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Real Life Real Crime
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Thomas Morris
True Crime
Death Penalty
Danielle Escue Lea
Alayna Lea
Denham Springs, United States
Madison Renee Allen
Chicago
Mass Shootings
Villisca Axe Murders
James Michael Nona
Baton Rouge, United States
Double Jeopardy
Christa Pike
Bryan Kohberger
Madison Case
OCD
United States

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 st... more

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Woody Overton returns with another episode of True Crime Time, covering international violence, disturbing allegations against trusted professionals, the murder of a young woman in Brooklyn, the death of a Colorado police officer, and a troubling inv... more

Woody Overton returns with an episode of True Crime Time examining one of Illinois' most controversial unsolved family murders, several Louisiana homicide cases, and renewed investigative efforts in the decades-old Jeff Davis 8 case.

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Woody Overton returns to True Crime Time following election week with a powerful episode covering the dangers faced by law enforcement, the rescue of a missing teenager, a heartbreaking murder conviction, and the violent realities of life inside Loui... more

Cyndi Overton returns with a packed episode of True Crime Time, covering a multistate manhunt, disturbing home invasions, a major sentencing development in Australia's infamous mushroom murder case, controversial U.S. military strikes, and a long-awa... more

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Recent Guests

Jasper Brock
Veteran criminal defense attorney, former prosecutor, and candidate for judge
Episode: Real Life Real Crime | Jasper Brock: Inside the Courtroom and the Race for Judge
Diane Staudte
Mother involved in the Staudte family case
Episode: True Crime Time For October 6, 2026 | A Mother-Daughter Murder Plot, 35 Shot at a Block Party & Military Death Row
Dr. Kim Rossmo
Professor at Texas State University's School of Criminal Justice and Criminology
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Episode: True Crime Time For September 25, 2026 | $10,000 Reward, Jason Landry Found & a Warning About Kratom
Lynn Rollins
Madison's mother who attended the meeting with investigators
Family of Madison Allen
Episode: Real Life Real Crime | #JusticeForMadison: Madison Mattered
Beth Cassilly
Channel 2 investigative reporter who covered the case
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Episode: Real Life Real Crime | #JusticeForMadison: Madison Mattered
Brian Spillman
Sheriff of West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office
Episode: True Crime Time For September 11, 2026 | #JusticeForMadison: The Search Begins
Katherine Carusa
Musician contributor featured in the episode
Episode: True Crime Time For September 9, 2026 | A House of Horrors, a Death-Row Mother & the Mica Miller Case
Shanda Crain
Convicted double murderer featured in the clemency hearing
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Episode: Real Life Real Crime | She Killed Her Parents: “Bag Dagger”
Devin Fry
Reporter, Valley News Live
Valley News Live
Episode: True Crime Time for August 25, 2026 | Hollywood Child Abuse Charges, A Mother Bites Off Her Husband’s Ear & More Family Violence

Hosts

Woody Overton
Former law-enforcement officer, true-crime investigator and cold-case advocate.
Cyndi Overton
True-crime presenter and researcher covering missing-person cases.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.2k ratings
  • Feb. 21, 2026 episode on Sarah Geer murder

    Great show. I enjoyed the summary of the Sarah Geer investigation, since I was the PI hired to assist CPD. She was a classmate of mine and her senseless murder shook our town. I was honored to have been involved in the successful conclusion. Although we can’t bring Sarah back, her killer got life without parole on July 10th, 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Det Cline
    United States19 days ago
  • Justice For Haley

    Great show woody and Cindy !!! Did I miss something about Haley ? Update please.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Miss Tammy Lynn
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the show..HATE the commercials!

    Very interesting but Way too many commercials! Especially that stupid loud bell!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KKKKatee
    United States4 months ago
  • Always a pleasure to listen!

    RLRC and Woody are the reason we fell in love with true crime podcasts! When you become a fan you won’t help but love both Woody and Miss Cindi. They share stories and give so much back to the public with their good works. We just love this podcast and wait excitedly for every new episode! Ty for sharing 🤟🏼🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mommala343Opt
    United States5 months ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    Woody Overton is phenomenal at solving cold cases and seeing things that other investigators don’t see. He takes time and tells the whole story so that you become invested. I would know, he took my daughter Hailey’s case. He and Cyndi are exactly like they present themselves to be and they truly love the podcast’s followers, the Lifers. I love the True Crime Daily Shows where they talk about the latest crime stories; some are funny, some are sad and some are just downright crazy. Most of the tim... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mbarbed
    United States5 months ago

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Frequent, loud or unevenly mixed advertisements are a recurring source of frustration.
Listeners praise Woody's storytelling, case detail and firsthand investigative perspective, especially in cold-case coverage.
Some listeners value the hosts' victim-focused approach and their work with families seeking answers.
Some listeners criticize interruptions, perceived credibility issues and occasional contentious commentary.
Opinions on Cyndi's solo presentation are mixed, with some listeners appreciating her and others criticizing her delivery.

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Real Life Real Crime | Jasper Brock: Inside the Courtroom and the Race for Judge
Q: Why do you want to be judge?
Brock says the role is a fitting culmination of his career and that, with one term available to him, he could rule independently without owing political or professional interests.
Real Life Real Crime | Jasper Brock: Inside the Courtroom and the Race for Judge
Q: What made you decide to run for judge?
Brock says he entered the race because his opponent was going to run unchallenged and he believed the district needed a judge with substantial trial experience.
Real Life Real Crime | #WhatHappenedToMadison — The Beginning
Q: When did you report Madison missing and how did that process unfold?
Lynn explains reporting Madison missing began in Liberty and then shifted to Zachary because that's where Madison had last been seen; she describes coordinating through family, friends, and a private investigator, and discovering that Madison had been living with a man who denied knowing her disappearance initially.
Real Life Real Crime | #WhatHappenedToMadison — The Beginning
Q: Tell me about Madison as a person.
Lynn Rollins describes Madison as a smart, curious, and caring individual who faced early trauma and later challenges, including homelessness, substance issues, and efforts at rehab, all while remaining someone her family supported and tried to help.
Real Life Real Crime | What Happened to Madison? Thomas Morris Arrested
Q: But tell me what happened.
Lynn Rollins explains that Madison moved in with Morris in Zachary, disappeared in late 2023, and that Morris later gave statements to police that changed over time, with investigators probing multiple angles and potential connections to other disappearances.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Real Life Real Crime

What is Real Life Real Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?

True-crime storytelling combines detailed case recaps, historical crime, current investigations and occasional legal or criminal-justice commentary. Woody Overton draws on his former law-enforcement experience and involvement in criminal cases, including cold-case work with families seeking answers. Cyndi Overton joins him on some episodes and also presents missing-person coverage, often tracing timelines through family accounts and publicly reported information while distinguishing confirmed details from unresolved claims. The format ranges from Woody-led, conversational recaps of multiple cases to multipart investigations that follow one case in depth. Guests and family members may contribute firsthand perspectives, while the hosts also s... more

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7. Katherine Carusa
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