True Crime Time For May 9, 2026 | Mother’s Day Crimes, Long Island Serial Killer & The Infamous Ma Barker

We had a recording issue- I did my very best to fix the audio.🎟️ RLRC LIVE SHOW – GET TICKETS:👉 https://tinyurl.com/rlrc2026🏨 HOTEL BLOCK (Hampton Inn – Denham Springs):👉 https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=BTRDSHX&groupCode=CHHRLC&arrivaldate=2026-07-16&departuredate=2026-07-19&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT📞 225-665-0555 | Use code RLC if callingIn this special Mother’s Day weekend episode of True Crime Time For, Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss crime, motherhood, missing persons, and the emotional impact unsolved cases have on families left searching for answers.Woody opens the episode by wishing all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day and reflecting on the sacrifices moms make every single day. He also shares updates after meeting Madison’s mother, Lynn Rollins, during bingo night at Big J’s Side Porch, where Lifers gathered in support of ongoing investigations.The episode includes continued calls for information regarding:👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison👉 Justice for Hailey👉 Justice for Barbara BlountWoody reveals that new information has recently been provided to investigators and emphasizes that law enforcement is actively working multiple interconnected missing persons cases. He also previews an upcoming episode covering another woman who disappeared from the St. Francisville area under disturbing circumstances.“This Day in History” focuses on serial killer Joel Rifkin, who was convicted in 1994 after police discovered Tiffany Bresciani’s body inside his vehicle following a high-speed chase. Rifkin later confessed to numerous murders connected to the Long Island serial killings.Additional topics include:The truth behind the myth claiming Mother’s Day has the lowest crime rate of the yearFamous Mother’s Day-related crimes, including Susan Smith and Diane DownsThe emotional reality families experience when loved ones disappear or struggle with addictionThe history and origins of Mother’s Day in the United States and internationallyWhy mothers are drawn to true crime stories and investigationsThe infamous story of outlaw matriarch Ma Barker and the violent rise and fall of the Barker-Karpis gang during America’s Public Enemy eraWoody closes the episode by honoring mothers everywhere and reminding listeners that missing persons are not statistics — they are real people with families who continue searching for answers every single day.👉 “Somebody always knows something.”🎧 Chapters00:00 Introduction and Mother’s Day Wishes 03:00 Joel Rifkin and the Long Island Serial Killer 07:00 Madison Investigation Updates 15:00 Missing Women and Community Awareness 22:00 Is Mother’s Day Really the Lowest Crime Day? 28:00 Famous Mother’s Day Crimes 35:00 The Origins of Mother’s Day 42:00 Why Moms Love True Crime 48:00 The Story of Ma Barker 01:05:00 The Barker-Karpis Gang and FBI Shootout 01:16:00 Final Mother’s Day Reflections and Closingtrue crime, Mother’s Day crimes, Joel Rifkin, Long Island serial killer, Tiffany Bresciani murder, Ma Barker, Barker-Karpis gang, What Happened to Madison, missing women Louisiana, Barbara Blount case, Susan Smith case, Diane Downs case, Mother’s Day crime myths, true crime podcast May 2026, Real Life Real CrimeOur 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