Real Life Real Crime

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.
The episode begins with the 1983 murders of Susan Hendricks and her three children in Bloomington, Illinois. Susan's husband, David Hendricks, was convicted of the killings, but his conviction was overturned, and he was acquitted at a retrial in 1991. Woody examines the circumstantial evidence, disputed forensic conclusions, and questions that continue to surround the unsolved murders.
Woody then turns to Louisiana, revisiting the murders of Jonathan Pizzotto and William Mitchell in Jefferson Parish, a brutal Baton Rouge homicide, a deadly home invasion in Norco, and developments in a St. Martin Parish murder investigation.
The episode's central discussion focuses on the Jeff Davis 8, also known as the Jennings 8—eight women whose deaths have remained the subject of investigations and public scrutiny for nearly two decades.
After sharing a news interview about the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office's renewed investigative efforts, Woody examines the importance of evidence preservation, reviewing cold cases with fresh eyes, and investigating each victim's case individually before determining whether the murders are connected.
Drawing on his experience as a homicide detective, Woody offers his perspective on the investigation, discusses possible explanations for why the killings stopped, and emphasizes the importance of continuing to pursue leads.
He also addresses the challenges facing investigators and the families who have waited years for answers.
Show Notes
This Day in History — The Hendricks Family Murders
In November 1983, Susan Hendricks and her three children, Rebecca, Grace, and Benjamin, were found murdered in Bloomington, Illinois.
David Hendricks was convicted in 1984 and sentenced to four consecutive life terms.
The original prosecution relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, including estimates of the victims' time of death based on stomach contents.
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned his conviction in 1990.
Hendricks was acquitted at his 1991 retrial.
Woody examines the disputed evidence, the possibility of alternative suspects, and why the murders remain unsolved.
Louisiana Crime Cases Revisited
Jefferson Parish: Cody LaBranche's conviction for the murders of Jonathan Pizzotto and William Mitchell in Metairie.
Baton Rouge: A brutal 2016 homicide involving Oscar Perez and the killing and dismemberment of his former partner.
Norco: The 2013 murder of Mary Arico during a home invasion involving teenage suspects.
St. Martin Parish: A 2022 murder investigation involving victim Monkey Jones and an arrest warrant for Troy Borda.
Featured Discussion — The Jeff Davis 8 / Jennings 8 Investigation
The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office provides an update on its renewed investigation into the deaths of eight women.
Investigators describe thousands of hours spent reviewing case files and evidence.
A detailed inventory identifies evidence stored in unexpected locations.
Investigators work to preserve and digitize older recordings and other materials.
The Louisiana Attorney General's Office and additional investigative resources assist with the review.
Each woman's case is being examined individually, with potential connections evaluated through the evidence.
The sheriff discusses his commitment to the victims' families and the difficulty of investigating cases nearly two decades old.
Woody's Analysis — Cold Cases, Evidence and Investigative Bias
Why reviewing original evidence with fresh eyes can reveal overlooked information.
The importance of evidence organization, preservation, and chain of custody.
The dangers of tunnel vision and confirmation bias in homicide investigations.
Why investigators should not assume all eight murders were committed by the same person without supporting evidence.
Woody shares his personal theory that the killings may have stopped because a possible perpetrator was incarcerated or died. This is his interpretation, not an established investigative finding.
The challenges of pursuing a prosecution when witnesses, evidence, and memories have been affected by the passage of time.
Why new tips and continued public attention remain important.
A Message About Unsolved Cases
Woody encourages listeners to continue sharing information about unsolved murders and emphasizes that even a seemingly minor detail may help investigators develop a lead.
Content Warning: This episode discusses the murders of children, domestic violence, sexual violence, dismemberment, and unsolved homicides. Listener discretion is advised.
Host: Woody Overton
Podcast: Real Life Real Crime — True Crime Time
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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 Louisiana's Angola prison.
The episode opens with This Day in History, revisiting the Chris Watts family murders, the Amanda Knox case, serial killer Hadden Clark, and the 1992 Tulsa Lee's Chicken murders.
In Washington State, a domestic violence call turns deadly when a gunman opens fire on responding Spokane County sheriff's deputies. One deputy has died, and another remains on life support as the law enforcement community and their families face an unimaginable tragedy.
Next, a teenager missing for more than 520 days is rescued in Oregon after investigators receive information about her captivity through an online gaming connection. A 39-year-old suspect faces federal charges, raising serious questions about online exploitation and the dangers of predatory behavior.
In New York, a jury convicts Raymond Wright Jr. of murdering his 14-year-old girlfriend, Samantha Humphrey, after she told him she might be pregnant. Woody discusses the digital evidence that helped secure the conviction and the devastating impact on Samantha's family.
Finally, Woody draws on his decades of law enforcement experience to examine violence inside Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Following the reported stabbing death of inmate and rapper Brandon Guidry, known as Lil Real, Woody discusses prison culture, inmate conflicts, security procedures, and the consequences of violence behind bars.
Throughout the episode, Woody shares personal experiences from his detective career and reflects on justice, accountability, and the people whose lives are forever changed by violent crime.
Show Notes
This Day in History — November 6
2018: Chris Watts pleads guilty to murdering his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their daughters, Bella and Celeste.
2007: Amanda Knox signs a controversial police statement during the investigation into Meredith Kercher's murder in Italy.
1992: Serial killer Hadden Clark is arrested in Maryland in connection with the murder of Laura Houghteling.
1992: A confession from getaway driver Tyrone Johnson helps investigators solve the Tulsa Lee's Chicken murders.
Story 1 — Deadly Shooting of Spokane County Sheriff's Deputies
Deputies respond to a domestic violence incident near Spangle, Washington, on November 3.
A gunman opens fire, critically wounding two responding deputies.
One deputy dies, while the second remains on life support at the time of the reporting featured in the episode.
Woody discusses the dangers of domestic violence calls, the sacrifices of law enforcement families, and organ donation.
An independent investigative team examines the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Story 2 — Missing Teen Rescued After More Than 520 Days
A teenage girl who disappeared in May 2025 is recovered in Oregon.
Federal investigators allege Adam Harmel, 39, transported the girl across state lines and held her against her will.
Information shared through the online game Among Us helps investigators locate and rescue her.
Court documents describe disturbing allegations of confinement, threats, and efforts to prevent identification.
Harmel faces a federal charge involving transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.
Woody discusses online predators and extremist communities associated with violent content.
Story 3 — Raymond Wright Jr. Convicted in Samantha Humphrey Murder
Fourteen-year-old Samantha Humphrey disappeared in Schenectady, New York, in November 2022.
Her body was recovered from the Mohawk River months later.
Raymond Wright Jr., also 14 at the time of the killing, is convicted of second-degree murder.
Prosecutors presented cellphone records, location information, surveillance footage, and digital searches.
Samantha had told Wright she believed she might be pregnant, although a pregnancy was not confirmed.
Wright faces 15 years to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for January 2027.
Woody discusses juvenile offenders, sentencing, and the suffering endured by Samantha's family.
Story 4 — Violence Inside Louisiana's Angola Prison
Woody examines the reported October 2026 stabbing death of Brandon Guidry, a New Orleans rapper known as Lil Real.
Guidry's family alleges he was handcuffed and shackled when another inmate attacked him.
Authorities describe an inmate altercation, and the circumstances remain disputed.
Woody explains restricted housing, inmate restraints, prison routines, and the informal rules governing interactions between inmates.
Additional reporting discusses the fatal stabbing of inmate Jonathan Robertson and the murder charge against fellow inmate Melvin Lopez.
Woody shares experiences from his detective career involving violent offenders and the consequences of long prison sentences.
Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of child murder, domestic violence, shootings, sexual exploitation allegations involving a minor, strangulation, and prison violence. Listener discretion is advised.
Host: Woody Overton
Podcast: Real Life Real Crime — True Crime Time
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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-awaited arrest in a Florida disappearance.
The episode opens with the 1871 Wickenburg Massacre in Arizona, a deadly stagecoach attack whose perpetrators remain disputed more than 150 years later.
In Tennessee, convicted murderer Jacob Allen Morley is back in custody after escaping from a maximum-security prison and evading authorities for nine days. His flight across multiple states ended in Missouri when his vehicle became stuck in mud.
In South Carolina, investigators have arrested Terran Lamon Banks in connection with a series of nighttime burglaries targeting women. Authorities are also investigating additional incidents involving allegations of sexual assault.
Cyndi then revisits Australia's notorious mushroom poisoning case, where convicted murderer Erin Patterson has received a more severe sentence following an appeals court ruling.
The episode also examines the growing controversy surrounding U.S. military strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, including questions about international law and the use of lethal force.
Finally, nearly 15 years after Florida mother Michelle Parker vanished on the same day her appearance on The People's Court aired, prosecutors have formally charged her former fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., with second-degree murder. Parker's remains have never been recovered.
Throughout the episode, Cyndi shares personal reflections on the emotional burden carried by homicide detectives, her family's experiences with narcotics investigations, and why sharing information and reporting tips can make a difference.
Show Notes
This Day in History — The 1871 Wickenburg Massacre
A deadly stagecoach attack near Wickenburg, Arizona, on November 5, 1871.
Conflicting historical accounts identifying Native American attackers or Mexican bandits.
Violence and retaliation that followed the massacre.
Why the identity of the attackers remains disputed more than 150 years later.
Story 1 — Tennessee Prison Escapee Captured After Nine-Day Manhunt
Jacob Allen Morley, convicted of murdering coworker Cody Birchfield, escapes from the Northwest Correctional Complex.
Authorities investigate stolen vehicles, firearms, and Morley's movements across state lines.
Law enforcement uses license plate readers, aircraft, and coordinated surveillance.
Morley is arrested in Missouri on November 3 after his vehicle becomes stuck in mud.
Cyndi reflects on Woody Overton's homicide investigations and the lasting emotional impact of violent crimes on detectives.
Story 2 — South Carolina Nighttime Burglaries Targeting Women
Terran Lamon Banks is arrested following an investigation into four alleged burglaries in Greenville County.
Investigators describe incidents involving women alone in their homes.
One victim allegedly had photographs transferred from her phone while she slept.
Authorities investigate five additional incidents, including allegations of criminal sexual conduct.
Banks faces burglary, grand larceny, and voyeurism charges; the additional allegations remain under investigation.
Anyone with relevant information can contact the Greenville County Sheriff's Office at 864-467-5300.
Story 3 — Erin Patterson's Mushroom Murder Sentence
Revisiting the July 2023 Beef Wellington lunch in Victoria, Australia.
Three family members died after consuming a meal containing poisonous death cap mushrooms; a fourth survived.
Patterson was convicted of three murders and one attempted murder.
Cyndi discusses the October 30, 2026, appeals court ruling rejecting Patterson's conviction appeal and removing her opportunity for parole under the current sentence.
Story 4 — U.S. Military Strikes on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessels
Military operations targeting vessels suspected of transporting illegal narcotics.
Reported fatalities and concerns raised by international human rights experts.
The legal debate surrounding the use of lethal force against suspected traffickers.
Cyndi shares childhood memories of observing narcotics investigations with her father in Laredo, Texas, and reflects on the devastating effects of drug addiction.
Story 5 — Michelle Parker Disappearance: Murder Charge Filed Nearly 15 Years Later
Michelle Parker disappeared in Orlando on November 17, 2011, the day her appearance on The People's Court aired.
Investigators revisit digital evidence, communications, and photographs from the original investigation.
Her former fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., was arrested in October 2026.
Prosecutors formally filed a second-degree murder charge on November 3, 2026.
Smith has pleaded not guilty, and Parker's remains have never been recovered.
The central unanswered question remains: Where is Michelle Parker?
Content Warning: This episode discusses murder, home invasions, sexual assault allegations, drug addiction, and violence.
Host: Cyndi Overton
Podcast: Real Life Real Crime — True Crime Time
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Cyndi Overton takes listeners through five major true crime stories involving new forensic testing, disputed testimony, legal challenges, and the pursuit of justice.
The episode begins with a look back at the 1993 murders of eight-year-olds Christopher Byers, Stevie Branch, and Michael Moore in West Memphis, Arkansas. More than three decades later, the case remains controversial, with renewed DNA testing offering the possibility of answers.
In Dallas, the capital murder trial of rapper Yella Beezy, legally named Marquise Conway, raises questions about witness credibility after a key witness repeatedly invokes his Fifth Amendment rights. Prosecutors allege Conway arranged the 2020 killing of fellow rapper Melvin Noble, known as Mo3, but Conway has pleaded not guilty.
Cyndi then examines a new legal challenge in the Alex Murdaugh murder case, where defense attorneys are seeking dismissal of the indictments involving the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, alleging that an investigator provided misleading information to a grand jury.
In Massachusetts, the Lindsay Clancy case continues following a mistrial, with defense attorneys challenging the possibility of another trial over the deaths of her three young children.
Finally, a retired NYPD detective faces a second-degree murder indictment following a fatal road rage confrontation near the George Washington Bridge.
Throughout the episode, Cyndi examines the distinction between allegations and proven facts, the importance of reliable evidence, and the rights of victims and defendants.
Show Notes
This Day in History — The West Memphis Three
Revisiting the 1993 murders of Christopher Byers, Stevie Branch, and Michael Moore.
The convictions of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr.
The Arkansas Supreme Court's November 4, 2010, decision requiring further consideration of new evidence.
The 2011 Alford pleas that resulted in the three men's release after more than 18 years in prison.
Renewed DNA testing and the continuing search for answers about the boys' murders.
Story 1 — Yella Beezy and the Mo3 Murder Case
The November 2020 shooting death of Dallas rapper Melvin Noble, known as Mo3.
Capital murder allegations against Marquise Conway, known professionally as Yella Beezy.
A key witness's refusal to answer substantive questions during trial testimony.
The significance of grand jury statements, Fifth Amendment protections, and forensic evidence.
Why the prosecution must establish an alleged murder-for-hire arrangement independently of the conviction of the gunman.
Story 2 — Alex Murdaugh's Latest Legal Challenge
Defense attorneys seek dismissal of the murder indictments involving Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.
Allegations that misleading forensic information was presented to the grand jury.
Questions surrounding blood evidence, firearms, and investigative testimony.
The distinction between a defense allegation and a judicial finding.
The legal proceedings ahead of Murdaugh's anticipated retrial.
Story 3 — Lindsay Clancy and the Fight Over a Retrial
The deaths of Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy in Massachusetts.
The mistrial and the defense's challenge to another prosecution.
Allegations involving a holdout juror and questions about jury conduct.
The legal meaning of double jeopardy following a deadlocked jury.
The role of postpartum psychosis in the defense's arguments concerning criminal responsibility.
Story 4 — Retired NYPD Detective Charged in Road Rage Killing
The death of Con Edison worker Corin Irvine following a traffic confrontation near the George Washington Bridge.
Second-degree murder charges against retired NYPD detective Victor Romero.
Questions raised by Irvine's family about bail and the handling of the case.
The importance of distinguishing a criminal indictment from a conviction.
Content Warning: This episode discusses child murders, gun violence, alleged murder-for-hire, mental illness, and the deaths of young children. Listener discretion is advised.
Host: Cyndi Overton
Podcast: Real Life Real Crime — True Crime Time
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On Election Day 2026, Woody Overton takes listeners back through some of the darkest chapters in American voting history, when exercising the right to vote could cost someone their life.
From the 1920 Ocoee Massacre in Florida to the 1874 election violence in Barbour County, Alabama, Woody examines deadly attacks, voter intimidation, political corruption, and the organized violence that shaped elections across the country.
The episode also explores Kansas City's bloody 1934 election, organized crime's influence on New York City politics, and the devastating Colfax Massacre in Louisiana following the disputed 1872 gubernatorial election.
Through historical accounts and archival news segments, Woody examines the violence that accompanied Reconstruction, the suppression of Black voters, and the lasting consequences for American civil rights.
As Americans head to the polls, Woody delivers a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for the right to vote—and why that right should never be taken for granted.
Show Notes
In this episode:
The Ocoee Massacre (1920): A Florida community devastated by racial violence after Black residents attempted to exercise their voting rights.
The Barbour County Election Massacre (1874): Deadly attacks on Black Republican voters during Reconstruction in Alabama.
Kansas City's Bloody Election (1934): Political machines, gangsters, intimidation, and a deadly election-day shootout.
Tammany Hall and New York City (1933): Organized crime and voter intimidation during a contentious mayoral election.
Louisiana's Disputed Election of 1872: Political turmoil following the gubernatorial contest between William Pitt Kellogg and John McEnery.
The Colfax Massacre (1873): The killing of Black citizens in Grant Parish and the legal consequences that weakened federal civil rights enforcement.
The Fight for Voting Rights: Historical reporting and accounts highlighting the human cost of voter suppression.
Woody's Election Day Message: A reminder to exercise the right to vote and remember those who were denied that opportunity.
Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of racial violence, lynching, mass murder, voter intimidation, and other disturbing historical events. Strong language is used. Listener discretion is advised.
Host: Woody Overton
Podcast: True Crime Time For
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