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What is Daddication?
Woody Overton
The thing that drives me every day as a dad is Dariona. We call him Dae Date for short. Every day he's hungry for something, whether it's attention, affection, knowledge. And there's this huge responsibility in making sure that when he's no longer under my wing that he's a good person. I want him to be able to sit back one day and go, we worked together. We did a good job. That's dadication.
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Woody Overton
Hello everybody. Welcome to this episode True crime. Time for Wednesday, June 25, 2025. And I'm Woody Overton.
Cindy Overton
I'm Cindy Overton.
Woody Overton
And bringing you the news that you want to hear. All right, maybe you don't. Maybe. Well, I guess you do because you all tuning in and we appreciate that and we love and appreciate each and every one of y' all. Thank you so much for liking and sharing and all that good podcaster shit. So the hashtag just for Bradley, y' all the episodes coming out on Friday, Patreon comics. You'll get it earlier. Commercial free. And you gotta listen to this one boy voice from the grave on this one. So the I don't know a lot of stuff then of course, as always, hashtag just for Haley is coming. Hashtag just for Ms. Barbara Blunt. And it's summertime is hot, mama.
Cindy Overton
It is hot.
Woody Overton
And going into the holiday week next week.
Cindy Overton
Oh my goodness.
Woody Overton
Fourth of July. Yeah, right.
Cindy Overton
Haven't even decorated.
Woody Overton
Oh my God. You got some red, white and blue rugs out.
Cindy Overton
Because you asked me to put some rugs out. So that's what I had.
Woody Overton
Okay.
Cindy Overton
I only have seasonal rugs like that, Right?
Woody Overton
That's not true. I've seen other rugs. All right, well, that being said, let's get down to true crime. Time for today. Wednesday. Hump day.
Cindy Overton
I can't believe it's already Wednesday. That just goes by so fast.
Woody Overton
It is going by fast, fast, fast. And you work all the time and comes around and flies out, right?
Cindy Overton
Yeah.
Woody Overton
So. But anyway. All right. Do you want to start today? You want me to start?
Cindy Overton
Well, I know that what that question means, Woodrow. Well, you start.
Woody Overton
Well then I'm gonna shock you and tell you. You start.
Cindy Overton
What?
Woody Overton
Yep. What do you have for us?
Cindy Overton
Keep me guessing, huh?
Woody Overton
Where are we going? What do we have?
Cindy Overton
We are going to Ohio. Tremont City. And we have some arson.
Woody Overton
Nice.
Cindy Overton
I know. Anyway, these 12 year old boys are charged with arson for not so very good reasons. On the evening of June 14, around 8:20, a group of children in Tremont were playing with gasoline and fire in a neighborhood. So during the activity is how it's called an activity. The 12 year old boy, a 12 year old boy poured gasoline on his younger brother.
Woody Overton
Oh Lord.
Cindy Overton
And ignited it and it was what they were calling a dangerous game. Yeah, we're just playing a game. Let me put some gas on you. Let's see what happens.
Woody Overton
Yeah, let's see how bad you burn.
Cindy Overton
So the Clark County Sheriff's office and local police responded to the scene because a bystander happened to call 911 and.
Woody Overton
He kids running through the field screaming on fire.
Cindy Overton
Literally his back was on fire. And that's literally what reported. The victim was severely burned on their back. So the younger brother, the one that was set on fire, was transported to a burn center with second and third degree burns. And although those are very bad, they said they're not life threatening. So unless of course they get infection.
Woody Overton
And everything else, I'm pretty sure I.
Cindy Overton
Don'T want any, I don't want any type of burn.
Woody Overton
I don't even want a sunburn. So.
Cindy Overton
So after confirming that the act was intentional, Police arrested the 12 year old older brother and he has been detained at the juvenile detention center while the investigation continues. But I mean there's not much.
Woody Overton
I'm sure he didn't intend to kill him or whatever but it, you know, 12 years old you can be certainly be held culpable and even it's negligent or whatever. And I don't know.
Cindy Overton
Well the, the Lieutenant Christopher Schultz emphasized the deliberate nature of the incident.
Woody Overton
You can't get much more deliberate than I'm throwing gas on you and then lighting it.
Cindy Overton
Yeah.
Woody Overton
So it's not like lightning struck him and the gas can blew over and threw gas on his back and lit him. It's just bad.
Cindy Overton
That is bad, bad, bad, bad, bad.
Woody Overton
I'm glad our kids never did anything stupid like that. Right, right. Well that was a effed up family.
Cindy Overton
Yeah.
Woody Overton
And I'm about to bless you with one more but we are going to Texas this time. Okay.
Cindy Overton
Okay.
Woody Overton
So Harris county, which we know is around Houston and their sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced on Saturday June 21 that some parents were taken into custody.
Unknown
More than.
Woody Overton
A year after they had responded to the death of an infant at a motel on Rancho Mission Drive in Houston way back in May of 2024. Okay, so. So the deputies get there and they find out the parents have been living at the hotel for over a year when they got the call about the baby Brooklyn. And baby Brooklyn was found unresponsive inside a dresser drawer which is where she slept. Okay, okay. The. So they investigated and the. You know that this is just horrible.
Cindy Overton
What is this Baby that's sleeping in a dresser.
Woody Overton
This. I'm sorry, the baby's four months old. Can you imagine making your baby's drawer, the hotel room drawer, your baby's crib?
Cindy Overton
Yeah.
Woody Overton
All right, well, let me tell you a lot more pain about this story. So when they were there and they find the unresponsive deceased Brooklyn, they also found meth in the room. Right. And the grandmother said that the cops had found meth in the room before. And. And she said the police should have arrested the couple sooner following the baby's death and said they had been living their lives like nothing ever happened since the cops came up in the baby's dead. She said they should have been charged with the drugs at the scene and held on those charges until homicide charges were ready. Yeah, and the grandmother Simon said she would like to see them spend the rest of their lives behind bars. And she also alleged that her granddaughter Destiny told her it wasn't the first time that the couple put Brooklyn in the dresser drawer as they would shut her in there when they wanted alone time.
Cindy Overton
She's four months old.
Woody Overton
I mean, I mean if you want alone time, you're gonna go bang bang. It's a four month old put. I mean, I don't know, bro. I mean it's not like the 4 month old is going to know that you're having a lone time adult time. The. But the deal being is, you know, it's just horrible. Let me tell you a little bit more about it. So they got the charge of documents and CBS and the KU the TV affiliate report that Destiny told investigators her husband would seal the drawer shut with a towel to prevent the infant from kicking it open. And they reported the Harris county medical examiner's office determined Brooklyn died from suffocation. That's just so bad. So following Brooklyn's death, the per the Fox affiliate K R I V, Jeremy claimed he was at the store and came back to find the drawer shut while Destiny said she was asleep and assumed the baby was with Jeremy. Now, the parents were also living with their one year old son at the time. Where the. Did you put him? Did you lock him in the bathroom so you can go bang bang? So a motel housekeeper took photos of Brooklyn in the drawer and said she alerted management. I, I just, I don't get it. But you know, they got a. Jeremy's got a $850,000 bond and Destiny is doing court on Monday, June 23rd, this past Monday, and her bond had been set at 300,000. Isn't that crazy? Yes, I understand people from all walks of life. The picture of mom. Yeah, you know, you. Your situation you're in, whether it's meth or you just can't afford or whatever. And at least you're putting a room over your kid's head. And there's dad, but you got money to do meth and you shut her in the drawer, seal it with a towel so she can't kick it open, and the baby suffocates. That's a fucked up family.
Cindy Overton
Thank you for that wonderful story.
Woody Overton
You're all.
Cindy Overton
I'm going to be really primed and ready to go for the next story.
Woody Overton
You're so welcome.
Cindy Overton
Pull it together very easily. After that, I'm going to Missouri.
Woody Overton
Missouri.
Cindy Overton
And a mayor has. Has decided that he just wants to get some. Some stuff from a dead man's property. Okay, so Adam Baguette is The mayor of St. Mary, which is a small town in Missouri, and he's facing charges with the connection of a skid steer. And you know how much skid steers cost. And I don't know how to describe a skid steer, so I'm going to just say what this says. It's a compact loader, typically used for construction, landscaping, or farming.
Woody Overton
They kind of. They have different attachments that go on the front of them. Yeah, some people call them skid steers or whatever, but you put forklift attachments on the front of them or box, you know, like to scoop up or whatever.
Cindy Overton
Well, this one was apparently valued at around $18,000. And the machinery originally belonged to a man who passed away in March of 2025. Okay, so around two months after his death, his two adult children visited his property and discovered that the skid steer was missing.
Woody Overton
I guess the mayor just figured nobody would care, huh?
Cindy Overton
According to a probable call statement, Baguette, the mayor instructed city employees to remove it, claiming it was obstructing city water lines. But investigators found no blockage. He also claimed that he made efforts to notify the deceased family before moving the machine, but there's no proof that there was any type of notifications or any type of contact with family members at all.
Woody Overton
Yeah, he's covering his ass.
Cindy Overton
So the skid steer, after the, you know, the kids show up, realize it's missing. The skid steer was steer was later located at a city owned facility and properly returned to the children. He, the mayor now faces charges of stealing and tampering with a motor vehicle and he's not yet entered a plea.
Woody Overton
Wow.
Cindy Overton
Probably thought that old man didn't have a family or something.
Woody Overton
It's I stupid. I mean you're gonna go to jail and lose your career and you hit the street and everything for let's get steer. Yeah and well I don't know and then get it. It's time for beast mode. It's time for worldwide crime. So we gotta double up for you today. Beast mode and worldwide crime. Right. And so we're going to rain hand Kent and a dad picks up his kids from school, but he didn't pick them up, they walked. Evidently they walked back and forth to school. Right? So he gets his kids and one of them is a three year old girl. So let me tell you what happened. According to the reports from the Daily Mail and Kent Online, a three year old Bunny Skinley and her father Rowan Skinley and her two siblings were walking home on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 17th in Rynham, Kent when a dog suddenly bit Bunny on the arm, tearing her skin open. Okay, now I've been bitten by dogs. You've been bitten by dogs. It sucks. But as a three year old it must really suck. And as the father stand there watching, it really sucks. Right. I said the incident took place on the town's Mrs. Mears Court Road just outside an elementary school at around 3:30pm local time. And I said it happened parallel to the school on the main road. This was dad saying, he said, I was just walking home after the school run, meaning picking up the kids. The path is quite narrow and a woman was walking her dog on the actual road itself. Okay, all right. You would think I'm, I'm gonna do a big beast mode dog if you could see it on y' all were showing her on YouTube. But I'll tell you in a second. He said, then out of nowhere, the dog just lunged my daughter and pulled her to the floor. The owner managed to pull the dog off, but when she did that, it ripped Bunny's skin open. And dad said he quickly sprang into action and held his daughter's skin in place to stop the bleeding as nearby witnesses approached to help. So he said people who saw what happened came over and said that my daughter hadn't even put her hand out to the dog. The woman did what?
Cindy Overton
Ran?
Woody Overton
Yep. The woman just disappeared and she didn't leave any details or anything. Now, according to the outlets and news outlets, witnesses reported the dog was a cockapoo.
Cindy Overton
Literally.
Woody Overton
It's, it's a. I mean, I don't know much how much smaller you can get than a chihuahua, but anyway, cockapoo is a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle and is usually considered to be a safe friendly dogs. But Bunny is now recovering after plastic surgery on her arm, which the procedure father said was made even more risky due to 3 year old's lung condition and severe asthma.
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I know, right? He says she's doing well now. She's just a bit shaken and keeps talking about how scared she is of the dog. So police told the local news that an investigation is underway. Of course, they're asking anyone information about this incident to include those who may have CCTV or doorbell footage of the tag. It's crazy. I mean, look, if our dog bit somebody, especially a kid, we're going to stay in and take ownership of it, right? But they said. Dog attacks have been a topic of discussion in the UK after the government banned a number of breeds in England and Wales, including Excel bullies, pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosas Doga, Argentinas and more, following a wave of dollar tax. And in December of 2023, a law was passed that made it illegal to breed, sell, abandon, give away or knowingly let an Excel bully stray in England or Wales without a certificate of exemption. As for Bunny's father, he's concerned that a cockapoo owner walked away after the attack. Said it's really upsetting that the woman didn't stop because it makes you fear for the safety of other kids. Well, let me do a little detective work for you. The. She's walking this dog down the middle of the road, all right? They're going to get her ass.
Cindy Overton
Yeah.
Woody Overton
That's not the first time you walk the dog. It's not like we live in the country and we lock the dog outside to go potty. This. This lady's probably been following a dog with a pooper scooper and everything else. Somebody's seen her before, somebody knows who she is and I hope they sue the fuck out of it.
Cindy Overton
I do, too. But it also goes to a point where you always, when you do a beast mode like this, you always say, it's not about the breed. I'm not calling out the breed because it's a. Whatever. This is a perfect example of that. How many cockapoos have you ever done a story about?
Woody Overton
None.
Cindy Overton
Exactly.
Woody Overton
And you're absolutely correct. Absolutely correct. And she just. I can't believe she ran like a little bitch.
Cindy Overton
That's the worst kind. Honestly, I know when I was bitten on my face, they were very concerned about what kind of food the dog that bit me ate because apparently if they eat human table scraps or human food, they grow different types of bacteria and they had to be very specific on the type of antibiotics that I got. So like it's important to know who bites you. And I mean if they're up to date on, yeah, their vaccinations or their, whatever you call them when they're dogs. It's just gross negligence.
Woody Overton
That woman's a low.
Cindy Overton
Well, she's a, she's a something. Well, I'm gonna go. This isn't, this is about a teacher, but it's not a bad teacher. It's not what you're going to, to think. So when I mentioned that it's a, a teacher, but we're going to Texas and this man named Russell Leahy, who's 28 years old, he's a schoolteacher and I don't know where we are in Texas, I just know Texas. But he recently lost his entire 32,000 dollar life savings. He's 28 and he already has 32,000 saved up as a teacher. Like I think he's working really hard to save that money. You know, they don't make a lot of money. It's paycheck to paycheck, you know. So he lost 32,000 of his life savings in a very sophisticated scam. And he first spoke publicly about this on June 16 during an interview on WFAA. But he had just gotten married and was living like a very frugal lifestyle. He avoided nights out, he skipped traveling to save money and he was contacted by people pretending to be Chase Bank. This happened to like someone else, like Andy Cohen, who's like the producer of all the Real Housewives stuff. And he has his own TV show that I watch what happens live. And this happened to him too. The bank calls you, you think it's true, the real bank? And he just got into this, I'm assuming that's kind of what happened here. So they convinced him that his account was at risk and instructed him to transfer the full 32,000. Like they knew specifics about his account, how much he had in there, where. And he believed that he was on a secure line and he was moving it to a secure account. The scammers used like realistic looking text messages and they even had his real bank statements. Like he had asked for the proof and they gave him proof which was false, like it was faked. But they had it so he transferred the full 32,000, and then he realized that it was fraud because he couldn't get access to that account. And he reached out to Chase. Chase has only been able to recover $2,000 of that money. And he said that they said that their policy on fraud only gives them that $2,000 protection. So it was a voluntary transfer, even though it was under deception and it's not covered. So they gave him $2,000 back. And Chase clarified in their own statement, saying fraud involves someone illegal accessing an account. While scams are deceptive schemes designed to trick individuals into authorizing transfers, well, I mean, it's still a trick. So Leigh says that he feels like the wind has just been taken out from his sails, and he feels like this is the end of the world for him. And he hopes that sharing the story can prevent others from suffering a similar loss. And Chase maintains the section of their website that offers tips to recognize and respond to fraud and identify theft attempts. A lot of people are saying these days, don't do any banking on the phone. Just go into the bank. But for us, like, living where we live, going into the bank is a whole day event. Right. So it's just easier to do things on online. And you would hope that if you.
Woody Overton
Anyway, well, there you have it. And, you know, beware of scams, as always. Right?
Cindy Overton
Yeah.
Woody Overton
All right. Rolling right along. And, you know, like, we're doing the hashtag justice for Bradley, and he's been missing almost six years. And of course, now they change the story from a murder to, you know, to whatever. We'll get. We'll get to that in this week's episode. But, you know, if you've been missing for five years, as my spouse, I'd have a real issue with that.
Cindy Overton
You probably wouldn't.
Woody Overton
No, I really. I would.
Cindy Overton
Just teasing you.
Woody Overton
So. Well, there was a lady named. And I'll tell you about wherever at and everything in a minute. Lady named Suzanne Morphy. And she allegedly, and I'll use the word allegedly on this one, went for a bike ride on Mother's Day five years ago.
Cindy Overton
Okay.
Woody Overton
But she never came back. All right? And her bike and helmet were later found in separate locations without significant damage. And this, according to cnn. And her husband Barry. Now, Barry gets on social media and pleads and begs, please, you know, if you know where Suzanne's at, or please, you know, return our home. Well, like in the Scott Peterson thing, it comes out later on that the couple were allegedly having marital difficulties, and authorities even told Barry that Suzanne had been having an affair with an old high school classmate. To which he responded, maybe in God's eyes, this was his way of resolving something. Might throw a little red flag there, right? Well, it really did. Because on May 5, 2021, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant in connection with his wife's death and these quote unquote records. Of course, Barry pled not guilty of charges and he got out on a $500,000 cash bond. Was released in September 2021. The charges were dropped. Yep. Without prejudice. In 2022. In a year later, Barry filed a 15 million dollar suit against the agencies that arrested and detained him. But that case, that also got dismissed in September 2024. And according to CBS News, so Barry is no angel. Barry was separately accused of voter fraud for submitting the presidential ballot in Suzanne's name. What a fucking douchebag about that.
Cindy Overton
Way too much.
Woody Overton
He pled guilty and avoided jail time and a court, you know, his. In accordance with his plea plea agreement. So after all this settles down, after all this turmoil. In September 2023, Suzanne's remains were finally found in Sagachi County, Colorado, nearly 50 miles away from her home. Plot thickens Months later, In August of 2024, the El Paso County Coroner's office released his honest autopsy report in which her death was ruled a homicide. Okay, well, guess what? On June 20, 2025, officials announced that a grand jury in Colorado had returned with an indictment against Barry and charged him with the murder of his wife. Good. That's according to ABC News. So I'm gonna tell you about it real quick. Suzanne Morphy was born on April 30, 1971 and she grew up in Alexandria, Indiana. And she has two siblings, a brother Andrew and a sister, Melinda. Now Susan and her husband Barry met in Indiana and moved to salido, Colorado in 2018. They were married for 25 years and share two grown daughters. Mallory and Macy said that family structure, where the husband loves being the provider and the wife loves being the homemaker, they fit that to a table, according to their friend Jeff Isles. And Suzanne's case file listed her as 5 foot 4 and 120 pounds, blue eyes and brown hair. She had twice beaten cancer and was an avid mountain biker. Barry told authorities the night before Suzanne went missing, they ate steaks, had sex and went to bed early. He said he last saw her asleep in bed at 5am the next day and that he and his daughters had all texted happy mother's day. She was gone the night before to Suzanne, but never received responses. Now what? Mommy? Go send a thank you. And I'm sure you better be calling your mama, not just sending a text. Yeah well. Around 2pm On May 9, 2020, Suzanne sent her alleged boyfriend Jeff Leibler, a selfie of herself sunbathing. This, according to the 129 page arrest affidavit, but then didn't respond to his following text.
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So they got an FBI agent that's retired now, John Gruson. He testified in court that based on data from Barry's cell phone and truck, he came home at 2:44pm that day. Now, the affidavit says that Barry admitted to running around their property with a gun and putting his phone in airplane mode at 2:47pm why?
Cindy Overton
Are you gonna run around your property with a gun?
Woody Overton
Are you putting your phone in airplane mode?
Cindy Overton
Well, that's the truth. I have mine on airplane mode right now. Just for the world to know.
Woody Overton
Yeah, well, that has nothing to do with this. Barry told authorities. I mean, I'll put mine on airplane mode every time I take him out. Barry told authorities he was shooting chipmunks. But the FBI agent wrote an affidavit that he believed he was most likely chasing Suzanne or I. Geez. So Barry's defense attorneys say that the data shows he was moving at 45 miles an hour and thus could not have been moving on foot and chasing his wife, I'm sure. 45. He's driving below the speed limit on her dead body in the vehicle. But a neighbor reports that Susan reported Suzanne missing on May 10th. So he didn't report her missing. Law enforcement is Suzanne's brother Andrew led extensive searches but were unable to find her. Now, after Suzanne vanished, Barry posted that emotional video online, pleading for her safe return, along with the FBI chip line number and the promise of a $200,000 reward. Well, guess what? He should have made it 20 million because he knew she wasn't coming home. And he's praying. I mean, he gets convicted, the rewards are good, right? Investigators say that on the morning, that morning, Barry made five trash runs during his work trip to Broomfield, Colorado. And they said that he threw away tranquilized material during one of these runs. So maybe he trained her before he killed her. I don't know. In August 2020, Barry told the local Fox 21 that he believed the sheriff's department mishandled the case. And his wife's disappearance was the most devastating thing that has ever happened to me. Well, like I told you, in September 2023, they found Suzanne's remains 50 miles away from our house. After discovery, Barry issued a statement via his lawyer in which he said that he and his daughters were struggling with immense shock and grief and that they had faith that their wife and mom would walk back into their lives again four years after. Yeah, in April of 2024. The El Paso corner office has told you that released a report saying the death was a homicide. The Altos reports say that Suzanne was killed by undetermined means in the setting of but azerpine and metrodomine intoxication. So there must have been enough less left for her to test her cells. Right. But they added that there were no signs of trauma. And the report added that these drugs are marketed as a compounded immobilizer for wildlife. So it's like to tranquilize for a bear. Yeah. In other terms, an animal tranquilizer. Now part of the Denver Gazette, Barry told investigators that he used the three drugs routinely to immobilize deer before removing their antlers. That's the stupidest fucking thing I've ever heard of.
Cindy Overton
And they fell for that?
Woody Overton
Well, I mean, he had to explain why he had that, but one of Barry's lawyers said that the tranquilizer found in Suzanne's bones was very common. I never heard of before in my 55 years. Bears lawyers also told outlet that a bullet and Suzanne's biker biking clothes were found with her remains, though it was not clear if the bullet had been used and that her foot bones and shoes were not in the shallow grave.
Cindy Overton
Some weird stuff going on.
Woody Overton
It's really weird. According to the state of Colorado, Suzanne's homicide is an ongoing cold case. All right. On May 5, 2021, nearly a year after Suzanne's disappearance, I told you that Barry was arrest arrested for all that and the according to that criminal complaint, Barry allegedly killed Suzanne between May 9th and 10th, 2020. And at the time of his arrest, Suzanne was presumed dead. But of course, Barry denied it. Barry owned a landscaping business, and on the day his wife disappeared, he traveled to nearby Broomfield to work on a construction site in the couple's daughters were away on a camping trip. So. But in the affidavit, which has been thrown out and From September of 2021, investigators say that Barry tried to hunt and control Suzanne like he had hunted and controlled animals after she told him she wanted a divorce. Suzanne had accused her husband of having had affairs for years. And investigators learned that she had been having an affair with that former high school classmate I told you about. Suzanne's sister Melinda, told the local Colorado radio station Heart of the Rockies that In May of 2021, her sibling had raised red flags about Barry. She definitely made implications that she had concerns about her safety, Melinda said, and in the condition of the relationship had, I think, deteriorated quite a bit over the last several years. Well, prosecutor said that Suzanne texts her husband on May 6, 2020, telling him she was done and wanted to end the marriage. Probably one of the last ones she ever got. But in the affidavit it says Suzanne is said to have taken clear steps in January 2020 and attempts to separate from and divorce Barry. Document also claimed that Barry tried to determine if Suzanne was having an affair by stalking her at their own residence, which was allegedly witnessed by one of her friends. And that any knowingly destroyed evidence that his relationship with Hassan was to deteriorate. I guess he writes Text messages in August 2021 Chef Fee. County Undersheriff Andy Rohit testified in a preliminary court hearing that when Barry returned to his house on May 10, he acted oddly. The sheriff said that Barry did not attempt to call her phone and was not asking any questions because he knew she was dead. Barry's lawyer disputed the description, saying the client followed the task as directed by law enforcement. I don't know what that means, but in the. In the end, that August preliminary hearing, Gruson testified that a dart gun, empty tranquilizer darts and a needle used to inject tranquilizer into the darts were found in the home as well as a tranquilizer cap. Meaning one bottle was used. Right.
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Woody Overton
Barry's attorneys, Drew Nielsen, Gruson said no tranquilizer chemical had been found and there was no way to know how long the cap had been in the dryer. I guess he forgot it. There's no such thing as a perfect crime scene. Right. One of Barry's attorneys later said that his client's dart gun was not working at the time of Suzanne's disappearance and claimed he did not have tranquilizer using the darts for the gun. Prosecutors also said they found three unknown DNA samples on the glove compartment of Suzanne's Range Rover or Suzanne. And one was a partial. Partial match to an unknown male connected to sexual assault cases in other states. Right now, this is. It's going to be a. If it had the publicity, it'd be a Scott Peterson case. Barry's lawyer said that his DNA was not part of that sample. Well, and that's why in April 2022, authorities dropped the charges against him, as the Colorado Judicial Department told People magazine. And a judge granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the charges without prejudice, which would allow prosecutors to file the charges against Barry again at a later date. So.
Cindy Overton
So he's free?
Woody Overton
No, but hold on one second. Remember in the beginning I told you he just got arrested. But anyway, there's more to it. I know it's Long, but it's a lot of crazy. So In May of 2022, Barry and Susanna's daughters, Mallory Macy, joined the father for an interview on Good Morning America. Right. That was the first since the charges were dropped against Barry. They said it's been an emotional roller coaster, but we feel like we can finally take our first steps in healing, which is a blessing. We just know our dad better than anyone else and we know he is not involved in our mom's disappearance. Then on June 20, 2025, a grand jury indicted Barry and charged him with Cezanne's murder and escort into the 12th Judicial DA's office. He was taken into custody in Arizona and will be extradited to San Luis Valley to face the charges. And according to the outlet, the DA attorney Ann Kelly released a statement saying federal, state and local law enforcement have never stopped working towards justice for Suzanne. She continued that the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office stands in solidarity with SA family and the citizens of Chaffee and Sagacachi counties and pursuing the grand jury's indictment. So I mean, you know, other than his voter fraud. But they must have some new evidence, right? The. Like I told you, he was convicted for the forgery. Why in the Would. Would you file your wife's show? And that just doesn't make any sense. Zero. You know what he said? He said just because I want Trump to win.
Cindy Overton
Yeah.
Woody Overton
And anyway to give him another boat. I figured all these other guys are cheating and I know Cesar was going to vote for Trump anyway. So the. Of course FBI agents told Barry hey, that's illegal. And he's responded, I didn't know you couldn't do that for your spouse. Barry is full of shit. And I want to keep following this because I just gave you probably a 20 minute version, but it's kind of. It's very rare. The. It's kind of a the. The. Yeah. Well you think so but the Nobody in the world's gonna believe this had a dart gun to shoot deer so you can cut their horns off.
Cindy Overton
That makes sense.
Woody Overton
That's way more cruel than shooting one to eat it.
Cindy Overton
Yeah.
Woody Overton
And he. This comes out after they find the tranquilizer and loose cap in your dryer because you were washed the clothes you shot her with or whatever.
Cindy Overton
But wait for the.
Woody Overton
Then they get the partial DNA from another sex offender on a Range Rover.
Cindy Overton
That's why I don't understand.
Woody Overton
Yeah, that's. It's all. It's going to be all convoluted and the district attorney is going to do what they do. Defense is going to do what they going to do. This sitting going to be last. We're going to hear about this. They've already been on Good Morning America and everything else. I look for this to take new twists and turns as it unfolds. And we will keep you updated right here on True Crime Time for.
Cindy Overton
Well, that would be an interesting story.
Woody Overton
Yeah, I think. Yeah. We'll tell it on the series of this show as updates come out.
Cindy Overton
Okay.
Woody Overton
Because Bear might be instant, but it ain't looking good for homie.
Cindy Overton
No, he's.
Woody Overton
Yeah, it didn't look. It isn't looking good at all. So there you have it. Well, I don't have anything else for this hot ass Wednesday. D. No. And y' all, we love you. Thank you. Hashtag justice for Bradley. Please tag it everywhere. I'm Woody Overton.
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I'm Cindy Overton.
Woody Overton
Holla at y' all later. Peace.
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Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time For | June 25, 2025
Episode Title: Scams, Arson, and a Mayor’s Crime: Twisted Tales from Real Life
Hosted by: Woody Overton and Cindy Overton
In this gripping episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody Overton and Cindy Overton delve into a series of unsettling true crime stories that span arson, familial betrayal, official misconduct, and sophisticated financial scams. With their characteristic blend of thorough investigation and candid commentary, Woody and Cindy guide listeners through each case, shedding light on the dark complexities of human behavior and the legal system.
Timestamp: [04:56 - 07:33]
The episode kicks off with a harrowing case from Tremont City, Ohio, where two 12-year-old boys are charged with arson. On the evening of June 14, a group of children engaged in a perilous activity involving gasoline and fire. During their reckless play, one boy poured gasoline on his younger brother and ignited it, treating the act as a "dangerous game."
Notable Quote:
Cindy states, “[...] it was what they were calling a dangerous game.”
The Clark County Sheriff's Office responded swiftly after a bystander called 911. The victim suffered severe, though non-life-threatening, second and third-degree burns and was transported to a burn center. Lieutenant Christopher Schultz emphasized the deliberate nature of the incident, underscoring the gravity of the boys' actions despite their young age.
Notable Quote:
Woody reflects, “You can't get much more deliberate than I'm throwing gas on you and then lighting it.”
The community is left shaken by the incident, highlighting the need for better supervision and education about the dangers of handling flammable substances.
Timestamp: [07:39 - 34:32]
Transitioning to a heart-wrenching story from Harris County, Texas, Woody and Cindy recount the tragic death of baby Brooklyn. On May 14, 2024, Brooklyn was found unresponsive in a dresser drawer at a motel on Rancho Mission Drive. Investigations revealed that her parents, Jeremy and Destiny, had been living at the hotel for over a year prior to the incident.
Notable Quote:
Cindy summarizes, “[...] they shut her in there when they wanted alone time.”
The discovery was compounded by the presence of methamphetamine in the room, which the grandmother claimed was overlooked by authorities, allowing the parents to live as if nothing had occurred. The Harris County Medical Examiner's Office determined Brooklyn died from suffocation.
Cindy remarks:
“That is bad, bad, bad, bad, bad.”
Further allegations emerged from Destiny, who claimed it wasn't the first time Brooklyn was confined in the dresser for the parents' privacy. Despite significant evidence and public outcry, Jeremy and Destiny faced limited repercussions initially, with Jeremy released on an $850,000 bond and Destiny on $300,000.
The narrative takes a darker turn as the story unfolds over years, leading to renewed investigations and charges against Barry Morphy, Suzanne Morphy’s husband, for her murder. The intertwining of drug abuse, child endangerment, and legal mishandling paints a bleak picture of systemic failures and familial abuse.
Timestamp: [13:23 - 15:00]
In another startling revelation, the hosts discuss the case of Adam Baguette, the mayor of St. Mary, Missouri, who faces legal troubles over the unauthorized removal of a city-owned skid steer valued at approximately $18,000. The equipment originally belonged to a deceased individual, and Baguette claimed it was obstructing city water lines—a claim investigators disproved.
Notable Quote:
Cindy critiques, “He probably thought that old man didn't have a family or something.”
After failing to notify the deceased’s family and subsequent investigations, the skid steer was found at a city facility and returned. Baguette now faces charges for theft and tampering with a motor vehicle, casting a shadow over his tenure and raising questions about ethical governance.
Timestamp: [17:49 - 30:14]
The episode shifts to an unsettling incident in Ryham, Kent, UK, where a three-year-old girl named Bunny Skinley was viciously bitten by a cockapoo while walking home with her father. The attack left Bunny with severe arm injuries, necessitating plastic surgery, and compounded her pre-existing asthma condition.
Notable Quote:
Woody laments, “I have mine on airplane mode every time I take him out.”
Despite cockapoos generally being perceived as friendly pets, this incident has fueled ongoing debates about dog breed regulations and owner responsibilities. Witnesses reported that the dog’s owner fled the scene without providing assistance, exacerbating the traumatic experience for Bunny and her family.
Cindy adds:
“It's just gross negligence.”
The case emphasizes the critical importance of responsible pet ownership and the devastating impact of animal attacks on innocent lives, especially those of young children.
Timestamp: [13:35 - 34:32]
Among the most disturbing stories is the tale of Russell Leahy, a 28-year-old schoolteacher from Texas, who fell victim to a complex financial scam resulting in the loss of his entire life savings of $32,000. Leahy, known for his frugal lifestyle, was deceived by individuals posing as representatives from Chase Bank.
Notable Quote:
Woody warns, “Beware of scams, as always.”
The scammers crafted realistic-looking communications, even providing fake bank statements to gain Leahy's trust. Convinced his account was at risk, Leahy was instructed to transfer his savings to what he believed was a secure account. Only after realizing the fraud did he reach out to Chase, who could recover a mere $2,000 due to their fraud protection policies.
This case underscores the increasing sophistication of financial scams and the dire need for individuals to remain vigilant and skeptical of unsolicited financial communications.
Timestamp: [35:02 - 56:56]
In a deeply intricate and ongoing case, Woody and Cindy delve into the mysterious disappearance of Suzanne Morphy, who went missing on her bike ride on Mother's Day five years prior. Her disappearance led to the arrest of her husband, Barry Morphy, under suspicions of foul play, which were later dismissed. However, recent developments have reignited the case.
Notable Quote:
Woody notes, “It's really weird.”
Suzanne’s remains were discovered in Sagachi County, Colorado, prompting a grand jury indictment against Barry on charges of her murder. The investigation revealed suspicious activities, including Barry’s alleged use of tranquilizers typically meant for wildlife and questionable DNA evidence linking him to other sexual assault cases. Despite previous dismissals, new evidence has solidified the case against Barry, leading to his extradition to face charges.
Cindy comments:
“That's way more cruel than shooting one to eat it.”
This case highlights the persistent pursuit of justice despite legal setbacks and the complexities involved in unraveling prolonged and convoluted criminal investigations.
In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody and Cindy Overton showcase their dedication to uncovering the truths behind real-life crimes, no matter how twisted or complex. From youthful recklessness and familial tragedies to official misconduct and sophisticated scams, the stories presented serve as stark reminders of the multifaceted nature of crime and its profound impact on individuals and communities. The hosts' insightful commentary and relentless pursuit of justice provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of each case, reinforcing the podcast's reputation for deep dives into true crime.
Final Quote:
Woody concludes, “Bear might be innocent, but it ain't looking good for homie.”
Stay tuned to Real Life Real Crime for more compelling stories and updates on ongoing investigations as Woody and Cindy continue their mission to bring light to the darkest corners of real-life crime.
Thank you for listening to Real Life Real Crime. Remember to follow us on social media and tag your support with #JusticeForBradley to help us continue our work in shedding light on these critical cases.