Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time For October 3, 2025

Episode Theme:
Woody and Cindy Overton deliver their distinctive, candid commentary on recent and historically significant true crime stories, providing deep dives into missing persons, violent crimes, courtroom outcomes, and public safety insights. This episode spans cases from the US, India, Australia, and Canada, with the couple’s trademark blend of dark humor, outrage, and advocacy for victims.

Key Stories and Insights

1. The Kevin Brookshire Case: Missing to Murdered (Starts at 02:22)

• Background:
  Kevin Brookshire, 45, disappeared from Chesnee, South Carolina, in late 2021 while en route to Tennessee. His truck was found crashed months later, but Brookshire was not with it.
• Breaking Development (August 2025):
  • Police received a tip: John Lucas Dale Rice (21) showed someone a decomposing body in a trash can at his home.
  • Discovery: Body parts found in multiple locations; remains confirmed as Brookshire via X-rays and medical records.
  • Confession: Rice admitted killing Brookshire. Motive and cause still unclear; Rice held without bond.
• Woody’s Take:
  • “Three years is a long time.” (05:25, Woody)
  • Reminds of other murderers bragging about their crimes.
  • Connection to long-term missing persons and the agony of families waiting for closure.

2. International Headline: Child Beheaded in India (05:30)

• Incident Recap:
  • Location: Madhya Pradesh, India (September 26)
  • A five-year-old boy, Vikas, was beheaded and further mutilated by Mahesh, a 25-year-old stranger, inside his home—his mother present and injured as she tried to intervene.
  • Aftermath: Neighbors, drawn by the commotion, beat Mahesh severely; he died en route to hospital.
  • Authorities state Mahesh was missing for days, likely mentally unstable.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “They beat the out of the attacker good. To the point that he died from his injuries and route to the hospital.” (08:36, Woody)
• Cyndi’s Reaction:
  • “I can’t imagine using [a shovel] to behead... the force it took me to get that head severed off a fricking snake… just imagine.” (09:29, Cindy)

3. Barberton, Ohio: Domestic Violence Murder and Controversial Bond Decision (11:07)

• Case Overview:
  • Nathan Flight (25) intervenes in a domestic dispute involving the wife of Justice Oney (24).
  • Oney shoots and kills Flight, abducts his wife at gunpoint. Arrested and charged with multiple felonies.
• Courtroom Twist:
  • Oney’s bond reduced from $1M to $250K (with only $25,000 to pay for release and house arrest). Victim’s family devastated.
• Family Outrage:
  • “The judge let the killer out so that he could go home and be with his family. I don’t get to see my son again.” (13:18, Jason Flight, Nathan’s father)
  • “My brother’s life... was worth way more than $25,000.” (13:19, Sarah Flight, Nathan’s sister)
• Woody’s Position on GoFundMe:
  • Sceptical about online fundraisers after personal encounters with scams. (14:04–14:55)

4. Cold Case Resolution — Leslie Smith, Australia (15:24)

• Facts:
  • Leslie Smith disappeared in 2012 after being seen with her partner, James Scott Church.
  • 2025 Coroner’s verdict: Smith likely murdered by Church in remote Upper Hunter region, body never found.
  • Dramatic Twist:
    • Church stood trial but took his own life the day before verdict, so the jury finding remains sealed.
    • Law in Australia doesn’t allow for verdict release after accused’s death.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “He went through the whole trial... until the trial concluded. And he saw the jury's faces and he's like... off myself before they can come back and tell me that I am guilty...” (26:16, Woody)
  • Coroner urges legal reform to allow verdicts even posthumously for closure.
• Family’s Pain:
  • Smith’s mother: “We got nothing. It was just another slap in the face, no answer.” (paraphrased, 24:29)

5. Effed Up Professionals: DoorDash Driver Kills Tourist in Wisconsin (27:08)

• Incident Details:
  • Giovanni "Mike" Robinson (32), a Canadian new dad, is killed on a 'celebratory trip' after a dispute with DoorDash driver Luis Cruz Burgos in Sheboygan Falls, WI.
  • Story: Robinson and friends, after dinner, asked Burgos (not a rideshare driver) for a ride to their hotel. Payment dispute ensued; Burgos later drove by and fired into the group, killing Robinson.
• Key Commentary:
  • Woody’s PSA:
    • “Public service announcement… DoorDash… does not provide taxi services... If you get in there, no telling what the fuck's going to happen.” (29:51)
    • Raises public safety concerns for travelers.
  • Cyndi: “He was also celebrating a hole in one… assuming it’s a bunch of rowdy, drunk guys... who knows.” (33:19)
• Legal Notes:
  • Burgos, prohibited from owning a gun due to a domestic violence history, charged with first-degree reckless homicide.

6. Duct Taped Airplane Passenger: Las Vegas (38:16)

• What Happened:
  • Kelly Keddie Deloney detained on federal charges after being duct taped to her seat by flight attendants on a Charlotte-to-Las Vegas flight.
  • Deloney was recording passengers, became aggressive, threatened crew (“I will kill you fuckers”), and resisted restraint.
  • After flex cuffs proved insufficient, crew resorted to duct tape, moved nearby passengers, and had volunteers sit with her for landing.
• Notable Quotes & Humor:
  • “I would have volunteered... bring me some alcohol….” (43:00, Woody)
  • “Don’t up people’s traveling.” (46:08, Woody)
• Legal Outcome:
  • Judge ordered Deloney held without bail citing risk to others and ongoing poor behavior in detention. (44:23)

7. Closing Reflections, Case Updates, Listener Engagement (47:51)

• Woody & Cyndi reflect:
  • On the grind and frustration of reviewing cold cases (“…it might be 3 o’ clock in the morning I pick up whichever case and read it…” 49:10, Woody).
  • Reiterate their commitment to victims’ families and the cause of justice.
• Listener shout-outs and reminders about Patreon access to ongoing cases.

Notable Quotes by Timestamp

• On habitual murderers bragging:
  • “He said, he's in my garbage can at the house.” (04:43, Woody)
• On family’s grief over bond decision:
  • “...the judge let the killer out so he could go home and be with his family. I don’t get to see my son again.” (13:18, Jason Flight)
• On beheading case:
  • “They beat the out of the attacker good. To the point that he died from his injuries...” (08:36, Woody)
• On DoorDash driver tragedy:
  • “Public service announcement… DoorDash... does not provide taxi services... get in there, no telling what the fuck's going to happen.” (29:51, Woody)
• On legal loophole in Australia:
  • “It was just another slap in the face, no answer...” (24:29, re: Smith’s mother)
• On duct-taped passenger:
  • “Judge put her on no bond... people get bonds for murders, I understand that, but this bitch is so far out there…” (44:43, Woody)

Tone and Style Notes

• Woody: Outspoken, darkly humorous, interspersing deep case knowledge with expletives and lived experience (“Don’t up people’s traveling,” “Just sitting here spinning my wheels...”).
• Cyndi: Empathetic, expressive, offers the human perspective, often reflecting on families and victims.
• Dynamic: Banter, occasional laughter, emotional honesty, and transparency about their approach to advocacy and skepticism regarding online fundraisers.

Essential Timeline

• [02:22] — Kevin Brookshire missing/murder case
• [05:30] — International: Indian child beheaded, attacker beaten to death
• [11:07] — Barberton, OH: Nathan Flight’s murder and the controversial bond
• [15:24] — Leslie Smith cold case, verdict sealed after accused’s suicide
• [27:08] — Wisconsin: DoorDash homicide of Canadian tourist
• [38:16] — Las Vegas: Duct-taped airplane passenger incident
• [47:51] — Reflections, shout-outs, and closing advocacy

For Listeners

This episode takes you through astonishing crimes and complex justice issues with the Overtons’ characteristic candor. Expect real, sometimes uncomfortable, always gripping, true crime storytelling—punctuated by personal perspectives, justice advocacy, and a dose of dark comedic relief.

If you haven’t listened: This summary provides you with all key facts, commentary, and insights—perfect to catch up or dig deeper into the cases discussed.