True Crime Time for August 4, 2026 | Cold Cases Turn Hot, Animal Cruelty & Bodies Hidden for Decades

On today's episode of True Crime Time, Woody reflects on the importance of never giving up in the pursuit of justice. He opens the show by encouraging listeners to continue supporting What Happened to Madison and Justice for Hailey, reminding everyone that community involvement and persistence can make a real difference for victims and their families. Today's stories include:A look back at the infamous 1892 Lizzie Borden axe murders and the mystery that continues to surround one of America's most notorious homicide cases.Two Georgia men charged with felony animal cruelty after investigators say they brutally beat two large turtles to death with rocks and bricks.The investigation into the death of a Scottish woman whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, Greece.A remarkable breakthrough in a nearly 30-year-old New Mexico cold case after the remains of Ann Lombard Taylor were discovered buried on property where investigators had searched for years.A bizarre TSA discovery at an Alabama airport after officers found five Civil War-era cannonballs hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.A California man accused of murdering his mother with a hammer after she traveled across the country from Maine to visit him.The identification of a 15-year-old California Jane Doe nearly 50 years after her murder through forensic investigative genetic genealogy, finally allowing her family to bring her home.Throughout the episode, Woody emphasizes the importance of perseverance in unsolved cases, reminding listeners that even decades-old investigations can still produce answers. He closes by urging continued support for What Happened to Madison, Justice for Hailey, and every family still waiting for justice or the return of a loved one.True Crime Time, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, What Happened to Madison, Justice for Hailey, Lizzie Borden, cold case, Jane Doe, genetic genealogy, Ann Lombard Taylor, Michelle Collier, Greece suitcase murder, TSA, Civil War cannonballs, Georgia animal cruelty, California murder, true crime podcastWhat Happened to Madison updateJustice for Hailey updateLizzie Borden murdersGeorgia turtle cruelty caseScotland woman found in GreeceSuitcase homicide investigationAnn Lombard Taylor cold caseCivil War cannonballs at TSACalifornia matricideMichelle Collier identified after 48 yearsForensic investigative genetic genealogyCold cases solved decades laterCold cases can still be solved decades later through persistence and advances in forensic science.Families deserve answers, even when justice takes years—or generations.Community involvement and public awareness continue to play a critical role in missing persons investigations.Modern DNA technology and genetic genealogy are transforming the way unidentified victims are brought home.Never give up. Never surrender. That message remains at the heart of every unsolved case Woody covers. 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