True Crime Time For February 2, 2026 | Mardi Gras Shooting, Sexual Crimes & Family Tragedies

Feb 2, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton walks listeners through several tragic and unsettling crime stories that highlight both the darkness of human behavior and moments of compassion that can change lives.

The episode opens with a shooting at a Mardi Gras parade that left five people injured, including a child. Cyndi discusses the safety concerns surrounding large public events and how violence in these spaces deeply affects families and entire communities.

The episode then turns to a disturbing case involving a Florida woman accused of posing as a teenager to exploit minors, underscoring the dangers of online manipulation and sexual crimes against children. In contrast, listeners hear about a heartwarming moment when a police officer’s act of kindness helped a homeless widow find a path toward stability and housing.

Additional cases include the arrest of a high school coach for misconduct, the horrific murder of a pregnant mother who was stabbed dozens of times, and another tragic family case involving the death of a child. The episode also covers the sentencing of a pizza shop manager for murder and addresses the increasingly common problem of tourists engaging in reckless and dangerous behavior in national parks.

Throughout the episode, Cyndi emphasizes the emotional toll crime takes on families, the role of mental health in criminal cases, and the importance of community awareness, compassion, and accountability.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

03:07 Shooting at a Mardi Gras Parade

12:06 Florida Woman Charged with Sexual Crimes Against Minors

19:51 A Homeless Widow Helped by an Act of Kindness

26:55 High School Coach Arrested for Misconduct

28:11 Murder of a Pregnant Mother

30:56 Family Tragedy in St. Petersburg

35:13 Pizza Shop Manager Sentenced for Murder

40:14 Dangerous Tourist Behavior in National Parks

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This episode of True Crime Time For covers a Mardi Gras parade shooting, sexual crimes against minors, family tragedies, and moments of compassion, highlighting justice, safety, and community impact.

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