Real Life Real Crime – True Crime Time For January 15, 2026

Host: Woody Overton
Date: January 15, 2026
Episode Theme:
A gripping roundup of true crime stories—ranging from classic airplane hijackings to sex trafficking, child abuse, and law enforcement misconduct—delivered with Woody Overton’s trademark candor, dark humor, and deep experience as a law enforcement veteran.

Main Theme and Purpose

Woody Overton hosts a solo edition of “True Crime Time For,” bringing listeners an array of crime cases from the U.S. and the U.K. This episode features stories of historical and recent criminal acts: a notorious 1972 airline hijacking, a new sex trafficking bust in New Orleans, shocking child abuse by daycare workers in Alabama, police vetting failures in London, and a Texas sheriff’s arrest for corruption.
Woody's focus is on hard realities, justice, and accountability—with special attention to victims, advocacy, and what can be learned from each case.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Intro and Announcements

• Woody goes solo, with shoutouts to loyal “lifers,” Patreon supporters, and a special message of condolence to team member Leah Marie for her recent loss.
  • Timestamp: [01:15–04:58]
• Upcoming episodes teased, notably an interview with Barbara Johnson (#JusticeForHaley) and a continued exposé responding to Sheriff Kraft relating to #JusticeForBradley and #JusticeForAO.
• Memorable Reflection:

  “It's kind of like a homicide unless it's your family member that's been murdered...you don't really get it right?”
  —Woody Overton [03:06]

2. Historical Hijacking: Martin McNally, American Airlines Flight 119 (1972)

[04:58–14:53]

• Overview:
  A deep dive into the 1972 hijacking by Martin McNally, inspired by D.B. Cooper.
  • No significant airport security at the time: “You had no security back then. You could smoke on the planes.” [05:39]
• The Crime:
  • McNally hijacks Flight 119, demands $502,000 and parachutes.
  • Attempts escape via parachute—money is lost mid-air, he’s captured days later with just $13.
• Aftermath:
  • Sentenced to two life terms, spends nearly 40 years in prison.
  • Later involved in a failed prison escape; an accomplice is killed.
  • On release, McNally reflects on squandered life and cautions others:

    “Forget about that nonsense. You’re not going to get away with it, especially nowadays. Get an education, stay clean and get a decent job.” —Martin McNally [13:59]

• Fun Woody Moment:
  “If you just land on the plane, they're going to arrest your ass, so you can't outrun the radiator.” [07:11]

3. Sex Trafficking Ring Busted in New Orleans

[14:53–17:19]

• Story:
  Multi-agency investigation (NOPD, FBI, Homeland Security) breaks up trafficking ring targeting juveniles and women; possible male victims.
• Arrests:
  • Leroy Allen (ringleader), Commodore Allen, Lawrence Allen, Montrell Porter—all in custody.
• Investigation Tactics:
  • Arrests made away from victims for safety.
  • Technology (“the dates are made through technology, the payments are made through technology”) is pivotal for both trafficking and investigation.
• Victim Resources:
  Community organizations offering counseling and services:
  • Eden Centers for Hope and Healing
  • New Orleans Family Justice Center
  • Hope Community Health Center
• Woody’s Advocacy:
  “Shout out ... to the Cajun Queen and her program ... people like her that help these victims ... try to live a normal life and better themselves.” [17:19]

4. Child Abuse at Happy Hearts Christian Academy (Alabama)

[17:19–23:43, resumed at 30:16–end of segment]

• Case Summary:
  • Kaylee Gilly and Megan Coker, daycare workers, receive five-year prison sentences after guilty pleas for abusing children—including those too young to speak.
  • Evidence included video footage of the pair “taking turns hitting” a child; bruises and hospital visit followed.
  • Abuse led to children's PTSD-like symptoms: night terrors, fear of new daycare.
• Legal Outcome:
  • Five years’ imprisonment (no parole), followed by probation.
  • Facility shut down.
• Statewide Child Abuse Stats (Alabama):
  • Significant increase from 8,466 child maltreatment victims (2015) to 12,158 (2018).
• Woody’s Take:

  “If you choose to do a job ... do it right or not at all. … A professional is someone who does their best even when they don’t feel like it.” [17:33]
  “Child abuse sucks. You do it, you deserve way worse than five years in prison.” [30:16]

5. Police Misconduct & Systemic Failing: UK “Diversity Push” and the Metropolitan Police

[30:16–44:51]

• Bombshell:
  • Cliff Mitchell, known child rapist, hired as police officer after a panel overturns rejection for “diversity” goals.
  • Mitchell and others with criminal or concerning backgrounds allowed on force—went on to commit further crimes.
• Key Findings from UK Review:
  • 20,000 applicant files from 2013–2023 not properly vetted.
  • Inadequate checks led to at least 25 “second chance” hires who reoffended.
  • “Thousands of references were not checked…shortcuts in vetting led to recruitment and retention of some officers and staff who should not have been in the force…” [Summarized 32:41–34:15]
• Wider Context:
  • Parallels drawn to notorious UK police scandals with murderers and sex offenders among recruits.
  • Concerns echoed by Home Secretary and police federation leaders about prioritizing numbers over standards.
• Discussion of Accountability:

  “Who is going to be held accountable for making such dreadful decisions … That senior police officer needs to be named, shamed and sent packing from the police.” —Peter Bileski (former Met Police detective), read by Woody [39:15]

6. Sheriff Arrested: Counterfeit Prescription Drug Scandal in Hamilton County, Texas

[44:51–44:53]

• Incident:
  • Sheriff Jason Bradley Bolton charged with tampering with records, failing to arrest an unlicensed practitioner, and falsifying community service records.
  • Allegedly failed to prevent and report the delivery of counterfeit GLP-1 weight loss drugs; falsified records for a woman (possible personal involvement inferred by Woody).
  • Most counts are misdemeanors, but tampering is a felony.
• Woody’s View:

  “It just goes to show you, people, like the good book says, everything done in darkness comes to light. I like to believe that.” [44:53]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I should have never done it. ... I basically threw away my life for a bunch of paper.” —Martin McNally on his hijacking [08:55]
• “If you do child abuse, you deserve way worse than five years in prison.” —Woody Overton [30:16]
• “There's one important word that's missing ... and that word is accountability.” —Peter Bileski, Met Police detective, via Woody [39:15]
• “The good book says, everything done in darkness comes to light.” —Woody Overton [44:53]

Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |--------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:15-04:58 | Intro, updates, condolences, advocacy shoutout | | 04:58-14:53 | Martin McNally’s 1972 hijacking case | | 14:53-17:19 | New Orleans sex trafficking ring broken up | | 17:19-23:43 | Alabama daycare child abuse case | | 30:16-44:51 | UK police misconduct and vetting scandal | | 44:51-44:53 | Texas sheriff corrupted by relationship with drug pusher |

Tone and Style

Woody is frank, unsparing with criticism (for abusers and corrupt officials), advocates strongly for victims, and adds a dash of dark humor (“you can’t outrun the radiator,” “don’t be a dick”). He often leans into hard truths about crime, the justice system, and policing, while highlighting the human impact:
“Hashtag justice for Bradley. Hashtag justice for AO. ... These are real people that are dead and they have real loved ones.” [44:53]

Summary

This episode of “Real Life Real Crime” offers Woody Overton’s expert, blunt, and heartfelt breakdown of notorious and ongoing crimes, wrapping stories in insight about policing, legal systems, advocacy, and accountability. Woody ties every story to practical takeaways about justice, professional diligence, and empathy for victims.

Perfect for those wanting an unfiltered window into real-life crime—with all “the good, the bad, the ugly, and the insane truths that only Woody can deliver.”