Real Life Real Crime: "True Crime Time For November 24, 2025 | Cadaver Dogs, Cold Cases, and Holiday Reflections"

Hosts: Woody Overton & Cindy Overton
Episode Date: November 24, 2025

Overview

In this Thanksgiving-week episode, Woody and Cindy Overton present a gripping, at times darkly humorous dive into recent and notable true crime stories, combining chilling child neglect, violent murders, law enforcement misconduct, and some offbeat commentary on human behavior. Woven through their conversation are reflections on the holidays, family, and continued advocacy for victims and cold cases.

Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. Holiday Reflections, Family, and Traditions

• [02:59] Hosts share family gatherings, plenty of food, and teaching firearm safety to their nieces—emphasizing the importance of cherishing loved ones, particularly during the holidays.
• Woody: "Enjoy your people. Right? Hashtag just for bradley. Hashtag just for AO as always, continue to call on your tips." ([03:34])

2. Cadaver Dogs and Cold Cases

• [03:34] Woody responds to listener questions about cadaver dogs, clarifying differences between scent, blood, and cadaver dogs and their vital roles in investigations.
• Woody: "Cadaver dogs are different than blood dogs or...scent dogs, okay?...They have to train...with police organizations." ([03:34])
• Appeals for tips related to ongoing cold cases—especially the cases of Barbara Blunt and Haley.

3. Case Spotlight: Massachusetts Murder

• [06:03] Cindy details the life imprisonment of Bruce Mabin for the brutal 2021 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, Cheryl Pringle.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • “You will get what you deserve because God don't like ugly. You're just scum. I hope you rot in hell for what you did.” – Pearl Garner, victim’s mother ([07:36])
    • Pringle’s son describes her as “a strong, independent woman and a dream chaser.” ([08:08])

4. Operation Creep: Minnesota Sex Sting

• [09:01] Discussion of a major sting called "Operation Creep” in Bloomington, MN, targeting child sexual predators.
  • 16 men arrested, including an ICE auditor and a pollution agency staffer, with one suspect bringing guns and drugs.
  • Memorable Moment: The police chief used Radiohead’s song “Creep” as a tongue-in-cheek “theme.” ([09:48])
  • Woody: "So y'all Operation Creep. And applause to that chief...got to love it. One guy works for ICE and boys. I'm ICE Boys. Like it's okay." ([11:11])
• Hosts reflect: Such crimes "never stop," but stings instill some fear.

5. Effed Up Professionals: Child Abuse by Teacher

• [12:47] Cindy covers the arrest of former Alabama Teacher of the Year, Randy Nicole Jackson Staples, after viral video showed her beating her 12-year-old son with a belt.
  • The video, posted by her eldest son, exposed a history of abuse.
  • Quote: “It shows Staples beating the young boy...as she yells at him while he cries before she ultimately slams him to the floor by his hair.” ([13:33])
• Woody: "Definitely effed up Professional...so many of those stories." ([15:23])

6. Family Matters: Severe Child Neglect in Wisconsin

• [21:29] A horrifying account of a 14-year-old girl, weighing only 35 pounds, rescued from an abusive and neglectful household.
  • Four adults, including her biological father, are facing over 80 years in prison each.
  • Text messages among the suspects revealed disdain and intent to harm the victim.
  • Quote: “I just want to karate kick her dumb head.” – Savannah LaFever, step-sister ([24:15])
  • Woody’s Outrage: "Those motherfuckers ain't never missed a meal in their life. And plus, they ate all of mine and yours and that baby's..." ([27:00])

7. Effed Up Professionals: Law Enforcement & Corrections Misconduct

• NYPD School Safety Agent Arrested ([29:12])
  • Cindy recounts the case of a New York school safety agent arrested for groping a 16-year-old during a photo op.
  • Woody: "That dude...should never wear the badge, period." ([31:12])
• Louisiana Correctional Officer Caught with Inmate ([32:02])
  • Female officer caught on video kissing an inmate, later found to have firearms in her vehicle.
  • Woody explains that prison contraband is “90%” from staff, motivated by low salaries and financial temptation.
  • Woody: "...money is the motivating factor. There is no other reason." ([36:08])

8. Worldwide Crime: The “Serial Cheater” of London

• [37:37] A lighter, if outrageous story: a UK woman, Persia Lawson, now a self-proclaimed relationship expert, admits to having infected "half of London" with chlamydia due to rampant cheating and sex addiction.
  • Persia's Quote: "I had a cheating addiction and quite frankly was a home wrecker...I have no, I mean, idea how many people I've slept with. It's definitely in the hundreds." ([44:52])
  • After intervention and therapy, Persia claims to be in recovery and uses her experience to help others.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Child Protection & Outrage:
  • Woody: “If I could hold a gun to the DA’s head and make them do it, I wish I could.” ([05:23], reflecting frustration with inaction on murder charges)
• On Systemic Failures:
  • Cindy: "That's disgusting...getting people in positions of power, too." ([12:27])
• On Humor Through Dark Content:
  • Woody: “It's like getting laid in a whorehouse with a gold brick tied around your neck.” ([42:35], on Sex Addicts Anonymous)
  • Woody: “If you were in London Anytime around 2010, forget checked. Burned. Boom, boom.” ([49:01], joking about the STD outbreak)
• On Empathy During the Holidays:
  • Woody: “All the murder victims and their family members...prayers for you. Holidays are always the hardest.” ([49:50])
  • Cindy: “Prayers for those that are hurting right now because the holiday season is...hard on those that don't have close people...lost loved ones." ([50:06])

Episode Timestamps

• 02:48 – Start of episode/conversation
• 03:34 – Cadaver dogs/cold case updates
• 06:03 – Massachusetts murder conviction
• 09:01 – "Operation Creep" sting in Minnesota
• 12:47 – Teacher arrested for child abuse
• 21:29 – Wisconsin child abuse case
• 29:12 – NYPD agent charged with groping student
• 32:02 – Louisiana corrections officer arrested
• 37:37 – Worldwide crime: London’s “serial cheater”
• 49:50 – Reflections and prayers for victims and families

Tone and Delivery

Woody’s conversational style blends hard-won law enforcement experience, deep empathy for victims and families, and a no-nonsense, unfiltered approach—punctuated by dark humor. Cindy offers emotional intelligence, supportive commentary, and occasionally challenges or amplifies Woody’s takes. The episode consistently oscillates between sobering and sardonic.

Final Thoughts

The hosts reflect on gratitude and hardship during the holidays, extend prayers to all victims and their families, and encourage listeners to continue advocacy and community involvement. They end with the promise of upcoming guests and more true crime stories.

This summary provides the key takeaways, context, and most impactful moments from the episode, capturing both its gravity and uniquely candid tone, so even those who didn’t listen will walk away informed and engaged.