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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True Crime Time For October 10, 2026 | A Possible Serial Killer, a 4-Year-Old Found Dead & a Fugitive Millionaire
Woody Overton opens with an update on #JusticeForMadison, including the postponement of Thomas Morris’s arraignment to October 29. He then revisits the murder of Q.C. Cha
Oct 10 37 min
True Crime Time For October 9, 2026 | A Police Chief Candidate Accused of Rape, a Toddler’s Overdose & a 20-Year-Old Cold Case
Woody Overton covers a bizarre situation in Elizabeth, Louisiana, where police chief candidate Chris Paul remains on the ballot—and is running unopposed—after being arres
Oct 9 41 min
True Crime Time For October 8, 2026 | An American Idol Murder, a Toddler Burned Alive & a Babysitter’s Chilling Confession
Woody Overton begins with an update on #JusticeForMadison, as he prepares to attend Thomas Morris’s arraignment with Madison Renee Allen’s mother. Morris’s current charge
Oct 8 42 min
True Crime Time For October 7, 2026 | An American Idol Murder, a Baby Cut From the Womb & a 33-Year-Old Cold Case
Woody Overton covers the conviction of former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, sentenced to life without parole for murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, as she slept in
Oct 7 39 min
True Crime Time For October 6, 2026 | A Mother-Daughter Murder Plot, 35 Shot at a Block Party & Military Death Row
Woody Overton opens with October 6 in true-crime history before covering a mass shooting at a Georgia block party that left two people dead and dozens injured, and the ar
Oct 6 45 min
True Crime Time For October 5, 2026 | Two Little Girls Found Dead, a Botched Execution Fallout & Deadly Friday Night Lights
Woody Overton starts with October 5 in true-crime history, from the Dalton Gang’s disastrous 1892 double-bank robbery and the 2001 anthrax attacks to the murder of 10-yea
Oct 5 40 min
True Crime Time For October 3, 2026 | Murder Without a Body, a Drive-Thru Shooting & a Woman Abducted for a Bride
Woody Overton opens with October 3 in true-crime history, including O.J. Simpson’s 1995 acquittal in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman—and the strang
Oct 3 40 min
True Crime Time For October 2, 2026 | Christa Pike Survives Execution & Tennessee Halts the Rest
Woody Overton takes a deep dive into the extraordinary attempted execution of Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike. After last-minute court battles, Tennessee proceede
Oct 2 47 min
True Crime Time For October 1, 2026 | A Mom Leaves 4 Kids for a Cruise, 40 Years on Death Row & a Midair Attack
Woody Overton kicks off October with some of the crimes tied to this date in history, including the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, the Los Angeles Times bombing, the Golde
Oct 1 38 min
True Crime Time For September 30, 2026 | Murder Over Chicken, Jack the Ripper & a Sixth Woman Linked to an Alleged Serial Killer
Woody Overton closes out September with a trip through true-crime history, beginning with John Billington, the Mayflower passenger executed for murder in 1630. He also re
Sep 30 43 min
True Crime Time For September 29, 2026 | A New Lead in the Tylenol Murders, a Deadly McDonald's Run & Family Matters
Woody Overton opens with updates on #JusticeForHailey, #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanie, encouraging anyone with information to come forward and reminding Life
Sep 29 42 min
True Crime Time For September 28, 2026 | The Bobby Greenlease Kidnapping, a Murder Without a Body & Family Matters
Cyndi Overton takes over True Crime Time For with a story she intended to cover quickly—but couldn't. On September 28, 1953, six-year-old Robert “Bobby” Greenlease Jr. wa
Sep 28 40 min
True Crime Time For September 26, 2026 | A Doctor Murdered in His Bed, a $20K Cold Case & Death Row’s Only Woman
Woody Overton opens with #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanie, thanking listeners for the tips coming in following the newly announced reward and urging anyone wit
Sep 26 42 min
True Crime Time For September 25, 2026 | $10,000 Reward, Jason Landry Found & a Warning About Kratom
Woody Overton opens with an important #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanie update: the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and Capital Region Crime Stoppers are
Sep 25 42 min
Real Life Real Crime | #JusticeForMadison: Madison Mattered
This special Real Life Real Crime episode is devoted to #JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanie. Woody Overton accompanies Lynn Rollins, Madison Renee Allen’s mother,
Sep 24 1 h 03 min
True Crime Time For September 23, 2026 | The Cleveland Torso Murders & Children Who Never Had a Chance
Cyndi Overton takes over True Crime Time For and begins with one of Cleveland's most disturbing unsolved mysteries: the Cleveland Torso Murders. Between 1935 and 1938, a
Sep 23 40 min
True Crime Time For September 22, 2026 | #JusticeForMadison: The Investigation Moves Forward
Woody Overton opens with the 2006 murder of 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart before turning to a major #JusticeForMadison update.
The intensive search of the Morris Road
Sep 22 47 min
True Crime Time For September 21, 2026 | Family Matters: Abuse, Murder & Two Death Row Cases
On True Crime Time For September 21, 2026, Woody Overton opens with #JusticeForMadison, reacting to public social-media comments surrounding the ongoing search for Madiso
Sep 21 39 min
Real Life Real Crime | The Jacob Mansell Case: What Woody Heard in Court
In Part 2 of the Jacob Mansell case, Woody Overton takes listeners inside the West Feliciana Parish courtroom and recounts the roughly three-and-a-half-hour hearing he pe
Sep 19 47 min
Real Life Real Crime | The Jacob Mansell Case: How Did We Get Here?
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton takes a deep dive into the controversial Jacob Mansell case in West Feliciana Parish and explains why he believes t
Sep 18 52 min
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I’ve been a dedicated listener of Real Life Real Crime for quite some time, and I must say the latest addition of Cyndi Overton as a co-host brings a breath of fresh air to the podcast!Her presence offers a unique perspective that allows listeners to connect with Woody and the content on a deeper level.
Lifers know what Cyndi does and who she is. Not only is she the person that suggested Woody start a podcast - She is the behind the scenes person of all things to do with the podcast. AND the app. It's clear that she is an asset to the podcast and LIFERS adore her.
Cyndi deserves respect for all that she does—she is far from stupid!
Her role is to let Woody shine and she obviously knows that. It’s disappointing to see someone undermine her contributions simply because they haven’t taken the time to understand the dynamics of the show. It’s often those who lack understanding that resort to name-calling.
Real Life Real Crime continues to deliver true crime content, and with Cyndi now co-hosting, I’m excited to see where the podcast goes from here. Keep sharing the stories, and let's support both Woody and Cyndi as they bring justice to the forefront!
Longtime Lifer · Nov 2024
I have been a listener almost since the beginning. I have always loved Woody. Cyndi brings something special to the table. Their banter back and forth is great keeps me giggling. Please keep up the great work!
Louisianapeach · Nov 2024
True Crime Time … is a NEW true crime podcast by Woody & Cyndi Overton! This podcast is like nothing you have ever heard before . Cyndi is genuine and kind soul with a passionate for research and speaking from the heart. She is a retired school teacher, a mom, is ready for anything alongside her husband. Woody is best at telling stories that honor victims, their families and their stories. He is a retired policeman, detective, and current polygraphist. He has solved multiple cases in his career in law enforcement, and has solved many cases while behind the microphone of his original podcast and boots on the ground, Real Life Real Crime. While he has had many guest hosts, and partners in the past, the family dynamic, banter, & contrast of Woody & Cyndi are the best by far! Their contrast creates an engaging listen, blending horrific, and serious crime narratives with lighter marital banter, often humorous and heartfelt stories of their own. They are two weeks in on their new show and while challenging at times, their performances is unlike any other I’ve heard before and I cannot wait to hear more as they blossom into more.
Txncajun · Nov 2024
These guys are the real deal! As an advocate for prison reform & the wrongfully convicted for 10+ yrs , I’ve also been married to a trooper, correctional officer, & city cop (all the same guy!) I’m often told lines are either black OR white between reform & backing the blue but I always stress the lines are black AND white! These guys remind me why I’m correct! Good on both sides & all sides can always improve. I left 4 podcasts and traded them all in for this one! love the accents & cases sprinkled over the humor dignity & love they throw all around! Good on yall keep em coming (ps I might know a certain sheriff you boys love!!!)
simoneka1977 · Sep 2024
Since adding Cyndi I feel the show has taken a nose dive. She’s a great person but listening to her “oh my gosh” and “oh my goodness” every 30 seconds is grating. Or her mouth noises when snickering. And…this has become childish with hitting all these sound effects like family matters 50 times before and after. Please Woody, please…go back to telling us your real stories and less of the daily. That’s what brought us all here and we have stayed through many changes in great cohosts you’ve parted ways with. Give us back what we came for!!
Chippewa1976 · Dec 2024
Kind of odd that an important case that is wanting the public’s help is given to only paid subscribers first. Seems to me I would have blasted it to everyone, that one person that may know something may be less fortunate and not able to afford to pay for a podcast subscription.
Boxcarvp45 · Oct 2024
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