Real Life Real Crime
Real Life Real Crime is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton. An investigator himself, he gives listeners a unique inside look at criminal cases. The podcast draws on Woody's own experience from real investigations, offering an authentic glimpse into cases he has worked firsthand in the field.
The podcast is described as 'twisted, gruesome, at times funny — but always true,' striking a balance between serious investigative work and engaging storytelling. Each episode dives into cases with a level of credibility and detail that only someone with hands-on investigative experience can deliver, making the podcast stand out in the true crime landscape.
Real Life Real Crime is released weekly on Apple Podcasts and is aimed at true crime enthusiasts seeking firsthand accounts from real investigations rather than sensationalized retellings.
About the podcast
HostWoody Overton
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
HostWoody Overton
Release frequencyWeekly
Available onApple Podcasts
GenreTrue Crime
PerspectiveFirst-hand accounts from an active investigator
Episodes
41
True Crime Time For October 1, 2026 | A Mom Leaves 4 Kids for a
Real Life Real Crime's October 1 episode spans the Golden State Killer, a mother's cruise-trip child neglect case, and Douglas Stewart Carter's release after 40 years on death row.
October 1, 2026
True Crime Time For September 30, 2026 | Murder Over Chicken, Jack
Woody Overton covers Jack the Ripper's Double Event, John Billington's 1630 execution, and a sixth woman linked to Oregon's Jesse Calhoun case.
September 30, 2026
True Crime Time For September 29, 2026
Real Life Real Crime examines a possible new lead in the unsolved 1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders, plus a cruise ship disappearance and other cases.
September 29, 2026
True Crime Time For September 28, 2026 | The Bobby Greenlease
Episode 288 of Real Life Real Crime revisits the 1953 kidnapping and murder of Bobby Greenlease by Bonnie Heady and Carl Hall, plus current Family Matters cases.
September 28, 2026
True Crime Time For September 26, 2026 | A Doctor Murdered in His
Woody Overton covers the murder of Dr. Idris Evans in Pennsylvania, the Tamir Jones case, and Christa Pike's upcoming execution on Real Life Real Crime.
September 26, 2026
True Crime Time For September 25, 2026 | $10,000 Reward, Jason Landry
Episode of Real Life Real Crime on the $10,000 reward for Madison Allen and Stephanie Hevia, Jason Landry's remains identified, and Ole Miss kratom concerns.
September 25, 2026
Real Life Real Crime | #JusticeForMadison: Madison Mattered
Episode 285 of Real Life Real Crime follows Lynn Rollins' meeting with investigators searching for Madison Renee Allen and Stephanie Hevia.
September 24, 2026
True Crime Time For September 23, 2026 | The Cleveland Torso Murders
Cyndi Overton covers the unsolved Cleveland Torso Murders and three difficult child homicide cases on this episode of Real Life Real Crime.
September 23, 2026
True Crime Time For September 22, 2026 | #JusticeForMadison
Woody Overton reviews the Morris Road property search connected to Thomas Morris and the ongoing #JusticeForMadison investigation.
September 22, 2026
True Crime Time For September 21, 2026 | Family Matters: Abuse
Woody Overton covers Russian abuse and murder cases, an El Paso stabbing, and three death penalty updates in this Real Life Real Crime episode.
September 21, 2026
Podcast Examines Florida Vice Mayor's Death in Domestic Violence Case
A popular true crime podcast has featured the case of Nancy Metayer Bowen, a 38-year-old Florida vice mayor found dead in her home in April 2026. The episode, which aired internationally, examines her death as a domestic violence homicide and the subsequent arrest of her husband.
April 20, 2026
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