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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 August 3, 2026 | Idaho Mass Shooting, Hot Car Tragedy & Justice for Hailey Update Aug 03, 2026

Show notes

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, Idaho, that claimed the lives of employees and customers while leaving several others critically injured.
A heartbreaking Georgia case in which a one-year-old child died after being left in a hot vehicle outside a hospital for approximately nine hours.
A Gwinnett County investigation involving school bus drivers accused of engaging in sexual activity while on duty and using school buses during work hours.
Livingston Parish deputies arrest another alleged child predator following an undercover operation targeting adults attempting to meet minors for sex.
Woody and his brother Jean Paul discuss an unusual airline incident involving a first-class passenger refusing to leave another traveler's assigned seat, leading to a conversation about "seat squatters" and airline etiquette.

Woody closes the episode by thanking listeners for their continued support of Justice for Hailey and What Happened to Madison, reminding everyone that public awareness and community action remain essential in helping bring justice to victims and their families.

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Justice for Hailey campaign update
What Happened to Madison update
NewsNation interview
2019 El Paso Walmart shooting
Idaho In-N-Out Burger mass shooting
Georgia hot car child death
Gwinnett County school bus investigation
Livingston Parish child predator arrest
Airline passenger "seat squatting"
Community action and victim advocacy

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Real Life Real Crime | The Texas Tower Shooter: Charles Whitman's Deadly Descent Into Madness Aug 01, 2026

Show notes

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 career, deteriorating mental health, and desperate attempts to seek psychiatric help, this episode examines the psychological, environmental, and neurological factors that may have contributed to the tragedy.

Cyndi also explores the discovery of Whitman's brain tumor following his death, how the case transformed law enforcement through the development of modern SWAT teams and active shooter response protocols, and the lasting impact the case had on psychiatry's understanding of violence, threat assessment, and mental illness.

Most importantly, this episode honors the victims whose lives were forever changed on August 1, 1966, reminding us that behind every headline are families, dreams, and futures that were stolen far too soon.

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Charles Whitman's childhood
Abuse and family dynamics
High IQ and early development
United States Marine Corps
University of Texas at Austin
Psychiatric warning signs
Brain tumor and behavioral changes
The Texas Tower shooting
Law enforcement response
Creation of SWAT teams
Evolution of threat assessment
Mental health and violence
Honoring the victims
Violence rarely develops in isolation; it is often the result of multiple interacting factors.
High intelligence does not protect against emotional or psychological distress.
Recognizing and responding to credible threats remains one of the greatest challenges in mental health and public safety.
The 1966 Texas Tower shooting permanently changed how law enforcement responds to active shooter incidents.
Remembering the victims is just as important as understanding the offender.

True Crime Time for July 31, 2026 | Zodiac Killer, Child Abuse & Justice After 21 Years Jul 31, 2026

Show notes

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 North Carolina assault in which a woman was repeatedly stabbed with a pitchfork.
The unsolved homicide of an Ohio man found shot while camping in Puerto Rico after sending unsettling messages about a stranger near his campsite.
A disturbing Minnesota child abuse case involving allegations of starvation, torture, false imprisonment, and threats with a loaded firearm.
An Indiana daycare worker accused of locking a five-year-old child in a closet, striking the child with a broom, and leaving to purchase alcohol while another employee allegedly failed to report the abuse.
The murder investigation of a Texas substitute teacher whose boyfriend was arrested after she was found dead following a reported domestic dispute.
The heartbreaking trial involving the death of nine-year-old Melina Frattolin and testimony that she had pleaded not to travel with her father before her death.
The arrest of a former South Carolina police officer who spent more than twenty-one years as a fugitive in China after allegedly murdering his wife while facing child sex crime charges.

Woody closes the week by reminding listeners that justice may sometimes take decades, but persistence and determination can eventually bring fugitives to account.

Keywords

True Crime Time, Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton, Zodiac Killer, Justice for Hailey, What Happened to Madison, Melina Frattolin, child abuse, daycare abuse, domestic violence, Minnesota murder, Texas homicide, Puerto Rico murder, fugitive captured, South Carolina murder, true crime podcast

Key Topics

Zodiac Killer anniversary
Justice for Hailey update
What Happened to Madison
Minnesota stabbing case
North Carolina pitchfork assault
Puerto Rico campground homicide
Minnesota child torture case
Indiana daycare abuse investigation
Texas substitute teacher murder
Melina Frattolin trial
Fugitive former police officer captured after 21 years

True Crime Time for July 30, 2026 | Justice for Hailey Update, Wrongful Convictions & Killer Regrets Jul 30, 2026

Show notes

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 of Megan's Law.
A California hairstylist convicted of sexually assaulting clients during haircuts.
A Florida man accused of murdering his mother before setting her body on fire.
A disturbing incident aboard a Miami transit bus involving a man threatening passengers with a knife.
A Connecticut murder investigation in which a suspect's internet search history becomes key evidence.
A detailed discussion of the Louisiana case involving Jimmy Chris Duncan, whose murder conviction was overturned after newly reviewed video evidence called into question the forensic bite-mark testimony used to convict him.
Woody shares his perspective on wrongful convictions, emphasizing that justice means holding the guilty accountable while also protecting the innocent.
An update on Bryan Kohberger's latest attempt to challenge his guilty plea in the Idaho college murders and Woody's thoughts on the filing.

As always, Woody closes by reminding listeners that justice depends on integrity, truth, and perseverance—whether fighting for victims, exposing flawed investigations, or ensuring the innocent are not wrongfully convicted.

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Justice for Hailey campaign update
Madison Renee Allen investigation
Stephanie Hevia case
Megan Kanka and Megan's Law
California hairstylist sexual assault case
Florida matricide and arson case
Miami bus knife threat
Connecticut murder investigation
Jimmy Chris Duncan wrongful conviction
Forensic bite-mark evidence
Bryan Kohberger post-conviction filing

True Crime Time for July 29, 2026 | Arrest Sparks New Hope, Justice for Hailey & Cold Case Breakthrough Jul 29, 2026

Show notes

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 prevent a future homicide prosecution in Hailey Johnson's case.

Additional stories include:

A mass shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle festival leaves three dead and several others wounded, including a two-year-old child.
A Las Vegas Walmart dispute escalates into deadly gunfire after a woman allegedly tells her husband to bring a firearm.
A Florida man is arrested on horrific child abuse allegations involving prolonged isolation and inhumane treatment of two children.
An Oklahoma murder-suicide involving a social media creator and her estranged husband amid allegations of child sexual abuse.
A 35-year-old California cold case is finally solved through DNA evidence and facial recognition technology, bringing long-awaited justice to Cindy Weiner's family.

As always, Woody reminds listeners that justice often takes years, but persistence matters. Whether it's supporting the search for answers in current cases or helping solve crimes decades later, every tip, every share, and every voice can make a difference.

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Thomas Morris arrest and investigation update
Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hebia disappearances
Justice for Hailey call to action
Thomas Davenport legal memorandum
Seattle Bite of Seattle mass shooting
Las Vegas Walmart shooting
Florida child abuse case
Oklahoma murder-suicide
Cindy Weiner cold case solved
DNA and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations

Real Life Real Crime | Justice for Hailey Part 3: The Official Call to Action Jul 28, 2026

Show notes

🚨 Justice for Hailey Contact Hub

The 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 continues

Visit the Contact Hub

https://sites.google.com/realliferealcrime.com/justiceforhaileycontacthub/home

Woody encourages listeners to bookmark the page and use it throughout the campaign as additional information and resources continue to be added.

After years of fighting for answers, the Justice for Hailey movement enters its most important phase.

Following independent forensic testing by Scott Roder and a peer-reviewed legal memorandum prepared by attorney Thomas Davenport concluding that double jeopardy does not prevent a homicide prosecution, Woody Overton believes Hailey Johnson's family has done everything they were asked to do.

Now, he says, it's time for the justice system to do its job.

In this episode, Woody officially launches the nationwide Justice for Hailey call to action, asking listeners to respectfully contact prosecutors, elected officials, oversight agencies, and media organizations to help ensure Hailey's case receives the attention it deserves.

Woody also shares two deeply personal messages from Hailey's mother, Barbara Johnson, reflecting on the years-long fight for justice, the people who stood beside her, and her hope that Hailey's case will finally move forward.

Listeners are introduced to the newly expanded Justice for Hailey Contact Hub, which now features three new advocacy templates, updated contact information, and additional resources to make participating in the campaign simple and effective.

Whether you've followed Hailey's story from the beginning or are just joining the fight, this episode explains how you can become part of the next chapter in the pursuit of Justice for Hailey.

What is the Justice for Hailey Contact Hub?
How can I participate in the Justice for Hailey call to action?
What are the three new advocacy templates?
Who should be contacted about Hailey Johnson's case?
What did Barbara Johnson say in her public statement?
Why is Woody Overton asking listeners to get involved?
What is the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission?
What role does the Attorney General have?
Why does Woody believe public pressure is necessary?
Where can I find the Justice for Hailey resources?

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Official Justice for Hailey call to action
Barbara Johnson's public statement
Barbara Johnson's personal message
Justice for Hailey Contact Hub
Three new advocacy templates
Updated contact information
Public accountability
Media outreach
Prosecutorial oversight
Community advocacy
Woody believes Hailey's family has now provided both scientific and legal support for a homicide prosecution.
Barbara Johnson shares emotional public and private messages expressing gratitude to everyone fighting alongside her.
The Justice for Hailey Contact Hub has been significantly expanded with three new advocacy templates and updated resources.
Woody asks listeners to respectfully contact media outlets, elected officials, prosecutors, law enforcement leaders, and oversight agencies.
The episode marks the official launch of the nationwide Justice for Hailey advocacy campaign.

Real Life Real Crime | Justice for Hailey Part 2: Thomas Davenport Destroys the Double Jeopardy Myth Jul 27, 2026

Show notes

IMPORTANT RESOURCE

Prosecuting 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 that prosecuting Brooks Cleary for homicide would violate the Double Jeopardy Clause.

Throughout the memorandum, Davenport analyzes:

The constitutional protections provided by the Fifth Amendment.
The legal standards established under the Blockburger "same elements" test.
Georgia homicide statutes, including murder, voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter.
Brooks Cleary's previous convictions for concealing a death, interference with government property, and making false statements.
Why those convictions are legally distinct from homicide.
Why a future homicide prosecution would not constitute double jeopardy.
Why a criminal defendant—not a prosecutor—raises a double jeopardy defense.

Woody also revisits the independent scientific findings completed by forensic expert Scott Roder, who concluded Hailey could not have died by suicide, and argues that both the scientific evidence and legal research now support moving forward with homicide charges.

The episode concludes with Woody announcing tomorrow's dedicated Justice for Hailey Call to Action, encouraging listeners to contact appropriate officials and continue advocating for accountability. He also provides an update on the What Happened to Madison? case, thanking listeners for their continued support and explaining how public awareness has contributed to recent developments.

What is Thomas Davenport's legal memorandum?
Why does Thomas Davenport believe double jeopardy does not apply?
What is the Blockburger test?
Can Brooks Cleary still be prosecuted for homicide?
What scientific evidence was presented by Scott Roder?
What is the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission?
What is Woody Overton's call to action?
What is the latest update in the Justice for Hailey case?
What happened in the Madison Morris investigation?
What was discussed on Real Life Real Crime Episode 234?
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Justice for Hailey Part 2
Thomas Davenport legal memorandum
Double jeopardy analysis
Blockburger test
Georgia homicide law
Scott Roder scientific evidence
Prosecutorial responsibility
Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission
Justice for Hailey call to action
Madison investigation update
Thomas Davenport concludes that none of Brooks Cleary's previous convictions share the legal elements required for homicide, meaning a homicide prosecution would not violate double jeopardy.
The memorandum relies on Georgia statutes, federal constitutional law, and decades of appellate case law.
Davenport argues that double jeopardy is a defense asserted by a criminal defendant—not by a prosecutor before charges are filed.
Woody emphasizes that independent forensic testing by Scott Roder further supports the conclusion that Hailey's death was not a suicide.
Listeners are encouraged to prepare for a nationwide call to action in the next episode to continue advocating for Justice for Hailey.
Woody also updates listeners on the Madison case, explaining how continued public awareness has contributed to investigative progress.
Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC)https://paqcga.gov/
United States Constitution – Fifth Amendment
Georgia Official Code Annotated (OCGA)
Blockburger v. United States
Thomas Davenport Legal Memorandum
Scott Roder – The Evidence Room

Woody Overton
Thomas Davenport
Hailey Johnson
Barbara Johnson
Brooks Cleary
Scott Roder
Madison
Thomas Morris

Calls To Action

Listen to tomorrow's dedicated Justice for Hailey Call to Action episode.
Share this episode to help educate others on the legal issues discussed.
Visit the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) website to learn more about its oversight responsibilities.
Continue supporting Justice for Hailey by participating in the upcoming nationwide outreach campaign.
Continue sharing #WhatHappenedToMadison and submit tips to law enforcement if you have credible information.

Disclaimer

This episode contains legal analysis authored by attorney Thomas Davenport and read by Woody Overton. The opinions expressed reflect Davenport's interpretation of applicable constitutional law, Georgia statutes, and relevant case law. Discussion of potential future criminal charges does not represent official action by any prosecuting authority. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised due to discussions involving homicide, domestic violence, and criminal investigations.

Real Life Real Crime | Justice for Hailey: Thomas Davenport Destroys the Double Jeopardy Myth Jul 25, 2026

Show notes

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC)

The Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) is the independent oversight commission for district attorneys and solicitors-general in the State of Georgia.

Website: https://paqcga.gov/

As discussed by attorney Thomas Davenport, listeners who wish to learn more about the Commission or its complaint process can visit the official PAQC website.

The pursuit of Justice for Hailey reaches a critical turning point.

In this special episode, Woody Overton sits down with attorney, law professor, and constitutional law expert Thomas Davenport to address one question that has frustrated Hailey's family and supporters for years:

Can Brooks Cleary still be prosecuted for homicide?

Davenport says yes.

After Woody approached him about the Cobb County District Attorney's assertion that prosecuting Cleary would violate double jeopardy protections, Davenport immersed himself in Georgia law, federal constitutional law, homicide statutes, and decades of court decisions. The result is a comprehensive legal memorandum concluding that double jeopardy does not prevent a homicide prosecution in Hailey's case.

Wanting to ensure his conclusions were sound, Davenport submitted the memorandum for confidential peer review by prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and law professors from across the United States. According to Davenport, not one reviewer disagreed with his legal analysis.

Throughout the episode, Woody and Thomas explain:

• Why Brooks Cleary's previous convictions are legally separate from homicide.

• What double jeopardy actually means under the United States Constitution.

• Why prosecutors generally do not raise constitutional defenses on behalf of criminal defendants before charges are filed.

• The purpose of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) and why listeners should know about it.

• Why Hailey's family deserves the opportunity to have a jury hear the evidence.

Woody also announces that this episode is the beginning of a multi-part series. The next installment will feature Thomas Davenport's complete legal memorandum followed by a nationwide call to action encouraging listeners to advocate for Justice for Hailey.

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Justice for Hailey update
Thomas Davenport joins the podcast
Double jeopardy explained
Georgia homicide law
Brooks Cleary
Peer-reviewed legal memorandum
Prosecutorial ethics
Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission
Constitutional criminal procedure
Upcoming call to action

Guest

Thomas Davenport

Attorney at Law • Law Professor • Constitutional Criminal Procedure Instructor

Who is Thomas Davenport?
What happened to Hailey Johnson?
Why does Thomas Davenport believe double jeopardy does not apply?
Can Brooks Cleary still be prosecuted for homicide?
What is the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission?
Why was the legal memorandum peer reviewed?
What is the latest update in Justice for Hailey?
How can listeners support Justice for Hailey?
Thomas Davenport concludes that prosecuting Brooks Cleary for homicide would not violate double jeopardy.
His legal memorandum was reviewed by judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and law professors nationwide without substantive disagreement.
Previous convictions involving concealment of a death and related offenses are legally separate from homicide.
Davenport believes questions regarding double jeopardy are for defense counsel and the courts—not prosecutors before charges are filed.
Woody announces additional episodes featuring the memorandum and a public call to action.
Justice for Hailey remains the central focus of the series.

Resources Mentioned

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC)
https://paqcga.gov/
United States Constitution
Georgia homicide statutes
Constitutional Criminal Procedure

People Mentioned

Woody Overton
Thomas Davenport
Hailey Johnson
Barbara Johnson
Brooks Cleary
Scott Roder

Disclaimer

This episode discusses an ongoing criminal matter. The legal opinions expressed by attorney Thomas Davenport reflect his professional analysis based upon his review of applicable law. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised due to discussions involving homicide, domestic violence, and criminal investigations.

This matches the comprehensive RLRC format we've been using. One thing I would change from my earlier version is the title—I think "Justice for Hailey: Why Double Jeopardy Doesn't Apply" is stronger and more searchable than the version I initially suggested.

True Crime Time For July 24, 2026 | Pastor Guilty, Officer Shooting & Child Predator Arrests Jul 24, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of True Crime Time, Cyndi Overton takes the mic while Woody works behind the scenes on an unfolding investigation she describes as "made for the movies."

Cyndi begins by recognizing the anniversary of the disappearance of Deborah Spickler, a 13-year-old Connecticut girl whose case remains unsolved more than five decades later.

She then covers several major criminal cases from across the country, including:

A North Carolina pastor pleading guilty to child sex crimes dating back to the 1990s.
A Kansas officer-involved shooting after a woman allegedly threatened multiple people with a knife.
Multiple arrests involving child exploitation and sexual offenses in Tennessee.
A Georgia police supervisor arrested for misusing law enforcement license plate reader technology.
Minneapolis leaders discussing new strategies to combat rising gun violence.
A California homicide investigation after a woman's body was discovered in a dumpster.
Two masked suspects accused of a violent gas station robbery spree.
A new ATM scam targeting citizens through fake jury duty warrants.
Federal agents executing search warrants during a large-scale financial and drug investigation.
Multiple violent crime investigations from Indiana and Virginia.

Cyndi also discusses crime prevention, accountability, community awareness, and why

Who was Deborah Spickler?
What happened to Deborah Spickler?
Why did the North Carolina pastor plead guilty?
What happened in the Kansas officer-involved shooting?
What child exploitation arrests were made in Tennessee?
What is the Flock camera misuse investigation?
How is Minneapolis addressing violent crime?
What happened in the Fresno homicide investigation?
What was the Pennsylvania gas station robbery spree?
How does the jury duty ATM scam work?
What happened in the Michigan financial investigation?
What crimes were discussed on True Crime Time for July 24, 2026?

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Deborah Spickler cold case
Pastor pleads guilty to child sex crimes
Officer-involved shooting in Kansas
Child exploitation investigations
Retail theft investigation
Repeat sex offender arrests
Police technology misuse
Crime prevention strategies
California homicide investigation
ATM jury duty scam
Federal financial crime investigation
Violent crime updates
Cold cases continue to rely on public awareness and community tips.
Child exploitation investigations remain a priority for law enforcement.
Officer-involved shootings require independent investigations and transparency.
Misusing law enforcement technology carries criminal consequences.
Community-based crime prevention requires cooperation between police and residents.
Financial scams continue evolving and target unsuspecting victims.
Reporting suspicious behavior can prevent additional crimes.
Accountability remains essential at every level of the criminal justice system.

Resources Mentioned

Charlie Project
Vernon Police Department (Connecticut)
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Topeka Police Department
U.S. Marshals Service
Crime Stoppers
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Fresno Police Department
FBI
DEA
IRS
Michigan State Police
RLRC App

Disclaimer

This episode discusses active criminal investigations, arrests, allegations, officer-involved shootings, child exploitation, violent crime, fraud, and homicide investigations. Information is presented based on publicly available reports available at the time of recording. Individuals discussed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised due to discussions of violence, child abuse, sexual offenses, and other disturbing subject matter.

True Crime Time For July 23, 2026 | Thomas Morris Named Person of Interest, LSU Drug Bust & Child Abuse Horror Jul 23, 2026

Show notes

A major development has been announced in the search for Madison Allen.

In this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton discusses the announcement by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office that Thomas Morris has officially been named a person of interest in the disappearances of Madison Allen and Stephanie Javea. Woody explains why this is an important milestone in the investigation and why community tips are more valuable now than ever.

Additional stories include:

A cocaine trafficking investigation involving LSU students.
A Jennings attempted murder after a man reportedly woke up with a knife lodged in his neck.
An Oklahoma couple sentenced after the horrific abuse of an 11-year-old child.
A Michigan mother accused of concealing the death of her newborn after the baby's body was found in a dumpster.
A suspicious explosive device investigation near Fort Polk.
The identification of a missing Idaho mother months after her disappearance.
A Missouri homeowner charged after fatally shooting suspected vehicle burglars.
A Baton Rouge life insurance fraud conspiracy connected to a homicide investigation involving more than $4 million in policies.

Woody also reminds listeners that anonymous tips remain one of the most important tools investigators have in solving missing persons cases and bringing families answers.

Who is Thomas Morris?
Why was Thomas Morris named a person of interest?
What is the latest update on Madison Allen?
What happened to Stephanie Javea?
What happened in the LSU drug investigation?
Why was the Oklahoma couple sentenced?
What happened in the Jennings attempted murder?
Why was a Michigan mother arrested after her newborn was found?
What happened near Fort Polk?
What happened in the Baton Rouge insurance fraud case?
Why was the Missouri homeowner charged with murder?
What happened on True Crime Time for July 23, 2026?

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Madison Allen investigation update
Thomas Morris named a person of interest
Importance of anonymous tips
LSU cocaine investigation
Jennings attempted murder
Oklahoma child abuse prosecution
Michigan newborn death investigation
Fort Polk suspicious device investigation
Idaho missing person recovery
Missouri shooting case
Baton Rouge insurance fraud conspiracy
Thomas Morris has officially been identified by law enforcement as a person of interest in two missing persons investigations.
Community tips often become the breakthrough investigators need after an arrest.
Child abuse and neglect cases carry severe criminal penalties.
Drug investigations frequently begin with community information and surveillance.
Insurance fraud schemes often uncover additional criminal activity.
Families of missing persons depend on continued public awareness.
Sharing information helps generate investigative leads.
Persistence by families and investigators can keep cold cases moving forward.
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
LSU Police Department
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office
Fort Polk Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit
Shoshone County Sheriff's Office
Baton Rouge Police Department
FBI
RLRC Tip Line (313-RLRC-TIP)

Disclaimer

This episode discusses active criminal investigations, arrests, allegations, missing persons, child abuse, homicide, and other violent crimes. Thomas Morris is discussed as a person of interest based on statements made by law enforcement and has not been charged in the disappearance of Madison Allen or Stephanie Javea. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised due to discussions of violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, and homicide.