Real Life Real Crime — True Crime Time for September 24, 2025

Child Abuse in Ohio, Teacher Misconduct Cases, and Shocking Crimes Across the U.S.

Hosts: Woody Overton & Cyndi Overton
Release Date: September 24, 2025

Overview

In this week’s episode of "True Crime Time For," Woody and Cyndi Overton deliver a rapid-fire news roundup of twisted, shocking, and sometimes darkly humorous crime stories from across the United States. The cases run the gamut—from shocking child abuse, sexual misconduct by trusted adults, and predator teachers, to bizarre assaults and animal cruelty. The pair’s signature banter provides both gritty insights and moments of levity, all rooted in Woody’s decades of law enforcement experience.

Episode Breakdown and Key Segments

[03:14] Banter & Cold Case Advocacy

• Opening Chat: Woody and Cyndi muse—half-jokingly—about what the world would be like without crime. "There's no shortage of job security in this business," Woody quips, setting the tone for the episode.
• Advocacy Shoutout: Ongoing reminders for listeners to call tips on open cases, referencing Woody’s commitment to cold-case justice (esp. #JusticeForBradley and #JusticeForAO).
  • Quote: "If you do something bad, come and tell us. Because it's much better if you come and tell us what happened." —Cyndi Overton [05:17]

[06:00] Family Matters: Disturbing Ohio Child Abuse

• Case Summary:
  In Columbus, Ohio, 30-year-old Billy Joe Tustin was arrested after throwing her 9-month-old son 15 feet, causing critical head injuries. She admitted to a pattern of abuse and suffered untreated mental health issues partly out of fear of losing custody.
  • Quote: "I can't imagine throwing a football 15ft, much less a baby." —Cyndi [06:18]
  • Context: Prior involvement from children’s services, prior domestic incidents, and neighbors’ warnings.
• Woody's Reaction:
  "It's unfortunate…you arrest and you make sure you say, ‘oh, watch your head,’ as they slam their head into the roof of the car when they're getting put in." [08:05]

[08:22] "Effed Up Professionals:" Orlando Bar Attack

• Story:
  Bartender Jason Wilfredo Rocero became enraged after a customer challenged being overcharged. Rocero taunted the customer ("You can suck a dick" repeatedly), insulted his deceased mother, then escalated to violence—ultimately stabbing the customer ten times outside.
  • Quote: "He tells the...victim, 'You can suck a dick.' ...and then he made a comment about his mother, who is deceased." —Woody [09:26]
• Casual Commentary:
  The Overtons relate this to their own experiences with bad bartenders, humorously contrasting their own annoyances with serious criminal behavior.

[15:00] Michigan "Liquid" Assault at Kroger

• Incident:
  A man followed women around a Kroger store and twice "discharged an unknown liquid" onto the backs of female shoppers’ pants. Testing and surveillance led to the arrest of 20-year-old Dion Otis Grant. He faces sexual assault charges amid suspicions the liquid was bodily fluid.
  • Quote: "How are you walking around just jizzing on people?" —Cyndi [17:37]
• Woody’s Take:
  "This incident—proven guilty until your semen comes back on these women's pants." [17:19]
• Release:
  Grant pleads not guilty, released on bond, and banned from Kroger.

[21:20] Teacher Sexual Abuse: Minneapolis Case

• Coverage Clip:
  Woody plays a report on Aaron Germstead, a former teacher/coach now considered one of Minnesota’s most prolific child sexual abusers (127 victims catalogued in videos).
  • Quote (audio): "A former Minneapolis teacher and coach already convicted of sexually abusing multiple young boys has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 12 more..." —News clip [21:20]
  • Evidence: Germstead curated and labeled folders of victim abuse; sentencing will likely keep him in prison for life.
  • Host Reactions:
    "He is one of the most prolific offenders I've ever encountered in four decades." —Woody, paraphrasing law enforcement [23:49]
    "I really do think child molesters, especially serial ones like that, deserve the death penalty." —Woody [24:32]

[25:21] New Jersey Teacher-Student Sexual Assault

• Case Outline:
  Former Wall High School English teacher Julie Ro pleaded guilty to sexual assaults on two students (one 17-year-old, one 18-year-old), including intercourse, nude exchanges, and sexting between 2017 and 2024. Sentencing includes sex offender registration and permanent forfeiture of public office.
  • Quote: "I mean that—when you were in high school, you couldn't get any dick? What's the deal?" —Woody [28:25]
• Context:
  Cyndi notes the increasing trend of female teacher misconduct being reported; Woody responds with dark humor and critique.

[29:21] Florida Firefighter & Wife: Child & Animal Abuse

• Disturbing Bust:
  Jordan Hoffman (firefighter) and his wife Harley shared and produced explicit content involving the sexual abuse of children and various animals. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children traced digital evidence leading to their arrests; 70 charges in total.
  • Quote: "I don't know what wires got crossed in your brain where dog's penis turns you on." —Woody [33:53]
• Personal Law Enforcement Anecdote:
  Woody recalls a similar, notorious animal abuse case for added context.

[34:22] Family Matters: Virginia Infant Strangulation

• Summary:
  In Loudoun County, VA, 21-year-old Alvaro Mejia Ayala was arrested for strangling his infant sister with a charging cord. The infant remains in critical condition.
  • Quote: "I was playing with my sister and may have killed her." —As told by suspect during arrest [35:55]
• Host Reaction:
  Cyndi: "Who plays by strangling their infant sister?" [36:19]

[36:47] "Could've Been a Rapper" — Dead Body Discovery in Tesla

• Headline Story:
  Police found a decomposing body in an impounded Tesla registered to budding rap star D4VD in Hollywood, near Elon Musk’s new Tesla diner. Investigation ongoing.
  • Quote: "So you got some explaining to do—how's this rotting body in your Tesla, and you were in town?" —Woody [40:29]

[40:54] Beast Mode: Dog Cruelty in Travis County

• Case:
  Felicity, a gentle pit bull with golden eyes, was found chained and attacked by multiple dogs. She was rescued, treated, and her story garnered widespread concern, but no suspects identified.
  • Quote: “She’s a survivor. Despite her ordeal, she’s on the mend...” —Cyndi [43:15]
• Hosts’ Note:
  Continued interest in learning who abandoned Felicity.

[43:49] Slidell, LA: Worker Runs Over Colleague, Flees

• Incident:
  67-year-old Lillian Sellers ran over co-worker in parking lot, then lied about the victim’s injuries and attempted to tamper with evidence (video footage caught everything). Victim in critical condition.
  • Quote: "She literally runs over this lady then... picks up a piece of her bumper, puts it in her car... calls 911, said, ‘looks like someone fell in the parking lot’ and left." —Woody [45:01]
• Significance:
  Police say video footage crucial; Sellers faces multiple felony charges.

[49:04] Surveillance Culture: Anecdote & Commentary

• Discussion:
  Cyndi recounts visiting the bank, observing the omnipresent cameras; Woody recalls the evolution of camera technology from when he was a PI in the 1990s. Both note how surveillance has become an inescapable part of solving crime.
  • Quote: "Videos are everywhere... people recording phone conversations, photographs that you send out on social media... you think people can't find out who you are... oh shit's coming." —Woody [48:34]

Notable Quotes

• "There's always going to be crime. There's no shortage of job security in this business." —Woody [04:05]
• "He is the most... one of the most prolific offenders I've ever encountered in four decades." —Woody [23:49]
• "I really do think child molesters, especially serial ones like that, deserve the death penalty." —Woody [24:32]
• "Who plays by strangling their infant sister or sibling or anyone?" —Cyndi [36:19]
• "She literally runs over this lady... picks up a piece of her bumper, puts it in her car... calls 911, said ‘looks like someone fell in the parking lot’ and left." —Woody [45:01]
• "Videos are everywhere... you think people can't find out who you are... oh shit's coming." —Woody [48:34]

Episode Highlights

• Chilling descriptions of child and animal abuse, exposing the dark depths of depravity Woody and Cyndi confront as true crime commentators.
• Honest, often raw, host reactions—balancing outrage, gallows humor, and informative asides about legal processes and investigative procedures.
• Multiple cases of teacher sexual abuse with detailed legal consequences.
• An unusual blend of hard-hitting crime stories and real-life procedural experience, peppered with authentic banter.

Listener Takeaways

• True crime is rarely black-and-white. The episode repeatedly emphasizes the complexity of human motivation, the importance of mental health intervention, and holes in existing social safety nets.
• Surveillance and digital forensics are changing how all crime is investigated. Multiple stories hinge on camera footage or digital traces.
• Persistence in advocacy and community involvement remains crucial. Listeners are urged to provide tips and participate in ongoing justice campaigns.

For those who haven’t listened:
This episode is a tough, unsparing look at the week’s most disturbing true crime news, layered with experienced commentary and the Overtons’ signature rapport—a must for fans seeking shock, insight, and straight talk.