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
- 908
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
True Crime Time for April 3, 2025 | 10-Year-Old Survives Home Invasion, Karen Read Retrial Fallout, and Suspicious Burned Evidence in Missing Girl Case
In this episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton delve into several harrowing true crime stories, including a heroic young girl who survived a brutal home invasion, a shocking in…
True Crime Time for April 2, 2025 | Gerhardt Konig Update, Babysitter Stabs Child, Casey Anthony Becomes Legal Advocate
In this episode of True Crime Time, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton delve into several gripping true crime stories, including the shocking case of a Hawaii doctor, Gerhardt Konig, accused of attempting…
True Crime Time for April 1, 2025| Luigi Mangione Update, YouTuber Abuses Dog on Camera, Bryan Kohberger Update
In this episode of True Crime Time For April 1, 2025, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton delve into various true crime stories, including the case of Luigi Mangione, a stabbing incident in Amsterdam, poli…
True Crime Time for March 31, 2025| Ruby Franke Case, Wrong Way Crash Tragedy, and Military Sexual Exploitation
In this episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss a variety of true crime stories, including reckless driving incidents, child abuse cases, and the dark side of fame invol…
Scorched: State v Peterson part 33
Episode 32 was inadvertently released a second time. I sincerely apologize for the confusion.
Here is the correct episode!
This episode of Real Life, Real Crime delves into the ongoing trial of Scott P…
Scorched: State v Peterson part 32
This episode of Scorched on Real Life Real Crime delves into the ongoing trial of Scott Peterson, focusing on the death penalty phase. The host, Woody Overton, discusses witness testimonies that high…
Justice For Hailey: The Episode That Shook Us All
Woody replays episode 8 this week because it is the highest shared and downloaded episode of the series. This is the one where the viewers see the monster and the listeners hear him. We are ending th…
True Crime Time For March 27, 2025 | Domestic Terror, Missing Persons, and the Hidden Cost of Silence
In this episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody and Cyndi discuss various true crime incidents, including a disturbing case in Austin involving suspicious devices at a Tesla dealership, the impli…
True Crime Time For March 26, 2025 | Cruise Ship Crime, Cold Case Solved, Teacher Exposed
In this episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss various true crime stories, including a disturbing incident on a cruise ship, the tragic case of a missing boy in the Fre…
True Crime Time For March 25, 2025 |The Janitor, the Cats, and the Crab Pots
In this episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss various true crime stories, including a disturbing animal cruelty case involving a Texas man sentenced to 40 years for to…
True Crime Time For March 24, 2025 | Tesla Trouble, Toxic Diets, and Tough Love
In this episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss various topics including their upcoming live show, community engagement following a Dateline episode, the senselessness o…
Best Of Sunday Series: Justice For Hailey Revisit part 2
In this second episode of "#JusticeForHailey" Woody Overton introduces body cam footage from the second responding officer to the scene and continues the conversation with Hailey's family. The listen…
Scorched: State v Peterson part 32
In this episode of Scorched: State v Peterson, host Woody Overton delves into the ongoing trial of Scott Peterson, focusing on the death penalty phase. The conversation explores witness testimonies, …
Justice For Hailey part 21
In this episode of #JusticeForHailey, host Woody Overton delves into the ongoing quest for justice for Haley, a victim of a tragic murder case. The conversation covers the legal challenges faced in p…
True Crime Time For March 20, 2025 | Buried Baby, Live-Stream Stabbing, and a Decomposing Secret
In this episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss a series of disturbing true crime cases, including the investigation of a buried baby in Pennsylvania, a case involving a…
True Crime Time For March 19, 2025 | Crime Gone Wild: Snakes, Severed Hands, and Strange Remains
In this episode of True Crime Time For, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss various crime stories from around the world, including a murder over a teddy bear in England, a disturbing animal cruelty…
True Crime Time For March 18, 2025 | Medusa Ransomware, Polk County Arrest, Police Officer Child Abuser
In this episode, Woody Overton and Cyndi discuss various true crime stories, including updates on a missing student, a disturbing case of parental punishment in Indiana, a tragic murder-suicide invol…
Announcement: Real Life Real Crime Live
In this episode, Woody Overton announces an upcoming live show at Southeastern Louisiana University, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences from his time at the university and as a police officer…
True Crime Time For March 17, 2025 | Severe Weather, Search For Sudiksha Konanki, and Teenage Arsonist in England
In this episode, Woody Overton and Cyndi Overton discuss the devastating impact of a severe weather outbreak across the U.S., including tornadoes, dust storms, and blizzards, resulting in numerous fa…
Best Of Sunday Series: Justice For Hailey
We are in the final push before the call to action for this important series #justiceforHailey. Because of that we are re-releasing this episode to help it be a reminder of all that has been said and…