True Crime Time For December 27, 2025 | Holiday Horror: Child Abuse, Murder-Suicide, a Female Serial Killer & a Baby Traded for Beer
Podcast: Real Life Real CrimePublished On: Sat Dec 27 2025
Description: The holidays can amplify both joy and tragedy — and in this episode of True Crime Time, Woody and Cyndi Overton take listeners through several unsettling cases that occurred during or around the holiday season.The episode examines: • A child abuse case in North Carolina • A murder-suicide during Christmas • An accidental shooting tied to domestic violence • The sexual assault and robbery of a 12-year-old boy • A female serial killer responsible for multiple intentional overdoses • A babysitter accused of violently assaulting an infant • A bizarre Oklahoma case involving an attempt to trade a baby for beerAlongside the facts, the hosts reflect on mental health struggles, warning signs of abuse, and the role communities play in protecting vulnerable victims — especially children. While the stories are difficult, the episode reinforces the message that awareness, reporting, and compassion can make a difference.This episode contains discussion of violence and child abuse.Chapter Titles00:00 – Year-End Reflections & the Holidays 03:04 – Child Abuse Case in North Carolina 09:02 – Christmas Murder-Suicide 11:55 – Accidental Shooting & Domestic Violence 18:00 – Sexual Assault of a Minor 19:26 – The Utsie Case & $1.5 Million Bond 20:46 – Rebecca Auburn: Female Serial Killer 27:54 – Child Abuse Allegations Against Emily Duren 31:46 – Bizarre Attempt to Trade a Baby for Beer 39:32 – Final Reflections & Hope“The holidays don’t change who people are — they expose what was already there.”Executive Producer: Leah MarieSponsors:BIOMAVisit gobioma.com/rlrc for an EXTRA 15% off your orderMOODCheck out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com for $30 off your entire purchase – first time buyers onlyEARTH BREEZERight now, you can try Earth Breeze for up to 40% off plus 4 free gifts at https://earthbreeze.com/RLRCPharmaNutraCheck out PharmaNutra and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.comHailey's CONTACT HUBhttps://sites.google.com/realliferealcrime.com/justiceforhaileycontacthub?usp=sharingOur Sponsors:* 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
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