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Episode: True Crime Time For September 12, 2025 | Seattle Bank Robberies, Female Predators in Schools & the Assassination of Huey P. Long

Hosts: Woody Overton & Cindy Overton

Release Date: September 12, 2025

Episode Overview

This dynamic episode of "True Crime Time For" with Woody Overton and Cindy Overton covers several intriguing and disturbing cases:

• A Seattle woman’s multi-bank robbery spree and her downfall,
• The disturbing rise of female sexual offenders in schools,
• News stories about violent crime from around the U.S.,
• And a historic dive into the assassination of former Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long.
  Woody and Cindy mix their signature blend of candid banter, law enforcement insight, and real-life experience to break down these events while giving public service tips and historical context.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Seattle’s “Smart” Serial Bank Robber

[04:06–16:44]

• Case Details:

  • The main story centers on Lena Chang, a Seattle woman who successfully robbed or attempted to rob nine banks over a year before being caught.
  • Chang used various elaborate disguises and cleverly worded demand notes, sometimes threatening tellers with what turned out to be a replica airsoft pistol.
  • She became increasingly bold, eventually caring less about concealment.
  • She had a bizarre sense of pride in evading law enforcement and even kept incriminating souvenirs, such as disguises and a painted portrait of herself from FBI “Wanted” posters.

• Law Enforcement Perspective:

  • Even with technological advances, Woody notes, “Prisons are full of dummies. This one’s not so dumb. It’s hard to catch a smart one.” (Woody, 04:52)
  • Chang scrutinized stolen currency for tracking devices and returned one to a teller, which Woody calls “pretty smart.”

• Downfall:

  • Ultimately, an anonymous tipster reported her to the police, providing her address and crucial information.
  • Ironically, Chang boasted of being a “serial bank robber” but avoided traceable phones—until someone turned her in, making the case “handed to them on a platter” (Woody, 10:09)

• Public Service Announcement:

  • In-depth discussion about who suffers financial loss after a bank robbery (it’s not the average account holder; banks are insured).
  • Stats: FBI reported 1,362 U.S. bank robberies in 2023, with about $4,200 average losses per incident.

• Quotes:

  • “She took immense personal satisfaction from her ability to rob banks and outsmart law enforcement.” (Woody quoting the prosecutor, 05:39)
  • “If I robbed a bank and only got $385, I would never offer that one.” (Woody, 09:19)

Related: Counterfeit Money

• Brief segue to prevalence of counterfeit bills. Woody notes, “Everywhere I go, every time I whip out a hundo, they checking it.” (16:32)

2. Effed Up Professionals: Female Predators in Schools

[21:40–27:24]

• Wisconsin Case:

  • A former Wisconsin teacher, Abigail Faust, is charged with multiple counts of child sexual misconduct. She allegedly kissed a student and, separately, engaged in a sexual relationship with a boy she nannied starting when he was 15.
  • The case unraveled after victims saw her name in the news and went to authorities.

• Further Complications:

  • Faust allegedly knew of another teacher, Madison Bergman’s, sexual abuse of students and failed to report it.
  • Both women face multiple counts, including first-degree sexual assault and child enticement. Details of emotional impacts on the boys were discussed, including one victim’s withdrawal and emotional issues post-assault.

• Quotes:

  • “The teacher does something bad and she gets in trouble. There you go. Story end.” (Cindy, 21:43, with satirical tone before in-depth detail)
  • “She’s got fucking issues.” (Woody, 23:52, bluntly)

• Reflection:

  • The hosts discuss the increasing visibility of female predators—not necessarily implying it’s a new phenomenon but one more frequently exposed by modern media.

3. Violent Crime Snapshots

a. IHOP Stabbing in New York

[27:45–32:26]

• A 67-year-old IHOP worker in Brooklyn was stabbed to death in the restaurant bathroom near the end of his shift. The attacker fled; police are investigating.

• Emotional Reflection:

  • “A 67 year old man cleaning bathrooms at midnight…he’s working and he’s getting paid, probably minimum wage. And he got murdered.” (Woody, 31:45)

b. Bad Cop in Harris County, Texas

[32:48–35:09]

• Brittany Brown, a Harris County deputy constable, was filmed off-duty, in uniform, drawing her gun over a family dispute.
• Quickly reassigned, then fired, her conduct is under criminal investigation.

c. NYPD Precinct Slashing and Shooting

[35:15–42:41]

• A man tried to enter a Brooklyn police precinct, ultimately slashing a female officer across the face with a 14-inch butcher knife. He fled, was chased, tased (unsuccessfully), then shot dead after lunging at officers.
• The officer survived; her police family and colleagues were seen cheering her recovery.
• "You slashed one of my peoples…You try to kill, not just slash one…you turn around, you got smoked like a pack of Kools." (Woody, 39:12–40:20)

d. Houston Bar Shooting

[42:41–44:54]

• In Liberty County, TX, a man killed one and injured five in a drive-by shooting outside Los Locos bar after drinking inside for 30 minutes. Suspect still at large.

4. Notable Historic Crime: The Assassination of Huey P. Long

[44:54–49:59]

• Special segment marks the 90th anniversary of Louisiana’s notorious political assassination.

• Recap: Former governor/senator Huey P. Long was shot in 1935 by Dr. Carl Weiss. For decades, rumors suggested stray bullets from Long’s guards were responsible, but a 1992 investigation reaffirmed Weiss as the lone assassin, based on clothing evidence and forensic analysis.

• Quotes from Historic Segment:

  • “They had reopened the investigation after discovering the alleged murder weapon…photographs of the clothing of Huey Long, as I said, speak volumes.” (Reporter, 45:52)
  • “History has not unturned every fact…Of course, a lot of people think it was Dr. Weiss. Some people think it was ricochets…and all that kind of thing. But state police said definitively it was Dr. Weiss.” (Reporter, 47:54)
  • “He was going to be president, no doubt about it.” (Woody, 48:40)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Serial Robbery: “She’s good at making sure she didn’t get traceable funds. The last two times she robbed a bank, she examined the money to look for things that could be traced.” (Woody, 07:35)
• “You can’t, definitely can’t go to Walmart for $385.” (Woody, 09:19)
• “I have no idea. I don’t know if there are any more [female predators] than there was 30 years ago. I just think, again, social media and everything is so instantly available.” (Woody, 27:24)
• “A 67-year-old man cleaning bathrooms at midnight…It’s gotta be the lowest rung on the ladder that there is. But he’s doing it.” (Woody, 31:45)
• “You run and you turn around, you lunge back towards them. You getting shot.” (Woody, 39:43)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Bank Robbery Case Start: [04:06]
• Bank Robber’s Downfall / Public Impact: [09:19–13:35]
• Counterfeit Money Discussion: [15:41–16:44]
• Effed Up Professionals (Female Teacher Cases): [21:40–27:24]
• IHOP Stabbing News: [27:45–32:26]
• Harris County Cop Fired: [32:48–35:09]
• NYPD Precinct Knife Attack: [35:15–42:41]
• Houston Bar Shooting: [42:41–44:54]
• Assassination of Huey Long (History): [44:54–49:59]

Episode Tone & Style

Candid, unscripted, and sometimes darkly humorous, Woody and Cindy engage in fast-paced, opinionated exchanges, blending serious crime analysis with down-to-earth commentary and the occasional snarky aside. Woody’s experience as a law enforcement officer grounds the stories in reality, while Cindy’s reactions and questions mirror those of an engaged listener.

Summary

For listeners, this episode serves as both education and entertainment—a whirlwind of current and historic crime with thoughtful insights into how crime impacts both individuals and communities. Whether discussing the thrill-seeking “serial” bank robber of Seattle, the propagation of female sexual predators in schools, or the assassination of a legendary Louisiana governor, Woody and Cindy bring their trademark mix of wisdom, wit, and unfiltered perspective to every story.