In this episode of True Crime Time, retired homicide detective Woody Overton examines a series of real-world crime stories from across the United States, highlighting both the bizarre and tragic realities of criminal behavior.

The episode covers an ATM heist in Detroit, drone smuggling at a South Carolina prison, a bank teller who helped stop a scam, and a child neglect case in Texas. Woody also discusses a Louisiana jail escape, severe child abuse in Missouri, a DUI incident involving a toddler in Florida, and the theft of a wedding dress at New Orleans Airport.

From a law enforcement perspective, Woody explains what these cases reveal about how crimes are committed, how investigations unfold, and why community awareness and public involvement continue to matter. This episode focuses on accountability, public safety, and the real human impact crime has on victims and families.

Chapters

00:00 What True Crime Time Covers Today

01:09 ATM Heist in Detroit – How the Crime Was Carried Out

06:32 Drones Used to Smuggle Contraband into a South Carolina Prison

09:55 How a Bank Teller Helped Stop a Scam

14:47 Child Neglect Case in Texas – Family Matters

20:23 Louisiana Jail Escape and Facility Conditions

22:45 Severe Child Abuse Case in Missouri

29:32 DUI Incident Involving a Toddler in Florida

35:22 Wedding Dress Stolen at New Orleans Airport

“These cases show how everyday crimes can quickly turn tragic and why public awareness and accountability still matter.”

This episode of True Crime Time explains recent real-world crime cases, how law enforcement investigates them, and what they reveal about public safety risks, criminal behavior, and the importance of community involvement.

Executive Producer: Leah Marie

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In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, retired homicide detective Woody Overton provides an update on two ongoing investigations that continue to impact families and communities — Justice for Hailey and Justice for Bradley.

Woody addresses the most common questions listeners are asking, including what new information has surfaced, what remains unanswered, and where each case currently stands. From a law enforcement perspective, he explains what investigators can and cannot discuss publicly, why cases sometimes move slowly, and what progress looks like behind the scenes.

This episode also explores the role of district attorneys, the emotional toll these cases take on victims’ families, and why continued public awareness and community support still matter. The goal is to clarify facts, correct misinformation, and keep the focus on accountability and justice for the victims.

Chapters

00:00 Rights, Responsibilities, and Why These Cases Matter

01:58 Justice for Hailey – Current Case Status

06:02 The Role of the District Attorney in Ongoing Investigations

08:52 The Emotional Toll on Victims’ Families

12:18 What Investigators Look for When Reviewing Evidence

24:00 Why Public Awareness Still Matters

This episode explains the current status of the Justice for Hailey and Justice for Bradley cases, how law enforcement evaluates ongoing investigations, and why some cases take longer to resolve despite public pressure.

A retired homicide detective explains what has changed — and what hasn’t — in the Justice for Hailey and Justice for Bradley investigations.

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In this episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss the festive spirit of the holiday season while transitioning into various true crime stories. They cover incidents involving police responses to shootings, the tragic death of a social worker, and a shocking case of bullying in a Rhode Island high school. The conversation also touches on historical crime events that occurred on December 12th, highlighting the importance of community safety and accountability.

Chapters

00:00 Holiday Cheer and Festivities

02:53 True Crime Stories Unfold

11:26 F'ed Up Professionals

17:31 Worldwide Crime: Shocking Incidents

28:20 Bullying and Accountability in Schools

31:44 Historical Crime Events on December 12th

True Crime, Holiday, Crime Stories, Social Issues, Bullying, Historical Events, Crime News, Community Safety, Mental Health, Law Enforcement

Executive Producer: Leah Marie

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