Real Life Real Crime: “True Crime Time For September 8, 2025”

Episode Title: Gun ‘Games,’ Deadly Conspiracies & Crimes That Shock Communities
Host(s): Woody Overton & Cindy Overton
Release Date: September 8, 2025

Overview

In this riveting episode of “True Crime Time For,” Woody and Cindy Overton deliver a whirlwind tour of shocking, bizarre, and tragic crime stories from across the United States and the UK. Blending Woody’s trademark Louisiana candor with Cindy’s empathetic insights, the duo covers recent, real-life cases involving reckless gun “games,” conspiracies resulting in murder, family betrayals, and community-shaking crimes. The stories chosen delve not only into crime details, but also the deeper societal and emotional impacts, weaving serious commentary with moments of dark, sometimes incredulous humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reckless Gun ‘Games’ Gone Tragic – Harris County, TX

(07:12–10:20)

• Incident: Two intoxicated friends, Sean O'Daniel and the victim, played a dangerous “game” with a Kevlar helmet and a firearm, taking turns shooting at each other.
• The victim was fatally shot while holding the helmet above his own head.
• O'Daniel initially claimed it was self-inflicted, but video evidence and witnesses contradicted his story.
• PSA: “Do not wear Kevlar helmets and shoot yourself or have someone shoot you.” – Woody (08:53)
• Cindy and Woody are incredulous at the low bail amount ($3,000), marveling at the recklessness:
  “That’s not even my dumbest days. Here, hold my beer, watch this.” – Woody (10:20)

2. Family Betrayal & Drugged Ice Cream – Surrey County, NC

(10:56–17:03)

• Case Summary: James Yokely Jr., a well-respected 66-year-old chairman of the county Board of Elections, is arrested after security cameras caught him spiking his juvenile granddaughters’ Dairy Queen ice cream with MDMA (Ecstasy).
• Yokely attempted to blame the Dairy Queen but was caught via surveillance.
• He resigned, citing “falsely accused circumstances,” which Woody ridicules:
  “Thank you for the opportunity to serve alongside such dedicated public servants who never gave ecstasy to their grandkids. Didn’t say that, that was a Woody.” (14:00)
• Both hosts reflect on dangers overlooked within trusted circles, with Cindy stressing the risk:
  “Luckily they didn’t have any... If it was laced with fentanyl? The MDMA could have killed them.” (16:46)

3. Murder Conspiracy & Asset Greed – Woodland Hills, CA

(19:03–21:54)

• Crime: Dr. Hamid Mercede, 61, an addiction specialist, was ambushed and fatally shot in his clinic’s parking lot.
• Conspiracy: His ex-wife, A Hang, along with four others, is charged with orchestrating the killing, driven by jealousy and asset disputes involving Dr. Mercede’s new family.
• The widow has filed a separate civil suit for emotional distress and fraudulent asset transfers.
• “They’re facing trial, pleading not guilty, but the civil and criminal cases are running in tandem.” – Cindy (21:54)

4. Generational Evil – Child Sexual Exploitation in Tennessee

(21:54–27:37)

• Case Overview: Tina Marie Keane and husband Tommy James Keane exploited and allowed the sexual abuse of Tina’s granddaughter for over five years, producing child pornography.
• Sentencing: Tommy is convicted and sentenced to 25 years; Tina faces hundreds of years for multiple counts.
• Law enforcement used images found online to track the child, eventually exposing the couple.
• Both hosts express disgust and horror:
  “There are criminals and then there are people like this woman. The worst of the worst.” – Woody (23:51)
  “How do you protect your kids from their own grandparents? …that's real. It happens.” – Cindy (25:50)

5. Unique Injury: Stabbed with Keys in San Antonio, TX

(28:10–29:46)

• Incident: Two men argue, resulting in one stabbing the other in the chest with a set of keys.
• Cindy jokes about self-defense techniques (“walk with your keys between your fingers”), expecting a twist; Woody clarifies it’s simply a bizarre case:
  “You thought wrong.” – Woody (30:14)

6. Teen Girl Killed While Doing Friend’s Hair – Kansas City, MO

(30:50–35:19)

• Story: 16-year-old Traylin Sibley is fatally shot at a sleepover while styling a friend’s hair.
• The shooter, Bailey Lewis (21), had past conflicts with the household; she was arrested weeks later.
• The victim’s mother calls for stronger gun laws; Woody comments on the persistence of gun violence despite policy efforts.
• Sibley is remembered as “a free spirit and a spark of light.” (34:14)

7. Family Party Turns Deadly – Balch Springs, TX

(38:08–41:38)

• Event: At a baptism and birthday celebration, an altercation occurs when a teen, Leonardo Campos Torres, fires a gun in the driveway. The confrontation with Christian Gabriel Montes escalates to physical violence; Torres shoots and kills Montes.
• After shooting, Torres is severely beaten by partygoers before being arrested.
• Woody discusses the “street justice” element:
  “They beat the bad out of this dude… It’s never gonna bring the dude back, but they beat the bad out of this dude.” (41:16)

8. Deadly Playground Prank – Winsford, Cheshire, UK

(41:38–46:12)

• Incident: Logan Carter, age 12, dies after a 13-year-old uses an e-bike to spin a playground merry-go-round at high speed, resulting in Carter’s fatal fall.
• Discussion of the escalation of ‘old school’ playground stunts using new technology.
• Family tribute: “He had an infectious personality and a beautiful smile… was so full of life.” (45:04)
• Reflection on the random, tragic nature of childhood loss and its club-like exclusivity among grieving parents.

9. ICE Detainees & Prison Conditions at Angola, Louisiana

(46:29–53:13)

• News Brief: Angola Penitentiary in Louisiana will house up to 400 ICE detainees in a new “Camp 57,” named in honor of Governor Jeff Landry, with a possible section called “Camp 47” for Donald Trump.
• Woody provides an inside look at the infamous prison conditions:
  “Everybody in Angola is in there for super bad—raping babies, multiple murders… You don’t get to Angola unless you get 80 or more years.” (48:15)
• Federal inmates will receive upgrades, including air conditioning—something almost unheard of in Louisiana prisons.
• Woody and Cindy muse about the controversial naming and possible political responses.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Harris County helmet-shooting:
  “The defendant gets intoxicated and uses weapons irresponsibly.” – Cindy (07:34)
  “Why not do it if you can’t put it on video nowadays?” – Cindy (09:41)

• Reflecting on family betrayal:
  “How does he not just admit to it and say, 'I was wrong'?” – Cindy, after reading Yokely’s resignation (16:17)
  “That X, MDMA, Molly—whatever they call it. … And giving it to his juvenile granddaughters in ice cream.” – Woody (13:56)

• Regarding generational exploitation:
  “These are the worst of the worst… Now authorities said Tommy James Keane pled guilty. …I bet this [woman] wishes she had taken the federal charges now too.” – Woody (24:50)

• On public health and crime reporting:
  “You hear about it but seeing it and living it… evil is real.” – Woody (26:01)

• Dark humor coping with stories:
  “That's not even my dumbest days. Here, hold my beer, watch this.” – Woody (10:20)
  “Please don't [tell another grandparent story].” – Cindy (27:21)

Emotional Tone & Reflections

• The episode blends matter-of-fact crime reporting with moments of levity and personal reflection; the hosts aren’t afraid to express disgust, empathy, or even exhaustion from the unending stream of dark news.
• Cindy discusses her pre-recording positivity rituals and the psychological toll of regular exposure to disturbing crimes, leading Woody to comment on the unchanging reality of the stories regardless of preparation time (36:57).
• Both repeatedly circle back to the recurring theme: evil and tragedy can be found in unexpected places—from a family member’s ice cream cone to brutal crimes at family parties.

Important Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 07:12 | Harris County “gun game” story starts | | 10:56 | NC grandfather’s ice cream MDMA case | | 19:03 | LA doctor’s murder conspiracy by ex-wife | | 21:54 | Child exploitation case, Tennessee | | 28:10 | San Antonio stabbing—with keys | | 30:50 | Missouri sleepover shooting, Traylin Sibley | | 38:08 | Family celebration homicide, Texas | | 41:38 | UK playground accident & reflection | | 46:29 | Angola ICE detainees & prison conditions explainer |

Final Thoughts

Woody Overton and Cindy bring the realities of crime—sometimes twisted, sometimes absurd, always impactful—right to the listener’s doorstep. With their unique blend of storytelling, personal flair, and real-world insight, they highlight how shocking crimes ripple outward, touching not just those immediately involved but entire communities. The episode underscores both the need for vigilance and the value of communal support—a signature snapshot of Real Life Real Crime’s raw, unvarnished approach.