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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.

Latest Episodes:

True Crime Time For June 5, 2026 | Oregon Murder Suspect Charged Again & Daycare Abuse Case Jun 05, 2026

Show notes

🎟️ RLRC LIVE – JULY 18, 2026

Southeastern Livingston Center

9261 Florida Blvd

Walker, Louisiana 70785

Tickets

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Join Woody, Cyndi, Wade, and the RLRC family for a night of true crime, laughter, storytelling, and behind-the-scenes cases you won't hear anywhere else.

🏨 HOTEL BLOCK

Hampton Inn Denham Springs

201 Rushing Road W

Denham Springs, LA 70726

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Hotel Link

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Book early to receive the discounted RLRC group rate. Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Woody shares updates on the continuing efforts to seek justice for Hailey and discusses next steps following the completion of independent forensic testing.

#WhatHappenedToMadison

Woody reminds listeners to continue sharing Madison's story and encourages anyone with information to call:

313-RLRC-TIP

Episode Summary

In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody discusses several major true crime stories making headlines while also providing updates on two cases that remain important to the RLRC community. Topics include a high-profile criminal case involving a former public figure, a murder investigation in Oregon, allegations involving children, and misconduct accusations involving a law enforcement officer.

Stories Covered

Justice for Hailey update
What Happened to Madison update
This Day in History
High-profile criminal case involving a former spokesperson
Oregon murder investigation
Florida daycare worker arrest
School bus confrontation incident
Law enforcement misconduct case

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True Crime Time For June 4, 2026 | Celebrity Dog Slaughtered, Cop Pulls Gun Over Fish & Teen Takeover Chaos Jun 04, 2026

Show notes

⚖️ JUSTICE FOR HAILEY UPDATE

The lifers did it again.

Woody opens today's episode by thanking everyone who participated in the Justice for Hailey knife fundraiser. Thanks to the support of the RLRC community, the remaining funds needed for Scott Roder and The Evidence Room have been raised. Woody discusses continuing efforts to push the case forward and previews an upcoming conversation with Barbara Johnson regarding next steps.

#JusticeForHailey

#WhatHappenedToMadison

Call in your tips:

313-RLRC-TIP

🎟️ RLRC LIVE – JULY 18, 2026

Tickets

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🏨 Hotel Block

Hampton Inn Denham Springs

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Hotel Link:

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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody discusses child abuse, workplace misconduct, prison violence, airline chaos, teen takeovers, and one of the strangest worldwide crime stories we've heard in quite some time.

Stories Covered

This Day in History: The mysterious deaths and disappearances associated with the Yuba County Five case in California.
A Michigan couple is convicted after investigators discover adopted children living in horrific conditions, including confinement in dog cages and homemade straitjackets.
A Daily Mail editor faces allegations of workplace harassment and misconduct, leading to bizarre employee protests.
A Tennessee corrections officer is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate inside a men's jail.
McDonald's employees are terminated after a viral video allegedly shows food contamination involving French fries.
Twenty-two people, including numerous juveniles, are arrested during a Florida teen takeover event involving fights, drugs, and firearms.
A Frontier Airlines passenger allegedly attempts to open an emergency exit door, gain access to the cockpit, and assaults another passenger.
A convicted murderer allegedly kills another inmate with gym equipment before calmly continuing his workout.
A South Carolina detective is arrested after allegedly pointing his service weapon at another officer over microwaved fish.
A Chinese social media celebrity border collie with 1.5 million followers is stolen, sold to a dog meat restaurant, and consumed, sparking outrage across China.

Justice for Hailey, Scott Roder, Evidence Room, Barbara Johnson, What Happened to Madison, Yuba County Five, child abuse Michigan, adopted children dog cages, Daily Mail lawsuit, workplace harassment, Tennessee jail scandal, McDonald's employee fired, teen takeover Florida, Frontier Airlines passenger arrested, prison murder England, South Carolina detective arrested, celebrity dog China, dog meat trade, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, True Crime Time For June 2026

True Crime Time For June 3, 2026 | Justice for Hailey Winners, Killer Husband Acquitted & Grandma Gone Jun 03, 2026

Show notes

⚖️ JUSTICE FOR HAILEY FUNDRAISER DRAWING WINNERS

The RLRC family did it!

Thanks to the incredible support of the lifers, the fundraiser successfully reached its goal and raised the funds needed to pay for the forensic testing and reconstruction work completed by Scott Roder and The Evidence Room.

🏆 Fundraiser Drawing Winners

🥇 April Buck

🥈 Daryl Freeman

🥉 Kylie Lumas

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who purchased entries and helped bring this project across the finish line. Cyndi will be reaching out regarding shipping information for the knives.

🗡️ Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Thomas Davenport, Attorney at Law, for donating the handcrafted Hele knives featuring custom RLRC laser engraving.

🔬 What's Next?

According to Woody, the forensic testing, reenactments, ballistic testing, and scientific analysis completed by Scott Roder and The Evidence Room have now been finalized. The next step is getting the report reviewed and acted upon by the appropriate authorities.

🎟️ RLRC LIVE – JULY 18, 2026

Tickets

https://southeastern.nbsstore.net/2026-july-real-life-real-crime-podcast-live-walker-la-saturday-july-18th-600pm-800pm

🏨 Hotel Block

Hampton Inn Denham Springs

Use Code: RLC

Hotel Link:

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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody opens with the completion of the Justice for Hailey fundraiser and discusses the next steps in the case as supporters continue pushing for answers and accountability.

Stories Covered

Justice for Hailey fundraiser reaches its goal and winners are announced.
This Day in History: The dismemberment murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger and the later acquittal of her husband after decades of suspicion.
A Florida grandmother is arrested after helping her teenage granddaughter confront rivals at a park while bringing a pit bull to a planned fight.
A man in England receives a lengthy prison sentence after murdering a woman who rejected his romantic advances.
An African immigrant is accused of fraudulently obtaining asylum by claiming persecution based on homosexuality before later marrying a woman and becoming a corrections officer.
An Oregon father is charged after his two-year-old son wandered away and drowned while the father was reportedly binge-watching television.
A Scottish businessman is banned from flying with British Airways for twenty years after inappropriate conduct during an international flight.
Rapper Boosie Badazz faces new legal trouble after allegedly assaulting a security guard with a hookah during a nightclub dispute.

Justice for Hailey, Hailey fundraiser winners, April Buck, Daryl Freeman, Kylie Loomis, Scott Roder, Evidence Room, Thomas Davenport, Melissa Wolfenbarger, Atlanta cold case, grandmother arrested Florida, pit bull fight incident, UK murder conviction, asylum fraud case, Oregon drowning case, British Airways ban, Boosie Badazz arrest, Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton, True Crime Time For June 2026

True Crime Time For June 2, 2026 | Justice for Hailey Update, Dating App Robbers & Family Tragedies Jun 02, 2026

Show notes

⚖️ JUSTICE FOR HAILEY FUNDRAISER DRAWING

The Justice for Hailey Fundraiser Drawing is almost complete thanks to the incredible support of the RLRC family. As of this recording, only a few hundred dollars remained to fully fund the forensic work completed by Scott Roder and The Evidence Room.

The forensic testing, reconstruction work, BR testing, and analysis have been completed and the report has been delivered. Now comes the next step in the pursuit of Justice for Hailey.

🎟️ Entry Levels

$5 = 1 Entry
$10 = 3 Entries
$25 = 10 Entries
$50 = 25 Entries

💳 Enter Here

Venmo: @RLRCPodcast

PayPal: cyndi@realliferealcrime.com

Please include "Justice for Hailey" in the payment notes.

🗡️ Prize Knives

Donated by Thomas Davenport.

Hele Harding 99
Hele Sigmund 77
Hele Arv 14

Each knife features:

Custom RLRC laser engraving
Handcrafted leather sheath
Original presentation tube

🎟️ RLRC LIVE – JULY 18, 2026

Tickets

https://southeastern.nbsstore.net/2026-july-real-life-real-crime-podcast-live-walker-la-saturday-july-18th-600pm-800pm

🏨 Hotel Block

Hampton Inn Denham Springs

Use Code: RLC

Hotel Link:

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Woody opens today's episode with updates on #WhatHappenedToMadison and the upcoming case update episode planned for later in the week. He also thanks the RLRC community for nearly completing the Justice for Hailey fundraiser.

Stories Covered

This Day in History: The 2007 abduction and murder of Kelsey Smith, a case that helped change emergency cell phone location laws nationwide.
An Idaho inmate serving three life sentences dies by suicide while housed in an out-of-state private prison facility in Arizona.
An Amazon employee in Minnesota is sentenced after shooting and killing a coworker during an argument over a missing flashlight attachment.
A North Carolina man faces involuntary manslaughter charges after his dogs allegedly killed an 85-year-old woman.
Woody discusses the growing trend of "teen takeovers" organized through social media after violence erupts at Clearwater Beach, Florida.
A Kentucky father is charged after allegedly leaving his infant unattended in a bathtub while scrolling on his phone.
Three generations of the same California family are murdered in a horrific triple stabbing that includes a two-week-old infant.
Texas teens allegedly use dating apps to lure victims before robbing and shooting them.
A Houston-area gathering involving nearly 1,000 people erupts into chaos after gunfire is reported.
A Georgia woman survives five hours of captivity, assault, and rape by convincing her attacker to take her to a hospital where she was finally able to alert authorities.

Justice for Hailey, Hailey fundraiser drawing, Scott Roder, Evidence Room, Kelsey Smith, Idaho prison suicide, Amazon employee murder, coworker shooting Minnesota, deadly dog attack North Carolina, Clearwater Beach teen takeover, Kentucky bathtub child neglect, California triple homicide, infant murder California, Texas dating app robbery, Houston mass gathering violence, Georgia rape survivor, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, True Crime Time For June 2026

True Crime Time For June 1, 2026 | Shopping Cart Killer, Lasagna Poison Plot & Justice for Hailey Fundraiser Jun 01, 2026

Show notes

⚖️ JUSTICE FOR HAILEY FUNDRAISER DRAWING UPDATE

A huge thank you to everyone who has already supported the Justice for Hailey Fundraiser Drawing. Thanks to the generosity of attorney Thomas Davenport, three beautiful Hele knives engraved with the Real Life Real Crime logo are being given away to help raise the remaining funds needed for the forensic investigation conducted by the Evidence Room.

🎟️ Entry Levels

$5 = 1 Entry
$10 = 3 Entries
$25 = 10 Entries
$50 = 25 Entries

💳 How To Enter

Venmo: @RLRCPodcast

PayPal: cyndi@realliferealcrime.com

Please include "Justice for Hailey" in the payment notes.

Once the fundraising goal is reached, winners will be selected using a randomized drawing.

🗡️ Prize Knives

1st Prize: Hele Harding 99

2nd Prize: Hele Sigmund 77

3rd Prize: Hele Arv 14

Each knife includes:

Custom RLRC engraving
Handcrafted leather sheath
Original presentation tube
Manufactured by Hele of Norway

Special thanks to Thomas Davenport and Davenport Law Firm for donating these incredible prizes.

🎟️ RLRC LIVE – JULY 18, 2026

Tickets:

https://southeastern.nbsstore.net/2026-july-real-life-real-crime-podcast-live-walker-la-saturday-july-18th-600pm-800pm

🏨 Hotel Block

Hampton Inn Denham Springs

Use Code: RLC

Hotel Link:

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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton covers family annihilators, serial killers, caregiver abuse, poison plots, and heartbreaking cases involving vulnerable victims.

Stories Covered

Cyndi discusses the successful launch of the Justice for Hailey Fundraiser Drawing and the continued effort to help Barbara Johnson complete payment for the forensic investigation.
This Day in History: Serial killer Shawn Grate is sentenced to death in 2018 after a victim he was holding captive managed to call 911, ultimately leading investigators to multiple murder victims.
A New Jersey man receives four consecutive life sentences after murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew before setting their home on fire in an attempt to cover up the crime.
A Florida man is arrested after repeatedly exposing himself to neighbors and allegedly performing lewd acts throughout his apartment complex.
Authorities in Hawaii capture a triple homicide suspect after discovering him hiding inside a cave following an extensive manhunt.
The man known as the "Chinatown Killer" receives 40 years to life for murdering homeless men with a metal bar while they slept on the streets of New York City.
An Iowa woman is sentenced after allegedly attempting to induce a miscarriage by secretly lacing a lasagna with oxycodone and delivering it to a family member's home.
A Florida man is charged after allegedly shooting his girlfriend, six-year-old son, and family dog during a Memorial Day weekend tragedy.
A Phoenix mother allegedly shoots her two children before taking her own life after a marital breakdown.
An Alabama mother is arrested after allegedly introducing a salt-based solution into her medically fragile son's feeding tube, resulting in his death.
The Shopping Cart Killer receives two life sentences for murdering women he met through dating apps and disposing of their bodies.
North Carolina caregivers face charges after a disabled woman dies weighing only 84 pounds due to alleged neglect and abuse.

Justice for Hailey, Hailey fundraiser drawing, Barbara Johnson, Thomas Davenport, Hele knives, RLRC fundraiser, Shawn Grate, quadruple homicide New Jersey, Iowa lasagna poisoning, Chinatown Killer, homeless murders New York, Florida family murder, Phoenix murder suicide, caregiver neglect Alabama, Shopping Cart Killer, Anthony Robinson, disabled adult abuse, Real Life Real Crime, True Crime Time For June 2026

Real Life Real Crime | Justice for Hailey Update & Fundraiser Drawing Launch May 30, 2026

Show notes

⚖️ JUSTICE FOR HAILEY UPDATE

In this special episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton sits down with Barbara Johnson to provide one of the biggest updates yet in the fight for Justice for Hailey. After years of unanswered questions, extensive forensic testing conducted by the Evidence Room and forensic expert Scott Roder has now been completed. The findings have been submitted, but according to Barbara, efforts to get responses from investigators and prosecutors have largely gone unanswered.

Woody and Barbara discuss:

The completion of the Evidence Room forensic report
Scientific testing performed on behalf of Hailey's family
Attempts to submit the findings to officials
Why Barbara believes the case deserves further action
The challenges families face when fighting for justice
The support of the RLRC community throughout the investigation
What's next in the pursuit of Justice for Hailey

🗡️ JUSTICE FOR HAILEY FUNDRAISER DRAWING

To help cover the final costs of the forensic testing, the RLRC family is launching a special fundraiser drawing featuring three handcrafted Hele knives from Norway.

A special thank you to attorney Thomas Davenport and the Davenport Law Firm for generously donating these incredible knives to support Justice for Hailey.

Entry Levels

$5 = 1 Entry
$10 = 3 Entries
$25 = 10 Entries
$50 = 25 Entries

Once the fundraising goal is reached, winners will be selected through a live random drawing.

Prize Knives

Prize #1 – Hele Harding 99

Curly birch and dark oak handle
Handcrafted leather sheath
Custom RLRC laser engraving

Prize #2 – Hele Sigmund 77

Stacked leather and curly birch handle
Handcrafted leather sheath
Custom RLRC laser engraving

Prize #3 – Hele Arv 14

High carbon steel blade
Ringed birch and bone handle
Handcrafted leather sheath
Custom RLRC laser engraving

Every donation helps move the fight for Justice for Hailey forward.

🎧 Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:20 Justice for Hailey Update

03:15 Fundraiser Announcement

05:45 The Three Hele Knives

10:15 How the Drawing Works

13:55 Barbara Johnson Joins the Show

16:05 Status of the Evidence Room Report

18:30 Attempts to Contact Officials

21:45 Discussion of Scientific Findings

26:20 Why the Family Continues to Fight

30:45 Response From Investigators and Prosecutors

35:00 Potential Next Steps

39:20 Releasing the Report Discussion

43:15 Support From Lifers

45:40 Final Thoughts With Barbara

47:20 Closing Remarks

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True Crime Time For May 29, 2026 | AI Lawyers, Murder-Suicide & Missing Mom Case May 29, 2026

Show notes

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18TH

Walker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center

🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026

🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS

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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton takes listeners through bizarre courtroom mistakes, devastating family tragedies, financial scams, and disturbing murder investigations while also sharing heartfelt words for several RLRC lifers going through difficult times.

“This Day in True Crime” focuses on the 2019 murder of indigenous woman Alyah Minthorne, whose death became part of the broader Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis. Cyndi discusses how Minthorne was allegedly executed after her killer believed she had spoken with federal authorities about another crime.

Additional stories include:

Two attorneys and a law firm fined after using completely fake court cases generated by OpenAI’s ChatGPT in federal court filings
A broader discussion about AI hallucinations and how attorneys, journalists, and researchers continue getting caught submitting false AI-generated information
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala being forced to divert after a passenger allegedly attempted to open an aircraft door at 36,000 feet
The FBI reporting Americans lost more than $20 billion to online fraud and internet scams in 2025, with older adults suffering the greatest financial losses
A deep discussion about cryptocurrency scams, AI-generated fraud, romance scams, impersonation scams, and the growing danger of voice cloning technology
Convicted Ohio killer Mackenzie Shirilla attempting another appeal after attorneys claimed a leap-year miscalculation caused court paperwork to be filed one day late
A California Amber Alert involving a missing 5-year-old girl whose father became a person of interest after her mother was found dead during a welfare check
A Los Angeles murder-suicide investigation after two adults and two children were discovered shot to death inside a family home
A Florida influencer with a limb difference going viral after receiving a distracted driving citation for allegedly holding a phone with her “right hand” despite not having a right hand

Cyndi closes the episode thanking RLRC listeners and supporters while reminding everyone about the upcoming July 18th live event.

🎧 Chapters

00:00 Introduction and This Day in True Crime

00:45 Alyah Minthorne Murder Case

04:40 Dum Dum in the Court – Fake AI Court Cases

11:50 AI Hallucinations and Legal Sanctions

15:40 United Airlines Passenger Incident

18:15 FBI Scam and Fraud Statistics

24:30 Cryptocurrency and AI Voice Cloning Scams

29:05 Mackenzie Shirilla Appeal Update

33:45 California Amber Alert and Missing Mother Case

38:40 Los Angeles Murder-Suicide Investigation

42:20 Florida Influencer Viral Traffic Stop

46:30 Final Thoughts and Messages to Lifers

49:10 RLRC Live Event Reminder and Closing

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True Crime Time For May 28, 2026 | Sex Judge, Grandma Killer & Polyamorous Torture Ring May 28, 2026

Show notes

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18TH

Walker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center

🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026

🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS

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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton returns after Cyndi’s solo episode and dives into bizarre courthouse scandals, brutal family murders, worldwide crime stories, and a major cold case breakthrough after nearly two decades.

Woody also teases upcoming updates from Madison’s mother, Miss Lynn, and reminds listeners that investigations are actively ongoing.

“This Day in History” focuses on the 2009 unsolved murder of Patrick Bolan in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, where two separate stabbings occurred within minutes of each other and remain unsolved today.

Additional stories include:

A married federal judge caught having a years-long sexual affair with a high-ranking law enforcement officer inside courthouse chambers while clerks reportedly overheard intimate encounters just outside the office
Woody discussing how scandals involving judges and law enforcement create major conflicts of interest and opportunities for blackmail
Residents in Seattle placing physical barricades in streets after ongoing gun violence and prostitution-related shootouts turned neighborhoods into what locals called a “war zone”
Woody reacting to Seattle residents demanding police protection after years of anti-police political movements
A major cold case breakthrough in North Carolina after detectives arrested a suspect nearly 18 years after the infamous “Sundrop Murders” double homicide
An 18-year-old New Jersey man accused of stabbing his grandmother to death with multiple knives protruding from her face and head when police arrived
An Australian mother charged with murdering her 4-year-old daughter inside their Queensland home while two younger children remained unharmed inside the residence
A shocking Ohio torture case involving a woman and several boyfriends who allegedly beat another boyfriend for ten days inside a Red Roof Inn after falsely accusing him of injuring her
A Chinese gaming executive executed after murdering his billionaire business associate over company disputes
A Texas school district rescinding a job offer after racist text messages from a school administrator candidate went viral online

Woody closes the episode promoting the July 18th RLRC Live Event in Walker, Louisiana, where he says he will finally reveal his personal involvement in the Jennings Eight investigation and explain why “it’s not the Jennings Nine.”

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True Crime Time For May 27, 2026 | Naked River Killer, Cannibal Brother & Dead Shelter Dogs May 27, 2026

Show notes

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18TH

Walker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center

🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026

🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS

📞 225-665-0555

Use code: REAL LIFE REAL CRIME

In this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton steps in solo after a recording disaster caused Woody and Cyndi to lose nearly 40 minutes of audio. Despite every precaution being taken, the episode disappeared “into space,” leaving Cyndi to carry the show herself.

Cyndi opens the episode thanking listeners for supporting the upcoming RLRC Live Event and updates everyone on ticket sales as the July 18th show continues getting closer to selling out.

“This Day in History” focuses on the unsolved 1994 murder of 14-year-old Jennifer “Jenny” Lynn in California. Cyndi shares details about the case, modern DNA testing efforts, and how Jenny’s parents created a music foundation in her memory that has helped hundreds of children over the years.

Additional stories include:

A naked man emerging from the Biloxi River in Biloxi before attacking a homeowner’s neighbor and later being shot and found dead in the river
Human remains discovered in Kentucky connected to the 1992 disappearance of Anna Manning, whose estranged husband and mother-in-law have already faced criminal charges tied to her case
A Texas man arrested after allegedly murdering his own mother following a domestic disturbance in Conroe
A horrifying child abuse case in South Korea involving a nonverbal autistic 7-year-old allegedly beaten so severely by his mother’s boyfriend that he suffered fractured ribs and severe bruising
A 68-year-old woman arrested at a Utah water park after allegedly choking and scratching a young boy for splashing water on her while riding the lazy river
A London daycare worker deported back to Poland after serving only a fraction of her sentence for abusing 21 babies at two separate nurseries
The disturbing “Preppy Princeton Cannibal Killer” case involving Matthew Hertgen, who killed and mutilated his younger brother before later being found dead in jail
Authorities in Northern California investigating a self-proclaimed no-kill dog rescue after dead dogs were allegedly discovered buried on the property despite shelters being told the animals had been adopted

Cyndi closes the episode reflecting on the emotional toll of true crime stories involving children and animals, while thanking listeners for continuing to support the show and the RLRC community.

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True Crime Time For May 26, 2026 | Memorial Day Mass Shootings Coast to Coast May 26, 2026

Show notes

🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – JULY 18TH

Walker, Louisiana | Southeastern Livingston Center

🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026

🏨 HOTEL BLOCK – HAMPTON INN DENHAM SPRINGS

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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton delivers his annual post-Memorial Day breakdown of the shootings, murders, mass gatherings, and violent chaos that erupted across the country during the holiday weekend.

Woody opens the episode reflecting on how Memorial Day weekend historically becomes one of the deadliest weekends of the year and why long holiday weekends consistently lead to spikes in shootings, violence, alcohol-fueled fights, and mass casualty events.

Woody also gives updates regarding:

👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison

👉 Justice for Barbara Blount

👉 Bradley

👉 Justice for Hailey

Woody also shares personal family news, congratulating his son on getting engaged over Memorial Day weekend.

Additional stories and incidents discussed include:

Over 22 people shot across multiple neighborhoods in Chicago during Memorial Day weekend violence
Multiple teen shooting victims in Chicago, including children struck while sleeping inside their homes
Viral “teen takeover” gatherings leading to violence, mass police responses, and officers being struck by vehicles
A deadly domestic disturbance shooting in Monticello leaving three people dead
A fatal shooting near the White House after a man reportedly opened fire on Secret Service officers
Multiple shootings across Philadelphia, including quintuple and triple shootings tied to Memorial Day gatherings
Officer-involved shootings in Shreveport after crowds exchanged gunfire
Shootings in Austin connected to violent teen crime sprees and social media-organized gatherings
Multiple shooting scenes across New Orleans, Lake Charles, and other Louisiana cities
Fatal shootings in Brooklyn, Pontiac, Colorado Springs, and additional cities nationwide
Woody discussing how detectives, patrol officers, EMS, and hospitals become overwhelmed during violent holiday weekends

Woody also spends time discussing the growing trend of teenagers organizing massive social media meetups that frequently escalate into violence, shootings, robberies, and mass panic situations.

The episode closes with Woody reflecting on the true meaning of Memorial Day — honoring those who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms people often take for granted.

🎧 Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Memorial Day Reflection

05:00 Madison Investigation Update

10:00 Chicago Memorial Day Shootings

38:00 Teen Takeover Violence and Police Response

49:00 Baton Rouge and Arkansas Shootings

56:00 White House Secret Service Shooting

01:08:00 Philadelphia Memorial Day Violence

01:22:00 Louisiana Shootings Across the State

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