A major development has been announced in the search for Madison Allen.
In this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton discusses the announcement by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office that Thomas Morris has officially been named a person of interest in the disappearances of Madison Allen and Stephanie Javea. Woody explains why this is an important milestone in the investigation and why community tips are more valuable now than ever.
Additional stories include:
- A cocaine trafficking investigation involving LSU students.
- A Jennings attempted murder after a man reportedly woke up with a knife lodged in his neck.
- An Oklahoma couple sentenced after the horrific abuse of an 11-year-old child.
- A Michigan mother accused of concealing the death of her newborn after the baby's body was found in a dumpster.
- A suspicious explosive device investigation near Fort Polk.
- The identification of a missing Idaho mother months after her disappearance.
- A Missouri homeowner charged after fatally shooting suspected vehicle burglars.
- A Baton Rouge life insurance fraud conspiracy connected to a homicide investigation involving more than $4 million in policies.
Woody also reminds listeners that anonymous tips remain one of the most important tools investigators have in solving missing persons cases and bringing families answers.
- Who is Thomas Morris?
- Why was Thomas Morris named a person of interest?
- What is the latest update on Madison Allen?
- What happened to Stephanie Javea?
- What happened in the LSU drug investigation?
- Why was the Oklahoma couple sentenced?
- What happened in the Jennings attempted murder?
- Why was a Michigan mother arrested after her newborn was found?
- What happened near Fort Polk?
- What happened in the Baton Rouge insurance fraud case?
- Why was the Missouri homeowner charged with murder?
- What happened on True Crime Time for July 23, 2026?
True Crime Time, Woody Overton, Madison Allen, Thomas Morris, Stephanie Javea, person of interest, Louisiana true crime, missing persons, LSU drug bust, Jennings Louisiana, Oklahoma child abuse, Michigan newborn death, Fort Polk, Idaho missing mother, Missouri shooting, Baton Rouge insurance fraud, life insurance scam, cold cases, RLRC
- Madison Allen investigation update
- Thomas Morris named a person of interest
- Importance of anonymous tips
- LSU cocaine investigation
- Jennings attempted murder
- Oklahoma child abuse prosecution
- Michigan newborn death investigation
- Fort Polk suspicious device investigation
- Idaho missing person recovery
- Missouri shooting case
- Baton Rouge insurance fraud conspiracy
- Thomas Morris has officially been identified by law enforcement as a person of interest in two missing persons investigations.
- Community tips often become the breakthrough investigators need after an arrest.
- Child abuse and neglect cases carry severe criminal penalties.
- Drug investigations frequently begin with community information and surveillance.
- Insurance fraud schemes often uncover additional criminal activity.
- Families of missing persons depend on continued public awareness.
- Sharing information helps generate investigative leads.
- Persistence by families and investigators can keep cold cases moving forward.
- West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office
- East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
- LSU Police Department
- Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office
- Fort Polk Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit
- Shoshone County Sheriff's Office
- Baton Rouge Police Department
- FBI
- RLRC Tip Line (313-RLRC-TIP)
Disclaimer This episode discusses active criminal investigations, arrests, allegations, missing persons, child abuse, homicide, and other violent crimes. Thomas Morris is discussed as a person of interest based on statements made by law enforcement and has not been charged in the disappearance of Madison Allen or Stephanie Javea. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised due to discussions of violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, and homicide.
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