In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody and Cyndi Overton cover a lineup of deeply disturbing and eye-opening cases that highlight the extremes of human behavior — from calculated murder to unimaginable neglect and modern-day crime fueled by technology.

The episode opens with a historical look back at the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, a reminder of how violence has shaped history and continues to impact society today.

From there, the episode moves into a chilling online predator case out of Texas, where a man believed he was communicating with a teenage girl, only to find out he had been interacting with an undercover federal agent. The investigation uncovered additional illegal material, pointing to a much larger and more disturbing pattern of behavior.

In Indiana, Woody and Cyndi break down a heartbreaking case involving a two-year-old child who died from severe neglect and starvation. Investigators found the child had resorted to eating diapers and drywall due to extreme hunger, while the parents lived in clean conditions just feet away. The delay in calling for help and the condition of the home paint a devastating picture of prolonged abuse.

One of the most shocking cases covered involves a Texas woman sentenced to death after murdering a pregnant mother and removing her unborn child in an elaborate and premeditated scheme. The lengths she went to fake a pregnancy — including staging ultrasounds and a gender reveal — make this one of the most disturbing crimes imaginable.

Additional cases include:

• A mid-air assault involving an intoxicated airline passenger targeting a teenage girl
• A traffic stop that led to the discovery of a homicide victim inside a vehicle and another body nearby
• A Florida man arrested after using AI to stage a fake crime involving a police vehicle in an attempt to go viral

Throughout the episode, Woody and Cyndi reinforce a central message: evil exists in many forms — and whether it’s neglect, manipulation, or violence, awareness and accountability are key to stopping it.

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Investigative Producer: Leah Marie

🎧 Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Case Updates

02:00 This Day in History – Lincoln Assassination

05:30 Beast Mode: Online Predator Sting Case

10:30 Family Matters: Toddler Starvation Death

18:30 Investigation and Living Conditions

25:00 F’ed Up Professionals: Baby Cut From Womb Case

35:00 Premeditation and Motive Breakdown

42:00 Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Airline Assault

50:00 Victim Response and Airline Responsibility

57:00 Dum Dum in the Court: Traffic Stop Homicide Discovery

01:05:00 AI Hoax Crime and Viral Attempt

01:12:00 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

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