True Crime Time For September 9, 2025 | Brian Hooper’s Wrongful Conviction, Columbus Newborn Tragedy & Cocaine Smuggling Scheme

In this episode of True Crime Time, hosts Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss various true crime stories, including a child abuse case in Portland, an unusual incident involving a pet spider monkey, a tragic case of an abandoned newborn in Columbus, and a postal worker's fraudulent activities. The conversation highlights the seriousness of these crimes while maintaining a light-hearted tone throughout. This conversation delves into several tragic and complex cases, including the murder of Cruz, the wrongful conviction of Brian Hooper, a shocking domestic violence incident involving a mother and her child, and a clever cocaine smuggling operation. The hosts reflect on the justice system, the impact of these cases on families, and the importance of never giving up on seeking justice.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:24 True Crime Stories: Child Abuse Case in Portland

04:16 Unusual Pets: The Spider Monkey Incident

07:07 Family Matters: Abandoned Newborn in Columbus

11:11 Postal Worker Fraud: A Case of Theft

20:27 Tragic Crime: Kidnapping and Murder in Georgia

21:55 The Tragic Case of Cruz

24:11 Unraveling a Wrongful Conviction

29:18 Family Matters: Domestic Violence and Justice

32:04 A Shocking Crime: A Mother's Tragedy

37:14 Cocaine Smuggling: A Clever Concealment

44:20 Reflections on Justice and the NFL Season

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