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In Part 2 of Woody Overton’s conversation with attorney C. D’Aquila, the discussion continues surrounding the Jacob Mansell case, custody rulings, criminal allegations, and the public backlash that exploded across social media after recent media reports aired.
Woody and D’Aquila discuss what happened after the court granted temporary custody of the children back to Jacob Mansell following findings from court-appointed professionals and forensic evaluations.
Topics discussed include:
The April 29th custody hearing involving Judge Betsy Jones
Why Dr. Alan Taylor reportedly called this “the worst case of parental alienation” he had ever seen
Parenting coordinators and counselors ordered by the court to help the family moving forward
Allegations that the oldest child later apologized to her father and recanted previous accusations
Media coverage surrounding the case and frustrations with one-sided reporting
Why D’Aquila says he rarely speaks publicly about ongoing cases
Public criticism and social media attacks aimed at Judge Betsy Jones and Judge Sidney Walker
Woody’s strong defense of both judges and the judicial system
Concerns involving repeated questioning of children outside proper CAC procedures
Why D’Aquila believes the affidavit used for the arrest warrant failed to include critical information
The upcoming preliminary examination and future court hearings
Woody’s thoughts on false allegations, justice, and why “innocent until proven guilty” still matters
Woody also spends part of the episode discussing Louisiana Constitutional Amendment 5, which would raise the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75, arguing that experienced judges remain valuable to the justice system.
Throughout the episode, Woody repeatedly stresses that protecting children is the top priority while also warning listeners not to rush to judgment based only on headlines or social media outrage.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Part 2
03:00 April 29th Custody Hearing
08:00 Parenting Coordinators and Counseling Orders
13:00 Child Reportedly Recants Allegations
18:00 Media Coverage and Public Backlash
26:00 Woody Defends the Judges
34:00 Social Media “Keyboard Warriors”
42:00 Concerns About Police Interviews
50:00 Upcoming Preliminary Hearing
58:00 Why Innocent Until Proven Guilty Matters
01:06:00 Louisiana Constitutional Amendment 5
01:18:00 Madison Case Reminder and Closing Thoughts
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In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton takes a different approach and dives into the controversial Jacob Mansell case with defense attorney C. D’Aquila.
Woody explains that he normally stays away from politics and ongoing court cases, but after social media exploded with reactions to recent news coverage, he felt listeners needed to hear another side of the story.
Woody and D’Aquila break down the timeline surrounding the custody battle, allegations made during family court proceedings, and the criminal charges later filed against Jacob Mansell.
Topics discussed include:
The original custody dispute between Jacob Mansell and his ex-wife
Protective orders filed during the custody battle
Allegations involving inappropriate touching made against the child’s grandfather
Multiple CAC (Child Advocacy Center) interviews conducted during the investigation
Concerns documented by investigators and the care team about possible coaching or outside influence
Why detectives repeatedly interviewing the child outside CAC procedures raises major concerns
Court-appointed forensic psychologist Dr. Alan Taylor’s findings regarding severe parental alienation
Claims that the children appeared completely normal around their father before suddenly becoming hysterical around their mother
The affidavit used to obtain arrest warrants for sexual battery and second-degree rape charges
Why D’Aquila believes the affidavit left out critical information from earlier interviews
Judge Betsy Jones later reversing custody arrangements and returning temporary custody of the children back to the father
Throughout the episode, Woody repeatedly stresses the importance of protecting children while also making sure investigations follow proper procedures designed to prevent outside influence and unreliable testimony.
Woody also explains how emotional reactions from parents during custody disputes can unintentionally influence children over time.
This is Part 1 of Woody’s conversation with attorney C. D’Aquila.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Jacob Mansell Case
02:00 Why Woody Is Covering This Case
05:00 Custody Battle and Protective Orders
10:00 Allegations Against the Grandfather
15:00 First CAC Interviews and Investigation
21:00 Detectives Repeatedly Interview the Child
28:00 Dr. Alan Taylor’s Evaluation
35:00 Understanding Parental Alienation
44:00 Additional Allegations Surface
52:00 Arrest Warrant and Criminal Charges
01:02:00 Concerns About the Affidavit
01:10:00 Judge Reverses Custody Arrangement
01:16:00 Preview of Part 2
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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton discusses how social media, public pressure, and modern culture continue influencing crime, investigations, and public opinion.
Woody opens by continuing to ask listeners to share and support:
👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison
👉 #JusticeforBradley
👉 #JusticeforAO
👉 #JusticeforHailey
👉 #JusticeforBarbaraBlount
“This Day in History” focuses on the 2017 murder and dismemberment of Piset Chhay, whose accused killer fled to Cambodia and remains on the FBI Most Wanted list with a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Additional stories include:
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturning the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh due to improper jury influence involving former court clerk Becky Hill
Woody’s reaction to the Murdoch retrial and why he still believes the outcome will remain the same
A Planet Fitness controversy involving a woman who was banned after reporting a biological male inside a women’s locker room
A Michigan newlywed sentenced after intentionally running over and killing his best friend following his wedding celebration
Updates involving the disappearance of Nancy Gunthrey and growing criticism of the sheriff leading the investigation
Questions surrounding alleged perjury and a no-confidence vote tied to the sheriff handling Nancy Gunthrey’s case
A growing national issue involving squatters illegally occupying homes while property owners struggle to remove them through the court system
Viral anti-squatter activist “Flash Shelton” and his efforts to help homeowners reclaim their property
Woody closes the episode by discussing justice, accountability, and how victims and their families are often forgotten while politics and public controversy take center stage.
He also gives a proud shoutout to his son for graduating with a master’s degree in business from University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Madison Updates
05:00 This Day in History – Piset Chhay Murder
10:00 Alex Murdoch Convictions Overturned
28:00 Planet Fitness Locker Room Controversy
45:00 Michigan Groom Runs Over Best Friend
57:00 Nancy Gunthrey Investigation Updates
01:12:00 Sheriff Perjury Allegations
01:24:00 Squatter Rights and Viral Homeowner Cases
01:40:00 Flash Shelton and Anti-Squatter Activism
01:52:00 Final Thoughts and Graduation Shoutout
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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton returns after multiple technical difficulties in the studio and delivers a packed episode covering family violence, cold case breakthroughs, international crime, and disturbing abuse cases.
“This Day in History” focuses on the 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia, when police dropped military-grade explosives on the headquarters of the black liberation group MOVE, killing 11 people — including five children — and destroying more than 60 surrounding homes.
Woody also continues asking listeners to share and support:
👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison
👉 #JusticeforBarbaraBlount
👉 #JusticeforBradley
👉 #JusticeForAO
Additional stories include:
A Baton Rouge father charged with first-degree murder after allegedly beating his 11-month-old son to death
A Florida woman arrested after surveillance video allegedly showed her violently abusing a small Maltese dog
Two international college students murdered near the University of South Florida, with investigators searching for justice as families grieve overseas
A groom in India shot and killed while arriving at his wedding ceremony after a relative allegedly objected to the marriage
Meth discovered taped to playground equipment at a South Carolina park
A Texas capital murder suspect fleeing to Italy after allegedly killing his pregnant wife and removing his ankle monitor
A woman arrested in Texas in connection to a 2002 cold case murder after advances in technology and witness information helped reopen the case
A prison tutor in England sentenced after engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate
Woody closes the episode by thanking Lifers for continuing to support Real Life Real Crime and asking listeners to continue sharing Madison’s story and calling in tips.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
03:00 This Day in History – MOVE Bombing
10:00 Madison Case Reminder and Tip Line
13:00 Baton Rouge Baby Murder Case
24:00 Florida Dog Abuse Arrest
33:00 University of South Florida Murders
46:00 Worldwide Crime – Groom Killed at Wedding
56:00 Meth Found at Playground
01:02:00 Texas Murder Suspect Flees to Italy
01:15:00 Texas Cold Case Arrest
01:28:00 F’d Up Professionals – Prison Tutor Affair
01:38:00 Closing Thoughts and Madison Reminder
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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton opens with a Mother’s Day reflection and updates on the upcoming Real Life Real Crime live event before moving into a heavy lineup of true crime stories involving children, family violence, celebrity crime, animal cruelty, and fraud.
“This Day in History” covers the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping, when the body of 20-month-old Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. was discovered after a massive ransom case that became known as the “crime of the century.”
Additional stories include:
A Utah husband and wife accused of torturing and killing their 11-year-old son, then attempting to make his death appear to be a hanging
A Wisconsin stepmother accused of starving and imprisoning her 14-year-old autistic stepdaughter until she weighed only 35 pounds
Actor Nick Pasquale, known from How I Met Your Mother, found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing his estranged girlfriend 20 times
Capital murder suspect Lee Gilley fleeing to Italy before trial, leading a judge to order forfeiture of his $1 million bond
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on a felony drug trafficking charge
A Texas mother accused of abandoning her two young children for six weeks while sending food remotely through Uber Eats
A Cobb County man accused of molesting at least nine children across multiple jurisdictions
The man whose animal abuse case led to Dexter’s Law being sent back to jail after killing a dog he adopted from a shelter
A 28-year-old woman accused of pretending to be 16 years old to enroll in a Bronx high school
Cyndi closes the episode by addressing listener feedback about solo episodes, explaining the reality of producing daily content, and thanking Lifers for continuing to show up, listen, and support the show.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Mother’s Day Reflection
03:00 This Day in History – Lindbergh Kidnapping
11:00 Utah Child Torture and Death Case
25:00 Wisconsin Autistic Teen Starvation Case
40:00 Famous Felonies – Nick Pasquale Attempted Murder
50:00 He Ran Like a Little Bitch – Lee Gilley Flees to Italy
58:00 Famous Felonies – Kodak Black Arrest
01:06:00 Texas Mother Abandons Children
01:18:00 Cobb County Child Molestation Investigation
01:26:00 Beast Mode – Dexter’s Law Case
01:34:00 Bronx High School Impersonation Case
01:42:00 Closing Thoughts and Listener Message
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