{"podcast":{"title":"Real Life Real Crime","slug":"real-life-real-crime-79468","podcast_index_feed_id":79468,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/b7d0491f-00ce-49c7-b5d5-55c6a5a56a9f","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/real-life-real-crime","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/5/21/19/3889c83c-356b-4ff6-a336-9449b7166eaa_-da5f224f79da_98627294298f4781fcbdbf1c779658db.jpg","author":"Real Life Real Crime Productions","episode_count":1189,"summary":"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. Woody also hosts “True Crime Time For,” which 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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T14:18:39.397899+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-real-crime-79468"},"episode":{"title":"Real Life Real Crime | Shawn Grate Part 1: Hiding in Plain Sight","slug":"real-life-real-crime-shawn-grate-part-1-hiding-in-plain-sight","published_at":"2026-06-20T05:00:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-real-crime-79468/real-life-real-crime-shawn-grate-part-1-hiding-in-plain-sight","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-real-crime-79468","url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/b7d0491f-00ce-49c7-b5d5-55c6a5a56a9f/episodes/4b77d0c9-c320-4f84-ab0b-f2d780eeb540","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/137/audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/4b77d0c9-c320-4f84-ab0b-f2d780eeb540/stream.mp3","summary":"In her first-ever long-form Real Life Real Crime deep dive, Cyndi Overton examines the life and crimes of serial killer Shawn Grate. Beginning in Marion, Ohio, Cyndi traces Grate's childhood, early warning signs, and escalating violence before introducing the women whose lives were stolen by a predator hiding in plain sight. This episode focuses on the stories of Dana Lowry, Rebecca Leicy, Candace Cunningham, Elizabeth Griffith, and Stacy Stanley—women who deserve to be remembered for how they lived, not simply for how they died. As investigators struggle to connect disappearances and murders across Ohio, Shawn Grate continues operating undetected. But that is about to change. Part 1 sets the stage for the survivor whose whispered 911 call would ultimately bring a serial killer's reign of terror to an end. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com * Check out Ruggable and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://ruggable.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"In her first-ever long-form Real Life Real Crime deep dive, Cyndi Overton examines the life and crimes of serial killer Shawn Grate. Beginning in Marion,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3612,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-life-real-crime-79468/episodes/real-life-real-crime-shawn-grate-part-1-hiding-in-plain-sight/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-real-crime-79468/real-life-real-crime-shawn-grate-part-1-hiding-in-plain-sight.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}