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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton covers violent crimes, senseless murders, shocking family cases, and disturbing stories involving children, predators, and reckless behavior.
Woody opens the show discussing the upcoming Real Life Real Crime Live Show on July 18th at the Southeastern Livingston Lifelong Learning Center, featuring food from official sponsor Big J’s Side Porch, meet-and-greets, merch, and a full weekend of events for Lifers.
The episode also revisits:
👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison
👉 Justice for Hailey
👉 Justice for Barbara Blount
with Woody emphasizing that Madison’s case is moving forward and encouraging anyone with information to finally come forward.
“This Day in History” revisits the infamous West Memphis Three case involving the murders of Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers — a case Woody says he strongly believes resulted in the wrong people being convicted.
Other major stories include:
A Chicago police officer murdered inside a hospital by a repeat violent offender who was free on pretrial release despite multiple aggravated robbery convictions
A convicted murderer in Texas punching his elderly defense attorney in the face after receiving a 50-year prison sentence
An 11-year-old boy shot and killed during a “ding dong ditch” prank in Houston after a homeowner opened fire
A Bronx father interrupting the rape of his 12-year-old daughter by a 34-year-old suspect allegedly connected through an online app
New court rulings in the ongoing Scott Peterson case as the Innocence Project attempts to overturn his conviction
A former Brinks employee sentenced after robbing armored trucks at gunpoint and stealing more than $660,000
A Colorado man sentenced to life after leaving a fight, retrieving a gun, and returning to murder another man
A horrifying Mississippi case where a man allegedly murdered and dismembered his own mother before attempting to flush her remains down the toilet
A Florida stripper known as “Princess Aleah Bell” arrested after allegedly attacking employees with a seven-foot metal pole following her firing from a strip club called Taboo
Woody closes the episode by congratulating Cyndi Overton on officially beginning appointments with Flourish Hormone Replacement Center, where she will help patients with wellness therapies, hormone optimization, GLP-1 programs, and education.
Throughout the episode, Woody reinforces one consistent message:
👉 Violence escalates quickly, bad decisions destroy lives, and somebody always knows something.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction and RLRC Live Show Update
07:00 This Day in History – West Memphis Three
15:00 Chicago Hospital Police Officer Murder
27:00 Convicted Murderer Punches Attorney
34:00 Ding Dong Ditch Shooting Case
45:00 Bronx Child Rape Arrest
53:00 Scott Peterson Court Ruling
01:05:00 Brinks Armored Truck Heist
01:16:00 Colorado Family Dispute Murder
01:24:00 Mississippi Dismemberment Case
01:37:00 Florida Strip Club Pole Attack
01:47:00 Flourish Wellness and Closing Thoughts
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In this emotional and wide-ranging episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton covers heartbreaking local tragedies, violent family crimes, predator stings, and disturbing cases involving children and abuse.
Woody begins by honoring beloved Livingston Parish crossing guard Katie Wells, who was struck and killed while helping children safely cross the road outside Grays Creek Elementary School in Denham Springs. Authorities say the driver, Darren Guitrau, was intoxicated at the time and has now been charged with vehicular homicide and second-offense DWI. Woody reflects on Wells’ decades of service to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office and school system and calls the tragedy senseless and preventable.
The episode also revisits:
👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison
👉 Justice for Haley
👉 Justice for Barbara Blount
including updates on fundraising efforts with The Evidence Room and upcoming raffles to complete additional forensic testing in Hailey’s case.
Other major stories include:
A Baton Rouge grandmother convicted of manslaughter after forcing her 4-year-old granddaughter to drink whiskey as punishment, resulting in the child’s death with an astonishing blood alcohol level of .680
A Georgia man accused of attacking his pregnant girlfriend, allegedly stating “I need to kill the baby” before choking her with her own clothing
A Florida undercover child predator operation that arrested 19 suspects, including a longtime Santa Claus impersonator and preacher accused of attempting to arrange sex with a 13-year-old girl
A Louisiana mother whose confession to killing her child was ruled admissible after she admitted the crime on live television while being booked into jail
A Fort Worth strip club dancer accused of setting up a man for robbery before he was murdered outside her apartment complex
A French teenager facing prison time in Singapore after filming himself licking straws and returning them to a vending machine for social media attention
A murder-for-hire plot in Texas where hired killers stalked and shot the wrong man over a decade-old affair grievance
A tragic Tennessee case where a foster grandmother was charged after leaving a 7-month-old baby inside a vehicle for nearly eight hours
Throughout the episode, Woody repeatedly emphasizes the devastating consequences of reckless decisions, violence, and crimes against children.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Tribute to Katie Wells
08:00 This Day in History – Jose Campos Torres
13:00 Justice for Haley and Barbara Blount Updates
18:00 Child Forced to Drink Whiskey Case
31:00 Pregnant Girlfriend Assault Case
39:00 Santa Claus Predator Sting Operation
52:00 Mother’s Jailhouse Confession Ruled Admissible
59:00 Strip Club Robbery Murder Setup
01:10:00 Singapore Straw Licking Arrest
01:18:00 Murder-for-Hire Wrong Target Case
01:30:00 Foster Grandmother Hot Car Death Case
01:38:00 Madison Updates and Closing Thoughts
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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton covers a heartbreaking and emotional collection of cases involving murder, violence, fraud, child exploitation, and the devastating impact crime leaves on families and communities.
The episode begins with “This Day in History,” revisiting the tragic 1970 Kent State University shootings where four students were killed and nine wounded during anti-war protests involving the National Guard.
Cyndi then breaks down a horrific Kentucky bank shooting where 18-year-old Braylon Weaver allegedly entered a U.S. Bank branch, murdered two employees, stole cash, and later led authorities on a 130 mile-per-hour interstate chase before being captured. Investigators say Weaver even posted a social media meme referencing money shortly after the murders.
Other stories include:
A Louisiana couple arrested for allegedly defrauding the Medicaid system out of nearly $135,000 by underreporting income and concealing their marital status
A Tacoma, Washington high school stabbing that left four students and a school security officer injured during a violent altercation
The deeply emotional death penalty proceedings involving FedEx driver Tanner Horner, who admitted to kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand after striking her with his delivery truck and panicking
Heartbreaking courtroom testimony from Athena’s parents, teachers, investigators, and FBI agents detailing the impact her murder had on an entire community
An Orlando man sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after receiving graphic child sexual abuse material involving infants and young children
Throughout the episode, Cyndi reflects on the emotional toll these crimes take — not only on victims and families, but also on teachers, investigators, first responders, and entire communities forced to process unimaginable loss.
She also reminds listeners that active investigations continue moving forward involving:
👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison
👉 Justice for Bradley
👉 Justice for A.O.
👉 Justice for Barbara Blount
And while listeners may not see immediate answers, Cyndi emphasizes that:
👉 Important things are happening behind the scenes.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Live Show Reminder
03:00 This Day in History – Kent State Shootings
07:00 Kentucky Bank Murders and Police Chase
18:00 Louisiana Medicaid Fraud Arrests
24:00 Tacoma School Stabbing Investigation
30:00 Tanner Horner Pleads Guilty
42:00 Athena Strand Teacher and Family Testimony
58:00 FBI Investigation Details
01:12:00 Child Exploitation Sentencing in Florida
01:18:00 Madison and Ongoing Justice Updates
01:23:00 Closing Thoughts and Listener Reminder
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In this emotional episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton revisits one of the cases that continues to haunt Livingston Parish law enforcement and everyone connected to it — the disappearance and presumed murder of Barbara Blunt.
May 2nd marks Barbara Blunt’s murder anniversary, and Woody reflects on the pain, frustration, and determination surrounding a case that has remained unsolved for nearly two decades. He describes the overwhelming weather, missing evidence opportunities, and impossible circumstances investigators faced from the very beginning — calling it one of the most difficult “ghost cases” imaginable.
Woody explains why he still believes justice is possible:
👉 “Everything done in darkness comes to light.”
This episode features a replay of Woody’s original interview with Jason Ard, where the sheriff discusses:
Barbara Blunt’s disappearance in May 2008
The challenges law enforcement faced during the investigation
The devastating weather conditions that destroyed potential evidence
Why investigators believe someone still knows the truth
How crowdsourcing and public tips may finally help solve the case
Sheriff Ard details the professionalism and persistence of investigators while acknowledging that the case has personally affected detectives and deputies for years. Woody also explains why he believes Barbara’s case deserves continued public attention and why he refuses to stop fighting for answers.
The episode also includes updates on:
👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison
👉 Justice for Bradley
👉 Justice for A.O.
👉 Justice for Barbara Blount
Woody closes the episode with a reminder that no matter how much time passes:
👉 Cold cases are never truly over until justice is served.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Barbara Blunt Murder Anniversary
05:00 Why the Case Still Haunts Investigators
10:00 Weather, Evidence, and the “Ghost Case”
16:00 Replay: Interview with Sheriff Jason Ard
25:00 Barbara Blunt’s Disappearance Timeline
37:00 Investigation Challenges and Missed Opportunities
49:00 Crowdsourcing and Public Tips
58:00 Why Someone Still Knows the Truth
01:08:00 Justice for Barbara Blunt
01:15:00 Live Show and Closing Announcements
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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton covers one of the wildest collections of stories yet — including a woman convicted after throwing a lit stick of dynamite at her sleeping boyfriend, multiple cold case breakthroughs, child predator arrests, and a horrific family murder case.
Woody opens the show by reminding listeners to continue sharing:
👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison
👉 Justice for Bradley
👉 Justice for A.O.
👉 Justice for Barbara Blount
He also discusses the upcoming Real Life Real Crime Live Show in July and encourages listeners to secure tickets before the event sells out.
The episode begins with “This Day in History,” revisiting the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert and how the search for her ultimately exposed the infamous Long Island Serial Killer dumping grounds.
Major stories include:
A New York woman convicted after throwing a lit stick of dynamite at her boyfriend while he slept, causing an explosion that amputated part of his arm
A decades-old California cold case solved after DNA technology identified a convicted sex offender living under a new identity in Arizona
A second cold case breakthrough involving a man arrested in the Philippines decades after abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl in Florida
A man exonerated after spending 25 years in prison for a murder conviction prosecutors allegedly supported with withheld evidence and questionable witness payments
A Wisconsin road rage confrontation that escalated into a stabbing after a driver allegedly failed to use his turn signal
A Connecticut father who pled guilty after beating his 12-year-old son to death with a baseball bat and attempting to kill his teenage daughter
Ongoing discussion surrounding child predator investigations and the importance of victims continuing to come forward
Throughout the episode, Woody reinforces a consistent message:
👉 Never give up. Never surrender. Cold cases can be solved — and the truth eventually comes to light.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction and RLRC Updates
06:00 This Day in History – Shannan Gilbert Case
12:00 Woman Throws Dynamite at Boyfriend
28:00 California Cold Case Arrest
41:00 Philippines Child Predator Arrest
50:00 Wrongful Murder Conviction Overturned
01:03:00 Wisconsin Road Rage Stabbing
01:16:00 Baseball Bat Murder Case
01:28:00 Closing Thoughts and Justice Updates
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