{"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":"True Crime Time For May 7, 2026 | Family Annihilation, Hospital Cop Killing, Death Row Execution & Viral Crime Trends","slug":"true-crime-time-for-may-7-2026-family-annihilation-hospital-cop-killing-death-row-execution-viral-crime-trends","published_at":"2026-05-07T05:00:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-real-crime-79468/true-crime-time-for-may-7-2026-family-annihilation-hospital-cop-killing-death-row-execution-viral-crime-trends","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-real-crime-79468","url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/b7d0491f-00ce-49c7-b5d5-55c6a5a56a9f/episodes/6dced579-f848-446b-a45d-919b8c5cd04d","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/137/audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/6dced579-f848-446b-a45d-919b8c5cd04d/stream.mp3","summary":"A deep dive into recent violent crimes and legal controversies, ranging from a tragic family murder-suicide in Houston to a high-stakes death row execution in Texas. 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