Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time for January 12, 2026

Host: Cyndi Overton (joined by Woody Overton in final segment)

Episode Focus:
This episode delivers a somber and deeply personal roundup of recent true crime headlines, with an emphasis on the vulnerable, including babies, children, and families shattered by violence. Cyndi rides solo for the first half, while Woody joins later to share reflections and insights on justice, the pressures of advocacy, and ongoing high-profile cases. The episode is notable for its raw storytelling, compassionate advocacy, and candid commentary about the realities of crime and consequence.

Main Themes & Purpose

• Highlighting Recent, Disturbing True Crime Cases:
  Cyndi presents a curated list of recent crimes involving children and families, discussing details and broader implications.
• Advocacy & Justice:
  Ongoing commitment to cold cases, community activism, and updates on long-standing investigations.
• Personal Reflections:
  The hosts discuss the emotional toll of advocacy and the hostile dynamics that emerge in true crime communities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Case of Baby Myles - Child Abuse and System Failures

[03:00-08:50]

• The Crime:
  On January 4th, Bibb County, Georgia, authorities responded to a call about a six-month-old baby, Myles, found unresponsive. Medical evidence quickly revealed trauma (multiple brain bleeds, swelling, fractured collarbone) inconsistent with an accident—indicating violent abuse.
• Suspect:
  Willie George Northern Jr., boyfriend of Myles’s mother, was the only adult present and already on house arrest in another county, violating court orders and wearing an ankle monitor.
• Legal Fallout:
  Charges escalated from cruelty to children to murder after Myles died. Cyndi highlights system failures:

  “How someone under court supervision ended up alone with an infant while violating the terms of his release?” (07:50, Cyndi)

• Ongoing Coverage:
  Promise of future updates as the case develops.

2. Fugitive Justice: The Extradition of Humberto Martinez

[08:51-11:07]

• Recap of 2017 Murder, Anaheim, CA:
  Martinez fatally stabbed Daniel Reyes, his ex’s new boyfriend, then fled to Mexico, evading justice for almost eight years.
• Resolution:
  Extradited in late 2025, now facing murder and enhancement charges. Cyndi acknowledges family perseverance:

  “Good for them for not giving up and going through that lengthy process and getting the murder.” (11:03, Cyndi)

• Candid Moment:

  “[Martinez] ran like a little—”
  “Bitch.” (09:58, Brief off-mic comment)

3. Missing Children: The Mysterious Disappearance of Ryan “RJ” Davis

[11:13-13:01]

• Details:
  12-year-old RJ Davis missing from Chickasha, Oklahoma. Disappearance deemed suspicious; State Bureau of Investigation involved.
• Family Implicated:
  Mother and stepfather arrested on child abuse complaints found during search—but not directly tied to disappearance.

  “Authorities say the arrests were based on child abuse-related complaints…” (12:06, Cyndi)

• Active Search:
  Law enforcement believes RJ may still be alive.

4. Worldwide Crime: The London Abandoned Babies

[13:07-15:16]

• Case Recap:
  Three infants found abandoned over eight years, later proved by DNA to be siblings with the same parents. Parents remain unidentified.
• Happy Update:
  Youngest, Elsa, will be adopted by current carers; all siblings now connected.

  “Luckily, [the siblings] are in good homes and safe and hopefully very happy and thriving.” (15:03, Cyndi)

5. Domestic Violence and Child Intervention – San Antonio, Texas

[15:21-17:38]

• Incident:
  20-year-old man in domestic dispute grabs a kitchen knife. A 12-year-old child intervenes, is cut but not seriously hurt.
• Reflections:
  Cyndi underscores the trauma children face intervening in adult violence,

  “The child… tried to stop it and ended up physically injured as a result.” (16:59, Cyndi)

6. Hit-and-Run Homicide – South Carolina

[22:34-24:25]

• Details:
  Danae Josephine Waddell found dead, run over and dragged in a parking lot. Newly a mother, adding to the tragedy.
• Unanswered Questions:
  Was this intentional, and who is responsible? Police seek public’s help.
• Empathy:

  “I hope the baby is okay and that's just so sad.” (24:20, Cyndi)

7. Mississippi Family Rampage – Multiple Murders

[24:26-27:19]

• The Crime:
  Derecka Moore’s killing spree: Three relatives, a pastor, attempted sexual assault, and the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old.
• Apprehension:
  Arrested at a roadblock without incident; faces capital murder charges.
• Scope:

  “It was a deliberate series of acts that wiped out families and has devastated an entire community in one night.” (27:09, Cyndi)

8. Juvenile Violence: Police Confrontation in San Antonio

[27:20-29:37]

• Incident:
  13-year-old suspected in shooting assaults two police officers while resisting arrest.
• Ongoing Investigation:
  Details still emerging on the youth’s role in original gunfire incident.

9. Drunk Driving Crash Injures Six Children (Bexar County, Texas)

[34:32-36:55]

• Crash Summary:
  Brittany Winston, previously convicted, drives intoxicated with six children, causing a crash resulting in severe and lasting injuries.
• Charges:
  Multiple counts of intoxication assault and injury to a child.
• Noteworthy Discussion:
  The cruelty and negligence involved when repeat offenses leave children gravely injured.

Reflections & Notable Quotes

On Advocacy, Justice, and Community Infighting

[31:04-34:27] (Woody joins in)

• On Pushback in the Community:

  “This is war. And obviously war is not pretty. And bringing murderers to justice is not pretty.” (31:20, Woody)

• On Law Enforcement Accountability:

  “If the cop is bad, put him in prison. The cop is innocent, then don’t put him in prison…We don’t take sides. I just want to say that.” (32:54 & 34:15, Woody)

• Emotional Toll:

  “You get everything from rapes to shootings to whatever…If you’re bad, buck you.” (33:49, Woody)

On True Crime Community Fatigue

• Cyndi:

  "People are such on the defense too. Like they're ready to attack anybody and everybody." (31:37)

• Woody’s Advice:

  “Try to love one another. Have some peace in your hearts.” (32:13)

Notable and Memorable Moments

• Raw Language in the Pursuit of Justice:
  "[Martinez] ran like a little—" “Bitch.” (09:58) – Sparing none of their disdain for cowardly perpetrators.
• Children as Victims and Witnesses:
  The devastating impact domestic violence and negligent adults have on the next generation is a recurring motif and source of outrage.
• Hosts’ Authenticity:
  Cyndi’s visible relief when Woody joins in:

  "You were the highlight of my day. Did you see my eyes light up when you walked in the room?" (37:55)

Important Segment Timestamps

| Time | Segment | Summary | |------------|---------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | 03:00 | Baby Myles case | Child abuse, legal loopholes, murder charge | | 08:51 | Martinez extradition | 2017 Anaheim killing, fugitive returns | | 11:13 | Missing RJ Davis | Missing child, parental abuse investigation—Oklahoma | | 13:07 | London abandoned babies | DNA revelation, adoption update | | 15:21 | San Antonio domestic violence incident | Knife fight, child injured intervening | | 22:34 | Danae Waddell hit-and-run, SC | Unsolved, new mother, plea for tips | | 24:26 | Mississippi shooting rampage | Family, pastor among six killed | | 27:20 | Youth-police confrontation, San Antonio | 13-year-old resists, assaults cops | | 34:32 | Bexar County DUI crash with children | Repeat drunk driver, children hospitalized | | 31:03 | Woody joins – community conflict & justice talk | Insights on keeping focus amid chaos |

Closing: Community, Compassion, and Commitment

Woody and Cyndi urge listeners to remain engaged, despite the drama and difficulty, emphasizing the importance of justice for all—even when the journey gets “shitty” (Woody, 39:06).

“Try to find some peace in your life, people...Don’t stop talking about it. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing because these steps, the escalation...that’s part of, you know, getting adjusted. Nobody said it was going to be easy.” (38:17–39:06, Woody)

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