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S17E85 - True Crime Time For February 4, 2026 | Patty Hearst, Death Penalty & Justice for Hailey

Published: February 4, 2026

Duration: 43:29

In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton walks listeners through a mix of historic, ongoing, and unusual crime stories that highlight the evolving nature of criminal justice and accountability.

The episode opens with a discussion of the Patty Hearst abduction, one of the most infamous cases in American true crime history, and why it continues to influence public perception of crime, coercion, and responsibility. Woody then provides updates on justice efforts for victims like Hailey, reinforcing the importance of persistence, advocacy, and community involvement.

The conversation turns to the death penalty, examining...