True Crime Time For May 19, 2025 | Foster Care Failures, Familiar DNA Solves Another Cold Case, and New Orleans Jail Escape

True Crime Time For May 19, 2025 | Foster Care Failures, Familiar DNA Solves Another Cold Case, and New Orleans Jail Escape

Real Life Real Crime · 2025-05-19

In this episode of True Crime Time, hosts Woody Overton and his co-host discuss a variety of pressing topics, including recent natural disasters, acts of terrorism, child abuse cases, and advancements in forensic science. They reflect on the resilience of communities affected by storms, the implications of violence against reproductive health facilities, and the failures of the foster care system. The conversation also touches on high-profile criminal cases and the importance of justice, even when delayed. The episode concludes with a discussion on viral stories and public reactions to crime news. This conversation delves into several shocking and intriguing topics, including the mysterious death of a veterinarian linked to animal cruelty allegations, a series of disturbing crimes in New York, a public service announcement about snakes, the ongoing trial of Diddy, and a dramatic escape from a New Orleans jail. Each segment highlights the complexities of human behavior and the consequences of actions, both in the realm of crime and in everyday life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Celebrations

02:49 Natural Disasters and Community Resilience

05:48 Terrorism and Violence Against Reproductive Health Facilities

09:00 Child Abuse and Foster Care System Failures

15:06 High-Profile Criminal Cases and Legal Challenges

20:56 Cold Cases and Advances in Forensic Science

26:05 Viral Stories and Public Reactions

26:52 The Mysterious Death of a Veterinarian

33:29 Shocking Crimes in New York

35:38 F'ed Up Professionals

37:32 Public Service Announcement: Snakes in the Garden

42:42 The Ongoing Diddy Trial

46:12 Escape from New Orleans Jail

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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.

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