Real Life Real Crime
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 storytelling ability, has led to what the news media and loyal fans describe as a “cult following.”
In addition to “Real Life Real Crime,” Woody is dedicated to solving cold cases and actively works with families seeking justice and closure. His commitment to these efforts is reflected in his development of new projects, including "#JusticeFor", highlighting the importance of advocacy in the true crime community, and dives into intense tales in “Scorched,” which examines cases of severe miscarriages of justice while offering insights into the complexities of the legal system. In addition Woody hosts “True Crime Time For,” which is co-hosted by his wife, Cyndi Overton. Together, they explore intriguing stories, bringing their unique dynamic to the table. Join Woody and Cyndi on this riveting journey as they uncover the truth behind real-life crime.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 912
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
RLRC Daily 8/27/24 | Teens Killing of French Quarter Tour Guide, Upcoming Suitcase Killer Trial
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, we cover crime headlines from across the U.S. Starting in New Orleans, where three teenagers are indicted in the murder of a tour guide. In Texas, a hom…
RLRC Original | Scorched: State v. Peterson part 2
In this episode, of Real Life Real Crime, Woody continues the investigation of Laci Peterson's disappearance.
"Scorched: State v. Peterson part 2" analyzes the troubling inconsistencies in Scott Peter…
RLRC Daily 8/22/24 | Minnesota Baby Mystery Solved After Nearly 4 Decades, The Tik-Tok Tragedy
In this episode, we explore a series of crime news headlines from across the United States, starting with the arrest of juveniles in Omaha for the fatal shooting of an Uber driver during a carjacking…
RLRC Daily 8/21/24 | Fugitive Killer From North Carolina Captured, Mother Mauled By 25 Great Dane’s
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, we cover the crime news headlines for today, starting with the recapture of fugitive killer Ramon Alston in North Carolina and the implications for the …
RLRC Daily 8/20/24 | UFC Legend Cain Velazquez Accepts Plea Bargain, Keyboard Warrior Sentenced, Matthew Perry Investigation Leads to Arrest
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, we discuss the crime news headlines for today, starting with Cain Velasquez's guilty plea for attempted murder after confronting his son's alleged moles…
RLRC Original | Scorched: State v. Peterson part 1
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody introduces a compelling new series titled "Scorched," centered on the highly publicized case of State of California versus Scott Peterson. Woody takes t…
RLRC Daily 8/15/24 | Nelly Arrested in Missouri, Break Dancing is an Olympic Sport?
In this episode of Real life Real Crime Daily, Jim and Woody cover the crime news headlines for August 14th, 2024 including popular singer Nelly is arrested in Missouri after winning a $50,000 slot j…
RLRC Daily 8/14/24 | California Woman Bludgeoned to Death at Wal-Mart, Andrea Yates Husband on Forgiveness
In this episode of Real life Real Crime Daily, Jim and Woody cover the crime news headlines for August 14th, 2024 including a homicide case in a Walmart superstore in California, a woman found dead a…
RLRC Daily 8/13/24 | Snapchat Murderer Claims Self Defense, Booby-Trapped Restrooms in Texas
In this episode of Real life Real Crime Daily, Jim and Woody cover the crime news headlines for August 13th 2024 including a murder in Colorado with suspicious circumstances, a cyberstalking incident…
RLRC Original | Pee Wee
In this episode of Real Life, Real Crime, Woody delves into the chilling life and crimes of Donald Henry Gaskins Jr., known as Pee Wee. From his troubled upbringing to his evolution into a serial kil…
RLRC Daily 8/8/24 | Murderer of Whitey Bulger is Sentenced, Nevada Prison Brawl Turns Deadly
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily we cover the crime news headlines for August 8th 2024 including an Indiana Man recently sentenced to 145 years in jail, a Maryland man stabs a driver for…
RLRC Daily 8/7/24 | Louisiana Man Arrested on 52 Counts of Rape, French Pole Vaulter's "Manhood" Leads to Loss...and Win
Today on Real Life Real Crime Daily we cover the current crime news headlines, including a man arrested on 52 counts of child rape in Louisiana, a murder suspect's suicide in Hawaii after submitting …
RLRC Daily 8/6/24 | Former Louisiana Mayor Arrested, Reptile Breeder Found Dead Surrounded by 3000 Snakes
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, we cover several crime news headlines for today, including the arrest of a former Louisiana Mayor on a rape charge, a doctor sentenced for plotting a hi…
RLRC Original | Olympic Crimes
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton delves into intriguing stories from the Olympics. Beginning with the politically influenced 1936 Berlin Olympics hosted by Hitler, moving on to …
RLRC Daily 8/1/24 | Resentencing of a Serial Killer in South Carolina, Nude Man Was on the Loose in Florida
Join us in this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily where we delve into a range of crime news stories, from the sentencing of a serial killer in South Carolina to a tragic shooting at a Maryland ma…
RLRC Daily 7/31/24 | Alexandria Chmiel Found Safe in TN, Father of Alison Chao Arrested In CA.
Today on Real Life Real Crime Daily, we dive into various crime news stories, including a missing woman Alexandria Chmiel found alive in Tennessee, a father arrested for his missing daughter “Alison …
RLRC Daily 7/30/24 | (4) Officers Shot with (1) Killed in Louisiana Standoff, El Mayo Captured in Texas
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, we cover a hostage standoff in which 4 officers were shot with 1 being killed. In Texas, drug kingpin El Mayo is captured along with El Chapo’s son. In …
RLRC Original | Miracle
*Previously Unreleased Episode*
Woody Overton shares a story of a man trying to kill his pregnant wife with a Jeep. Both survive, leading to a compelling investigation and confession, highlighting the…
RLRC Daily 7/25/24 | Louisiana Officer Arrested for Child Rape, NYC Gang Shooting Tragic Ending
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, Jim Chapman and Woody Overton discuss various crime news stories including a murder suspect in Baton Rouge who turned himself in after being accidentall…
RLRC Daily 7/24/24 | Remains of Caleb Harris Identified in Texas, Louisiana Jail Fight Leads to Arrest of Inmate and Guard
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, Jim Chapman and Woody Overton discuss various crime news stories including a jailer and inmate arrested after a fight in Louisiana, missing student Cale…