50 - Brandi Dyson cold case revived in Lake Charles
• 40:42 - Tammy Fickey, Tampa cold case closure
• 37:55 - Las Vegas KFC stabbing over gravy
• 46:17 - Idaho moose animal cruelty and legal consequences

Tone & Delivery

• Conversational, Southern, frank, and occasionally darkly humorous.
• The hosts merge personal anecdotes with deep empathy for victims and often break into passionate rants against perpetrators.
• They balance advocacy (encouraging listeners to support ongoing cases and tip lines) with relatable banter (arguing about fried chicken chains, debating hunting ethics).

Conclusion

This episode demonstrates the unique blend that makes Real Life Real Crime and “True Crime Time For” stand out: unnerving details, raw storytelling, morally charged commentary, and practical advocacy. The Overtons keep their “lifers” deeply engaged—focused on justice, community, and the real human cost behind every crime story.