Podcast Summary: Real Life Real Crime – "True Crime Time For January 7, 2026 | Prison Smuggling, Family Homicides & Animal Cruelty"

Release Date: January 7, 2026
Host: Woody Overton (Rolling solo)
Podcast: Real Life Real Crime Productions

Overview

In this solo-hosted episode, Woody Overton brings listeners on an intense tour through recent true crime stories, focusing on shocking incidents from both the United States and around the world. Themes include corruption and contraband in the prison system, disturbing family homicides, heinous acts of animal cruelty, and ongoing coverage of cold cases and advocacy efforts. Woody’s signature blend of directness, dark humor, and law enforcement insight keeps these grim stories compelling while emphasizing the importance of keeping victims at the front of the conversation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Updates on Ongoing Justice Initiatives

• Woody reiterates his continued commitment to high-profile cold cases (notably “Justice for Bradley” and “Justice for AO”), explaining his limited ability to engage with listeners while actively managing these cases.
• Quote:
  “I have to do at this point what I have to do... keeping [Bradley and Austin] at the forefront of the discussion is the key thing.” (01:19)

2. Eff'd Up Professionals: Louisiana Prison Smuggling

• Segment Start: 04:48
• Woody describes the constant battle against contraband in prisons, focusing on a recent arrest at Angola Prison.
• Case Details:
  • Correction sergeant Alesha Bates (24) arrested after three contraband cellphones were found during a search; subsequently resigned.
  • Contraband flow is often thanks to correctional officers, particularly in a rural facility like Angola.
• Law Enforcement Real Talk:
  “I mean, you know, and you're there and I used to say I was doing time. You're locked in with them for 12 hours a day at least. You’re doing time right along with the convicts…” (08:53)
• On officer motivation: Low pay, long days, and supply-demand pressures.
• Past contraband extremes mentioned: Officer once tried to smuggle a pistol via body cavity (“shoved up his ass”). (11:19)

3. Family Homicides

a) Elderly Homicide in California

• Segment Start: 12:12
• A 93-year-old California man (Richard Hocking) fatally shot his 86-year-old wife, then calmly called 911 on himself.
• Woody’s Take: Marriages have rough spots, but this case is extreme—Fremont’s first homicide of 2026, just 22 minutes into the year.
• Memorable Quote:
  “I just shot my wife.” – Richard Hocking on 911 call (13:23)
  Woody: “Whatever he gets is a death sentence. Figure it out.” (14:19)

b) Domestic Double Shooting in South Jersey

• Raymond Lewis Acevedo, 40, shot a woman and a minor in Paulsboro, NJ, and called 911 to report it.
• Shot the woman intentionally; claims the minor was hit accidentally.
• Faces life sentences; Woody’s skeptical of the “accident” claim.

4. Worldwide Crime

a) McDonald's Brawl in Brazil

• Segment Start: 25:46
• Woody briefly shares a viral video: McDonald's in Brazil erupts in a wild brawl, including a “flying leg kick” from a customer to an employee.
• Commentary: Surreal global fast-food confrontations; humor amid absurdity.
• “Stupidity knows no boundaries—including territorial, country-wide, country-wise.” (25:50)

b) Massacre and Kidnapping in Nigeria

• Over 30 killed; children among dozens abducted in a village attack.
• Reflects on chronic neglect of such stories in western news.
• “How in the f** does this not make national news...?”* (29:53)

5. Florida Crime Stories (Beast Mode & Animal Cruelty Themes)

a) Child Kidnapping and Abuse

• Segment Start: 31:45
• Darnell Hairston, 60, a convicted sex offender, kidnapped and abused an 11-year-old boy after luring him to a campsite.
• Child was choked, threatened, bound, and hidden in a truck; rescued after a traffic stop.
• “This loser... should have got some lead poisoning, reaching for your gun.” (34:27)
• Woody expresses outrage at repeat offenders being released to reoffend.

b) Animal Cruelty: Sexual Abuse Case

• Brendan Haynes, 24, filmed and shared video of himself sexually abusing a dog; exposed thanks to a tip from a third party.
• Released on a tiny bond—Woody is incensed at the system.
• “You got a buddy so fed in the head you think he wants to see you pleasuring your dog... what does he send you st back?”* (38:11)

c) Abandoned Sick Puppies

• Segment Start: 42:07
• In Pinellas County, married couple arrested for abandoning 11 sick dogs (including 9 puppies) in tubs at a park—they’d been illegally breeding/parvo infected.
• Praises grassroots rescue efforts; cynical about legal system prioritization (easier to get out for bestiality than puppy abandonment).

d) Murder-for-Hire: The Dan Markel Case

• Dan Markel, FSU law professor, murdered in his driveway in 2014 following divorce/custody battle.
• Years-long investigation uncovers murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by ex-wife’s family.
• Recent (2025) conviction of matriarch Donna Adelson, who attempted to flee to Vietnam to avoid extradition.
• Timestamps: Main story begins around 45:48.
• “You can get the death penalty in Florida for it”—emphasis on severity of family-orchestrated murder.
• “Never in a million years would I have wanted Danny to be harmed or killed…” – Donna Adelson at sentencing (53:52)
  Woody’s reaction: “You’re full of s**t.” (54:05)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote/Moment | Attribution | |-----------|--------------|-------------| | 01:19 | “Keeping them [Bradley and Austin] at the forefront of the discussion is the key thing.” | Woody Overton | | 08:53 | “You’re doing time right along with the convicts.” | Woody Overton | | 11:19 | “They showed us the X-ray … dude had a pistol shoved up his ass.” | Woody Overton | | 13:23 | “I just shot my wife.” | Richard Hocking (911 call) | | 14:19 | “Whatever he gets is a death sentence. Figure it out.” | Woody Overton | | 25:50 | “Stupidity knows no boundaries—including territorial, country-wise.” | Woody Overton | | 29:53 | “How in the f*** does this not make national news...?” | Woody Overton | | 34:27 | “Should have got some lead poisoning, reaching for your gun.” | Woody Overton | | 38:11 | “What does he send you st back?” (re: animal abuse video sharing) | Woody Overton | | 54:05 | “You’re full of st.” (re: Donna Adelson statement) | Woody Overton |

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [00:45] Opening, listener updates, "Justice for" campaigns
• [04:48] Angola Prison contraband/correctional officer arrest
• [12:12] California elderly homicide
• [14:12] New Jersey double shooting
• [25:46] McDonald’s Brazil brawl/worldwide crime
• [28:45] Nigerian massacre and kidnapping
• [31:45] Florida child kidnapping by sex offender
• [37:28] Animal cruelty: sexual abuse in Florida
• [42:07] Florida abandoned puppies and illegal breeding bust
• [45:48] Dan Markel murder-for-hire, multi-year family conspiracy

Summary & Tone

Woody’s delivery is blunt, often laced with gallows humor but always focused on the lasting harm caused to victims—human and animal alike. The episode highlights both the persistence of violent family and sexual crimes, as well as systemic flaws (especially in the criminal justice system’s handling of repeat, serious offenders).

Despite the darkness, persistent themes of community, accountability, and advocacy remain strong. Woody closes with his trademark catchphrase and reminders about ongoing cases and his commitment to truth and justice—even when the progress is slow and frustrating.

For Listeners New and Old

This episode showcases the Real Life Real Crime style: gritty, unsanitized, and backed by frontline experience. Woody Overton’s commentary is insightful and emotionally charged, making it a must-listen for those seeking not only true crime details but the real impact and complexities surrounding these stories.