True Crime Time for August 15, 2026 | Jailhouse Confessions, Death Row Killers & Horrific Child Abuse

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody opens with an update on What Happened to Madison, thanking listeners who have continued submitting tips and encouraging everyone to keep sharing information as momentum continues to build. He also reminds the Real Life Real Crime community to keep supporting the Justice for Hailey campaign, emphasizing that recent developments show the continued public advocacy is making a difference. Today's stories include:A look back at the horrific 1914 Taliesin Massacre, where Julian Carlton murdered seven people at Frank Lloyd Wright's estate before taking his own life weeks later.A Texas murder suspect who allegedly confessed during a recorded jail phone call, providing investigators with the evidence needed to upgrade his charges to murder.A prominent San Antonio criminal defense attorney arrested on solicitation of prostitution and human trafficking charges after investigators reviewed Snapchat videos, financial records, and other evidence.Florida's upcoming execution of convicted serial killer Daniel Owen Conahan, known as the "Hog Trail Killer," whose brutal crimes targeted multiple victims during the 1990s.A West Virginia mother accused of repeatedly abusing her three children, including allegations that she chased one child with a knife and threatened to kill the other children.A Mississippi capital murder case involving the Christmas Eve shooting deaths of two young men.A Jefferson Parish woman accused of intentionally burning her one-month-old son's buttocks and genitals with scalding water while also causing a broken femur before allegedly attempting to blame another family member.Two people arrested after allegedly having sex inside a stairwell at the Rapides Parish Courthouse, including an inmate trustee assigned to work detail.A former Louisiana correctional officer charged with malfeasance and sexual misconduct after allegedly exchanging explicit messages with an inmate.California prosecutors' decision to seek the death penalty against Leticia Diane McCormick, who is accused of torturing and starving her adopted 11-year-old daughter, Arabella, to death.The release of former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who returned home after years of imprisonment in Russia.Before closing, Woody once again asks listeners to continue supporting both What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, reminding everyone that every tip, email, and phone call helps keep these cases moving forward.True Crime Time, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, What Happened to Madison, Justice for Hailey, Taliesin Massacre, Julian Carlton, jail phone confession, San Antonio attorney, Neil Kalfas, Hog Trail Killer, Daniel Owen Conahan, death penalty, child abuse, Leticia Diane McCormick, Arabella, Rapides Parish Courthouse, correctional officer misconduct, Robert Gilman, true crime podcastWhat Happened to Madison updateJustice for Hailey updateTaliesin MassacreJailhouse confessionTexas murder investigationAttorney charged with human traffickingHog Trail Killer executionWest Virginia child abuseMississippi capital murderJefferson Parish infant abuseRapides Parish courthouse arrestsCorrectional officer misconductCalifornia child torture caseRobert Gilman released from Russian prisonRecorded jail phone calls continue to be one of law enforcement's most valuable investigative tools.Child abuse cases remain among the most disturbing crimes investigators encounter and require swift intervention to protect vulnerable victims.The justice system continues to pursue accountability in the most egregious homicide cases, including capital prosecutions and scheduled executions.Professional misconduct can destroy careers and undermine public trust, whether committed by attorneys, correctional officers, or other public servants.Woody closes by reminding listeners that continued advocacy for What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey is producing results, and he encourages everyone to keep calling, emailing, and sharing information until justice is achieved.  Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy