Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time For January 14, 2026

Caregiver Abuse, Home Invasions & Deadly Public Violence

Hosts: Woody Overton & Cindy Overton
Release Date: January 14, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode of "True Crime Time For," Woody and Cindy Overton explore chilling true crime cases from across the U.S., focusing on betrayal by caregivers, brutal domestic attacks, home invasions with tragic outcomes, public violence, and risky exchanges gone wrong. They discuss recent headlines, share insights from Woody's law enforcement background, and provide a personal, sometimes darkly humorous, perspective on the worst human behaviors.

Key Discussion Points

1. Cold Case Updates & Listener Engagement (04:00–05:15)

• Woody offers heartfelt thanks to "Patreon convicts" and "lifers" for tips and support, encouraging continued engagement in several cold cases: Bradley, AO, and Haley.
• Woody hints at law enforcement progress in the cases, having "heard interviews" with people being re-interviewed (05:13).

  "There's no bigger believer in the world than me that this case is going to get resolved, period. And I'll leave it like that." — Woody Overton (04:13)

2. Effed-Up Professionals: Caregiver Abuse in Florida (06:00–11:22)

• Case Summary:

  • Nyah Ayers, a former private nurse, is accused of egregious abuse against an 18-year-old nonverbal girl with cerebral palsy in a vegetative state.
  • The victim's mother noticed unexplained facial injuries and installed a surveillance camera; footage revealed Ayers taping the victim’s mouth shut, shaking her head, and placing a washcloth over her face.
  • The abuse was reported, Ayers turned herself in, and was seen "smiling during her arrest," causing public outrage.

• Host Insights:

  • Cindy relates to the case due to her own family’s medical experiences, emphasizing the vulnerability of nonverbal patients (06:46–07:32).
  • Both hosts express outrage and call for harsher punishment:

    "They should go back to like they used to do in Louisiana…bring the electric chair on the back of a truck and execute you in front the courthouse…" — Woody Overton (10:35) "Or let's just go put some duct tape on them and do all the crap that they did to—" — Cindy Overton (11:18)

3. Domestic Violence: Attempted Murder in Kansas (11:26–17:23)

• Case Summary:

  • Dominic Thomas, 19, attempted to drown his pregnant girlfriend after she posted baby shower photos online, sparking his jealous rage due to a love triangle. He texted explicit threats beforehand.
  • He dragged her to a pond, held her underwater; she survived after pleading about their unborn child.
  • Thomas confessed to police and received a 20-year prison sentence.

• Memorable Exchange:

  "It was her fault that he. Okay, right. That's usually the way it goes." — Cindy Overton (16:02) "He'll be back in." — Cindy Overton, on offender’s likelihood of re-offense (17:07)

4. Home Invasion Homicide: Raleigh, North Carolina (17:27–21:27)

• Case Summary:

  • Zoe Welsh, a respected science teacher, was killed during a home invasion. She called 911 as the intruder attacked her; she later died in hospital.
  • Suspect Ryan Camacho, 36, was arrested and charged with murder and burglary.

• Community Response:

  • The school and the Raleigh community expressed profound grief and shock.
  • Raleigh’s police chief:

    "Any loss of life in our community affects us all." — Chief Rico Boyce (20:41)

5. Public Space Violence: Fatal Shooting at a Biker Bar (34:09–36:43)

• Case Summary:

  • An argument at Max Speed Shop, a biker bar in Fayetteville, North Carolina, escalated to gunfire, killing brothers Daniel (45) and Timothy (43) Nakamoto.
  • A person of interest was detained; police stress there is no ongoing threat.

• Host Reflection:

  "It's called working the case, investigating, getting leads and tips. Yeah, right." — Woody Overton (36:43)

6. Retail Crime: Theft at Chicago Sports Memorabilia Shop (26:43–33:39)

• Case Summary:

  • At a Bears memorabilia event, a man stole rare collectible cards during a Dan Hampton signing. Surveillance caught the thief returning—this time in a bright orange Bears hat—to steal again.
  • He eventually turned himself in and was arrested.

• Nostalgia and Humor:

  • Woody reminisces about his own sports memorabilia collection and the rapid shift of the collector’s world online.

    "These cards, some of them are worth millions…Big deal. Big world." — Woody Overton (32:47)

7. Deadly Marketplace Meet-up: Cicero, Illinois (37:27–43:37)

• Case Summary:

  • A Facebook Marketplace meeting for a sale went awry. Sensing danger, the seller started to leave; a staged robbery ensued, resulting in gunfire. The robber, Angel Dominguez, was killed; the seller’s relative was injured but survived.
  • Police encourage safe transactions in public or police-designated areas.

• Host PSA & Comic Relief:

  "I can't imagine a cop police department being like, oh no, you can't conduct that transaction here. …I don't suggest you conduct drug transactions there." — Woody Overton (42:47, 43:09)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Woody on caregiver abuse:

  "It just makes me want to kill people." (11:26)

• Cindy, empathizing with victim’s families:

  "This hits home for me… just because their brain isn't working at capacity doesn't mean that their body isn't." (06:46)

• On community grief:

  "Her colleagues, students and community members have described her as a dedicated teacher, mentor and friend." — Cindy (20:13)

• Woody’s advice for safe online transactions:

  "Go to Walmart, go to...the police parking lot. Anyone who wants to rob you won't show up there." (42:05)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Intro & Cold Case Updates: 04:00–05:15
• Caregiver Abuse in Florida: 06:00–11:22
• Attempted Murder in Kansas: 11:26–17:23
• Raleigh Home Invasion Homicide: 17:27–21:27
• Retail Theft in Chicago: 26:43–33:39
• Biker Bar Shooting in Fayetteville: 34:09–36:43
• Marketplace Robbery/Death: 37:27–43:37

Tone and Style

Woody and Cindy blend dark humor and personal anecdotes with heartfelt empathy. Woody’s law enforcement experience brings raw, sometimes blunt commentary on criminal consequences, while Cindy connects emotionally with victims’ families. The tone is conversational with moments of levity, nostalgia, and passionate advocacy for community safety and justice.

Takeaways for Listeners

• The world is full of both senseless violence and people fighting for justice.
• Vulnerable populations, such as those needing caregiving, need vigilant protection and advocacy.
• Domestic violence and betrayal can have deadly consequences, often premeditated and triggered by jealousy.
• Online marketplaces bring new risks; police departments commonly provide safe meeting places.
• Community loss from violent crime is vast, affecting neighborhoods, schools, and beyond.

For further case updates or to submit tips, listeners are directed to call 313-RLRCTIP.