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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:24 True Crime Stories: Child Abuse Case in Portland04:16 Unusual Pets: The Spider Monkey Incident07:07 Family Matters: Abandoned Newborn in Columbus11:11 Postal Worker Fraud: A Case of Theft20:27 Tragic Crime: Kidnapping and Murder in Georgia21:55 The Tragic Case of Cruz24:11 Unraveling a Wrongful Conviction29:18 Family Matters: Domestic Violence and Justice32:04 A Shocking Crime: A Mother's Tragedy37:14 Cocaine Smuggling: A Clever Concealment44:20 Reflections on Justice and the NFL Seasontrue crime, child abuse, spider monkey, abandoned newborn, postal worker fraud, kidnapping, murder, true crime, wrongful conviction, domestic violence, justice system, cocaine smuggling, family mattersExecutive Producer: Leah MarieSponsors:MOODCheck out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com for $30 off your entire purchase – first time buyers onlyHailey's CONTACT HUBhttps://sites.google.com/realliferealcrime.com/justiceforhaileycontacthub?usp=sharingOur Sponsors:* Check out Earth Breeze: https://earthbreeze.com/RLRC* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy