Real Life Real Crime

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  True Crime Time for August 19, 2026 | A 38-Year-Old Confession, School Bus Nightmare & Child Torture Charges 19.08.2026 40m

  Woody covers a murder confession nearly 38 years after a young mother was killed, two custodians found shot inside a Chicago elementary school, a Costco employee charged with killing a coworker, a nine-year-old left alone on a school bus, horrific child torture allegations in Cincinnati, and a convicted baby killer returned to prison after an early release. Plus, continued calls for justice in Madison, Hailey, Barbara Blount, and other unresolved cases. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 18, 2026 | Fake DEA Agent, Prison Failures & A Family Murder Linked to ChatGPT 18.08.2026 44m

  Woody discusses his work investigating wrongful convictions before covering a maximum-security prison attack, a deadly Walmart shooting, a Massachusetts family murder case involving disturbing ChatGPT activity, the mysterious disappearance of Joey Lynn Offutt, and two parents accused of walking their toddlers through 108-degree Arizona heat while intoxicated. Plus, updates on What Happened to Madison, Justice for Hailey, and Stephanie Belgard’s upcoming Courtney Coco book. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 17, 2026 | Triple Executions, Fake DEA Agent & Deadly Digital Evidence 17.08.2026 43m

  Woody covers three executions carried out in one day, a landmark police chokehold conviction, a brutal kidnapping and torture case overseas, courthouse witness intimidation, a Walmart child assault, and a chilling investigation involving fake DEA credentials and digital evidence believed to document the deaths of two missing women—all while encouraging continued support for Justice for Hailey and What Happened to Madison. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 15, 2026 | Jailhouse Confessions, Death Row Killers & Horrific Child Abuse 15.08.2026 44m

  Woody covers a jailhouse confession that solved a Texas murder, the arrest of a high-profile defense attorney, Florida's upcoming execution of the Hog Trail Killer, horrific child abuse cases in Louisiana and California, bizarre courthouse arrests, and the release of an American Marine imprisoned in Russia while urging listeners to continue supporting Justice for Hailey and What Happened to Madison. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 14, 2026 | Chris Watts Confesses: The Murders of Shanann, Bella & CeCe (Part 2) 14.08.2026 40m

  Cyndi Overton concludes her two-part examination of the Watts family murders by following the investigation from Shanann Watts' disappearance through Chris Watts' failed polygraph, confession, arrest, guilty plea, and life sentence, while honoring Shanann, Bella, CeCe, and unborn Nico. The episode also includes an update on Stephanie Belgaard's upcoming Courtney Coco book. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 13, 2026 | The Watts Family Murders: The Perfect Life That Wasn't (Part 1) 13.08.2026 47m

  Cyndi Overton begins a two-part examination of the Watts family murders by exploring the lives of Shanann Watts, Bella, CeCe, and unborn Nico before the tragedy. She traces the family's history, Chris Watts' affair, the warning signs leading up to August 13, 2018, and the final hours before Shanann walked into her home for the last time. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 12, 2026 | Gabby Petito, Prison Corruption & Domestic Violence Warning Signs 12.08.2026 41m

  Woody reflects on the warning signs in the Gabby Petito case before covering prison corruption, a disturbing domestic violence homicide, a brutal prison murder, restaurant dine-and-dash scams, correctional officers charged in an inmate's death, and an inmate-led fraud scheme targeting seriously ill veterans. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 11, 2026 | Crime Stoppers Successes, Cold Case DNA Breakthrough & Justice for Hailey 11.08.2026 43m

  Woody shares updates on the Justice for Hailey campaign before highlighting the power of Crime Stoppers tips, covering a staged child murder, a violent Bronx robbery, prison deaths, Florida's double execution, a disturbing child abuse case, the murder case against rapper D4VD, and a Texas cold case solved through investigative genetic genealogy. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 10, 2026 | Justice for Hailey: The Call to Action Continues 10.08.2026 1h 2m

  Following the release of Attorney Thomas Davenport's legal memorandum and Scott Roder's forensic findings, Woody reissues the Justice for Hailey Call to Action, asking listeners to visit the Justice for Hailey Contact Hub, contact media outlets and public officials, and help continue the fight for justice for Hailey Johnson. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 8, 2026 | The Candyman Murders: Houston's Deadliest Serial Killer 08.08.2026 44m

  Woody revisits the infamous Houston Mass Murders, detailing how Dean Corll and his teenage accomplices abducted, tortured, and murdered at least 28 young victims before the killing spree ended when Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. shot Corll in what prosecutors later ruled was self-defense. The episode also includes updates on Justice for Hailey and What Happened to Madison. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 7, 2026 | Justice for Hailey Momentum, Family Tragedies & Cold-Blooded Crimes 07.08.2026 42m

  Woody provides major updates on the Justice for Hailey campaign before covering domestic violence tragedies, a man who hid his mother's body for years, the death of a Las Vegas police officer, an alligator attack in Texas, an international child murder case, and several disturbing family crimes while reminding listeners why persistence matters in the pursuit of justice. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 6, 2026 | Justice for Hailey Update, Human Trafficking Hitman & Baby Angelina 06.08.2026 53m

  Woody shares a major Justice for Hailey update before covering a decades-old Colorado serial murder solved through DNA, a correctional officer's arrest, a tragic Texas shooting, devastating Washington wildfires, an international murder-for-hire plot, a horrific Florida child abuse case, and a reminder to stay safe around venomous snakes. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 5, 2026 | Missing Baby, Cold Case Breakthrough & Elizabeth Smart's Incredible Survival 05.08.2026 39m

  Woody covers the disappearance of Baby Angelina, a brutal family homicide overseas, a California revenge murder, the identification of a teenage homicide victim through DNA, and the extraordinary survival story of Elizabeth Smart while reinforcing the importance of never giving up on missing persons cases. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 4, 2026 | Cold Cases Turn Hot, Animal Cruelty & Bodies Hidden for Decades 04.08.2026 42m

  Woody covers the Lizzie Borden murders, a shocking Georgia animal cruelty case, a body found inside a suitcase in Greece, major developments in two decades-old cold cases, an unusual TSA cannonball discovery, and a California matricide while highlighting the importance of never giving up on justice. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for August 3, 2026 | Idaho Mass Shooting, Hot Car Tragedy & Justice for Hailey Update 03.08.2026 44m

  Woody shares updates on the Justice for Hailey and Madison investigations before covering the Idaho In-N-Out mass shooting, a tragic hot-car death, child predator arrests, school bus misconduct, and a bizarre airline seat dispute—all while emphasizing the importance of community involvement in seeking justice. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Real Life Real Crime | The Texas Tower Shooter: Charles Whitman's Deadly Descent Into Madness 01.08.2026 43m

  Cyndi examines the life of Charles Whitman, the events leading to the 1966 University of Texas Tower shooting, the warning signs that preceded the tragedy, and the lasting changes the case inspired in law enforcement, psychiatry, and public safety while honoring the victims whose lives were forever changed. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for July 31, 2026 | Zodiac Killer, Child Abuse & Justice After 21 Years 31.07.2026 41m

  Woody covers the Zodiac Killer mystery, updates the Justice for Hailey and Madison investigations, examines several disturbing child abuse and homicide cases, and tells the remarkable story of a former police officer captured more than twenty years after allegedly murdering his wife and fleeing the country. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for July 30, 2026 | Justice for Hailey Update, Wrongful Convictions & Killer Regrets 30.07.2026 49m

  Woody shares a major Justice for Hailey update, discusses the importance of public action, covers several disturbing crimes from across the country, examines a Louisiana wrongful conviction overturned after decades, and weighs in on Bryan Kohberger's latest legal filing. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  True Crime Time for July 29, 2026 | Arrest Sparks New Hope, Justice for Hailey & Cold Case Breakthrough 29.07.2026 38m

  Woody covers major developments in the Thomas Morris investigation, the latest Justice for Hailey update, several high-profile crime stories from across the country, and a remarkable 35-year-old cold case solved through DNA and facial recognition technology. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Real Life Real Crime | Justice for Hailey Part 3: The Official Call to Action 28.07.2026 47m

  The time for waiting is over. In Part 3 of the Justice for Hailey update, Woody Overton launches the official nationwide call to action, asking listeners to help demand accountability for the death of Hailey Johnson. After months of independent forensic testing, legal research, and repeated efforts by Hailey's family to obtain justice, Woody explains why he believes every avenue has been exhausted and why public involvement is now more important than ever. This episode also introduces the newly updated Justice for Hailey Contact Hub, which now includes three new advocacy templates, updated contact information, and resources designed to help supporters respectfully contact media outlets, elected officials, prosecutors, and oversight agencies. Together, Woody and the Real Life Real Crime community ask one simple thing: Do your job. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy