Real Life Real Crime: True Crime Time for September 17, 2025 – “Murder, Motives & Memories”

Brief Overview

In this episode of True Crime Time For (hosted by Woody and Cindy Overton), listeners are taken on a whirlwind tour of recent and unusual true crime cases from around the world. The themes range from domestic violence and senseless disputes escalating to murder, to chilling international crimes, bizarre murder motives, and the deep impact of loss. The hosts blend dark humor with genuine empathy while unpacking each story, offering insights from Woody’s experience in law enforcement and Cindy’s sharp commentary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Cold Case Advocacy

• Woody opens by expressing gratitude for listener tips concerning cold cases like #JusticeForBradley and #JusticeForAO.
• Progress is being made in certain investigations thanks to community input.
• Quote (Woody, 02:04): “I got another one at 2:00 this morning… when you call and you leave your voicemails, I’m definitely getting them… things are moving that I just can’t tell you about.”

2. Case 1: The Arkansas Campsite Murder

• Story: In Crawford County, Arkansas, Kevin Witt was murdered at a campsite by his husband, Gregory Stephen Witt Jr., following a drug-fueled argument (04:55).
• Details:
  • The attack involved screwdrivers and choking.
  • Gregory willingly confessed but later pleaded not guilty.
  • Gregory had a history of instability, mental health holds, and misdemeanor offenses.
• Quote (Cindy, 05:12): “He admitted to stabbing Kevin multiple times with the screwdrivers and said he had also choked him during the attack... then he said, ‘I killed him. And then I miss him.’”
• Impact:
  • The case highlights cyclical domestic violence and the impact of untreated mental health and substance abuse.

3. Case 2: The $5 Murder Over Socks—Tampa, Florida

• Story: Jerome Parker was sentenced to life for murdering Nassir Delaney Roland over the accusation of stealing socks (08:12).
• Details:
  • The confrontation escalated from an accusation to a fatal shooting in a public park.
  • Parker was convicted of second-degree murder (12:46).
• Quote (Woody, 08:42): “He accused him of stealing a package of socks. Okay. Right. That’s a good reason.”
• Woody’s Insight: Explains prison laundering, adding a gritty authenticity about prison life (13:45).
• Discussion: The seeming randomness and pettiness of violent triggers.

4. Case 3: Oklahoma City Inmate Escape Attempt

• Story: Tense standoff on I-40 as an inmate broke a corrections van window, exposing himself and pleading for help in full view of passing drivers (14:55; 15:46).
• Details:
  • The scene was captured on TikTok; law enforcement contained situation without injuries.
• Quote (Cindy, 15:12): “He pleaded with passing drivers for help, and he strained to open the back door… we’re seeing it playing out on video.”
• Woody’s Take: Mockingly calls the incident “dumb,” commenting on the intelligence gap of many prisoners (19:42).

5. Case 4: India—Murder for Skin Color

• Story: In Udavar, India, a man was sentenced to death for brutally murdering his wife because he thought her skin was “too dark” (21:53–25:20).
• Details:
  • He used a flammable liquid, locked his wife in a room, and burned her alive.
  • The victim had reported abuse before her death.
  • The case was internationally reported.
• Quote (Woody, 22:30): “This is the first time I’ve ever heard of this… He burned her alive due to the color of her skin.”
• Judicial Statement:
  • (Judge, as quoted by Woody, 25:21) “This heart-rending, brutal crime was not just against Lakashima, but against humanity… If we don’t save our daughters, then who would?”

6. Case 5: Minnesota Library Manifesto Incident

• Story: Robert Philip Ivers arrested for producing and distributing a 236-page manuscript titled “How to Kill a Federal Judge” in a public library (28:33–32:17).
• Details:
  • Ivers, with a prior conviction for threatening a judge, distributed flyers.
  • Arrested with multiple copies of his manifesto, and lists of judges.
  • Now indicted on multiple new federal charges.
• Quote (Cindy, 29:02): “The flyer described it as a guide to teach people how to plan, train, hunt, stalk, and kill judges, their family members, or any politicians…”

7. Case 6: South Korea—Taekwondo Instructor Assaults Girlfriend

• Story: A Taekwondo instructor kicked his girlfriend in the face during an alcohol-fueled dispute, causing facial fractures and nerve damage (32:17–35:51).
• Details:
  • Entered her home without permission afterward, sent her photos from inside.
  • Charged with inflicting injury and violating anti-stalking laws.
• Quote (Woody, 34:22): “I mean, you know, b****-slapping somebody’s one thing, but you... kick—Not Kung-Fu, Tommy—kick the girl in the face.”
• Victim’s statement: “There’s no feeling left around my nose and under my eye... the doctor said it may not come back.”

8. Case 7: South Carolina Teenage Love Triangle Murder

• Story: A 16-year-old boy killed in Florence County; triggered by allegations of cheating, with multiple teenagers implicated (37:23–40:07).
• Details:
  • Girlfriend drove the shooter to the scene, knowing he was armed.
  • Aftermath involved a chaotic scene and multiple suspects.
• Cindy: (40:07): “I mean, my 16 year old boyfriend cheated on me… I promise you, we didn’t have an entourage of nine people going around ready to kill him.”

9. Case 8: High-Speed Louis Vuitton Robbery in Texas

• Story: John Travis Jones indicted after a high-speed chase involving a theft at a Woodlands, TX, Louis Vuitton store. Suspect from Georgia, possibly linked to other high-profile thefts (40:35–45:39).
• Industry Insight: Woody shares expertise in loss prevention and crime patterns in luxury retail.
• Quote (Woody, 45:12): “These professional criminals would literally go from state to state… and the bad guys and girls that are professional robbers for a living, they go steal Louis Vuittons and sell them for half price.”

10. Case 9: The Unreplaceable Loss—Stolen Pet Photos

• Story: In Canada, after a burglary, a woman pleads for the return of a memory card containing the last photos of her deceased dog—valuing those more than any stolen material goods (45:39–51:11).
• Details:
  • The case shifts from criminal justice to emotional resonance and pet loss.
  • Listeners share similar stories of losing sentimental items to theft.
• Quote (Cindy, 46:52): “Photos of her beloved dog who had died… she appealed to the robber… I cannot replace those photos.”
• Community Insight: The emotional toll of burglary often centers around irreplaceable memories, not valuables.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On minor triggers leading to deadly consequences:
  • “Go camping, get murdered. Right?” (Woody, 07:51)
  • “He shot him over a package of socks.” (Cindy, 12:46)
• On international justice:
  • “I have new respect for [India]... found out it has the death penalty.” (Woody, 21:53)
• On personal experience and sarcasm:
  • “Prisons are full of dumb, dumb, dumb people. Hard to catch the smart one.” (Woody, 19:42)
  • “I mean, you know, b****-slapping somebody’s one thing, but you… kick—Not Kung-Fu, Tommy—kick the girl in the face.” (Woody, 34:22)
• Empathy for emotional loss:
  • “The thing that matters the most was my cat’s ashes they took from me. I had her for 21 years before she passed.” [Listener story, 49:01]
  • “We know you lifers love your fur babies. That’s for sure.” (Woody & Cindy, 51:11)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [04:45] – Arkansas Campsite Murder (Kevin & Gregory Witt)
• [08:12] – Tampa Parks “Sock” Murder (Jerome Parker/Nassir Delaney Roland)
• [14:55] – Oklahoma Inmate Escape Attempt on I-40
• [21:53] – India: Husband Burns Wife Over Skin Color
• [28:33] – Minnesota Library “How to Kill a Federal Judge” Manuscript Arrest
• [32:17] – Korea: Taekwondo Instructor Assaults Girlfriend
• [37:23] – South Carolina: Teenage Love Triangle Murder
• [40:35] – Texas: Louis Vuitton Robbery & High-Speed Chase
• [45:39] – Canada: Stolen Photos of Deceased Dog

Tone & Style

• The Overtons maintain a conversational, sometimes sardonic tone balanced with empathy and seriousness when appropriate.
• Jokes and asides are common, especially from Woody, displaying the “real, raw, and unfiltered” ethos of their brand.
• The hosts frequently address listeners directly, showing appreciation and encouraging community involvement.

Conclusion

This episode features a broad spectrum of contemporary and international crime stories, each shedding light on the unpredictable, often irrational motives behind violent acts and the deep human consequences that ripple out. The Overtons’ blend of law enforcement insight, dry humor, and unfiltered emotion makes True Crime Time For a uniquely engaging breakdown for both die-hard “lifers” and newcomers alike.