Real Life Real Crime: "True Crime Time For November 14, 2025"

Missing Persons, Police Misconduct, and the Fight for Justice

Hosts: Woody and Cyndi Overton
Release Date: November 14, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode of "True Crime Time For," Woody and Cyndi Overton dive into a mix of current true crime news and ongoing cases connected to their own investigative efforts. This installment focuses on a variety of stories including missing persons cases, alarming statistics about indigenous women, police misconduct and accountability, outrageous crimes, and a series of bizarre and darkly humorous stories from across the country and the world. The Overtons maintain their signature blend of directness, dark humor, and empathetic insight throughout.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Updates on Ongoing Cold Cases (#JusticeFor Series) [02:59]

• Hashtags discussed: #JusticeForBradley, #JusticeForAO, #JusticeForBarbaraBlount.
• Bradley and AO cases: Continued surge in tips, both about suspects and individuals involved, increasing pressure on authorities and potentially guilty parties.
• Quote:

  “Look, it’s so hot over there for the bad people… Stuff’s happening and just stuff that I can’t talk about. It’d blow your mind.” — Woody [03:19]

• Barbara Blount case: No recent updates; possibility of dedicating an episode to her case in the coming week.
• Haley (missing person): Still no developments, causing frustration and sadness.

2. New York City: Vandalism of Police Vehicles [05:13]

• Story:
  22-year-old Christian Gin Wright vandalizes nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles in Jamaica, Queens, including both marked and unmarked cars.
  Damage included smashed windows, slashed tires, and broken side mirrors.
• Charges:
  Reckless endangerment, 14 counts of criminal mischief, two counts of weapon possession, resisting arrest.
  Court date: Jan 21, 2026.
• Woody’s commentary:

  “The world’s full of fucking stupid people… You’re guaranteed you’re going to fucking jail.” — Woody [08:07]

3. Arizona: The Murder of Chalista “Tia Girl” Kole (Missing Indigenous Teen) [09:48]

• Case summary:
  • 16-year-old “Tia Girl” Kole went missing from the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, later found murdered less than a mile from her home.
  • No cause of death released; no suspects named.
• Jurisdictional challenges:
  • Tribal police lead, with assistance from Bureau of Indian Affairs and federal agents.
• Broader context:
  Indigenous women are disproportionately victims of violence and missing persons cases; Amber Alert equivalent (“Turquoise Alert”) was not issued due to initial misclassification as a runaway.
• Notable quote:

  “If this was white people, this would be all the rage. You never hear about it with the Indians. It’s just a commonplace, everyday thing.” — Woody [14:18]
  “Cases like Tia’s are exactly why we need strong, consistent policies for missing Indigenous youth… These alerts save lives.” — Darlene Gomez, Indigenous rights attorney (read by Cyndi) [14:46]

• Advocacy:
  Both hosts highlight indifference and systemic failures impacting Indigenous communities.

4. Atlanta Airport: Loaded Magazine Left on a Plane [21:41]

• Situation:
  A loaded magazine with hollow point rounds found on a Frontier Airlines plane at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
• Investigation:
  • Plane was cleared; all passengers rescreened, causing significant delays.
  • Magazine marked with law enforcement officer's initials; turns out to have been forgotten by an officer from a previous flight.
• Woody’s anecdote:
  Recalls accidentally bringing a loaded magazine to airport security himself, highlighting human error.
• Humorous moment:
  Cyndi shares a story about her mother hiding a pistol in an airport bathroom trash can as a child traveler.

5. Brazil: "Good Night Cinderella" Drugging and Theft Case [28:49]

• Victim:
  Social media influencer Cameron Galinsky accepts a drink from two men, is later drugged, robbed, and wakes up two days later, naked and missing $3,000 and his phone.
• Local term:
  "Good Night Cinderella" describes such drugging and robbery crimes in Brazil.
• Quote:

  “He’s not reporting the theft of booty…” — Woody, with characteristic dark humor [30:08]

• Broader trend:
  Such offenses are increasing with travelers being targeted in nightlife areas globally.

6. Philadelphia: Police Officers Indicted for Double Dipping Youth Program Funds [32:55]

• Offense:
  Nine Philly PD officers, including a captain, accused of illegally collecting payment from a youth boxing program while simultaneously being paid by the department during work hours.
• Consequences:
  • Officers suspended with intent to dismiss, some already retired.
  • Commentary on how lack of oversight and “easy money” led to the misdeeds.
• Quote:

  “At some point, the shit’s going to catch up with you… You’re getting away with it for so long…” — Woody [34:16]

7. Police Misconduct: Fort Worth Officer Flees Traffic Stop at 100+ MPH [35:25]

• Case summary:
  Off-duty officer Nathaniel Johnson clocked at over 100 MPH refused to stop for police. A warrant was issued, he was later arrested and released on bond; internal police investigation ongoing.
• Insight:
  Woody notes officers almost never ticket each other, making the decision to flee doubly “dumb.”
• Memorable exchange:

  “All he had to do was pull over. No cops gonna write another cop a ticket.” — Woody [35:51]

8. Family Matters: Son Kills and Freezes Mother in Albuquerque [41:21]

• Story:
  • Leroy Valhalla, 49, murdered his 69-year-old mother, Ernesta Lucero, and stuffed her remains in a freezer, all while continuing to claim payment for her home healthcare.
  • Motive given: Paranoid delusion that his mother “gave her life to darkness.”
• Hosts’ commentary:
  Both express horror and dark humor at the twisted failure of familial bonds.
• Quote:

  “There’s nothing says loving up family members—like killing your mama and choking her to death, then cutting her up in pieces and putting her in garbage bags in the freezer.” — Woody [44:05]

9. Wild Crime: Florida Man Steals Car, Flees Pantless from Porta Potty [44:29]

• Story:
  In Sanibel, FL, a suspect named Joshua Mullenix steals a vehicle, almost runs over the owner, flees police, and is discovered hiding pantless in a porta potty wielding two wooden stakes. He’s tased and arrested.
• Notable quote:

  “When the police arrived, Mullenix emerged pantless from the porta potty and fled on foot brandishing two wooden stakes… so guess what he did? He TASED his ass!... And for that, sir, we give you a shout out for effectively using your taser.” — Woody [48:36]

Memorable Quotes and Moments

• “The world’s full of fucking stupid people.” — Woody [08:07]
• “Cases like Tia’s are exactly why we need strong, consistent policies for missing Indigenous youth… These alerts save lives.” — (Cyndi quoting Darlene Gomez) [14:46]
• “He’s not reporting the theft of booty…” — Woody [30:08]
• “At some point, the shit’s going to catch up with you.” — Woody [34:16]
• “All he had to do was pull over. No cops gonna write another cop a ticket.” — Woody [35:51]
• “There’s nothing says loving up family members—like killing your mama…putting her in garbage bags in the freezer.” — Woody [44:05]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Introductions & Case Updates: [01:28] – [05:12]
• NYPD Car Vandalism: [05:13] – [09:48]
• Arizona Missing Indigenous Girl: [09:48] – [16:08]
• Atlanta Airport Ammo Incident: [21:41] – [28:29]
• Brazil Drugging Incident: [28:49] – [32:55]
• Philadelphia Police Misconduct: [32:55] – [35:25]
• Fort Worth Police Officer Pursuit: [35:25] – [39:52]
• Albuquerque Family Murder: [41:21] – [44:29]
• Florida Porta Potty Fugitive: [44:29] – [48:47]

Tone, Language, and Chemistry

Woody and Cyndi Overton engage in candid, unscripted exchanges mingling tough truths, grim humor, and frank advocacy for victims. Woody’s law enforcement insights drive the discussion, while Cyndi contributes context, empathy, and occasional comic relief (“Look shaming” [44:25]). The duo consistently encourage community tips and public vigilance, especially regarding cold and indigenous missing persons cases.

Summary

This episode exemplifies the Real Life Real Crime formula: hard-hitting discussions of crime from the Overtons’ unique perspective, with a mix of serious advocacy and dark, irreverent humor. The stories chosen span police accountability, social justice, and the downright bizarre, always grounded in Woody’s professional experience and the couple’s genuine dedication to truth and justice. Listeners new and old will find a compelling blend of insight, skepticism, and humanity throughout.