Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time For October 14, 2025
Host: Woody Overton
Date: October 14, 2025
Episode: Vandalism, Vanishings & Violence
Episode Overview
Woody Overton takes listeners through a whirlwind of bizarre, tragic, and infuriating true crime stories from around the globe, all delivered in his candid, no-nonsense style. From juvenile vandalism in Florida to a massive manhunt in the Australian outback, Woody brings personal insight, law enforcement perspective, and a splash of gritty humor to every case. Key themes include the impact of family intervention, the haunting consequences of violence, and the mystique of vanishings.
Key Segments & Discussion Points
1. Community Justice: Florida School Vandalism
[03:24 – 17:58]
- The Vandalism: Two minors (ages 12 and 13) broke into Friendship Elementary in Volusia County, FL, twice in one day, causing over $50,000 in damage—far beyond typical graffiti or window breaking.
- How They Got Caught: After the Sheriff’s Office released surveillance images, the suspects’ own mothers recognized them and turned them in.
- Woody’s Commentary: Woody praises the parents for doing the right thing, emphasizing how rare and admirable their actions are today.
- Juvenile Justice: The boys now face burglary, trespassing, theft, and criminal mischief charges.
- Notable Quote:
“Kudos to the moms...if my youngest son gets called on some tape like that, I’m calling it in...if you’re gonna be an ass and do that, then I’m calling it in.”
– Woody Overton [13:15] - Context: Woody ties the story back to cold cases like Bradley Strasner and Austin O’Banion (#JusticeFor), encouraging listeners' continued tips and advocacy.
2. Family Matters: UK Knife Murder Case
[18:00 – 23:46]
- The Case: 18-year-old Jack Lawson receives an 18-year sentence for stabbing father-of-three Craig “Yorkie” York during a supposed fistfight.
- Key Facts:
- Incident caught on CCTV and Lawson’s phone.
- Lawson was 17 at the time; judge noted his remorse and lack of criminal history.
- The victim’s family devastated by the loss.
- Woody’s Commentary:
“Showed up for a fist fight, brought a knife, you got your ass whipped, stabbed a dad of three. Prayer for those boys, right? That’s crazy.”
– Woody Overton [22:54]
3. Vanishings: Australia's Missing Child Mystery
[23:47 – 37:42]
- The Disappearance: Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanishes from his family’s remote sheep farm in South Australia.
- The Search:
- Hundreds of volunteers, drones, ATVs, specialist divers, and infrared tech combed 1200+ km over 90 hours—without success.
- Only evidence: a single disputed footprint.
- Expert Insight (Gary Jubelin, former detective):
- Police are looking at all possibilities: did Gus wander off, was it misadventure, or third-party intervention?
- Commended the police for concurrently running alternative investigative lines—a lesson learned from the William Tyrrell case.
- Family is cooperating fully.
- Woody’s Take:
“I do not believe a four year old vanishes in the thin air in the middle of the desert in South Australia. But pretty crazy and I think he’s going to end up—I hope it’s not nefarious...”
– Woody Overton [37:42] - Emotional Tension: Community holds out hope, keeping porch lights on for Gus; the search transitions from rescue to recovery.
4. Violence in Texas: Assaulting a Police Officer During a DWI
[37:43 – 42:33]
- Incident: Following a vehicle crash in Houston, Claire Denise Ihfe (driver at fault, showing signs of intoxication) is taken to the hospital, where she becomes combative and kicks a deputy.
- Charges:
- Driving while intoxicated
- Assault on a police officer
- Woody’s Commentary:
“You can call a cop anything you want to, but when you kick them, it’s never, ever going to end well for you... Don’t kick the cops in the balls; it’s never going to work out for you.”
– Woody Overton [41:22]
5. Ongoing Notoriety: Updates on Bryan Kohberger (Idaho Murders)
[42:34 – 54:55]
- Case Brief: Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four Idaho college students, is serving life in prison after avoiding the death penalty.
- Recent Developments:
- Complaints from Kohberger about prison life (lack of commissary access, supply delays).
- Judge blocks release of graphic crime scene images to respect victims’ families.
- Prison officials investigating leaked video of Kohberger inside the facility, suspected to be recorded by a staff member.
- Woody’s Unfiltered Take:
“If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime... Prison is not a nice, nice place. And I hope they give you your due justice every day in there.”
– Woody Overton [51:32]
“The real victims, y’all, we shouldn’t be talking about this. Probably the last time I’ll ever talk about [him] until they kill him... Remember the victims and the victims’ families.”
– Woody Overton [54:53]
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On proactive community crime-solving:
“You Lifers calling in tips on A.O. and Bradley’s case... that’s what you do and it’s working. Keep up the heat.”
– Woody Overton [04:40] -
On rare parental accountability:
“Kudos to the moms...if my youngest son gets called on some tape like that, I’m calling it in.”
– Woody Overton [13:15] -
On the eerie disappearance in Australia:
“Four year old doesn’t disappear into thin air...I do not believe a four year old vanishes in the thin air in the middle of the desert in South Australia.”
– Woody Overton [37:42] -
On prison justice:
“Prison is not a nice, nice place. And I hope they give you your due justice every day in there.”
– Woody Overton [51:32] -
On victims' families:
“The real victims, y’all, we shouldn’t be talking about this. Probably the last time I’ll ever talk about [him] until they kill him... Remember the victims and the victims’ families.”
– Woody Overton [54:53]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Timestamp | Segment Description | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:24 | Start of major episode content: “True Crime Time for Tuesday…” | | 06:00 | Volusia County FL School Vandalism story begins | | 13:15 | Notable quote on maternal accountability | | 18:00 | UK knife murder (Craig York/Jack Lawson) | | 23:47 | Gus Lamont Australian missing boy case begins | | 34:42 | Interview clip: Gary Jubelin on outback disappearance | | 37:42 | Woody’s analysis, doubts about “wandered off” theory, transition to next story | | 37:43 | Houston, TX: DWI/Assault on police officer | | 42:34 | Idaho/Bryan Kohberger update begins | | 51:32 | Woody’s direct comments on prison justice and Kohberger | | 54:53 | Final reflection on victims and victims’ families | | 58:11 | Episode concludes/content ends |
Summary & Flow
Woody Overton stands out this episode for his relentless bluntness, storytelling wit, and reminders that every statistic is a real person. He covers:
- Absurd juvenile crime and the rare parents who still hold their kids to account.
- The devastation violence leaves on families—even when “intent to kill” isn’t there.
- The agony of a vanished child, and hard lessons from prior cases.
- A slice of beat-cop wisdom on why it never pays to assault the police—especially while drunk.
- And a withering dismissal of a notorious killer’s prison complaints, redirecting the audience’s focus to the suffering of the real, innocent victims.
Throughout, Woody’s tone is irreverent but rooted in hard-won experience—and unsparing about where justice needs to be served.
Cyndi Overton (Woody’s wife and usual co-host) was absent this episode, but Woody assures listeners she’ll return in the next show.
