Real Life Real Crime

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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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  1. 23h ago

    True Crime Time For September 17, 2026 | A Serial Predator Unmasked by DNA, a Missing Woman Search & an 11-Year-Old Mauled

    On True Crime Time For September 17, 2026, Woody Overton begins with updates on #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForHailey. Investigators are now in the digging phase of the search connected to Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia, while evidence collected from the Zachary property has been sent for examination. In England, investigators are searching for the remains of Theresa Shepherd, who disappeared in 1995 after telling friends she was meeting a man for a picnic. Her former boyfriend, Peter Turner, was convicted of her murder, but her remains have never been recovered. In Georgia, 11-year-old Banner O'Berry and his best friend were attacked by three dogs after their four-wheeler broke down. Banner suffered numerous wounds and underwent multiple surgeries, while his young friend fought desperately to help save him. And Woody closes with the kind of cold-case breakthrough he loves: investigators say DNA has connected Jamal Toloferio to three previously unsolved attacks spanning a decade. Investigators obtained his DNA after his arrest in a separate homicide investigation and say testing ultimately matched evidence from the cold cases. Plus, a Miami elementary-school teacher faces disturbing allegations involving young students, a woman is accused of attempting to smuggle dozens of cocaine packages into Spain inside her body, and a UK man pleads guilty to dozens of sexual offenses against his wife. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, September 17 2026, Justice for Madison, Madison Renee Allen, Stephanie Hevia, Thomas Morris, Justice for Hailey, Hailey Johnson, Theresa Shepherd, Peter Turner, Banner O'Berry, Georgia dog attack, Jamal Toloferio, Georgia cold case, DNA cold case, forensic genetic genealogy, CODIS, Othram, serial sexual assault investigation, Tucker Georgia, Miami teacher arrest, cocaine smuggling, true crime news, daily true crime, RLRC, 313 RLRC TIP #JusticeForMadison search update#JusticeForHaileyMadison Renee Allen and Stephanie HeviaTheresa Shepherd cold caseSearch for remains in EnglandBanner O'Berry dog attack11-year-old friends fighting off three dogsJamal Toloferio investigationDNA linking previously unsolved casesForensic investigative genetic genealogyOthram and CODISMiami elementary-school teacher allegationsSpain cocaine-smuggling arrestUK marital sexual-abuse prosecution Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

  2. 1d ago

    True Crime Time For September 16, 2026 | A Family Massacre, a Body in a Freezer & a TikTok Attack

    On True Crime Time For September 16, 2026, Woody Overton begins with the latest #JusticeForMadison update. According to Sheriff Brian Spillman, investigators are actively working both the Morris Road property and a Zachary location connected to the investigation into Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia. By Monday, 14 agencies had already contributed hundreds of man-hours to the Morris Road search, with excavation beginning at identified areas of concern. Then, in North Carolina, two men accused of killing two family members and critically wounding two others sparked an interstate manhunt that ended after their vehicle crashed in Ohio and officers heard gunshots from inside. In Oklahoma, Corey Adams was sentenced in the death of her roommate, Talina Galloway, whose dismembered remains were discovered inside a taped-shut freezer abandoned in the Arkansas woods. Plus, a Colorado mother is sentenced after her 5-year-old daughter died from methamphetamine poisoning, a Utah man is accused of brutally attacking his 80-year-old grandmother, Patrick Mahomes Sr. asks a Texas court for permission to travel while on probation, and two 13-year-old boys accused of attacking a California father for a TikTok video are turned over to police by their own parents. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, September 16 2026, Justice for Madison, Madison Renee Allen, Stephanie Hevia, Thomas Morris, Sheriff Brian Spillman, Morris Road search, Zachary Louisiana, Ash Street, North Carolina family murder, Cameron Moore, Corey Armstrong, Heather Moore, Corey Adams, Talina Galloway, freezer murder, Stephanie Alvarado, Sophia Larson, Caden Robert Baird, Patrick Mahomes Sr, Greg Medina, TikTok attack, true crime news, daily true crime, RLRC, 313 RLRC TIP #JusticeForMadison search updateMorris Road and Zachary searchesMadison Renee Allen and Stephanie HeviaNorth Carolina family shooting and interstate manhuntCorey Adams and Talina GallowayDismembered remains found in a freezerSophia Larson's methamphetamine deathAlleged attack on an 80-year-old grandmotherPatrick Mahomes Sr. probation requestGreg Medina TikTok attackParents turning their teenage sons over to policeAccountability and parenting313-RLRC-TIP Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

  3. 2d ago

    True Crime Time For September 15, 2026 | A Daughter’s Murder Plot, a Deadly Stray Bullet & a Mother Accused

    On True Crime Time For September 15, 2026, Woody Overton opens with an update on #JusticeForMadison, as investigators continue working to find answers in the disappearances of Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia. Woody discusses information indicating investigators may shift attention from the Morris Road property to an Ash Street location in Zachary, where Thomas Morris previously lived. Then it’s into the day’s cases. In Ohio, 18-year-old Brianna Dutcher, her boyfriend Christian Evans, and his roommate Dejamius Payne are accused in the planned killing of Brianna’s mother, Dr. Tamila Dutcher. Investigators say digital evidence revealed conversations surrounding the alleged plot. In an unsettling coincidence, Tamila had previously co-authored an academic paper examining violence and homicide among adolescents. In Illinois, Corey Walsh is accused of killing her 2-year-old son, Barrett “Bear” Walsh. Prosecutors have raised her interest in the Lindsay Clancy case as part of the circumstances surrounding the investigation, while Walsh’s defense maintains she was experiencing a psychiatric crisis. And in Nashville, Paris Carlock, 55, was simply doing his job for Frito-Lay inside a Sam’s Club when a bullet fired during an altercation near a neighboring lounge traveled through the store’s metal wall and struck him in the head. Nashville police confirm Carlock died from his injuries and homicide detectives are pursuing leads. Plus: a California high-school football coach accused of secretly recording students in a locker room, a bizarre mid-flight incident, and a British lawyer accused of repeatedly dining and dashing before leaving the country. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, September 15 2026, Justice for Madison, Madison Renee Allen, Stephanie Hevia, Thomas Morris, Brianna Dutcher, Tamila Dutcher, Christian Evans, Dejamius Payne, Ohio murder plot, Corey Walsh, Barrett Bear Walsh, Lindsay Clancy, Paris Carlock, Nashville Sam's Club shooting, Frito-Lay, Jeffrey Prible, Tracy High School, Carrie Stevens, true crime news, daily true crime, RLRC, 313 RLRC TIP #JusticeForMadison investigation updateMadison Renee Allen and Stephanie HeviaMorris Road and Ash Street searchesBrianna and Tamila DutcherAlleged Ohio murder plotChristian Evans and Dejamius PayneCorey Walsh and Barrett “Bear” WalshLindsay Clancy case connection raised by prosecutorsParis CarlockNashville Sam’s Club stray-bullet killingTracy High School investigationMiami-bound airline disturbanceCarrie Stevens dine-and-dash case313-RLRC-TIPThe Ohio case is the strongest title story. The particularly striking element is that Tamila Dutcher had co-authored a paper on adolescent violence years before her own teenage daughter was accused of participating in a plot to kill her. The transcript identifies Brianna Dutcher, Christian Evans and Dejamius Payne as charged with aggravated murder. I independently found contemporary reporting confirming Tamila Dutcher, Brianna Dutcher and Christian Evans; the third defendant’s name is rendered inconsistently in available secondary sources, so I would keep the transcript’s Dejamius Payne only if that spelling matches the source Woody used. The Paris Carlock story checks out particularly well against the official Metropolitan Nashville Police release: he was 55, worked for Frito-Lay, was conducting inventory in the chip aisle, and was struck by a bullet that passed through the Sam’s Club wall after an argument associated with Lavo Lounge. And I would not title the episode around #JusticeForMadison today. It is an important opening update, but Episode 277 is clearly a regular multi-story True Crime Time For episode, and the Dutcher case is the strongest hook. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

  4. 3d ago

    Real Life Real Crime | For Ruthie: A Lifer Forever

    This episode of Real Life Real Crime is for Ruthie Cox Doré—a Lifer, a fierce advocate, a loyal friend, and a woman whose second chance became a life spent fighting for and helping others. Woody Overton remembers the Ruthie the Lifers knew, while sharing parts of her remarkable story that many never knew. Ruthie openly spoke about a past involving addiction, bad choices and ultimately eight and a half years of incarceration. But she didn't allow that chapter to define the rest of her life. Ruthie believed prison gave her the discipline and structure she needed to change her life, once describing it as the best thing God could have allowed her to face. While rebuilding her life, Ruthie pursued an education in horticulture and went on to earn an extraordinary collection of professional licenses and credentials. She turned that education into a career and successful landscaping business in Lafayette. But Ruthie's legacy reaches far beyond her professional accomplishments. She became extremely close to Stephanie Belgard and stood beside her during the fight for justice for her daughter, Courtney Coco, traveling from Lafayette to Alexandria and sitting in the courtroom throughout Courtney's trial. She became one of the most relentless advocates for #JusticeForHailey, developing a close relationship with Hailey's mother, Barbara Johnson, and refusing to stop asking questions or demanding answers. She also fought for people she believed had been wrongfully convicted, including Dwight Bergeron, whose case led to hours of conversations between Ruthie and Woody about justice, innocence and whether Woody would personally investigate his claims. And Ruthie showed up for individual Lifers, too. When another member of the community was gravely ill and desperately wanted to speak with Woody, Ruthie willingly gave up her own opportunity to talk with him so that person could have the call instead. In this deeply personal episode, Woody shares his own memories of Ruthie—the live shows and Crew Bashes she never missed, their long private conversations, their shared faith, her fierce personality, her advocacy, and the friendship that developed over the years. Even after Ruthie learned in May 2026 that she was facing aggressive cancer, she was already talking about the next RLRC Crew Bash. Her faith remained at the center of how she faced what was ahead: “God's got me.” Woody makes one promise in this episode: at the next Real Life Real Crime show, and every show that follows, there will be a chair onstage bearing Ruthie's name. Because Ruthie wasn't simply a listener. She was family. She was a Lifer to the end—and she's a Lifer forever. Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton, Cyndi Overton, Ruthie Cox Doré, Ruthie Doré, Ruthie Cox, RLRC Lifers, Lifer Forever, Courtney Coco, Stephanie Belgard, Justice for Courtney, Justice for Hailey, Hailey Johnson, Barbara Johnson, Dwight Bergeron, wrongful conviction, second chances, criminal justice advocacy, victim advocacy, Louisiana true crime, Real Life Real Crime family, RLRC Crew Bash, Lifer community, Ruthie memorial Remembering Ruthie Cox DoréRuthie's friendship with Woody and Cyndi OvertonRuthie's transformation and second chanceEducation and professional success after incarcerationHer generosity and commitment to helping othersCourtney Coco and Stephanie BelgaardHailey Johnson and Barbara Johnson#JusticeForHaileyDwight Bergeron and wrongful-conviction advocacyRuthie's friendships within the Lifer communityHer cancer diagnosis and final fightRuthie's faithYears of RLRC live shows and Crew BashesWoody's promise to reserve a chair for Ruthie at future showsA Lifer foreverRuthie's past is an important part of this episode, but her transformation is the story—not the incarceration itself. She took responsibility for the life she had lived, rebuilt it, became professionally successful and then spent years using her time, money, skills and voice to help other people. Her advocacy also wasn't limited to one kind of case. She fought beside victims' families, particularly Stephanie Belgard and Barbara Johnson, while also becoming deeply involved in a case where she believed a convicted person, Dwight Bergeron, was innocent. And the emotional center of the episode is Woody's relationship with Ruthie. This isn't simply a memorial biography. He's talking about someone he knew, loved, argued cases with, laughed with, prayed with and expected to see at every RLRC event. That's why I think “For Ruthie: A Lifer Forever” remains the strongest title. One other important part of the episode: Woody opens with an update on the ongoing #JusticeForMadison search and explains why the search of the Morris Road property is a painstaking, multi-day process involving grids, specialized equipment, ground-penetrating technology and ultimately physical searching. I would leave that out of the main title because Ruthie is unquestionably the heart of Episode 276, but it belongs in the episode's searchable keywords and context. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

  5. 5d ago

    Real Life Real Crime | The Disappearance of Patricia Viola & the Law That Changed Missing-Person Cases

    On this Saturday edition of Real Life Real Crime, Cyndi Overton takes a single entry from September 12 in her true-crime calendar and follows it into the unresolved disappearance and death of Patricia Marie Viola. Patricia was a 42-year-old wife and mother living in Bogota, New Jersey, when she vanished on February 13, 2001. She had spent the morning volunteering at her children's school, walked home, spoke with her mother and then seemingly left her house again—without her purse, identification, keys, cell phone or epilepsy medication. Her family searched for more than a decade without knowing that partial human remains recovered at Rockaway Beach in Queens in 2002 belonged to Patricia. DNA finally connected the remains to her in September 2012, but the identification did not answer the question her family had been asking since the day she vanished: What happened to Patricia? During those years of uncertainty, Patricia's husband, Jim Viola, turned his family's experience into action. Working with New Jersey lawmakers, he helped champion legislation known as Patricia's Law, designed to improve the collection and comparison of DNA and identifying information in long-term missing-person cases. Patricia's remains were eventually identified through DNA—the very type of connection her family had fought to make easier for other missing families. Contemporary reporting confirms that the law went into effect in 2008 and that DNA ultimately linked the remains recovered in Queens to Patricia. Her identity was restored. How she died remains unanswered. Real Life Real Crime, Cyndi Overton, Woody Overton, Patricia Viola, Patricia Marie Viola, Jim Viola, Patricia's Law, Bogota New Jersey, missing Patricia Viola, New Jersey missing person, Rockaway Beach remains, unidentified remains, DNA identification, missing persons DNA, missing persons database, cold case, unsolved disappearance, February 13 2001, September 12 2012, missing mother, true crime podcast, RLRC Patricia Marie ViolaFebruary 13, 2001 disappearanceBogota, New JerseyPatricia's epilepsy and missing medicationLast-known timelineUnusual conversation before her disappearanceSearch for Patricia2002 Rockaway Beach remainsJim ViolaPatricia's LawMissing-person DNA databases2012 DNA identificationPatricia's unresolved cause of deathThis one is definitely Real Life Real Crime, not True Crime Time For. Cyndi actually explains the change in the recording: she initially planned the normal Friday show, remembered that Saturdays are now reserved for RLRC, and realized Patricia's story was substantial enough to become the entire episode. I also like the title focusing on Patricia + the law rather than making her disappearance sound like a solved murder. Her remains were identified, but the available evidence did not establish how she died, and Jim himself said even police couldn't reasonably construct a theory from the evidence available. One small transcript correction for the written metadata: it repeatedly renders Bogota as “Bogata/Bogoda.” The correct New Jersey borough is Bogota. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

  6. 6d ago

    True Crime Time For September 11, 2026 | #JusticeForMadison: The Search Begins

    Today’s True Crime Time For is devoted entirely to a major development in #WhatHappenedToMadison—and the beginning of a new chapter: #JusticeForMadison. Woody Overton attended a press conference with West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman, where authorities announced the execution of a search warrant at 9745 Morris Road in connection with the disappearances of Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia. More than ten federal, state and local agencies are assisting in a slow, methodical search of approximately 15 acres, using specialized technology, cadaver dogs, ground-penetrating radar and other equipment. The warrant includes a search for possible human remains. Thomas Morris, a person of interest in both disappearances, remains jailed on unrelated second-degree kidnapping and false-imprisonment charges stemming from the July rescue of another woman. Investigators say information from victims' families, media, podcasters and people with knowledge of Morris helped them develop sufficient evidence to obtain the new search warrant. Woody then plays Sheriff Spillman's press conference, including a significant exchange in which the sheriff is asked whether investigators could be dealing with a serial killer. His answer is carefully qualified but extraordinary: if investigators find what they expect to find on the property, he believes that definition fits. After more than seven months of asking #WhatHappenedToMadison, Woody tells the Lifers it's time for a new message: #JusticeForMadison. The search has begun. The investigation continues. And anyone with information is urged to come forward. 313-RLRC-TIP. True Crime Time For, Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton, Justice for Madison, #JusticeForMadison, What Happened to Madison, #WhatHappenedToMadison, Madison Renee Allen, Madison Allen, Stephanie Hevia, Thomas Morris, Sheriff Brian Spillman, Brian Spillman, West Feliciana Parish, West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office, Morris Road, 9745 Morris Road, St Francisville Louisiana, Zachary Louisiana, missing women Louisiana, Louisiana missing persons, search warrant, human remains search, cadaver dogs, ground penetrating radar, serial killer investigation, Louisiana true crime, RLRC, 313 RLRC TIP #JusticeForMadisonMadison Renee Allen and Stephanie HeviaThomas MorrisSheriff Brian SpillmanWest Feliciana Parish search warrant15-acre Morris Road propertySearch for possible human remainsMore than ten assisting agenciesCadaver dogs and specialized search technologyThomas Morris kidnapping casePublic tips and the LifersSerial-killer questionFull sheriff's press conference313-RLRC-TIPThis is the episode where #WhatHappenedToMadison officially becomes #JusticeForMadison, so I agree that should absolutely be the title hook. Woody explicitly asks listeners to stop using the former hashtag and begin using the new one. We should continue being careful not to say Madison or Stephanie has been found or that Morris has been charged with their deaths. Sheriff Spillman says investigators believe the search may produce evidence implicating Morris and possibly others, and his serial-killer statement is expressly conditional on what investigators find.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

  7. Sep 10

    Real Life Real Crime | #WhatHappenedToMadison — The Beginning

    Today, Real Life Real Crime goes back to the beginning of #WhatHappenedToMadison. Woody explains that RLRC is re-releasing the first episode in the Madison Renee Allen series because, by the afternoon of September 10, listeners are going to understand why this case is back at the center of attention. He promises a brand-new episode Friday covering what the Lifers helped bring to fruition. In this original conversation, Woody sits down with Lynn Rollins, Madison’s mother, to introduce listeners to the woman behind the missing-person case. Madison Renee Allen was born in 1991 and raised primarily in Mississippi. Lynn talks openly about Madison’s childhood, early trauma, relationships, motherhood, addiction and attempts at rehabilitation—not to define her by those struggles, but to make sure listeners understand that Madison is a real person with children, siblings, a mother and a family that loves her. As an adult, Madison eventually moved between Mississippi and Louisiana. After losing her Baton Rouge apartment and totaling her car in 2023, she became increasingly dependent on others for transportation and housing. That is when she met Thomas Morris. According to Lynn, Morris offered Madison a place to stay in Zachary, Louisiana, in exchange for helping care for his two children. Madison moved into his home around October 2023 and initially seemed to be doing better. She told her mother she had transportation, was helping with the children, intended to return to school and was looking at caregiving work. Lynn last communicated with Madison on a different phone number on November 29, 2023. Then Madison went silent. At first, Lynn believed her daughter was simply busy. But when Madison failed to contact her on important occasions—including Lynn’s birthday—concern turned into fear. By April, Lynn began contacting Madison’s friends and eventually reported her missing. That search led her back to Thomas Morris. Lynn says Morris initially told her that he had not seen Madison since around Thanksgiving and claimed he had been looking for her himself. What he did not initially tell Lynn was that Madison had actually been living in his home. According to the account in this episode, Morris later told Zachary Police that Madison left his residence with another man and took her belongings with her. That became one of the first major questions in the case. Woody ends the episode asking listeners to remember Madison’s name, share #WhatHappenedToMadison, and call 313-RLRC-TIP with any information—no matter how small. Because somebody knows what happened. And this episode is where the investigation began. Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton, Lynn Rollins, Madison Renee Allen, Madison Allen, What Happened to Madison, #WhatHappenedToMadison, missing Madison Allen, missing woman Louisiana, Zachary Louisiana, Thomas Morris, Madison Allen Zachary, Louisiana missing person, missing mother, Baton Rouge missing woman, November 29 2023, RLRC investigation, missing persons podcast, true crime investigation, cold case, 313 RLRC TIP Madison Renee AllenLynn RollinsMadison’s childhoodChildhood traumaAddiction and rehabilitationMadison as a motherMove to LouisianaBaton Rouge hotelsLoss of her vehicleThomas MorrisMove to ZacharyLast communication November 29, 2023Madison reported missingInitial statements from Thomas MorrisZachary Police Department#WhatHappenedToMadison313-RLRC-TIPMajor case developmentThis is a Real Life Real Crime episode, not True Crime Time For.It is a re-release of the first #WhatHappenedToMadison episode, deliberately timed because Woody says a major development is unfolding and a new episode will follow Friday.The correct name is Madison Renee Allen, and her mother is Lynn Rollins. Madison disappeared after living with Thomas Morris in Zachary, Louisiana.The last communication Lynn describes in this episode occurred on November 29, 2023.I would not put Thomas Morris’s name in the episode title for this re-release. The emotional and promotional hook is that listeners are being taken back to the beginning immediately before the new development drops. That creates more urgency without making the title overly accusatory.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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

  8. Sep 9

    True Crime Time For September 9, 2026 | A House of Horrors, a Death-Row Mother & the Mica Miller Case

    On today’s True Crime Time For, Woody opens with the bizarre 1999 disappearance and murder of Girly Chew Hossencoff in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before moving into a packed episode involving police misconduct, disturbing family violence, international crime and two major death-penalty stories. In Georgia, a Cedartown police officer is under investigation after fatally shooting a beloved bottle-raised donkey named HeeHaw while officers searched private property for a missing child. Officer Trenton Garner says the donkey charged and that a Taser attempt failed; HeeHaw’s owner, Hannah Israel, disputes that the animal was aggressive. Garner has been placed on administrative leave while the shooting is investigated. Then Woody turns to an increasingly disturbing investigation in Philadelphia involving Eugene Horsch and the home once shared with his late father, Raymond Charles Horsch. Authorities have recovered more than 600,000 images, 70,000 videos and 10,000 pages of writings and drawings, along with chemicals, urns and other evidence. Investigators say digital evidence appears to depict missing women Maribel Fresses and Gabrielle Amarando deceased. A more recent report says investigators also found video that appears to show Raymond Horsch, not Eugene, strangling an unidentified woman. Eugene Horsch has not been charged with any homicide connected to the women. In Maine, Nathan Lagasse, 27, is accused of attacking his own mother with a 25-pound weight, a butter knife and pliers before forcing her to drive for hours. She survived and was hospitalized with serious injuries. Woody also covers the case of Leila Abolhasani, a 43-year-old Iranian mother of two who has been sentenced to death on a charge of moharebeh, or “enmity against God.” Her family says she merely photographed a burning supermarket during January protests; Iranian authorities accuse her of involvement in the arson. Her appeal is now before Iran’s Supreme Court. Back in the United States, Georgia death-row inmate Stacey Humphreys is scheduled for execution September 16 for the 2003 murders of real estate agents Cyndi Williams and Lori Brown. Evidence at trial showed the women were forced to give up their bank PINs before being shot to death. Humphreys later admitted, “I know I did it,” while forensic evidence tied him to the victims and the murder weapon. Finally, Woody revisits the death of Mica Miller, whose 2024 death was officially ruled a suicide. Her estranged husband, pastor John-Paul Miller, is now facing federal charges for cyberstalking and allegedly lying to investigators. Prosecutors accuse him of harassing Mica, interfering with her finances, tracking her, damaging her tires and distributing an intimate image without consent. Miller has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is scheduled for October 2026. True Crime Time For, Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton, Girly Chew Hossencoff, Diazien Hossencoff, Linda Henning, HeeHaw donkey, Trenton Garner, Hannah Israel, Cedartown Georgia, Eugene Horsch, Raymond Horsch, Philadelphia house of horrors, Maribel Fresses, Gabrielle Amarando, missing women, Nathan Lagasse, Maine crime, Leila Abolhasani, Iran death penalty, Stacey Humphreys, Cyndi Williams, Lori Brown, Georgia execution, Mica Miller, John-Paul Miller, Death of a Pastor’s Wife, cyberstalking, true crime podcast Girly Chew Hossencoff murderHeeHaw donkey shootingTrenton GarnerEugene and Raymond HorschPhiladelphia missing-women investigationMaribel FressesGabrielle AmarandoNathan LagasseLeila AbolhasaniIranian death sentenceStacey Humphreys executionCyndi Williams and Lori BrownMica MillerJohn-Paul MillerCyberstalking chargesThe biggest correction in this episode is the Philadelphia story: the newly reported video allegedly shows Raymond Horsch, Eugene’s deceased father, appearing to strangle a woman—not Eugene Horsch. Eugene remains in federal custody on separate charges and has not been charged with homicide in connection with the missing women. The Iranian woman’s correct name is Leila Abolhasani, not the transcript’s phonetic rendering, and her case is currently under Supreme Court review. The Georgia death-row inmate is Stacey Humphreys, and his victims were Cyndi Williams and Lori Brown. His execution is currently scheduled for September 16, 2026. And the final Mica Miller segment should stay carefully worded: her death was officially ruled a suicide, while John-Paul Miller faces federal cyberstalking and false-statement charges. He has pleaded not guilty. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.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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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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