Real Life Real Crime

In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton walks listeners through a mix of historic, ongoing, and unusual crime stories that highlight the evolving nature of criminal justice and accountability.The episode opens with a discussion of the Patty Hearst abduction, one of the most infamous cases in American true crime history, and why it continues to influence public perception of crime, coercion, and responsibility. Woody then provides updates on justice efforts for victims like Hailey, reinforcing the importance of persistence, advocacy, and community involvement.The conversation turns to the death penalty, examining how DNA evidence has reshaped criminal investigations and raised questions about past convictions. Woody also breaks down the case of Charles Thompson, who was convicted of a double murder and later attempted to orchestrate another killing from behind bars, illustrating the long reach of violent offenders.International and domestic cases round out the episode, including a controversial l