Real Life Real Crime

A chance discovery during a "This Day in History" segment led Cyndi down a rabbit hole she couldn't ignore.
In this special Real Life Real Crime deep dive, Cyndi examines the disturbing case of Shawn Grate, an Ohio serial killer who blended into everyday life while targeting vulnerable women.
In Part 1:
• Shawn Grate's upbringing in Marion, Ohio
• Early warning signs of violence
• The murder of Louisiana native Dana Lowry
• Rebekah Leicy disappearance and death
• Candace Cunningham's tragic relationship with Grate
• Elizabeth Griffith's murder and concealment inside an abandoned house
• Stacy Stanley's final hours after a chance encounter at a gas station
• The disturbing pattern connecting Grate's victims
• How Grate hid in plain sight for years
This is the story of women who mattered, families searching for answers, and a predator who believed he would never be caught.
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Woody Overton opens the episode with updates on the ongoing search for answers in Madison's case and encourages listeners to continue submitting tips. He also previews upcoming Woody Overton case stories and reflects on the disappearance of Lauren DeMolio.
The episode covers the sentencing of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, a Georgia child predator sentenced to 300 years in prison, an Alabama ice cream shop owner charged after confronting a customer over a negative review, Mystikal's failed attempt to withdraw his rape plea, a disturbing child abandonment case in Baton Rouge, a Texas Roadhouse employee shot while confronting a dine-and-dash suspect, and a Florida mother who used Florida's Stand Your Ground law to protect her children from an intruder.
Stories Covered
#WhatHappenedToMadison Update – Woody discusses ongoing efforts and encourages listeners to continue submitting tips.
This Day in History: Lauren DeMolio – Six years since the Florida woman disappeared without a trace.
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Sentenced – Rex Heuermann receives multiple consecutive life sentences after admitting to murdering numerous women.
Georgia Child Predator Gets 300 Years – Investigators uncover hundreds of thousands of child sexual abuse files collected over decades.
Ice Cream Shop Owners Charged – Alabama business owners face charges after confronting a customer over a one-star review.
Mystikal Sentencing Update – The rapper's request to withdraw his guilty plea is denied.
Baton Rouge Child Abandonment Case – Woman accused of abandoning her three-year-old inside Walmart so she could leave with another man.
Texas Roadhouse Shooting – Employee shot after confronting a customer allegedly attempting to leave without paying.
Florida Stand Your Ground Case – Mother shoots intruder who entered her home and threatened her and her children.
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Woody Overton opens the episode with an update on the canceled July 18 live show, explaining that refunds are being processed and future ticket discounts will be offered to those who purchased. He also previews an upcoming two-part Woody Overton story about a homicide case from Clinton, Louisiana.
This episode covers the Jennings Eight, a fatal Alabama barbershop shooting, a North Carolina arson case involving an alleged kill list, marijuana-laced tamales sold through Facebook Marketplace, a former Louisiana deputy indicted on multiple child sex crime charges, a National Guard soldier who murdered another soldier, and two young men reportedly executed in North Korea for consuming banned South Korean media.
Stories Covered
Live Show Cancellation Update – Woody explains refund timing and future ticket discounts for those who purchased.
Upcoming Clinton Homicide Story – Preview of a two-part local case coming Friday and Saturday.
This Day in History: Jennings Eight – Ernestine Marie Daniels Patterson is found in a canal in 2005, part of the unsolved Jennings-area murders.
Alabama Barbershop Shooting – A man is killed in front of family after an argument turns deadly.
North Carolina Arson Case – A Durham woman is accused of setting an apartment fire that injured multiple people, including firefighters.
Facebook Marketplace Tamales – A man unknowingly eats marijuana-laced tamales after ordering food online.
Former Louisiana Deputy Indicted – Nicholas La Cierro is indicted on multiple child sex crime charges in Livingston Parish.
National Guard Murder Case – A soldier pleads guilty after shooting another soldier at Fort Gordon.
North Korea Executions – Two young men are reportedly executed for distributing South Korean media and criticizing state policies.
Nancy Guthrie Tip Discussion – Woody discusses unconfirmed grave-location claims and the importance of verifying tips.
Ongoing Tip Requests – Woody asks listeners to keep calling in tips on Madison, Bradley Straisner, Austin Abanian, Barbara Blount, and other cases.
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Woody Overton opens the episode with an important announcement regarding the cancellation of the upcoming RLRC Live event and explains how ticket holders will be refunded. He then previews an upcoming two-part homicide case from Clinton, Louisiana before diving into a wide range of crime stories from around the world. Topics include a foiled terror plot targeting a UFC event near the White House, a Florida driver arrested after speeding with dozens of open alcohol containers in his vehicle, and a tragic Mississippi police shooting that left a child dead following a shoplifting incident.
The episode also covers a London stabbing that left a teenager fighting for his life, a Florida murder conviction, a major currency seizure involving a traveler heading to Mexico, and a bizarre rabid cat attack that injured five people and a puppy. Woody closes by thanking listeners for their continued support and promising more stories to come. 
Stories Covered
RLRC Live Event Cancellation – Woody explains the cancellation, refund process, and plans for future live events.
Upcoming Clinton, Louisiana Homicide Case – Preview of an upcoming two-part case Woody plans to cover.
This Day in History: Pretty Boy Floyd & Frank Nash Shootout – Revisiting one of America's most infamous gangster-era attacks.
Foiled UFC Terror Plot – FBI disrupts an alleged plan involving explosive drones and sniper attacks targeting a major UFC event near the White House.
Florida DUI Arrest – Driver arrested after speeding over 90 mph with 34 open alcohol containers inside his vehicle.
London Teen Stabbing – Fifteen-year-old left fighting for his life after a broad daylight knife attack.
Mississippi Police Shooting – Child killed after officers fired at a fleeing vehicle following a reported Walmart shoplifting incident.
Florida Murder Sentencing – Man receives life sentence for a 2019 fatal shooting.
Philadelphia Currency Seizure – Traveler loses more than $44,000 after allegedly failing to properly declare cash while traveling internationally.
Florida Rabies Attack – Rabid stray cat attacks five people and a puppy before testing positive for rabies.
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Woody Overton opens today's episode with a reminder that victims matter and encourages listeners to continue submitting tips in the ongoing search for answers in Madison's case. He then revisits one of Ohio's most notorious family murder cases before diving into a wide range of crime stories from Texas, New York, Louisiana, South Africa, and beyond. Topics include a Texas mother facing the death penalty after allegedly murdering two of her children, a New York prison captain accused of extorting employees, an extremist online child exploitation network, and the murder of a Toronto police officer during a high-risk warrant operation.
The episode also covers multiple Louisiana sexual assault cases, an ATM robbery gang sentenced in Baton Rouge, a South African mass shooting, the rescue of more than sixty dogs from illegal breeders, and a decades-old cold case finally solved through advanced DNA testing. Woody closes by reminding listeners that every unidentified victim and missing person deserves answers, no matter how long it takes.
Stories Covered
#WhatHappenedToMadison Update – Woody asks listeners to continue submitting tips and supporting victim advocacy efforts.
This Day in History: James Rupert Family Murders – Revisiting one of Ohio's most notorious family murder cases.
Texas Death Penalty Case – Prosecutors seek the death penalty against a mother accused of killing two of her four children.
Corrupt New York Prison Captain – Rikers Island supervisor accused of extorting employees and fraudulently collecting overtime.
764 Online Extremist Network – FBI warns parents about a growing child exploitation network targeting minors online.
Toronto Police Officer Killed – Officer Mark Peninzato is fatally shot while executing a high-risk search warrant.
ATM Robbery Gang Sentenced – Baton Rouge criminals sentenced after targeting ATM service technicians.
Napoleonville Assisted Living Assault Case – Arrest made in the alleged sexual battery of a vulnerable resident.
Pierre Part Sexual Assault Sentencing – Defendant sentenced after multiple investigations involving juvenile victims.
Zachary Church Sex Crime Arrest – Teen charged with multiple serious sex offenses involving a child.
South African Mass Shooting – Twelve people killed and numerous others wounded in a deadly attack.
Missouri Puppy Mill Rescue – More than sixty neglected dogs rescued from illegal breeding operations.
Cold Case Solved Through DNA – Human remains discovered in Washington State are finally identified after decades.

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