True Crime Time For June 16, 2026 | Death Penalty Mom, Corrupt Prison Boss & Cold Case Breakthrough

Woody Overton opens today's episode with a reminder that victims matter and encourages listeners to continue submitting tips in the ongoing search for answers in Madison's case. He then revisits one of Ohio's most notorious family murder cases before diving into a wide range of crime stories from Texas, New York, Louisiana, South Africa, and beyond. Topics include a Texas mother facing the death penalty after allegedly murdering two of her children, a New York prison captain accused of extorting employees, an extremist online child exploitation network, and the murder of a Toronto police officer during a high-risk warrant operation.The episode also covers multiple Louisiana sexual assault cases, an ATM robbery gang sentenced in Baton Rouge, a South African mass shooting, the rescue of more than sixty dogs from illegal breeders, and a decades-old cold case finally solved through advanced DNA testing. Woody closes by reminding listeners that every unidentified victim and missing person deserves answers, no matter how long it takes.Stories Covered#WhatHappenedToMadison Update – Woody asks listeners to continue submitting tips and supporting victim advocacy efforts.This Day in History: James Rupert Family Murders – Revisiting one of Ohio's most notorious family murder cases.Texas Death Penalty Case – Prosecutors seek the death penalty against a mother accused of killing two of her four children.Corrupt New York Prison Captain – Rikers Island supervisor accused of extorting employees and fraudulently collecting overtime.764 Online Extremist Network – FBI warns parents about a growing child exploitation network targeting minors online.Toronto Police Officer Killed – Officer Mark Peninzato is fatally shot while executing a high-risk search warrant.ATM Robbery Gang Sentenced – Baton Rouge criminals sentenced after targeting ATM service technicians.Napoleonville Assisted Living Assault Case – Arrest made in the alleged sexual battery of a vulnerable resident.Pierre Part Sexual Assault Sentencing – Defendant sentenced after multiple investigations involving juvenile victims.Zachary Church Sex Crime Arrest – Teen charged with multiple serious sex offenses involving a child.South African Mass Shooting – Twelve people killed and numerous others wounded in a deadly attack.Missouri Puppy Mill Rescue – More than sixty neglected dogs rescued from illegal breeding operations.Cold Case Solved Through DNA – Human remains discovered in Washington State are finally identified after decades.True Crime Time For, Woody Overton, Real Life Real Crime, What Happened to Madison, James Rupert, family murder, death penalty case, Texas mother charged, Rikers Island corruption, prison extortion, Louis Vuitton scandal, 764 extremist group, child exploitation network, FBI warning, Toronto police officer killed, Mark Peninzato, ATM robbery gang, Baton Rouge crime, assisted living assault, Napoleonville, Pierre Part sex crimes, Zachary church arrest, South Africa mass shooting, Missouri puppy mill rescue, dog rescue, cold case solved, DNA identification, Washington State remains, RLRC, June 2026Our 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 Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/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.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy