Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time For January 9, 2026

Host: Woody Overton
Date: January 9, 2026
Episode Theme: Executions, Elder Abuse & Florida Chaos

Overview

In this solo episode, Woody Overton brings listeners a mixture of harrowing, bizarre, and sometimes darkly humorous true crime stories, with a heavy focus on recent Florida incidents. Alongside delving into disturbing cases involving executions and elder abuse, Woody injects his trademark storytelling flair and unfiltered observations on the criminal justice system, criminal mindsets, and the oddball nature of real-life crime. The episode weaves between outrage, sorrow, and laughs as Woody recounts these stories, often with raw personal commentary.

Key Case Stories & Discussions

1. Death Penalty Resentencing: The Harold Brady Case (Florida)

[01:30–18:00]

• Story Breakdown:
  Woody dives into the disturbing history of Harold Brady, a Miami man convicted of kidnapping and murdering 5-year-old Quatisha Maycock in 1998. Brady threw the child alive into the Everglades, where she died from alligator attacks. Her mother, Chandell Maycock, also kidnapped and beaten by Brady, survived.
• Resentencing Context:
  Brady is up for resentencing nearly 30 years after the crime because of recent changes in Florida's death penalty laws. Woody details the evolving legal landscape and why Brady, despite overwhelming guilt, may get another day in court.
• Host’s Commentary:
  Woody emphatically supports the need for true justice:

  “Who deserves the death penalty if he doesn’t? I just, I don’t get that.” —Woody Overton, [16:19]

• Victim Focus:
  Woody expresses deep empathy, repeatedly describing the crime’s horror and the innocence lost:

  “He left that baby…alone in Alligator Alley after all the other murders and shit he committed…Who deserves the death penalty if he doesn’t?” —[16:10]

• Florida Law Changes Discussion:
  Woody runs through the Supreme Court challenges, non-unanimous jury rules, and his concerns about fairness and outcomes in capital cases.

2. Deadly Copper Theft Gone Wrong (California)

[18:54–23:45]

• Incident:
  A man stealing copper wire from a Pomona construction site was electrocuted, leading to a local blackout for thousands. Community members described the explosion, the grim aftermath, and the repeated issues with copper thieves.
• Notable Quotes:

  “He was a part of a larger group of transients who had been living on the property…he cuts into the cables and he got lit up like a Christmas tree.” —Woody, [21:19] “If he had his driver’s license on him, I’m pretty sure it’s fucking melted.” —Woody, [22:36]

• Host’s Perspective:
  Woody recounts firsthand the sights and smell of electrical burn victims, underlining the hazards of such crimes.

3. Beachside Murder and Rape Arrest (Florida)

[23:50–26:40]

• Incident:
  Heather Assendorf, 56, was found dead on Hollywood Beach, Florida, after Christmas. Police arrested 28-year-old Brandon McKay on multiple charges, including sexual battery and kidnapping.
• Speculation & Analysis:
  Woody speculates on the case details, pointing out charging strategies pending autopsy results, and empathizes with the victim’s family.
• Host’s Message:

  “All these things are aggravating circumstances…The only reason they haven’t charged him with first-degree murder…is her autopsy hadn’t come back, and it’s going to.” —[24:50]

4. Elder Abuse Thwarted by Postal Hero (Florida)

[27:23–29:10]

• Story via News Recording:
  An elderly man’s live-in caretaker, Denise Williams, abused, isolated, and robbed him. The victim managed to write a desperate “Call the police” note, which a postal worker spotted and acted on.
  • Audio Segment: News audio and victim retelling what happened.
  • Woody’s Reaction:

    “That’s for the postal worker who actually gave a shit and took the time to do it.” —Woody, [29:10]

• Host’s Reflection:
  Woody rants against abuse of the vulnerable, emphasizing how even among criminals, harming the elderly is considered particularly heinous.

5. Florida Oddities with Sheriff Grady Judd (Gun-Toting “G-String” Trespasser)

[31:15–33:08]

• News Clip: Sheriff Grady Judd describes deputies finding a man in red lace bra, prosthetic breasts, and a G-string, armed with a gun tucked under a prosthetic.
• Memorable Quote (Sheriff Judd):

  “We see this dude wearing a red lace bra, prosthetic silicone breastesses…He was armed, trespassing. He said he was on the way to a costume party…He couldn’t answer that.” —Sheriff Judd, [31:24]

• Woody’s Commentary:
  Woody laughs at the sheer absurdity:

  “Law enforcement is the greatest show on earth.” —[33:10]

6. Negligent Child Death from Involuntary Manslaughter (North Carolina)

[33:55–36:18]

• Tragic Event:
  Elizabeth Marie Holderness charged after her 16-month-old drowned in a bucket while she was allegedly using drugs. Woody recounts details and offers a cautionary message for parents and caregivers.
• Host’s Reflection:

  “You’ll never forget as a cop the times you work kids’ deaths.” —Woody, [36:17]

7. Dumb Criminals: Hellcat vs. Freight Train (Illinois)

[36:20–40:20]

• Incident:
  A Dodge Challenger Hellcat driver, intoxicated and uninsured, drove onto train tracks. He and passengers escaped before a freight train destroyed the car. Woody details the incident and the driver’s subsequent DUI arrest.
• Notable Quote:

  “Dodge Hellcat, freight train. Freight train’s gonna win every time.” —Woody, [36:40] “Maybe you can get you a social media dumbass page and people supporting you. Make some money…” —[39:58]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Criminal Cycle:
  “Fucksticks been doing it his whole life, right?” —Woody, [14:10]
• On Justice and the System:
  “I know a lot of people don’t believe in the death penalty, and I get that, it’s America, but we should all be able to believe in what we believe in without murdering each other.” —Woody, [15:40]
• Florida Fascination:
  “Holy smokes, man. What is the week with Florida? We’re going back to Florida…” —Woody, [23:50]
• Law Enforcement Absurdity:
  “Law enforcement is the greatest show on earth.” —[33:10]

Major Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | 00:59–18:00 | FL Death Penalty/Brady Case | | 18:54–23:45 | Copper Thief Electrocution (CA) | | 23:50–26:40 | Beachside Murder, Hollywood, FL | | 27:23–29:10 | Elder Abuse, Heroic Postal Worker (FL) | | 31:15–33:08 | Sheriff Grady Judd/Florida Oddball Trespasser | | 33:55–36:18 | Child Negligence Manslaughter (NC) | | 36:20–40:20 | Hellcat vs. Train (IL) | | 40:21–44:20 | Closing remarks, advocacy updates, shout-outs |

Host’s Final Thoughts & Personal Notes

• Woody wraps with updates on his ongoing advocacy for cold-case victims and a shout-out to his mother for her birthday, blending crime analysis with personal gratitude.
• He thanks his Patreon supporters and reiterates his commitment to justice (“I’m not gonna stop until we get justice. Okay?” —[01:14]).

Overall Tone & Style

• Woody Overton employs a mix of empathy, graphic detail, gallows humor, and passionate opinion. He’s unfiltered, sometimes profane, always engaged—and determined to see justice done.

Summary for New Listeners

This episode is essential Real Life Real Crime: gritty, heartfelt, and at times jaw-dropping. Woody Overton brings hard truths on death penalty policy, gives voice to crime victims, and doesn’t shy from lampooning Florida’s wildest crooks. He ends where he began: fighting for justice and connecting with loyal listeners.