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Woody Overton revisits two notorious October 16 crimes: the 1931 Trunk Murders, when Winnie Ruth Judd killed two friends and attempted to transport their remains in suitcases, and the 1991 Luby's Cafeteria massacre in Killeen, Texas, where 23 people were murdered and 27 others injured. Woody also explores the execution of Marie Antoinette, John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, and the history of the guillotine. In today's headlines, a 70-year-old man survives an unprovoked box-cutter attack inside a Florida Publix, and an Ocala man faces serious child exploitation charges. In North Carolina, Levi Pham and James Salerno receive life sentences for the horrific murder of 20-year-old Mary Collins, who was stabbed approximately 130 times and concealed inside a mattress. In Family Matters, Woody examines the murder of Alberta Dell, whose former boyfriend pleaded guilty after her dismembered remains were discovered in a suitcase, despite an active order of protection. The episode also covers the fatal beating of Lawrence Parente outside a New York adult store and closes with Woody's reflections on the importance of experienced prosecutors and the upcoming district attorney election in Louisiana's 20th Judicial District. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, October 16 2026, Mary Collins, Levi Pham, James Salerno, Alberta Dell, Damon Foy, domestic violence murder, Winnie Ruth Judd, Trunk Murders, suitcase murders, Luby's Cafeteria massacre, George Hennard, Publix attack, Ramsey Thomas Lyons, William Hoile, child exploitation, Lawrence Parente, John Brown, Marie Antoinette, guillotine history, Justice For Hailey, Justice For Madison, true crime #JusticeForHailey and #JusticeForMadison and delays in obtaining justiceWinnie Ruth Judd and the 1931 Trunk MurdersThe 1991 Luby's Cafeteria massacre and its aftermathMarie Antoinette, John Brown's raid and the history of executionsRandom box-cutter assault on a 70-year-old Publix shopper in FloridaOcala child exploitation investigation involving William HoileMary Collins' brutal murder and life sentences for Levi Pham and James SalernoAlberta Dell's domestic violence murder and the limitations of protective ordersLawrence Parente's fatal beating following an altercation at a New York adult storeWoody's commentary on prosecutors, courtroom experience and Louisiana's district attorney raceMary Collins' murder is a devastating example of extreme violence against a vulnerable victim. The 20-year-old was lured into an apartment, restrained, sexually assaulted and repeatedly stabbed. Two men received life sentences without parole, bringing a measure of accountability to her grieving family. Alberta Dell's case exposes the danger of escalating domestic violence. She had ended her relationship with Damon Foy and had an active protective order when she was murdered. Her case raises urgent questions about how victims can be protected when threats continue despite court intervention. Justice is about real people, not just criminal charges. From the families affected by the Luby's massacre to those still waiting for answers in ongoing investigations, Woody emphasizes the lasting pain experienced by victims' loved ones and the importance of holding offenders accountable. Never give up, never surrender. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Woody Overton revisits one of Utah's most horrific crimes: the 1974 Hi-Fi Shop murders in Ogden. Five innocent people were taken hostage during a robbery, tortured and forced to drink drain cleaner. Three were murdered, and two survived with devastating injuries. Woody examines the crime, the convictions of Dale Selby Pierre and William Andrews, their eventual executions, and the controversial sentence of getaway driver Keith Roberts. In Florida, James Robertson is executed after admitting he deliberately murdered his sleeping cellmate, Frank Hart, because he wanted to be transferred to death row. Woody explores the disturbing circumstances behind Robertson's decision and the debate surrounding capital punishment. He also discusses reports that Sean "Diddy" Combs suffered a head injury while incarcerated, along with allegations that the music mogul has received preferential treatment behind bars. The episode begins with a reminder that justice remains the mission, including ongoing efforts to find answers for Hailey Johnson and Madison Renee Allen. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, October 15 2026, Hi-Fi Shop murders, Ogden Utah, Dale Selby Pierre, William Andrews, Keith Roberts, Stanley Walker, Sherry Ansley, Courtney Naisbitt, capital punishment, death penalty, James Robertson, Frank Hart, Florida execution, prison murder, Sean Diddy Combs, prison injury, Fort Dix, Carlo Gambino, Mata Hari, anthrax attacks, Justice For Hailey, Justice For Madison, true crime #JusticeForHailey and #JusticeForMadison updates and the importance of tipsOctober 15 true-crime history: anthrax attacks, Mata Hari, Hermann Göring and Pierre LavalCarlo Gambino and the Gambino crime family's influenceThe 1974 Hi-Fi Shop robbery, torture and triple murder in Ogden, UtahConvictions and executions of Dale Selby Pierre and William AndrewsKeith Roberts' prison sentence, parole and later deathJames Robertson's execution after deliberately murdering cellmate Frank HartDebate over capital punishment and prison conditionsSean "Diddy" Combs' reported head injury and allegations of special privileges in federal prisonThe Hi-Fi Shop murders remain a devastating example of calculated violence. Three victims lost their lives, two survived with permanent injuries, and the case continues to raise questions about accountability, punishment and justice. James Robertson's case presents an unusual death-penalty controversy. He admitted killing Frank Hart specifically to obtain a death sentence and different prison conditions, raising questions about whether capital punishment can deter someone who actively seeks it. Celebrity status does not eliminate scrutiny behind bars. Reports concerning Sean Combs' injury and alleged privileges have attracted attention, although the circumstances of his injury remain unconfirmed. Woody offers his personal suspicions, which are not established facts. Justice remains the priority. Woody reminds Lifers that information can make a difference in ongoing investigations. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 313-RLRC-TIP. Never give up, never surrender. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cyndi Overton takes listeners back to the Amityville murders, where Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed his parents and four siblings in 1974. As his murder trial began on October 14, 1975, the case would eventually become the inspiration for countless horror movies and stories of hauntings. But Cyndi explores something often overlooked: the real victims, the families left behind, and the lasting pain of watching personal tragedies become entertainment. Today's headlines include a Florida death-row inmate who admitted killing his cellmate because he wanted to be executed, and a disturbing California investigation involving 21 children, many born through surrogacy, whose parents face charges related to alleged abuse. Cyndi also covers new developments in the Baby Angelita investigation, concerns about a possible serial killer in Michigan, and a series of school stabbings prompting retailers in Poland to remove certain Halloween products. True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton, Real Life Real Crime, October 14 2026, Amityville murders, Ronald DeFeo Jr., Amityville Horror, true crime victims, victims families, death row, James Robertson, Florida executions, child abuse investigation, Arcadia California, surrogacy, 21 children, Baby Angelita, Monterey County, Lansing River Trail, Michigan serial killer investigation, Poland school stabbings, Overton Publishing, true crime Ronald DeFeo Jr. and the 1974 Amityville family murdersThe impact of true-crime entertainment on victims' surviving familiesJames Robertson's request for execution after murdering his cellmateFlorida's death penalty and withdrawn execution warrantCalifornia parents accused of abuse involving a household of 21 childrenBaby Angelita investigation and allegations involving her teenage mother and grandfatherPossible connections among five deaths along Michigan's Lansing River TrailSchool stabbings in Poland and retailers removing Halloween merchandiseCyndi's reflections on family, storytelling and helping others publish their booksBehind every true-crime story are real people. The Amityville murders became a cultural phenomenon, but Cyndi reminds listeners that victims and surviving loved ones should never be overshadowed by entertainment, speculation or sensationalism. Some investigations raise more questions than answers. The California child-abuse allegations, Baby Angelita case and Michigan deaths remain sensitive investigations requiring careful attention to evidence and due process. Every story matters. Cyndi reflects on the strength of victims' families, particularly those who choose to share their experiences to help others, and the importance of preserving their stories with compassion and respect. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Woody Overton opens with an update on #JusticeForMadison before revisiting the chilling Clear Lake murders, where Christine Paolilla and her boyfriend killed four people inside a Texas home. What began as a planned robbery ended in a quadruple homicide, and an anonymous tip eventually helped investigators uncover the truth. In Florida, Tony Wiggins receives multiple life sentences for the murders of three friends who were preparing for a night of fishing. Then, two decades-old cold cases reach major milestones through DNA evidence: a jury recommends the death penalty for Jeffrey Crum in the 1993 murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom, while James Unick receives life without parole for the 1982 murder of 13-year-old Sarah Geer. Woody also remembers Lauren McCluskey and Angela Samota, whose cases highlight the devastating consequences of violence against women. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, October 13 2026, Christine Paolilla, Clear Lake murders, Tony Wiggins, Polk County triple homicide, Brandon Rollins, Kevin Springfield, Damian Tillman, Jennifer Odom, Jeffrey Crum, Sarah Geer, James Unick, DNA evidence, cold case murders, Lauren McCluskey, Angela Samota, Justice For Madison, true crime #JusticeForMadison investigation update and tipsLauren McCluskey and Angela Samota casesChristine Paolilla and the Clear Lake quadruple murdersAnonymous tip leading to arrests in the Texas caseTony Wiggins sentenced for the Polk County triple homicideJennifer Odom's 1993 murder and Jeffrey Crum's death-penalty recommendationSarah Geer's 1982 murder solved through DNA evidenceFamilies seeking justice after decades of unanswered questionsDNA continues to transform cold cases. The Jennifer Odom and Sarah Geer investigations show how preserved evidence, improved forensic technology and persistent investigative work can lead to convictions decades after a murder. Tips can change everything. An anonymous tip helped break open the Clear Lake murders, reinforcing Woody's continuing message to the Lifers: Never give up, never surrender. Justice may take decades, but the victims are not forgotten. From the families of three murdered fishing companions to those who waited more than 40 years for answers, this episode focuses on accountability and the lasting impact of violent crime. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Woody Overton opens with the Colonial Parkway murders, a series of killings and disappearances that haunted Virginia for decades. Advances in forensic DNA testing have linked deceased fisherman Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. to multiple victims, although questions remain in some cases. Woody also revisits October 12 true-crime history, including the USS Cole bombing, the Bali nightclub bombings, Matthew Shepard's murder and John Dillinger's jailbreak. In Texas, John Allen Rubio has been found competent to face execution for the murders of three young children. In Family Matters, Woody examines the disturbing investigation into newborn Baby Angelita, found dead along a California roadway amid allegations of incest involving a teenage girl and her father. He also covers the murder of Jasmine Garcia, whose husband allegedly beat her to death in front of their child, and a bizarre Wisconsin incident involving a man climbing out of a manhole and attacking a shuttle driver. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, October 12 2026, Colonial Parkway murders, Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., Kathleen Thomas, Rebecca Dowski, DNA cold cases, John Allen Rubio, Angela Camacho, Texas death penalty, Baby Angelita, Monterey County, Sergio Galvez Perez, Jasmine Garcia, Roy Anthony Lopez, domestic violence, USS Cole bombing, Matthew Shepard, true crime Colonial Parkway murders and DNA breakthroughsAlan Wade Wilmer Sr. and unresolved questionsOctober 12 true-crime history and terrorist attacksJohn Allen Rubio's competency ruling and scheduled executionBaby Angelita's death and the Monterey County incest investigationJasmine Garcia's alleged domestic-violence murderChildren exposed to violence inside the homeWisconsin manhole incident and assault allegationsThe Colonial Parkway cases demonstrate how preserved forensic evidence can provide answers decades after a crime, even when a suspect has died. However, not every case discussed has been conclusively linked to the same person, and some victims remain missing. The Baby Angelita investigation involves serious allegations of sexual abuse and the death of a newborn. Authorities identified the teenage mother's father as the baby's biological father, but the episode reports that no homicide charges had been filed in connection with the infant's death at the time. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. Chadwick, whose millionaire husband fled to Mexico while awaiting trial and remained a fugitive for years before his capture. The episode also examines the death of four-year-old Autumn Fox, whose caregiver faces a possible death-penalty trial in Georgia, and a Florida Keys fugitive captured in Mexico after fleeing during jury deliberations. In Michigan, police investigate whether five deaths along Lansing’s River Trail could be connected to a serial killer. Woody also addresses disturbing body-camera footage surrounding the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Savion McConnell in Missouri. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, October 10 2026, Justice For Madison, Madison Renee Allen, Thomas Morris, Q.C. Chadwick, Peter Chadwick, Autumn Fox, Jessica Motes, Armando Lopez, Lansing River Trail, Michigan serial killer investigation, Savion McConnell, police shooting, Missouri law enforcement, death penalty, cold cases, true crime #JusticeForMadison and Thomas Morris’s postponed arraignmentPeter Chadwick’s murder of his wife and years as a fugitiveFour-year-old Autumn Fox’s death and Georgia capital prosecutionFlorida Keys fugitive Armando Lopez captured in MexicoFive deaths along Michigan’s Lansing River TrailInvestigators examining a possible serial-killer connectionSavion McConnell’s fatal police shooting and released body-camera footageOctober 10 true-crime history, including Baby Face Nelson and Pam HuppThe Lansing River Trail investigation raises serious concerns about a possible pattern involving five deaths, several with traumatic injuries. Police are investigating potential connections but have not established that a serial killer is responsible. One suspect has been charged in an individual homicide. The Savion McConnell case highlights questions about police conduct, use of force and accountability after footage emerged of an officer making a racially derogatory remark before another officer fatally shot the unarmed teenager. Prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against the shooting officer. Woody also reinforces his ongoing message to the Lifers: Never give up, never surrender. Anyone with information about Madison Renee Allen or Stephanie Hevia is encouraged to contact the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office or call 313-RLRC-TIP. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 arrested on allegations that he raped two 13-year-old girls nearly 20 years ago. Paul has not been convicted and is presumed innocent. Woody also looks back at October 9 in true-crime history, including Aileen Wuornos, Jerry Sandusky and the D.C. sniper attacks. Pasted text Pasted text In Family Matters, Georgia parents face second-degree murder charges after toxicology reportedly found kratom and nitrous oxide in their two-year-old daughter’s system. A Florida woman is accused of knocking her boyfriend unconscious with a laptop during an argument. Finally, a major break comes in the 2006 murders of Chynna Dickus and her 10-year-old stepson Blake, as investigators announce an arrest after nearly 20 years of searching for answers. Pasted text Pasted text True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, Chris Paul, Elizabeth Louisiana, police chief, Allen Parish, Aileen Wuornos, DC sniper, death row, kratom, nitrous oxide, Family Matters, child overdose, Chynna Dickus, Blake Dickus, Michael Jerome James, Indiana cold case, cold case arrest, Justice For Madison, Madison Renee Allen, Stephanie Hevia, true crime October 9 true-crime historyCalifornia death-row inmate seeking a pen palLouisiana police chief candidate facing rape allegationsTwo-year-old’s kratom and nitrous oxide deathFlorida woman accused of attacking boyfriend with a laptop2006 murders of Chynna and Blake DickusArrest nearly 20 years after the Indiana murdersReward money, cold cases and the importance of tips#JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanieThe Elizabeth, Louisiana police-chief race presents an unusual situation: according to the episode, Chris Paul is the only remaining candidate while facing allegations involving two girls. Woody emphasizes that Paul has not been convicted and retains the presumption of innocence. Pasted text The episode ends on the kind of development Woody continually stresses—never giving up on a cold case. Nearly 20 years after Chynna and Blake Dickus were killed, Michael Jerome James has been indicted on two murder counts. Woody connects that breakthrough to the continuing search for answers in the Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia cases and urges anyone with information to call 313-RLRC-TIP. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 charges stem from an unrelated case involving a Montana woman and include second-degree kidnapping, false imprisonment and illegal possession of stolen firearms. Woody also looks back at October 8 true-crime history, including the Jamison family disappearance, Aileen Wuornos, Samuel Little and the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Pasted text In Family Matters, two domestic-violence cases end with men receiving life sentences for murdering former partners. Then, an Illinois father is accused of killing the mother of his two-year-old son and leaving the toddler to die inside a burning vehicle. Woody closes with the disturbing case of PhD student Nicole Virzi, accused of killing her best friend’s six-week-old baby while babysitting and injuring his twin brother—a death-penalty case centered in part on statements she made during a lengthy police interview. Pasted text Pasted text True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, Justice For Madison, Madison Renee Allen, Thomas Morris, Aileen Wuornos, Samuel Little, Randy Zimmerman, Tabitha Truscott, Kaylee Hill Nelson, Jeremiah Duncan, Heaven Wood, KJ Duncan Wood, Nicole Virzi, Leon Katz, Ari Katz, child abuse, domestic violence, death penalty, true crime #JusticeForMadison and Thomas Morris arraignmentOctober 8 true-crime historyRandy Zimmerman double murderKaylee Hill Nelson stalking and murder caseJeremiah Duncan domestic-violence allegationsTwo-year-old KJ’s death in a burning vehicleNicole Virzi and the death of six-week-old LeonAlleged injuries to Leon’s twin brotherDisputed confession and death-penalty prosecutionThe episode puts a heavy focus on domestic violence and crimes against children, from two women killed by former partners to the horrific allegation that a father left his own two-year-old son inside a burning vehicle. Pasted text The Nicole Virzi case remains pending. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, while her defense maintains her innocence and argues that her statements to investigators were involuntary. A judge ruled that the statements could be presented to the jury. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 their Ohio home. Prosecutors presented evidence of his affair, disturbing messages about wanting Ashley dead, and an attempted staging of the murder as a burglary. Woody also follows yesterday’s military death-penalty story with the reported plans for Nidal Hasan, convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting. Pasted text Also: a seven-year-old girl is fatally stabbed in Chicago, a Kentucky father receives 20 years after his 15-month-old son died during a motorcycle stunt, and a pregnant Kentucky mother is found murdered with her unborn baby removed from her womb. Finally, DNA provides a major break in the 1993 murder of Tammy Davis, leading Dallas police to a capital-murder arrest more than three decades later. Pasted text Pasted text A former American Idol contestant is sentenced to life for murdering his wife, a pregnant mother is found murdered with her unborn baby removed, and DNA leads to an arrest in a 33-year-old Texas cold case. Plus, a devastating motorcycle stunt and the killing of a seven-year-old girl in Chicago. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, Caleb Flynn, Ashley Flynn, American Idol murder, Nidal Hasan, Fort Hood shooting, military death penalty, Chicago child murder, Kentucky motorcycle death, April Barlow Celio, Kentucky murder, Tammy Davis, Dallas cold case, Gary Lynn Ross, CODIS, DNA evidence, capital murder, true crime Caleb Flynn convicted of murdering Ashley FlynnAmerican Idol contestant’s affair and incriminating messagesNidal Hasan and the military death penaltySeven-year-old girl murdered in ChicagoDoctor found dead during a children’s sleepover in EnglandFather sentenced after fatal motorcycle stunt with his babyMurder of pregnant mother April Barlow CelioU.S. Marshals track down a murder suspectDNA breakthrough in Tammy Davis’s 1993 cold caseThe Caleb Flynn case shows how the alleged burglary story unraveled as investigators examined the physical evidence, Flynn’s changing account, his affair and messages presented at trial. A jury convicted him after roughly two hours of deliberation, and he was sentenced to life without parole. Pasted text The episode ends with a long-awaited cold-case breakthrough: Dallas investigators say DNA from blood found at Tammy Davis’s 1993 murder scene produced a CODIS match that ultimately led them to Gary Lynn Ross, who has now been charged with capital murder. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 arrest of a California woman accused of acting as an unregistered Chinese agent and surveilling a Taiwanese official’s family in the United States. Pasted text In Family Matters, Woody revisits the chilling case of Diane and Rachel Staudte, the Missouri mother and daughter convicted in a plot involving antifreeze poisonings within their own family. He also covers a Kentucky woman sentenced for killing her mother and the murder of Rachel Prince, whose boyfriend killed her just 32 days after being released from jail for previously assaulting her. Finally, Woody looks at the U.S. military death penalty and the four men currently on military death row as the military prepares for the possibility of its first execution in more than 60 years. Pasted text Pasted text True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, October 6, Diane Staudte, Rachel Staudte, antifreeze poisoning, Family Matters, Georgia mass shooting, Vienna Georgia, Chinese espionage, Brianna Rich, Carol Rich, Rachel Prince, Jason Palmer, domestic violence, military death row, Fort Hood shooting, Nidal Hasan, Ronald Gray, Timothy Hennis, Hasan Akbar, death penalty, true crime October 6 true-crime historyGeorgia block-party mass shootingAlleged Chinese espionage operation in the U.S.Diane and Rachel Staudte antifreeze poisoningsA mother and daughter accused of plotting against their familyBrianna Rich sentenced for killing her motherRachel Prince’s domestic-violence murderChrista Pike execution falloutU.S. military death rowNidal Hasan and the Fort Hood shootingThe possibility of the first U.S. military execution in more than 60 yearsThe Staudte case is the centerpiece of Family Matters: an anonymous tip led investigators to reexamine a series of deaths and illnesses inside one family, eventually uncovering the antifreeze poisoning plot involving Diane and her daughter Rachel. Diane received life without parole, while Rachel’s agreement included the possibility of parole after decades in prison. Pasted text The episode closes with a look at military capital punishment. Woody discusses the four prisoners identified in the episode as being on U.S. military death row and the possibility that the military could carry out its first execution since 1961. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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-year-old Jessica Ridgeway and the notorious crimes and mythology surrounding H.H. Holmes. Pasted text Then, Family Matters brings two disturbing cases involving children: a loaded handgun found in a three-year-old’s daycare backpack in Michigan, and a South Carolina mother charged with homicide by child abuse after her two young daughters were found dead. Woody also follows the fallout from Christa Pike’s failed execution, including the resignation of Tennessee’s corrections commissioner and the independent investigation into what went wrong. Later, he covers a deadly Florida self-defense case involving a 15-year-old, alleged football-team hazing in Maryland, and the senseless shooting death of Nashville high-school student Cameron Frierson after a Friday-night football game. Pasted text Pasted text True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, Dalton Gang, anthrax attacks, Jessica Ridgeway, H.H. Holmes, Family Matters, Michigan daycare gun, Justine Marie May, child abuse, Christa Pike, Colleen Slemmer, Tennessee death penalty, botched execution, Frank Strada, Florida self defense, Howard High School, football hazing, Cameron Frierson, Nashville shooting, true crime Dalton Gang and October 5 crime history2001 anthrax attacksJessica Ridgeway murderH.H. Holmes and the Murder CastleLoaded gun found in a three-year-old’s backpackTwo young sisters found dead in South CarolinaFallout from Christa Pike’s failed executionFlorida teen shooting ruled self-defenseMaryland football hazing investigationCameron Frierson’s fatal shooting in NashvilleThe South Carolina case raises particularly difficult questions because deputies reportedly had contact with the mother and children five times during August and September before the girls were found dead. An internal review of the agency’s previous responses is now underway. Pasted text The Christa Pike story also continues to develop. Tennessee’s corrections commissioner is stepping down while an independent review examines the failed execution, and the state’s remaining executions for 2026 have been called off pending that review.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 strange coincidence that exactly 13 years later, Simpson was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas. He also gives updates on #JusticeForMadison, #JusticeForStephanie and #JusticeForHailey, reminding Lifers to keep the tips coming. Pasted text Then, an Arizona drive-thru dispute ends in gunfire after a man allegedly shoots at a driver who had been found asleep behind the wheel. In Orlando, Giselle Gonzalez is sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to murdering her roommate, Rulendi Oruni Medina Pacheco, whose body has never been found. Investigators say surveillance showed Gonzalez buying a chainsaw and other supplies after Pacheco disappeared, while the victim’s blood was later discovered throughout their apartment. Pasted text Woody also covers the alleged murder of Virginia mother Lisa Bradford, a rape conviction in Wales, and the fallout from a massive brawl involving Louisiana high-school football. In Family Matters, a California man is accused of fatally stabbing his 19-year-old brother. Finally, Woody revisits the incredible 1984 kidnapping of Olympic biathlon hopeful Kari Swenson, who was abducted in the Montana wilderness by father-and-son survivalists who wanted a woman to live with them. Swenson was shot during an attempted rescue, and rescuer Alan Goldstein was killed—but she survived. Pasted text True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, OJ Simpson, Nicole Brown Simpson, Ronald Goldman, Justice for Madison, Justice for Stephanie, Justice for Hailey, Arizona drive thru shooting, Giselle Gonzalez, Rulendi Medina Pacheco, murder without a body, Lisa Bradford, Gary Longfield, Louisiana high school football, Jose Miranda Jr, Diego Miranda, Kari Swenson, Don Nichols, Dan Nichols, Alan Goldstein, Montana kidnapping, true crime O.J. Simpson acquittal anniversary#JusticeForMadison, #JusticeForStephanie and #JusticeForHaileyArizona In-N-Out Burger shootingMurder conviction without a recovered bodyChainsaw purchase in the Giselle Gonzalez caseLisa Bradford murder caseWales rape convictionLouisiana high-school football brawlBrother accused of killing brother in CaliforniaKari Swenson kidnapping and survivalDon and Dan NicholsAlan Goldstein’s death during the rescue attemptThe Kari Swenson case is one of the episode’s most extraordinary stories: an Olympic hopeful kidnapped by two survivalists, chained to one of her captors, shot through the lung during a rescue attempt, and ultimately surviving after being stranded in the Montana wilderness. Pasted text The Orlando case is equally striking for a different reason: Gonzalez pleaded guilty to second-degree murder despite Pacheco’s body never being recovered, with prosecutors relying on circumstantial and forensic evidence surrounding her disappearance Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Woody Overton takes a deep dive into the extraordinary attempted execution of Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike. After last-minute court battles, Tennessee proceeded with Pike’s execution, but two doses of lethal-injection drugs failed to kill her. According to the reports covered in the episode, Pike remained alive and was transported to a hospital. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee subsequently ordered a third-party review and halted the state’s remaining executions for the year. Pasted text Woody revisits the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, the crime for which Pike was sentenced to death, and discusses the broader debate surrounding capital punishment, execution protocols and what happens when an execution goes wrong. He also looks back at Ted Bundy’s execution and a long history of botched or failed executions—from lethal injection and the electric chair to gas chambers, hangings and centuries-old beheadings. Pasted text Pasted text True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, Christa Pike, Colleen Slemmer, Tennessee death row, botched execution, lethal injection, death penalty, capital punishment, Governor Bill Lee, Riverbend Maximum Security Institution, Tony Carruthers, Ted Bundy, electric chair, gas chamber, hanging, botched executions, true crime Christa Pike’s attempted executionColleen Slemmer murderTwo lethal-injection doses failTennessee halts remaining 2026 executionsReview of Tennessee’s execution protocolTony Carruthers execution attemptTed Bundy’s executionLethal injection complicationsHistoric botched executionsElectric chair, gas chamber and hangingCapital punishment debateThe central story is the failed execution of Christa Pike and its consequences. After Pike survived the attempted lethal injection, Tennessee halted its remaining executions for 2026 while the process is reviewed. Pasted text Woody uses the incident to examine a much larger question throughout the episode: how governments carry out death sentences, what constitutes a botched execution, and how failures can affect other death-row cases and victims’ families.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Golden State Killer, the kidnapping and murder of Polly Klaas, and the sentencing of Nazi leaders following the Nuremberg Trials. Pasted text Then, passengers aboard a flight bound for Israel face a terrifying midair emergency after an alleged attack in the cockpit leaves one pilot injured and the aircraft rapidly losing altitude. In Family Matters, Florida mother Nathalie Belazare is accused of leaving four children—including a two-month-old baby—home alone while she took a three-day cruise to the Bahamas. Police found the children alone, and Belazare was arrested when she returned. Pasted text Pasted text Woody also covers developments involving Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike before turning to a very different death-penalty story: Douglas Stewart Carter, who spent more than 40 years on Utah's death row, has been released while awaiting a new trial after newly analyzed DNA evidence excluded him as a match to evidence from the 1985 murder of Eva Olesen. Pasted text Finally, Woody examines the controversy surrounding Florida death-row inmate William Lee Thompson, whose attorneys argue his severe medical condition makes his scheduled execution unconstitutional. Woody revisits the brutal 1976 murder of Sally Ivester at the center of Thompson's case. Pasted text True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, October 1, Las Vegas shooting, Polly Klaas, Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, Nuremberg Trials, Nathalie Belazare, child neglect, Christa Pike, Colleen Slemmer, Douglas Stewart Carter, Eva Olesen, Utah death row, William Lee Thompson, Sally Ivester, Florida death row, death penalty, true crime October 1 true-crime history2017 Las Vegas mass shootingPolly Klaas kidnapping and murderNuremberg Trial sentencingMidair cockpit attack and emergency landingNathalie Belazare child-neglect allegationsChrista Pike execution litigationDouglas Stewart Carter's release after 40+ yearsNew DNA evidence in the Eva Olesen caseWilliam Lee Thompson execution challengeSally Ivester murderThis episode presents two sharply different sides of capital punishment: Douglas Stewart Carter was released from custody after more than four decades on death row as his case heads toward a new trial, while William Lee Thompson is challenging whether Florida can execute him given his severe medical condition. Pasted text The charges against Nathalie Belazare remain allegations. According to the account covered in the episode, authorities found the four children without an adult in the home, and she was arrested after returning from the cruise.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 revisits Jack the Ripper's infamous Double Event of September 30, 1888, and the Nuremberg war-crimes verdicts of 1946. In Family Matters, a New Jersey mother is accused of hiding her missing teenage son in a crawl space, while a Memphis woman receives 30 years in prison for murdering Church's Chicken employee Anitra West following an argument over an order. Woody also covers the drowning of a three-year-old Indiana boy whose mother allegedly passed out while responsible for watching him. Worldwide Crime takes us to Greece, where an argument over beach loungers turns fatal. Then, in F'd Up Professionals, a shooting at a North Carolina Zaxby's leaves a 19-year-old employee dead. Finally, a significant development in Oregon: Jesse Calhoun, already facing murder charges involving five women, has been indicted on a first-degree manslaughter charge in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of a sixth woman, Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson. Woody draws parallels to the ongoing searches for Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia, reminding listeners that every tip matters and every victim deserves answers. Never give up. Never surrender. True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, September 30, Jack the Ripper, Double Event, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, John Billington, Nuremberg Trials, Anitra West, Monaca Williams, Amy Joe Farber, Otis Johnson, Quinteris Elliott, Jesse Calhoun, Elizabeth Gibson, Libby Gibson, Oregon missing women, Justice for Madison, Justice for Stephanie, Justice for Hailey, true crime John Billington and the 1630 Plymouth murderJack the Ripper's Double EventSeptember 1946 Nuremberg verdictsNew Jersey missing-teen investigationAnitra West's murder at Church's ChickenIndiana child-drowning investigationFatal beach-lounger dispute in GreeceZaxby's employee shooting in North CarolinaJesse Calhoun's sixth indictmentElizabeth “Libby” Gibson#JusticeForMadison and #JusticeForStephanie#JusticeForHailey and continued appeals for informationThe Oregon development provides the episode's central contemporary investigative story. Calhoun faces charges connected to six women's deaths, but the newest indictment involving Libby Gibson is for first-degree manslaughter, not murder. Her remains have not been recovered. The charges remain allegations, not convictions. Woody closes by emphasizing that an investigation does not end simply because remains have not been located—and encourages Lifers to continue submitting information in the Madison, Stephanie, Hailey and other unresolved cases.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy