Real Life Real Crime

About 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.

Publisher

Real Life Real Crime Productions

Category

news · society & culture · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Feb 2019

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

759 of 1,305 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   True Crime Time For October 10, 2026 | A Possible Serial Killer, a 4-Year-Old Found Dead & a Fugitive Millionaire

   Host Woody investigates a potential serial killer, a child's murder, and a fugitive millionaire, revealing disturbing details in this true crime episode.

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   9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   True Crime Time For October 9, 2026 | A Police Chief Candidate Accused of Rape, a Toddler’s Overdose & a 20-Year-Old Cold Case

   Host Woody Overton interviews guests about a police chief candidate's rape allegations, a toddler's overdose, and a 20-year-old cold case.

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   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   True Crime Time For October 8, 2026 | An American Idol Murder, a Toddler Burned Alive & a Babysitter’s Chilling Confession

   Host Woody discusses a toddler burned alive, a PhD student's alleged infanticide, and chilling domestic violence cases in this true crime episode.

Inside a recent episode

True Crime Time For October 10, 2026 | A Possible Serial Killer, a 4-Year-Old Found Dead & a Fugitive Millionaire

Published 10 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Now, the charges include murder, malice murder, aggravated battery, and child abuse. And all comes from an incident in October of 2025. Court records show that Fox, the victim, had been placed at the woman's home by the state, although most was not biologically related to the child. The four-year-old girl was later found dead in the trunk of a car parked in a club parking lot. Motes has pled not guilty to the charges and has filed multiple motions seeking to dismiss the case against her. Well, that happens in every case. It's no shocker. However, the Superior Court Judge Lindsey Burden denied the motions. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

4,498 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

1,294 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

99

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