True Crime Time For January 3, 2026 | Sexual Assault, Squatters, Homicide & Crimes That Shake Families

In this episode of True Crime Time For, Woody Overton and his co-host break down multiple cases that highlight how crime impacts families, communities, and the legal system.

The episode covers:

• A sexual assault case in Baton Rouge

• Police impersonation in New Zealand

• A homicide investigation in Wisconsin

• A high-profile murder case in Arizona

• Fraud involving a decomposing body in Pennsylvania

• Unconventional methods used to remove squatters in California

• The growing legal and ethical issues surrounding squatting and eviction

• Child abuse allegations involving a teacher

• A tragic shooting incident in Texas

• A mother’s desperate attempt to abduct her children

Each story underscores the emotional toll left behind and the complicated paths victims and families must navigate in pursuit of justice, safety, and accountability.

Listener discretion is advised.

Chapter Titles

00:00 – Welcome to True Crime Time For

01:41 – New Year, New Cases

05:00 – Worldwide Crime: Police Impersonation in New Zealand

10:45 – Family Matters: Homicide in Wisconsin

14:22 – High-Profile Murder Case in Arizona

18:19 – Decomposing Body & Fraud in Pennsylvania

21:37 – Unique Approaches to Squatter Removal

24:50 – The Complexities of Squatting & Eviction

30:37 – Child Abuse Allegations Against a Teacher

36:26 – Tragic Shooting Incident in Texas

42:54 – A Mother’s Desperate Attempt to Abduct Her Children

"Every one of these cases leaves a family behind — and none of them walk away unchanged.”

This episode of True Crime Time For explores sexual assault, homicide, fraud, police impersonation, squatter disputes, child abuse allegations, and family-related crimes across the U.S. and internationally. Host Woody Overton discusses the legal challenges, emotional consequences, and societal issues surrounding modern crime while emphasizing community awareness and reform.

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