Real Life Real Crime – True Crime Time for September 19, 2025

Hosted by Woody Overton & Cindy Overton

Main Theme:
A weekly roundup of disturbing, twisted, and sometimes darkly humorous true crime stories from across the U.S. and around the world, presented with Woody and Cindy Overton’s signature candid commentary.

Episode Overview

Woody and Cindy Overton, with Woody’s signature raw and unscripted style, deliver a darkly compelling lineup of recent and historical crime headlines. In today’s episode, the couple dissects crimes of staggering brutality—from multiple U.S. homicides to international scams, familial tragedies, and bizarre criminal downfalls—all interspersed with personal banter and reflections on justice, community, and the pervasiveness of evil.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Michigan: Family Double Murder (03:18)

• Story Summary:

  • On September 1, Hazel Park, Michigan, police found 41-year-old Linda Hill and her 12-year-old son, Cardi Jackson, dead from fatal neck stab wounds.
  • Surveillance footage and a family phone call implicated Linda’s 43-year-old brother, Ladamian Keith Hill; he was arrested in his red Lincoln car, with blood evidence found.
  • Odd behavior followed: he returned to the crime scene naked, lay in Linda’s bed for 5–15 minutes, then left.

• Memorable Family Reaction:

  • “We got the four whys, but we don’t have the fifth why.” – Cardi’s older brother Demontes (06:08)
  • Woody interprets: “Who, what, when, where, why? … Those aren't why, that's only one why.” (06:25)

2. Pennsylvania: Babies Found After Eviction (07:24)

• Story Summary:
  • Jessica Moth, 39, was evicted from her Ford City apartment. A cleaning crew discovered a trash bag containing a dead baby, and two more dead infants in attic storage bins.
  • Moth admitted to giving birth and hiding the babies. She was charged with criminal homicide.
• Notable Reaction:
  • “She used to be charged as a devil.” – Cindy (09:35)
  • “Just wanted to up your day to get started.” – Woody, wryly (09:59)

3. Japan: Romance Scam Targets Elderly Woman (10:18)

• Story Summary:

  • An 80-year-old Hokkaido woman was convinced by an online scammer, posing as a stranded astronaut, to send 1 million yen (~$6,700) “for oxygen.”
  • Police used the incident to spotlight a surge in romance scams, especially targeting the elderly, with nearly $480 million lost in Japan in 2024 alone.

• Woody’s Sarcastic Musing:

  • “Because they have oxygen depots in space. You just pull up Uber delivers in space for oxygen.” (13:00)

• Cindy’s Lament:

  • “She trusted him deeply … she believed that he was going to use this to buy oxygen to save him.” (12:36)

4. North Carolina: Fire Kills Four Children (14:27)

• Story Summary (from local news insert):
  • Reagan Noel Powers charged with involuntary manslaughter and child abuse after leaving her four daughters (ages 2, 4, 6, and 7) in care of their 11-year-old sibling, leading to a deadly fire.
  • Posted $400,000 bond within an hour; questions raised by Woody on priorities.
• Woody’s Critique:
  • “If you can afford a $400,000 bond within an hour of being arrested, you can afford a babysitter that's not 11 years old.” (18:25)

5. Ohio: Cincinnati Mom and Child Murder Case (19:30)

• Story Summary:
  • In December 2020, Descan Brown killed his ex-girlfriend, Nisha Littimore, stabbing her 11 times in the neck, then abducted her 3-year-old son Nilo and pushed the stroller off the Purple People Bridge into the icy Ohio River.
  • Brown attempted to dispose of Nisha’s body, tried to clean the scene, and faked mental illness. He pled guilty to two counts of aggravated murder in September 2025, receiving life without parole.
• Cindy’s Question:
  • “Why are these people stabbing in the neck?” (20:04)
• Woody’s Reflection:
  • “He killed the baby because she had birthed him, but not his baby. Like she miscarried.” (23:28)

6. California: Chef’s Downfall – The Bank Robber Chef (24:27)

• Story Summary:
  • Valentino Luchin, a once-prominent San Francisco chef known for high-end Italian cuisine, committed three bank robberies in a single day. His criminal history included a 2018 bank heist with a BB gun.
  • Financial ruin after restaurant closures cited as motive.
• Luchin’s 2018 Jailhouse Quote:
  • “I thought it was a good plan, but it was not. My action wasn’t aggressive. It was a fake gun. I don’t even know how to load a real gun.” (27:27)
• Woody’s Dark Humor:
  • “Well, Mr. Luchin, sir, they need chefs in prison, too.” (29:15)

7. New Jersey: Animal Cruelty & Serial Cat Killer (31:41)

• Story Summary:
  • Edwin Sanabia, 26, accused of luring cats with tuna, then torturing and killing them, dumping their bodies in dumpsters. Also charged with assault and lewd conduct in other incidents.
  • Pattern of cruelty and escalation captured community outrage.
• Woody’s Outrage:
  • “Pretty sure he’s got a screw place in hell.” (36:12)
• Cindy’s Disgust:
  • “…he just tortured them. Beat them to death.” (36:10)

8. New Jersey: Family Murder and Dismemberment (37:56)

• Story Summary:
  • Everton Thomas, his wife, and son charged after killing Harold Miller Jr., dismembering his body, and disposing of remains—a murder tracked with video surveillance and forensics.
  • Extensive household involvement; family purchased chainsaw, containers, and cleaning supplies together.
• Woody’s Macabre Joke:
  • “I guess it’s a game the whole family can play, right?” (39:52)

9. New Jersey: Infant Death from Parental Abuse (42:22)

• Story Summary:
  • Reuben Santiago and Caitlin Gibson accused of fatally beating their 3-month-old with force likened to a vehicle collision, then giving authorities implausible excuses.
• Medical Quote:
  • “The blunt force trauma this baby suffered was so immense that in terms of force it was comparable to a significant motor vehicle crash.” (44:54)
• Woody’s Rebuke:
  • “If you cat killing and baby killing and then whatever. Go yourselves, man.” (45:54)

10. Segment: New Orleans Crime & National Guard Proposal (50:14)

• Story Summary:

  • Woody and Cindy segue into a discussion of crime and safety in New Orleans, reacting to news of a proposed deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops for urban patrols.
  • French Quarter locals claim things feel safer and question the necessity of such a deployment.

• Local Voices:

  • “I feel really safe here. I’ve seen a lot of police presence and they make it known that it’s a safe place to be.” – Michael Parton, tourist (54:29)
  • “I don’t feel it’s necessary. I think we’re in a good space. Crime’s down again. It feels safe.” – Roy Jelm, local (53:41)

• Woody Explains National Guard Role:

  • “National Guard does not have arrest authority … it’s just a presence, just a presence to deter crime.” (55:33)

• Cindy’s Perspective:

  • “It’s hard to say because you don’t want them until something happens. You’re like, oh, if we would have only had them.” (56:54)

Memorable Quotes & Banter

• “I’m just keeping the hits coming on this Friday. Prayers for those babies. Freaking horrible way to go.” – Woody, after the child death fire (18:25)
• “Chefs in prison, too.” – Woody, after the chef’s criminal spree (29:15)
• “There are so many days I just want to retire from this kind of news.” – Cindy, after a string of tragic stories (46:18)
• “It’s raw and unscripted. So is my nausea.” – Cindy (46:08)

Segment Timestamps for Key Stories

• Michigan double family murder: 03:18
• Pennsylvania babies found: 07:24
• Japanese romance scam: 10:18
• North Carolina house fire: 14:27
• Cincinnati mom & child murder: 19:30
• Bank robber chef: 24:27
• New Jersey cat killer: 31:41
• Family dismemberment: 37:56
• New Jersey infant death: 42:22
• New Orleans/National Guard: 50:14

Tone and Dynamic

The overtones remain consistently gritty, direct, and darkly humorous, with Woody’s perspective steeped in law enforcement experience and Cindy injecting empathy, disgust, and occasional exasperation. The couple’s banter breaks up the intensity of the crimes discussed, yet never fails to hammer home the tragic reality and incomprehensible nature of these cases.

Summary for Non-Listeners

This episode is a hard-hitting, unsparing look at recent and historic true crime from across the country and the world, focusing on the depths of human depravity and the heartbreak left behind. Woody and Cindy guide listeners through these cases with both professional insight and raw emotional response. Listeners come away with a sobering view of today’s criminal landscape—reminded that, to quote Woody, “Evil exists, and this dude is evil.” (36:38)

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