Real Life Real Crime

On today’s episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with updates on What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, asking listeners to continue submitting tips, making calls, and contacting the people who have the power to move these cases forward. Woody says he believes a turn in the Madison case may be coming sooner rather than later and hints that several major cases and breakthroughs are developing behind the scenes. Woody also talks about another side of his work that listeners may not hear about as often: helping investigate potential wrongful convictions. He shares the st...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with updates on both What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, thanking the Real Life Real Crime community for continuing to submit tips, make phone calls, and send emails. He reminds listeners that progress is being made in both cases and encourages everyone to keep the momentum going because every piece of information matters. Today's stories include:A look back at the 1984 unsolved murders of Darlene and Melissa Hulse, reminding listeners that investigators continue searching for answers more than four decades later.Three executions carried out...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with an update on What Happened to Madison, thanking listeners who have continued submitting tips and encouraging everyone to keep sharing information as momentum continues to build. He also reminds the Real Life Real Crime community to keep supporting the Justice for Hailey campaign, emphasizing that recent developments show the continued public advocacy is making a difference. Today's stories include:A look back at the horrific 1914 Taliesin Massacre, where Julian Carlton murdered seven people at Frank Lloyd Wright's estate before taking his own life weeks later.A...

In Part Two of this special True Crime Time series, Cyndi Overton continues the heartbreaking story of the Watts family murders, picking up moments after Shanann Watts returned home during the early morning hours of August 13, 2018. Rather than relying on Chris Watts' changing stories, Cyndi reconstructs the case using surveillance footage, police body camera video, investigative findings, and documented evidence to follow the investigation as it unfolded. The episode follows investigators through the critical first hours after Shanann's disappearance, including Nicole Atkinson's decision to request a welfare check, Officer Matthew Koonrod's body camera footage, Chris Watts' suspicious...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Cyndi Overton begins a two-part deep dive into one of the most shocking family annihilation cases in American history—the murders of Shanann Watts, her daughters Bella and Celeste ("CeCe"), and her unborn son, Nico. Rather than beginning with the murders themselves, Cyndi starts where every victim's story deserves to begin: with their lives. Using family videos, social media posts, investigative records, and the documented timeline leading up to August 13, 2018, Cyndi explores the Watts family's seemingly picture-perfect life in Colorado. She discusses Shanann's outgoing personality, her Thrive business, the couple's fi...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens by urging listeners to keep the pressure on in the Justice for Hailey and What Happened to Madison cases. He encourages the Real Life Real Crime community to continue submitting tips, contacting media outlets, and sending emails to officials, emphasizing that public involvement is helping generate momentum. Today's stories include:A look back at the 2021 police encounter involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, examining the warning signs of domestic violence that tragically preceded Gabby's murder.An update from Louisiana's Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, where another correctional employee...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody begins by thanking listeners for supporting the renewed Justice for Hailey call to action and urges everyone to keep the momentum going. He encourages the Real Life Real Crime community to continue contacting media outlets, the Georgia oversight committee, and other officials while the case remains in the public eye. Woody also reminds listeners that tips remain critical in the ongoing investigations into What Happened to Madison, Barbara Blount, Bradley Strickland, Austin O'Banion, and other unsolved cases. Today's stories include:A look back at the 1961 murder of four-year-old...

🚨 Justice for Hailey Contact Hubhttps://sites.google.com/realliferealcrime.com/justiceforhaileycontacthub/homeThe Justice for Hailey Contact Hub has been updated with important new resources, including:📄 Attorney Thomas Davenport's peer-reviewed legal memorandum🔬 Scott Roder's independent forensic findings📧 Updated email templates☎️ One-click contact information for media outlets, elected officials, investigators, prosecutors, and oversight agencies📚 Case resources and supporting documents📢 Action items to help you make your voice heardAfter you've made your calls or sent your emails, please let us know. Every respectful call and email helps demonstrate that people across the country are demanding accounta...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with updates on both What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, sharing his hope that significant developments are on the horizon while thanking the Real Life Real Crime community for continuing to advocate for victims and their families. The focus of today's episode is one of the most disturbing serial murder cases in American history—the Houston Mass Murders, also known as the Candyman Murders.Woody takes listeners through the horrifying crimes of Dean Corll, who, with the assistance of teenagers Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. an...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody shares encouraging news for the Justice for Hailey campaign, announcing that the Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys' Qualifications Commission has accepted the complaint for review. He thanks the Real Life Real Crime community for their continued advocacy and reminds listeners that the Justice for Hailey call to action will be re-released, urging everyone to keep the pressure on. Woody also provides an update on What Happened to Madison, expressing hope that justice is getting closer. Today's stories include:A look back at the release of Cyntoia Brown after serving 15 years...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody begins with exciting developments in the Justice for Hailey movement, announcing that the Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys' Qualifications Commission has officially accepted the complaint for review after receiving Attorney Thomas Davenport's legal memorandum. Woody also shares updates on What Happened to Madison, encouraging listeners to continue spreading awareness and reminding everyone that persistence is making a difference. Today's stories include:A look back at the 1984 Colorado hammer murders and how DNA evidence finally identified serial killer Alex Ewing nearly forty years later.A Wisconsin correctional officer arrested after investigators...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody begins with an important reminder as students head back to school: slow down in school zones and stay alert. He also encourages listeners to continue supporting What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, emphasizing that persistence and community involvement remain critical in the pursuit of justice. Today's stories include:A look back at the disturbing case of Marie No, the Pennsylvania mother convicted decades later in the deaths of multiple infants.A heartbreaking Florida investigation involving Baby Angelina, where two young parents face aggravated manslaughter and other...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody reflects on the importance of never giving up in the pursuit of justice. He opens the show by encouraging listeners to continue supporting What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, reminding everyone that community involvement and persistence can make a real difference for victims and their families. Today's stories include:A look back at the infamous 1892 Lizzie Borden axe murders and the mystery that continues to surround one of America's most notorious homicide cases.Two Georgia men charged with felony animal cruelty after investigators say they brutally...

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens the show with updates on two cases that continue to need public support: What Happened to Madison? following a recent NewsNation feature, and the ongoing Justice for Hailey campaign. Woody encourages listeners to continue submitting tips, contacting elected officials, and sharing the growing body of scientific and legal evidence surrounding Hailey Johnson's case. Today's stories include:Remembering the victims of the 2019 El Paso Walmart mass shooting and the hate crimes committed by Patrick Crusius.A tragic mass shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls...

On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman climbed the observation deck of the University of Texas Tower and opened fire, forever changing American history. During the next 96 minutes, sixteen people were killed, dozens more were wounded, and law enforcement was forced to confront a type of mass violence the country had never experienced before. In this episode, Cyndi Overton takes a deep dive into one of the most infamous mass shootings in American history—not just the events of that tragic day, but the life that led up to it. From Whitman's abusive childhood and extraordinary intelligence to his military ca...

On this episode of True Crime Time, Woody marks the end of July by reflecting on one of America's most infamous unsolved cases—the Zodiac Killer—whose cryptic letters terrified Northern California and remain a mystery more than five decades later. He also reminds listeners to continue supporting the ongoing campaigns for Justice for Hailey and What Happened to Madison, emphasizing that public involvement continues to make a difference. Today's cases include:A Minnesota woman sentenced after fatally stabbing her ex-boyfriend before returning to the crime scene and telling police she "would kill him again."A Nort...

In today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with an important update on the Justice for Hailey movement, sharing that the community's efforts are already generating media interest following the release of the peer-reviewed legal memorandum and scientific evidence. He encourages listeners to continue contacting elected officials, media outlets, and decision-makers while momentum continues to build. Woody also provides an update on the investigation into Madison Allen and Stephanie Hevia, urging anyone with information to come forward.Additional stories include:The tragic 1994 murder of seven-year-old Megan Kanka and how her death led to the creation...

In today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody discusses major developments in the investigation surrounding Thomas Morris, who has now been arrested on kidnapping and false imprisonment charges. He explains why arrests often generate an influx of new tips and provides an update on the ongoing investigations into the disappearances of Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hebia. Woody also continues the Justice for Hailey call to action, urging listeners to contact elected officials, prosecutors, and media outlets. He discusses the newly released peer-reviewed legal memorandum prepared by Attorney Thomas Davenport, which concludes that Double Jeopardy does not...

🚨 Justice for Hailey Contact HubThe Justice for Hailey Contact Hub has been updated and is now the central location for listeners who want to participate in the campaign for justice.New updates include:✅ Three new copy-and-paste advocacy templates✅ Updated contact information for media, prosecutors, elected officials, law enforcement, and oversight agencies✅ Additional advocacy resources✅ Easy one-click calling and email links✅ Ongoing updates as the campaign continuesVisit the Contact Hubhttps://sites.google.com/realliferealcrime.com/justiceforhaileycontacthub/homeWoody encourages listeners to bookmark the page and use it throughout th...

IMPORTANT RESOURCEProsecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC)The Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) is the oversight body discussed during this episode regarding complaints involving prosecutorial conduct.Website: https://paqcga.gov/Woody announces that this Commission will be part of the upcoming nationwide call to action for Justice for Hailey.The fight for Justice for Hailey continues.Following last episode's interview with attorney and law professor Thomas Davenport, Woody Overton devotes this entire episode to reading Davenport's complete peer-reviewed legal memorandum addressing the Cobb County District Attorney's claim...