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    Real Life Real Crime

    Twisted, gruesome, sometimes funny, but always true: Real Life Real Crime is a multi-award-winning weekly true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton. Known for his appearances on Dateline, Woody takes listeners on deep dives into cases he has personally worked, offering a unique and exclusive perspective that only he can share. His extensive knowledge from real cases, along with his captivating storytelling ability, has led to what the news media and loyal fans describe as a “cult following.”

    In addition to “Real Life Real Crime,” Woody is dedicated to solving cold cases and actively works with families seeking justice and closure. His commitment to these efforts is reflected in his development of new projects, including "#JusticeFor", highlighting the importance of advocacy in the true crime community, and dives into intense tales in “Scorched,” which examines cases of severe miscarriages of justice while offering insights into the complexities of the legal system. In addition Woody hosts “True Crime Time For,” which is co-hosted by his wife, Cyndi Overton. Together, they explore intriguing stories, bringing their unique dynamic to the table. Join Woody and Cyndi on this riveting journey as they uncover the truth behind real-life crime.

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    True Crime Time For June 29, 2026 | Golden State Killer, Child Abuse, Cold Case DNA & Family Tragedies Jun 29, 2026
    Show notes

    n this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton covers a wide range of today's most compelling true crime stories while sharing his unique perspective as a veteran homicide detective.

    The episode begins with an update on the ongoing search for justice in the Madison and Haley cases before revisiting one of America's most infamous serial killers, Joseph James DeAngelo, the Golden State Killer, whose crimes were finally solved through DNA genealogy.

    Woody then examines several disturbing family and child abuse cases, including the Michigan parents charged after their seven-year-old son died weighing 255 pounds, a brutal attempted murder during a Florida domestic violence incident, and the heartbreaking investigation into six family members found dead in New York.

    International cases include the arrest of an Australian man accused of murdering a 17-year-old girl in Thailand, while closer to home Woody discusses a Louisiana judge suspended for multiple ethics violations, a violent apartment complex shootout in Houston, a major Brooklyn gang takedown, and the massive search underway for missing Louisiana teenager Jadarius Miniweather.

    Finally, Woody closes with an inspiring reminder that cold cases are never truly over after DNA evidence solves the 1987 murder of Thomas Klotz in Baton Rouge nearly forty years later.

    As always, Woody provides honest commentary on criminal investigations, law enforcement, victims' rights, forensic science, and the pursuit of justice.

    Woody Overton discusses the Golden State Killer's guilty plea, severe child abuse cases, attempted murder in Florida, an international homicide investigation in Thailand, corruption involving a Louisiana judge, gang violence in New York, the search for Jadarius Miniweather, and a 1987 Baton Rouge cold case solved through DNA nearly four decades later.

    • Who was the Golden State Killer?
    • How was Joseph James DeAngelo finally caught?
    • What happened to seven-year-old Casper O'Brien in Michigan?
    • Why were Casper O'Brien's parents charged with murder?
    • What happened in the Florida Airbnb stabbing case?
    • Who is accused of murdering a teenager in Thailand?
    • Why was a Louisiana judge suspended?
    • What is the latest update on Jadarius Miniweather?
    • How are investigators searching Louisiana landfills for missing victims?
    • What happened during the Brooklyn gang takedown?
    • How was a 1987 Baton Rouge cold case finally solved?
    • What role does DNA play in solving decades-old murders?
    • Why are cold cases being solved more frequently today?
    • How can forensic genealogy help solve murders?
    • Madison and Haley investigation updates
    • Golden State Killer guilty plea revisited
    • Michigan child abuse and homicide case
    • Florida attempted murder investigation
    • Thailand murder investigation
    • Louisiana judicial ethics scandal
    • Houston apartment shooting
    • Search for Jadarius Miniweather
    • Brooklyn gang arrests
    • Georgia killer dies while disposing of victim
    • New York family tragedy investigation
    • Baton Rouge cold case solved through DNA

    True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, DNA genealogy, cold case, Baton Rouge murder, Thomas Klotz, Jadarius Miniweather, Michigan child abuse, Florida stabbing, Thailand murder, Louisiana judge suspension, Brooklyn gang takedown, Houston shooting, domestic violence, homicide investigation, forensic DNA, true crime podcast, criminal justice, law enforcement, unsolved murders, victims' rights

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    Real Life Real Crime | Charles Ray Crawford: The Walnut, Mississippi Murder Case Jun 27, 2026
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    In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton shares the complete story of Charles Ray Crawford, one of Mississippi's most disturbing violent offenders.

    In 1991, the quiet town of Walnut, Mississippi, was forever changed after Crawford lured 17-year-old Kelly Roberts into an abandoned house under false pretenses. After holding her at gunpoint and sexually assaulting her, he brutally attacked her friend, Nicole Cutbirth, with a hammer and left her for dead.

    Despite confessing and facing multiple felony charges, Crawford was released on bond. While awaiting trial, he kidnapped, raped, and murdered 20-year-old Christy Ray, leading investigators to uncover an even darker pattern of escalating violence.

    Woody explains the investigation, Crawford's confessions, the failed insanity defense, multiple jury trials, decades of appeals, and why it took over thirty years before Mississippi finally carried out his death sentence.

    Drawing from decades in law enforcement, Woody also discusses violent offender behavior, prosecuting capital murder cases, the appellate process, and why justice sometimes moves painfully slowly.

    Woody Overton examines the Charles Ray Crawford case from Walnut, Mississippi, detailing the 1991 kidnapping, rape, attempted murder, and capital murder that shocked a small Southern community. The episode follows Crawford's confession, insanity defense, jury trials, death penalty appeals, and eventual execution after more than three decades on death row.

    • Who was Charles Ray Crawford?
    • What happened in Walnut, Mississippi in 1991?
    • What happened to Kelly Roberts?
    • How did Nicole Cutbirth survive?
    • Who was Christy Ray?
    • Why was Charles Ray Crawford released on bond?
    • How was Crawford eventually caught?
    • Why did Crawford claim insanity?
    • How does the death penalty appeal process work?
    • Why did Crawford spend over 30 years on death row?
    • What were Charles Ray Crawford's final words?
    • How do violent offenders escalate over time?
    • Walnut, Mississippi in 1991
    • Kelly Roberts' kidnapping and assault
    • Nicole Cutbirth's attempted murder
    • The murder of Christy Ray
    • Crawford's confession
    • The insanity defense explained
    • Capital murder prosecution
    • Mississippi death penalty appeals
    • Crawford's execution
    • Woody's law enforcement perspective on justice

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    True Crime Time For June 27, 2026 | Carnival Cruise Brawl, Pill Mill Bust, Child Abuse & Bear Rescue Jun 26, 2026
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    Woody and Cyndi Overton are back together for another episode of True Crime Time, breaking down the biggest crime stories making headlines while offering the unique perspective that only decades of law enforcement experience can provide.

    This episode covers:

    • A notorious 1958 robbery and murder that began with a plan to steal a car.
    • A former Las Vegas youth soccer coach sentenced for kidnapping and crimes involving a child.
    • Federal investigators dismantle a Texas pill mill responsible for distributing more than 3 million opioid pills.
    • Sixteen Carnival Cruise passengers permanently banned after a massive fight erupted while clearing customs in Miami.
    • California investigators examine allegations involving an animal rescue accused of killing dogs while collecting municipal contracts.
    • Michigan authorities rescue children and dozens of neglected animals from horrific living conditions.
    • A heartbreaking Texas child abuse case involving the death of a 9-year-old girl.
    • Investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a special-needs student inside a Texas middle school.
    • Wildlife officials finally rescue a Michigan black bear that survived for years with a plastic lid embedded around its neck.

    Throughout the episode, Woody and Cyndi discuss criminal investigations, accountability, parenting, justice, and the difficult realities faced by law enforcement every day.

    In this episode of Real Life Real Crime's True Crime Time, Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss a former youth soccer coach sentenced for child sex crimes, a federal Texas opioid pill mill investigation involving millions of pills, a Carnival Cruise customs fight that resulted in lifetime bans, disturbing child abuse and neglect cases, an alleged California animal rescue fraud investigation, a Texas school sexual assault investigation, and the remarkable rescue of a Michigan black bear trapped for years with a plastic lid around its neck.

    • What happened during the Carnival Cruise customs fight in Miami?
    • Why were sixteen Carnival passengers permanently banned?
    • What was the Texas pill mill operation that distributed over three million opioid pills?
    • How do illegal pain clinics operate?
    • What crimes was the former Las Vegas youth soccer coach convicted of?
    • What happened in the California animal rescue investigation?
    • Why are investigators searching for hundreds of missing dogs?
    • What happened in the Texas child abuse murder case?
    • What is known about the Katy, Texas middle school sexual assault investigation?
    • How were neglected children and animals rescued in Michigan?
    • How did a black bear survive for years with a plastic lid around its neck?
    • How do Woody and Cyndi analyze today's biggest true crime stories?
    • Historical murder case from 1958
    • Youth soccer coach sentenced
    • Massive Texas opioid pill mill busted
    • Carnival Cruise customs brawl
    • California animal rescue investigation
    • Michigan child neglect case
    • Texas child abuse homicide
    • Texas school sexual assault investigation
    • Michigan black bear rescue
    • Woody & Cyndi discuss justice, parenting, and accountability

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    True Crime Time For June 25, 2026 | Ted Bundy, Missing Persons, Poisoned Husband & Cannibal Horror Jun 25, 2026
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    In this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton returns after a frustrating recording mishap erased an entire previously recorded episode. Woody discusses the importance of never giving up on missing persons cases while highlighting the recent identification of long-missing Louisiana resident Keith Madison, whose remains were finally recovered after years of uncertainty.

    The episode begins with a look back at one of the most notorious serial killers in American history, Ted Bundy, whose 1979 Florida trial resulted in convictions for murders and attacks connected to Florida State University. Woody then discusses the latest legal troubles of controversial Louisiana pastor Tony Spell, who now faces serious felony charges after a violent altercation caught on video.

    Additional stories include a Virginia woman accused of poisoning her husband with insulin and horse tranquilizer, a veteran New Orleans police major fired after multiple allegations of misconduct, a Georgia teacher accused of sexual relationships with students and operating an OnlyFans account, South Carolina Wendy’s employees charged after allegedly contaminating a customer’s food, and a disturbing case from Hungary involving a hospital worker accused of collecting and consuming human body parts.

    Throughout the episode, Woody reflects on justice, accountability, missing persons investigations, and why families should never stop searching for answers.

    Featured Cases & Stories

    • Ted Bundy Florida State University murder trial
    • Pastor Tony Spell arrested on felony battery charges
    • Keith Madison remains identified after years missing
    • Virginia wife accused of poisoning husband with insulin and horse tranquilizer
    • New Orleans police major fired after misconduct allegations
    • Georgia teacher accused of sexual relationships with students
    • Student blackmail scheme involving teacher's OnlyFans account
    • South Carolina Wendy’s food tampering investigation
    • Hungary hospital worker accused of collecting and eating human remains

    Questions This Episode Answers

    • What happened during Ted Bundy’s 1979 murder trial?
    • Why was Louisiana pastor Tony Spell arrested again?
    • How were Keith Madison’s remains finally identified?
    • What evidence led to a Virginia woman’s murder arrest months after her husband’s death?
    • Why was a longtime New Orleans police major fired after 57 years?
    • What allegations are being made against a Georgia high school teacher?
    • How did students allegedly use an OnlyFans account for blackmail?
    • What happened at the South Carolina Wendy’s that led to criminal charges?
    • Why was a Hungarian hospital worker arrested for collecting human remains?
    • What lessons can families learn from long-term missing persons investigations?

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    • Ted Bundy Florida State University trial explained
    • Tony Spell felony battery arrest details
    • Keith Madison remains identified Louisiana
    • Virginia woman accused of poisoning husband
    • New Orleans police major fired after 57 years
    • Georgia teacher OnlyFans student investigation
    • Wendy’s employee food tampering arrest
    • Hungary man collected and ate human remains
    • Missing persons cases solved years later
    • Why families should never stop searching for missing loved ones



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    True Crime Time For June 24, 2026 | Home Invasions, Murder Confessions, Fatal Crashes & Family Tragedies Jun 24, 2026
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    In this episode of True Crime Time, Cyndi Overton brings listeners another day of shocking crime stories from across the United States and around the world.

    Cyndi opens with a look back at the disappearance and murder of Janice Roberts, a victim of convicted serial killer William Devin Howell, also known as the Connecticut River Valley Killer. From there, she covers a bizarre Las Vegas kidnapping and extortion case involving alleged gambling debts, a fatal Arizona shooting after an SUV crashed through a family home, and a North Carolina teenager facing adult charges after leading deputies on multiple pursuits before causing a devastating crash.

    Additional stories include an $8 million Massachusetts mansion burglary, a chilling murder confession made during a 911 call in Florida, an infant death investigation in South Carolina involving horrific living conditions, a California machete attack that led to a deadly hit-and-run, and the sentencing of a California realtor convicted of murdering a homeless man while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

    Cyndi also discusses the mysterious deaths of a Chicago couple who relocated to Mexico and disappeared while attempting to help an elderly woman.

    From murder investigations and home invasions to family tragedies and bizarre criminal behavior, this episode delivers another powerful edition of True Crime Time.

    Featured Cases & Stories

    • Janice Roberts and serial killer William Devin Howell
    • Las Vegas gambling debt kidnapping and extortion case
    • Arizona homeowner shooting following SUV crash into residence
    • North Carolina teenage pursuit and serious injury crash
    • $8 million Massachusetts mansion burglary investigation
    • Florida murder confession made during a 911 call
    • South Carolina infant death and child neglect investigation
    • California machete attack and fatal hit-and-run
    • California realtor sentenced for murder fueled by drugs and alcohol
    • Chicago couple found dead after disappearing in Mexico

    Questions This Episode Answers

    • Who was Janice Roberts and how was she connected to serial killer William Devin Howell?
    • What happened during the Las Vegas gambling debt kidnapping case?
    • Why did an Arizona homeowner shoot a driver after an SUV crashed through a house?
    • What charges is a North Carolina teenager facing after a police pursuit?
    • How was nearly $8 million stolen during a Massachusetts mansion burglary?
    • What did a Florida man tell a 911 dispatcher after killing his girlfriend?
    • What conditions led to the death of an 11-month-old child in South Carolina?
    • How did a California machete attack turn into a fatal hit-and-run investigation?
    • Why was a prominent California realtor sentenced to 50 years to life in prison?
    • What happened to the Chicago couple who disappeared after moving to Mexico?

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    • William Devin Howell serial killer victims
    • North Carolina teen police pursuit crash
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    Call To Action

    If you have information regarding any unsolved case discussed in this episode, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency immediately.

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    Real Life Real Crime is hosted by Woody Overton and Cyndi Overton. Thank you for listening, sharing, subscribing, and helping us continue to bring attention to victims, families, and the pursuit of justice.



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    True Crime Time For June 23, 2026 | Missing Children, Murder Confessions, School Shootings & Family Tragedies Jun 23, 2026
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    In this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton covers the latest developments in some of the most shocking crime stories making headlines around the world.

    Woody discusses the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the conviction of the man responsible for the disappearance and murder of six-year-old Etan Patz, one of America's most famous missing child cases. He explores how the Etan Patz case changed the way law enforcement handles missing children and helped inspire national missing-child databases and awareness campaigns.

    Additional stories include a deadly school shooting in the Philippines involving two teenage suspects, an Oregon home invasion where a mother fought to protect her children from a violent attacker, a massive cocaine seizure in Australia worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and a shocking child neglect case in Missouri that left one child dead from severe malnutrition.

    Woody also covers a deadly stabbing aboard a security transport bus, an airline passenger who attacked police officers after a drunken disturbance, new developments in the disappearance of Arizona grandmother Nancy Guthrie, and the heartbreaking murder of an Alabama nurse who was shot while speaking with her husband on the phone.

    From missing persons and murder investigations to family tragedies and international crime stories, this episode delivers another fast-paced edition of True Crime Time.

    Featured Cases & Stories

    • Supreme Court upholds conviction in the murder of Etan Patz
    • Missing child cases and their impact on national law enforcement practices
    • Deadly school shooting in the Philippines
    • Oregon home invasion and attempted sexual assault
    • Massive Australian cocaine bust worth more than $500 million USD
    • New developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
    • Alabama nurse murdered while speaking to husband on the phone
    • Missouri child neglect case involving severe malnutrition
    • Deadly stabbing aboard a security transport bus
    • Drunken airline passenger attacks police officers

    Questions This Episode Answers

    • What happened to Etan Patz and why is his case so important?
    • Why did the U.S. Supreme Court uphold Pedro Hernandez's conviction?
    • How did the Etan Patz case change missing child investigations in America?
    • What happened during the deadly school shooting in the Philippines?
    • How did an Oregon mother protect her children during a violent home invasion?
    • What is Australia's largest cocaine seizure on record?
    • What are investigators learning about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie?
    • What happened to the Alabama nurse murdered after leaving work?
    • How severe was the Missouri child neglect and starvation case?
    • What led to a deadly stabbing aboard a security transport bus?

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    Call To Action

    If you have information regarding any unsolved case discussed on this episode, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency immediately.

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    Real Life Real Crime | Shawn Grate Part 2: The Whisper That Stopped a Killer Jun 22, 2026
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    For years, Shawn Grate operated in plain sight.

    He targeted vulnerable women, gained their trust, exerted control, and left devastation behind. By September 2016, his crimes were escalating, his confidence was growing, and his victims were disappearing at an alarming rate.

    Then one woman survived.

    In this episode:

    • The survivor's 48-hour captivity

    • The whispered 911 call heard around the world

    • The police rescue operation

    • Discovery of bodies inside the abandoned Ashland house

    • Shawn Grate's arrest and confessions

    • How investigators connected multiple murders

    • The trial and death sentence

    • Why this case is ultimately about courage, not a killer

    A story of survival, resilience, and one brave woman whose actions stopped a predator before he could kill again.

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    Real Life Real Crime | Shawn Grate Part 1: Hiding in Plain Sight Jun 20, 2026
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    A chance discovery during a "This Day in History" segment led Cyndi down a rabbit hole she couldn't ignore.

    In this special Real Life Real Crime deep dive, Cyndi examines the disturbing case of Shawn Grate, an Ohio serial killer who blended into everyday life while targeting vulnerable women.

    In Part 1:

    • Shawn Grate's upbringing in Marion, Ohio

    • Early warning signs of violence

    • The murder of Louisiana native Dana Lowry

    • Rebekah Leicy disappearance and death

    • Candace Cunningham's tragic relationship with Grate

    • Elizabeth Griffith's murder and concealment inside an abandoned house

    • Stacy Stanley's final hours after a chance encounter at a gas station

    • The disturbing pattern connecting Grate's victims

    • How Grate hid in plain sight for years

    This is the story of women who mattered, families searching for answers, and a predator who believed he would never be caught.

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    True Crime Time For June 19, 2026 | Gilgo Beach Killer Sentenced, Child Predator Gets 300 Years & Walmart Child Abandonment Jun 19, 2026
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    Woody Overton opens the episode with updates on the ongoing search for answers in Madison's case and encourages listeners to continue submitting tips. He also previews upcoming Woody Overton case stories and reflects on the disappearance of Lauren DeMolio.

    The episode covers the sentencing of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, a Georgia child predator sentenced to 300 years in prison, an Alabama ice cream shop owner charged after confronting a customer over a negative review, Mystikal's failed attempt to withdraw his rape plea, a disturbing child abandonment case in Baton Rouge, a Texas Roadhouse employee shot while confronting a dine-and-dash suspect, and a Florida mother who used Florida's Stand Your Ground law to protect her children from an intruder.

    Stories Covered

    • #WhatHappenedToMadison Update – Woody discusses ongoing efforts and encourages listeners to continue submitting tips.
    • This Day in History: Lauren DeMolio – Six years since the Florida woman disappeared without a trace.
    • Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Sentenced – Rex Heuermann receives multiple consecutive life sentences after admitting to murdering numerous women.
    • Georgia Child Predator Gets 300 Years – Investigators uncover hundreds of thousands of child sexual abuse files collected over decades.
    • Ice Cream Shop Owners Charged – Alabama business owners face charges after confronting a customer over a one-star review.
    • Mystikal Sentencing Update – The rapper's request to withdraw his guilty plea is denied.
    • Baton Rouge Child Abandonment Case – Woman accused of abandoning her three-year-old inside Walmart so she could leave with another man.
    • Texas Roadhouse Shooting – Employee shot after confronting a customer allegedly attempting to leave without paying.
    • Florida Stand Your Ground Case – Mother shoots intruder who entered her home and threatened her and her children.

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    True Crime Time For June 18, 2026 | Barbershop Murder, Killer Arson Plot & Ex-Deputy Indicted Jun 18, 2026
    Show notes

    Woody Overton opens the episode with an update on the canceled July 18 live show, explaining that refunds are being processed and future ticket discounts will be offered to those who purchased. He also previews an upcoming two-part Woody Overton story about a homicide case from Clinton, Louisiana.

    This episode covers the Jennings Eight, a fatal Alabama barbershop shooting, a North Carolina arson case involving an alleged kill list, marijuana-laced tamales sold through Facebook Marketplace, a former Louisiana deputy indicted on multiple child sex crime charges, a National Guard soldier who murdered another soldier, and two young men reportedly executed in North Korea for consuming banned South Korean media.

    Stories Covered

    • Live Show Cancellation Update – Woody explains refund timing and future ticket discounts for those who purchased.
    • Upcoming Clinton Homicide Story – Preview of a two-part local case coming Friday and Saturday.
    • This Day in History: Jennings Eight – Ernestine Marie Daniels Patterson is found in a canal in 2005, part of the unsolved Jennings-area murders.
    • Alabama Barbershop Shooting – A man is killed in front of family after an argument turns deadly.
    • North Carolina Arson Case – A Durham woman is accused of setting an apartment fire that injured multiple people, including firefighters.
    • Facebook Marketplace Tamales – A man unknowingly eats marijuana-laced tamales after ordering food online.
    • Former Louisiana Deputy Indicted – Nicholas La Cierro is indicted on multiple child sex crime charges in Livingston Parish.
    • National Guard Murder Case – A soldier pleads guilty after shooting another soldier at Fort Gordon.
    • North Korea Executions – Two young men are reportedly executed for distributing South Korean media and criticizing state policies.
    • Nancy Guthrie Tip Discussion – Woody discusses unconfirmed grave-location claims and the importance of verifying tips.
    • Ongoing Tip Requests – Woody asks listeners to keep calling in tips on Madison, Bradley Straisner, Austin Abanian, Barbara Blount, and other cases.

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