True Crime Time For September 1, 2025 | Labor Day Reflections: Memories, Violence, and Community Safety

Summary

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Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time For September 1, 2025

Episode: Labor Day Reflections: Memories, Violence, and Community Safety

Hosts: Woody Overton & Cyndi Overton
Date: September 1, 2025

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Episode Overview

Woody and Cyndi Overton dedicate this Labor Day episode to reflecting on both fond personal memories from their youth and the grimmer realities of crime spikes that accompany Labor Day weekend in America. Woody draws from his experience in law enforcement, providing firsthand insight into the typical rise in violence, especially gun crime, during long holiday weekends. The episode serves as both a cautionary tale and a call for awareness, combining true crime reporting with advice for safer community living.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Childhood Labor Day Memories

• Woody recounts Labor Day as a child:
  • Memories include participating in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) marathon dance for the Jerry Lewis telethon, where children danced for sponsorships benefitting charity (01:45).
  • Fond recollections of fashion (“parachute pants to Jabot jeans”) and family dove hunting trips—juxtaposing innocent festivities with the present realities (02:52).
  • Quote:

    "My daddy would put me in the middle of the field behind our house with an unlimited amount shotgun shells… shoot all the doves that flew over." - Woody (03:35)

2. The Reality of Labor Day for Law Enforcement

• Woody’s Law Enforcement Perspective:

  • Labor Day is problematic because the “holiday weekend” stretches from Friday to Monday, with festivities often devolving into violence and chaos by the end (04:34).

  • Key factors: alcohol, family disputes, and high temperatures contribute to rising tensions.

  • Quote:

    "By Monday, it's just a shitshow. People are out of money and dope and whatever and the, the guns are out… and people die." - Woody (05:14)

3. National Gun Violence: 2024 Labor Day Weekend Data

• Staggering Statistics:

  • From Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 2, 2024:

    • 403 shootings in the US
    • 141 deaths
    • 357 wounded (06:57)

  • Most notable: Tragic events occurred during parades, fairs, football games — spaces meant for community gathering (07:38).

  • Quote:

    "Parades, fairs and football games should be safe places for our families. But the reality of our country's unique gun violence crisis makes that impossible." – Quoting Angela Pharrell Zabala, Moms Demand Action (07:38)

  • Gun violence is described as the #1 killer of children, sparking advocacy and voter movements (07:52).

4. Specific Holiday Incidents Across the Country

• Major Crimes Highlighted (08:57–14:50):

  • Police Shooting in Dallas: Targeted attack, officer killed, two wounded.

  • Mass Shooting in Alabama: Three killed at a gas station.

  • San Francisco: NFL draft pick shot in attempted robbery.

  • State Fairs: Multiple shootings, including teens wounded or killed.

  • Chicago Blue Line: Four killed on train, random attack (12:27).

  • New York Parade: Shooting into crowds at West Indian American Day parade (13:31).

  • Family Tragedy in St. Louis: Four-year-old shot by another child when no adults were present (14:04).

  • High School Games: Multiple shootings after games across NJ, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan.

  • Quote:

    "Daddy's not done…" – Woody, emphasizing the overwhelming number of tragedies (13:56)

5. Gun Violence and Schools

• Returning to School Under Threat:

  • 31% increase in school shootings between 2023-2024 (17:29).

  • Statistics: 125 people killed by guns daily in the US, with twice as many wounded (18:19).

  • Quote:

    "Even if it's 1 million or 1 every day—much, I agree. Every day 125 people in the United States are killed with guns." – Woody & Cyndi (18:19)

6. Local Focus: Louisiana and Mississippi

• New Orleans Violence:

  • Multiple shootings, six women shot, one killed as they were leaving an area (19:39).

  • Second incident: Couple shot sitting in their car.

  • Pastor Christina Ford of Silence The Violence Foundation shared poignant losses—both her sons killed in separate shootings (20:59).

  • Quote:

    "Like they think it's the new normal, but it's not. It's not okay. We need to come alive. We need to bring home hope back. We need to come together." - Christina Ford (21:32)

• Jackson, MS Initiatives:

  • The city launched “Nights with No Violence” initiative involving students, community groups, and events aimed at keeping youth safer over Labor Day (22:24).

  • Mayor John Horn:

    "Too many young men and women are at risk and too many families are dealing with the aftermath and fallout of senseless violence." (22:53)

  • Woody remains skeptical about the impact:

    "At least the people that are there won't be shooting each other, but it's not going to stop people from shooting each other." (23:34)

7. Common Labor Day Crimes and Contributing Factors

• Types of Crimes (25:23):

  • DUI / DWI (almost 40% of traffic deaths during Labor Day are alcohol-related)
  • Domestic violence
  • Assault and disorderly conduct
  • Theft (including job site equipment, car break-ins, and burglaries)
  • Cybercrime and package theft (porch piracy)

• Contributors to Spikes:

  • More time off means more social gatherings (and more unattended homes)

  • Heavy alcohol consumption

  • Increased travel, crowded public spaces

  • Holiday stress can escalate conflicts

  • Quote:

    "With more people having time off though, there are more social gatherings but also more opportunities for crime as both homes and workplaces are left under tenant." – Woody (26:52)

8. Practical Safety and Community Awareness

• Advice and Listener Story (29:24):

  • Cyndi shares a listener’s story about being followed at Target and the importance of situational awareness and readiness to call 911 (29:24).

  • Both hosts emphasize: Don’t hesitate to involve law enforcement; their job is to investigate suspicious behavior.

  • Importance of arming youth with knowledge and tools for safety.

  • Quote:

    "Be aware, not afraid... Call 911. That's their job." - Woody (30:12)

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• "I used to dance my ass off... I was a dancing king." – Woody (03:53)
• “By Monday, it’s just a shitshow... and people die.” – Woody (05:14)
• “Parades, fairs and football games should be safe places for our families. But the reality... makes that impossible.” – Angela Pharrell Zabala (07:38)
• “Daddy’s not done…” – Woody (13:56)
• “Like they think it’s the new normal, but it’s not. It’s not okay. We need to come alive.” – Christina Ford (21:32)
• “Be aware, not afraid... Call 911. That's their job.” – Woody (30:12)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:20 | Labor Day introductions and childhood memories | | 04:34 | Law enforcement realities on Labor Day | | 06:57 | National Labor Day weekend crime statistics | | 08:57 | Rundown of major violent incidents (DWI, shootings, robberies, etc.)| | 13:31 | Gun violence at parades and state fairs | | 17:29 | Gun Violence stats & back-to-school worries | | 19:39 | New Orleans holiday shootings; Pastor Ford’s testimony | | 22:24 | Jackson, MS: “No Violence” initiative | | 25:23 | Most common Labor Day crimes and reasons | | 29:24 | Listener story about situational awareness at Target | | 30:12 | Safety advice: “Be aware, not afraid… Call 911” |

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Overall Tone & Final Thoughts

Woody and Cyndi interweave candid humor, nostalgia, and unflinching honesty as they navigate the somber realities of increased violence during holiday weekends. The episode is marked by Woody’s trademark storytelling, real-world statistics, and a focus on both community heartbreak and hope. The message is clear: enjoy your holidays, but stay vigilant, look out for one another, and never be shy about engaging law enforcement.

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Hashtags & Cases Mentioned:
#JusticeForBradley #JusticeForAO #JusticeForBarbaraBlunt #JusticeForHaley

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Transcript

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Hello, everybody. Welcome to this episode of True Crime. Time for Monday, September 1, 2025 and happy Labor Day.

[E]

Yes, Happy Labor Day.

[D]

So I'll talk about a couple of Labor Day things before I get into Labor Day things. Do you know what I remember every Labor Day for when I was a kid? Two things.

[E]

What?

[D]

One, the cyo, the Catholic Youth Organization. You don't know what I'm gonna say.

[E]

I remember CYOs with you, but okay, they would hold.

[D]

That day was a Jerry Lewis telethon. And people raised money. Fire departments, everybody raised all the money. And they would count it. It was like a 24 hour television run that was for cable TV and it was on the channels and you know, people would come in and do donations and whatever, but the CYO here in Clinton, Louisiana had a marathon dance and you got sponsored as a couple and not people ever date. And I'm talking about you could be in third grade and have a little dance partner and people would sponsor you in the. For every hour that you dance non stop without taking a break, you got X amount of money. And it all went to Jerry Lewis Telephone.

[E]

That's so cute.

[D]

I never knew that I used to be dancing.

[E]

I could. I can picture you as a Little.

[D]

Boy dancing all the way up.

[E]

And picture it.

[D]

I was a dancing king.

[E]

I bet you used to dancing bear.

[D]

And then it went from probably shorts to maybe one day parachute pants to Jabot jeans. Jabot jeans. But the other one is jackets. Yeah. All that good shit. Panama Jack shirts. Way before most of your lifer's time. The other thing is, it was always open weekend of dove season. And my daddy. Listen, it's important. Listen to me. My dad. And I won't say why, but you know why. My daddy would put me in the middle of the field behind our house with an unlimited amount shotgun shells. And this is after I did my dance off. And unlimited shotgun shells. And to shoot all the doves that flew over.

[E]

Yes.

[D]

Hardly shoot at them.

[E]

Yes.

[D]

And that's just how it was.

[E]

Did you ever win? How much money did you.

[D]

I don't remember. Because it's been so long ago. I'm talking like I was a kid.

[E]

Kid.

[D]

Yeah. Like way our son is. I used to dance my ass off.

[E]

Yeah.

[D]

And it was a big deal.

[E]

Well, the Jerry Lee Lewis.

[D]

I actually have a big deal picture of. There's a picture of Polaroid somewhere. Me and Daniel Goldsby and some other people. All the way through Lexus age range and whatever. All in front of the jukebox. Because they had a jukebox. That's where the music came from. Oh, my gosh. Yeah. Good. Like we didn't hear every song on there 14 million times over the years when we had all the birthday dances there and all that stuff. Yeah. So it is the day. Labor Day. Now we don't work on Labor Day. Fact.

[E]

It's true.

[D]

But you're getting this on Labor Day because we're recording it early.

[E]

That's right.

[D]

And somebody might be sitting in a beach chair somewhere drinking umbrella drink or burning themselves in a barbecue pit or whatever. I don't know what happened with the tigers. We were hoping they won. Probably didn't. That's okay, too.

[E]

They won.

[D]

Good. I'm glad you know about that. My mama. The. But so Memorial Day now, you know, we do it not. Sorry. Not Memorial Day. Labor Day. You know, we do it on Memorial Day to start the summer with all the bad shit that's about to come down. And then we do it again on the 4th of July. Then we have to do it at the end of the summer. And the do. What, you might ask is tell you of all the bad shit that happened last year on this day. Okay. And some more past years than that. Now, what you have, unfortunately the holiday weekend starts on Friday. Labor Day is always on Monday. And you get people. And I can attest to this. But it's one of the worst days to work as a cop because everybody starts partying on Friday. Most people take off like Thursday through Tuesday and they start drinking and they start barbecuing and friends and family come over and it rolls in. It's all hunky dory, pretty much Friday night. And then it rolls into Saturday. People start hungover or somebody stole something from their family member or Uncle Joe P. Uncle Jeb in the face or whatever. And then by Monday, it's just a show. People are out of money and dope and whatever and the, the guns are out, especially when it's hot and people die. So I'm gonna tell you about some stories last year. We'll start off in New York City. And I said last week in the summer, 2024 was yet another holiday weekend interrupted by tragic instances of gun violence. From Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 2, there were at least 403 shootings.

[E]

In New York alone in which a.

[D]

Total of at least 141people were shot and killed and 357 were wounded. And this is according to the Gun Violence Archive. This week is tragedies follow a trend of gun violence bringing tragedy into what should otherwise be times of celebration. Throughout the summer, which they talk about Father's Day weekend and the Fourth of July, it said another holiday weekend. And once again, communities across America were devastated by gun violence. Parades, fairs and football games should be safe places for our families. But the reality of our country's unique gun violence crisis makes that impossible. This coordinate, Angela Pharrell Zabala, who's the executive director of Moms Demand Action. She said we deserve to live free from the fear of gun violence. And gun violence as the number one killer of our kids is unacceptable. We'll use our voices and our votes this November for Gun Sense candidates who will put safety of our children communities first. I remember when it used to be Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

[E]

Yeah.

[D]

But anyway, there's a lot of that that goes on on these weekends, too. But she said as students like me head back to school, we're forced to think of worst case scenario, like the kids we told you about getting the kills of the Catholic Church. Unfortunately, the tragic shootings from this weekend remind us that for many, the worst case scenario can quickly become the reality. And that was by Sam Mail, who's a student's Demand Actions national organized More many. How many more Football games have to end in gunshots before a lawmaker. See the gun mouse, blah, blah, blah. All right, look, it could be knives, guns, whatever. All right, all right, let's talk about it. This is 2024.

[E]

Okay?

[D]

Gunfire over the weekend devastate communities across the country, including on Thursday evening. Rest in peace. A Dallas police officer, Darren Burks was shot and killed in what reports indicated was a targeted. Two other police officers were shot and wounded after response to this. And I remember that move into Friday. On Friday evening, five people were wounded in a shooting at Red Oak park in Burnsville, Minnesota. On Friday night, three men were shot and killed in a gas station in Bessemer, Alabama. And according to police reports, the shooting started outside the parking lot and continued as the individuals fled inside the store to seek protection. Also on Friday, because we're going just nationwide, we're bouncing from wherever to wherever, to Alabama, now to Wisconsin. Also on Friday, a student gymnast at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater was shot and killed in an off campus apartment just a few days before the start of the semester. Rolling in the Saturday, let's go to San Fran Cisco. And I remember this and I actually had this guy on my fantasy team this year. He was the number one pick for the San Francisco 49ers. Rick Purcell on a Saturday afternoon was shot and wounded in an attempted robbery in Union Square in San Francisco, broad daylight on Saturday night, four people were going to Hawaii. Four people were shot and killed and two wounded in a shooting in Honolulu. Two people were also shot and injured in Des Moines, Iowa Saturday night. Also on Saturday night, a 14 year old boy was killed and another 14 year old boy was wounded when gunfire broke out in a parking lot at the Michigan State Fair in Novi. Gun violence around state fairs was sadly was not limited to Michigan. On Monday night, three teenagers were shot and wounded just south of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. It's much cooler up there. They can have, they can have state fairs now. But let's go to Sunday morning. Five people were shot and wounded in downtown St. Louis. And this according to police reports. And thankfully they arrested somebody on that one. Let's roll out to Colorado, Rocky Mountain High, right? Two people were shot and injured in a restaurant parking lot in Denver, Colorado on Sunday. On Sunday evening, one stayed over. Let's go to Utah where one person was shot and wounded at o' Care park in Kearns, Utah after gunfire erupted after a confrontation near restrooms. More than 100 people, including children were gathered at the park at the time. No, it's not over. I mean, not even close. Listen to this. So let's roll in. Early Monday morning, late 1201, right? Four people were shot and killed on the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train that spanned two train cars. Haven't ridden that train. So. Also early Monday morning, gunfire erupted outside of the Sky Bar and Lounge in Antioch, Nashville, resulting in six people being shot and wounded. You think you're done? Not quite. Monday afternoon, one person was shot and killed and four others wounded in New York City's West Indian American Day parade when someone shot into the crowd. And that parade is a Labor Day tradition in Brooklyn. On Monday night, five separate shootings took place along i5 and Washington state between the Seattle and Tacoma areas, leaving at least six people wounded early on Tuesday morning. Because you know like 12:01 at the end of Labor Day still pretty much the same time you still high or whatever from Labor Day. Early on Tuesday morning, a four year old was shot and killed by another child in St. Louis. And according to the police reports there, four children under 10 were in the home and no adult was present when one of the children got a gun and fired it. All right, hold on. Daddy's not done. So coincide with the back to school. There was also a devastating numbers of shootings after high school football games over the same weekend. On Friday night, two teenagers were shot and injured in a parking lot out Pacific County Technical Institute in New Jersey after a football game. And they got a teenage suspect in custody. Also on Friday night, underneath the Friday night lights, an hour after a football game ended, Elucid High School in ELUCID, Ohio, A 17 year old boy was killed and four other teens were wounded in a shooting near a fire station. Not to stop there. A man was shot and wounded at a pharmacy down the street from Woodland Hills High School football stadium in Pennsylvania on Friday night. Calls and spectators to run in fear and end in the game early. According to the police reports, the man had left the game and was walking in the area when he was shot. Not to stop there. Let's go to Michigan. Four were arrested after gunfire broke out in the parking lot after a football game in Romulus, Michigan. So we end with this. Labor Day comes as students and teachers head back to school where the fear of gun violence on campus, from school shootings to traumatizing lockdown drills, remains high.

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A recent report from Every Town for Gun Safety Support found that the 2023 through 2024 school year saw a 31% increase in incidents of gunfire or school grounds from the previous year. Firearms are leading cause of death for children and teens and every year more than 4,000 children and teens are shot and killed and 17,000 more are shot and wounded, with an estimated 3 million children in the U. S exposed to shootings every year. And this may be a little bit biased because it is from the Mom's Demand Action or Students Demand Actions website, but you know, it's a lot.

[E]

Well, Even if it's 1 million or.

[D]

1 every day much, I agree. Every day 125 people in the United States are killed with guns. Twice that number are shot and wounded and countless others are impacted by gun violence. Isn't that crazy? Yeah, crazy, crazy, crazy. Let's just bring it back home to Louisiana for last year to the big city of nyons, the Big Easy. We were just there and this is what happened last year in y'. All. And on that weekend, look, y' all is hot as down here and people act stupid. They said it was another. It's according to wgna. I got a good friend, this reporter there. They said it was another deadly holiday weekend in New Orleans. New Orleans Police department is investigating multiple shootings including two incidents involving an unknown gun man. One person was killed and six were injured. In Mid City, five women were shot following a fight in the 4100 block of South Carrollton Avenue. Now, according to NOPD, an unknown gunman opened fire on the group of women as they were leaving the area and 29 year old Raven Francis was killed in the incident. So these are stories I'm telling you about. They happen in every city. So that that thing I just read is drop in the bucket. So they said. A similar situation unfolded just moments later in New Orleans East. A man and a woman were sitting in their car near the 7700 block of Lacombe street when an unknown male began shooting at the two and both of them were struck. So one of the pastors, Christina Ford, said, I see a lack of care with this and she's with the Silence the violence Foundation. She said, like they think it's the new normal, but it's not. It's not okay. We need to come alive. We need to bring home hope back. We need to come together. And she says she knows the heartbreak firsthand. She lost both her sons in two separate shooting incidents. Then after losing our first son, Texas, she relocated to New Orleans area where her second son was shot and killed. Can you believe that?

[E]

Oh my gosh.

[D]

She said he was shot multiple times. They said he had 30 bullets in him. 30.

[E]

That's.

[D]

She said that wasn't good enough. Ford said. Now when Ford isn't cooking for the homeless and spreading the word of God, Ford is fighting to lower the crime rate in your 7. I know something was needed. It was our kids that our kids need to help. So it touched my heart when I see our young people getting killed by another. It was like a game. But this is reality. They're not coming back. And as part of their efforts to silence a the violence foundation, well, boom. That out. So the. You know. You know, let's. Let's go to Jackson, Mississippi.

[E]

Okay.

[D]

All right. Now, Jackson, Mississippi is trying to catch up with New Orleans in the past couple years. And the. But they. Their violent has just gone through the roof like everywhere else. But let's see what they got to say now. This was two days ago, and this is about this year. This is what they're going to try to do. Okay, so y' all were recording this early, obviously, Right? So the. The holiday weekend starts right now.

[E]

Right.

[D]

It actually started about seven hours ago in Jackson, Mississippi. Let's see what they're trying to do. This is the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi.

[G]

John Horn, announcing a partnership with multiple groups in an effort to cut down on crime this Labor Day weekend. Mayor John Horn, along with JSU students and leaders announced the Nights with no Violence Lab Day weekend initiative today. And that was at City Hall. It will be hosted by JSU Votes Girls Against Gun Violence Coalition. Mayor John Horn believes gun violence is the city's most urgent issue, especially when guns are in the hands of young people.

[D]

A lot of times even young people who don't want to have guns wind up putting themselves in possession of guns because they feel like it's a matter of self defense. Too many young men and women are at risk and too many families are dealing with the aftermath and fallout of senseless violence.

[G]

This initiative will include two events. Labor Day weekend, a gala will be Friday, August 29th at JSU. And that Sunday, August 31st, there will be a brunch and culture discussion at the Civil Rights Museum.

[D]

You know, I don't really understand. I get it. They're trying to do it. Kudos for them. Right?

[E]

Right.

[D]

At least the people that are there won't be shooting each other.

[E]

Right.

[D]

But it's not going to stop people from shooting each other.

[E]

You know, that's what I wanted to ask you is what type of initiatives did you do? Did y' all do. I mean, I know.

[D]

More cops on the street.

[E]

That's what I was gonna say.

[D]

I know that they actually paid us the federal grants that put more cops on the street, but whatever. I mean, it just. It happens. What? It happens. The. The. I don't know, man. Yeah. I don't know. Let's go back to Chicago and New York City, which is what I kind of want to start with. I just want to give you a different view because it's combined stories about both of them. All right? In a controversial new bill, adults born between 1959 and 1979, gunfire rang out.

[B]

In two major U. S. Cities. In a Chicago suburb, four people were killed on a train early this morning. Police say the shooter did not appear to know the victims and the attack was random. The suspect has since been taken into custody. And in New york city, police say at least five people were wounded at a shooting along the west indian American day parade route. Two people are in critical condition and police say it was a targeted attack. They say the situation is now under control and the parade will go on.

[D]

So, I mean, it's just, you know, that's some local stuff on, on the general stuff that I was reading you. There's just so many. And this is, this is without all the other crimes. Okay, let me, let me actually do that. What are the most common crimes on labor day?

[B]

Here's what I found.

[D]

So the most common crimes on labor day include alcohol related offenses like dui, Louisiana's dwi. Of course, a lot of that alcohol leads to the next one. Domestic violence. Then there's theft and of course, gun violence. And mirroring patterns seen during other major holidays and long weekends. These crimes are often driven by increased social gatherings, travel and alcohol consumption, said dui. Alcohol related traffic fatalities spike over the long Labor Day weekend, making it one of the deadliest holidays for drunk driving in 2020. Nearly 40% of all traffic deaths over labor day weekend were caused by impaired driving. Domestic violence Incidents of domestic violence tend to rise on holidays due to stress and increased alcohol and drug use. Law enforcement and shelters often report an increase in calls and service requests during this time. And I can testify that assault and disorderly conduct, holiday gatherings, parties and bar crowds can lead to more confrontations. One study out of Minneapolis crime found that assaults and disorderly conduct tended to increase on major holidays. I can promise you that's true. Property crimes Theft the combination of many people traveling and attending events provides opportunities for opportunistic theft. Theft of valuable equipment. Labor Day is a period of increased risk for the theft of heavy equipment from job sites and dealer rental locations. You know why? Because that's the one that they get off right? Vehicle break inside with more cars on the road. Vehicle break ins may increase as thieves target cars with packages and valuables left inside. Burglary as many people travel for the long weekend, homes are left unoccupied, making them more vulnerable to burglary. Cybercrime and scams Doxing online scams such as fraudulent sales and fake charities rise around the holidays. With more people shopping and traveling, cyber criminals have more opportunities. Commit identity theft and credit card fraud Package theft or porch piracy and we have one being delivered this tomorrow. Porch piracy or theft of packages from doorstep is common during the holidays when more packages are being delivered. Horse gun violence Tragic instance of gun violence have occurred over the Labor Day weekend. And we told you all about that. So what are the some of the factors that contribute to the crime trends? Time off of work with more people having time off though, there are more social gatherings but also more opportunities for crime as both homes and workplaces are left under tenant. Of course, alcohol consumption and you know, the holiday leads to more drinking at parties and social events and contributes to DUIs and assault and domestic violence. Of course, the increased travel and more crowded public areas like beaches and parks can lead to more opportunities for theft and fights. Stress. For some, the holiday season can bring stress which may contribute to conflicts that escalate to domestic violence and other crimes. There you have it. Happy Labor Day, people.

[E]

Yeah, right.

[D]

Hope you stay safe. I mean it's just facts. True crime show and I'm sure when tomorrow's episode will maybe not. We may not have the data in because we have to do it on Monday, but we'll be something stupid is going to happen this weekend.

[E]

Yeah.

[D]

And it's just the nature of the beast.

[E]

Right.

[D]

Bring an update Bringing what? I'm bringing you an update.

[E]

Yeah.

[D]

Got anything else?

[E]

I've wanted to but the post. Did you see the post that Ruthie put on the app today about her granddaughter at Target? I was just. It was like a public service. People being aware of their environment. Her granddaughter was at Target with some friends and she had bought Freeze plus P for her daughter, her granddaughter years ago had to talk with her and everything. But when it came down to it and she knew there were bad guys following her, they even followed them out of the store, followed them till they, excuse me, quote unquote lost them. They never thought to call 911 and they never. And they couldn't even find or knew where their Freeze plus P was to protect themselves. So she had another talk. And so she got on the app and was like, please talk to your kids and teach them these things.

[D]

Because I talk kids and your wife and your parents and everyone else talk about it. Be aware. Not afraid be if you are aware of your surroundings. I mean, come on, man, call 91 1. First of all, that people think I don't want to call 91 1. I don't want to bother cops. It might not be anything. That's their job.

[E]

Right.

[D]

They do not remind mine. Responding to a call of 107p suspicious person in checking them out. And look, if there's. If they're bad guys, then them. If they're not, then they'll be like, I'm glad they called.

[E]

Exactly.

[D]

Right.

[E]

Yeah.

[D]

So y' all stay aware. Ruthie. I'm glad you. Ruthie is an OG. Life for Ruthie. I'm glad your granddaughter safe.

[E]

Yes.

[D]

Right. Y' all have some fun and enjoy yourselves. And hopefully you're all alive and well. Hashtag just for Bradley, Hashtag just for ao. Hashtag just Barbara Blunt. And hashtag just for Haley. Or is coming. And I'm Woody Overton.

[E]

I'm Cindy Overton.

[D]

Holler at y' all later. Peace.

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Mean.

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Not even a little?

[C]

Not even a crumb.

[B]

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