About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Real Life Real Crime | The Final Word: Woody Overton on the District Attorney's Race" from Real Life Real Crime covers host Woody Overton's personal, closing reflections ahead of Election Day in the race for District Attorney in Louisiana's East and West Feliciana parishes. After nearly three months traveling the campaign trail with candidate Cy D'Aquila, Woody shares his views on why courtroom qualifications and criminal jury trial experience matter for the role.
Drawing on his law enforcement background, Woody revisits the prosecution of David Anthony Burns in the Courtney Coco murder case and discusses prosecutor Hugo Holland's courtroom performance as an example of trial experience in action. He outlines a district attorney's core responsibilities, including plea agreements, jury trials, and preparing law enforcement cases for court.
Woody also raises questions about opposing candidate Ken Fabre's professional experience and campaign finance disclosures, referencing a complaint he says he filed with the Louisiana Ethics Board, which he presents as his own claims rather than established findings. He discusses Cy D'Aquila's criminal defense background, courtroom record, and proposed community and youth mentorship initiatives, alongside his own family's deep roots in the Felicianas and hopes for safer communities.
The episode is framed throughout as Woody Overton's personal opinions, experiences, and allegations regarding the candidates and the election, closing with his endorsement of Cy D'Aquila and an encouragement for residents to vote.
Hosts and release
Woody Overton hosts Real Life Real Crime, a weekly true crime podcast available on Apple Podcasts featuring first-hand accounts from an active investigator. This episode, number 318, runs 53 minutes and was released on November 2, 2026.
