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
- 909
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
RLRC DAILY 7/17/24 | Sonic Manager Murdered by Drive Thru Customers, Man’s Thumb is Cut Off To Steal Financial Apps
In this episode of Real Life for a Crime Daily we cover a woman is accused of cutting off a man's thumb in Maryland to steal financial apps, while a Sonic manager is killed during an argument in San …
RLRC Daily 7/16/24 | Donald Trump Assassination Attempt, Louisiana Roadway Stabbing
In this episode of Real Life for a Crime Daily, we cover gripping stories from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma. From a thwarted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to disturbing crimes in…
RLRC Original | Fish
In this episode of Real Life, Real Crime, Woody delves into the chilling case of Albert Fish, a notorious American serial killer, rapist, child molester, and cannibal.
Fish's horrific crimes, spannin…
RLRC Daily 7/11/24 | ATM Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested, Fake Delivery Men Scam Alert
Jim Chapman and Woody Overton discuss the crime news headlines today on the Real Life Real Crime Daily including a rash of ATM robberies in Louisiana, a convict receiving a life sentence in Missouri …
RLRC Daily 7/10/24 | Karen Read Murder Trial Ends in Hung Jury, Man Attempts One Cent Bank Withdrawal
Jim Chapman and Woody Overton discuss the crime news headlines today on the Real Life Real Crime Daily including a hung jury in Karen Reed's murder trial, drug dealers charged with murder in Louisian…
RLRC Daily 7/9/24 | Louisiana Realtor Arrested, Lauren Johansen Case
Jim Chapman and Woody Overton discuss the crime news headlines today on the Real Life Real Crime Daily including a realtor arrested for bestiality and child porn charges, a man arrested after his ex-…
RLRC Original | 2024 Duty on the 4th
Woody brings you into the 4th of July through the eyes of a cop with a little extra twist on this RLRC Original classic episode.
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RLRC Daily 7/4/24 | Indiana Mother Attempting to Raise a Responsible Teen is Murdered, Chicago Road Rage Shooting
In Louisiana, a mother gets arrested after throwing her six-month-old away in a Walmart trash can during a fight. In Chicago, a single mother trying to teach her 19-year-old son some responsibility e…
RLRC Daily 7/3/24 | Louisiana Man Arrested After Grocery Store Assault, 66 Yr Old Man Thwarts Car Jacking By Beating Up Suspect
In Louisiana, a man is arrested after the attempted robbery and sexual assault of a grocery store employee in the wee hours of the morning. In Florida, a carjacking attempt goes wrong for an assailan…
RLRC Daily 7/2/24 | Louisiana Man Arrested for 13 Hour Torture, Missing Georgia Firefighters Found Dead
In Louisiana, a man is arrested after raping and torturing a woman for 13 hours straight. In Missouri, a woman is accused of spiking her husband's Mountain Dew with Roundup. In New York an illegal mi…
RLRC Original | What Happened? Part 2
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Woody completes his account of what exactly happened that landed him in the hospital and fighting for his life the past several weeks.
Timestamps
16:26 Medical E…
RLRC Daily 6/27/24 | Tragedy Strikes at a Nebraska Rest Area, Las Vegas Detective Found Guilty in slaying of daughter’s baby daddy
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, Jim Chapman and Woody Overton cover the crime news headlines, including a murder at a Nebraska rest stop, a police detective convicted of killing her da…
RLRC Daily 6/26/24 | DNA Links Ex-boyfriend to Mother’s Murder | Kidnapping Attempt Twarted in Missouri
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, a range of crime news headlines were covered. In Georgia, a convicted child molester, Justin Ross Harris, was released from prison on a technicality aft…
RLRC Daily 6/25/24 | Texas Family Shooting Incident, Florida Rip Currents Lead to 6 Deaths Over the Weekend
Woody Overton and Jim Chapman discuss the current crime news headlines for Tuesday, June 25th and start in Louisiana, where the Daniel Callahan case progresses as he agrees to be extradited after a g…
RLRC Original | What Happened?
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Woody fills you in on what exactly happened that landed him in the hospital and fighting for his life the past several weeks.
Timestamps
03:16 Gratitude and Ret…
RLRC Daily 6/20/24 | Minnesota Father Kills Daughter's Abusive Boyfriend, Kroger Employee Saves Toddler from Hot Car in Georgia
In this episode, we cover the crime news headlines for today including in Alabama, a man receives eight life sentences for kidnapping, raping, and torturing two underage girls. A Kroger employee in G…
RLRC Daily 6/19/24 | Louisiana's Amber Alert Concerns, Mysterious Death in Texas
In this episode of Real Life, Real Crime Daily, Woody and Jim discuss the crime news headlines for today including concerns about the effectiveness of the Amber Alert system after issues surrounding …
RLRC Daily 6/18/24 | Woody's Back, Danial Callihan Arrest and Confession
Hosts Jim Chapman and Woody Overton (He is back!) cover the crime news headlines for today. Woody reflects on his health struggles and the overwhelming support that helped him recover.
Then they dive…
RLRC Daily 6/13/24 | Florida Man Murders (2) Over Humiliation, Louisiana Officer Arrested For Stalking
In Louisiana, a former police officer was arrested for stalking and making threats, using his position to intimidate the victim. Despite being a convicted felon with a history of violent offenses, he…
RLRC Daily 6/12/24 | Human Trafficking Sentence is the Longest Ever Imposed, Luxury Air Travel for Dogs, Heroic Rideshare Driver
In this episode of Real Life Real Crime Daily, Jim Chapman and guest co-host Cyndi Overton delve into the crime news headlines for June 12th including a coach arrested for inappropriate relations wit…