True Crime Time For July 15, 2026 | Missing Child, Cold Case Solved & Fallen U.S. Marshal — Real Life Real Crime

On this episode of True Crime Time, Woody Overton delivers another powerful collection of crime stories while honoring a fallen law enforcement officer and highlighting the importance of never giving up on victims and their families.

Woody begins by remembering the anniversary of the Gianni Versace murder before discussing the tragic shooting death of a Deputy U.S. Marshal who was killed while serving an arrest warrant in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. He reflects on the dangers faced by law enforcement officers every day and the sacrifice made by those who serve.

Other major stories include:

Multiple copper theft investigations across Louisiana that resulted in numerous arrests after suspects targeted churches, businesses, utility infrastructure, and elderly victims.
A bizarre Airbnb discovery where guests found a large photograph of themselves already hanging inside their rental.
A remarkable 41-year-old cold case homicide solved after investigators used modern forensic testing to identify a suspect decades after a traveling salesman was murdered in an Ohio hotel.
An Illinois military veteran sentenced to 120 years after kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint.
The heartbreaking disappearance of 10-year-old Gabby Terralong in Florida, whose mentally ill mother refuses to reveal the child's whereabouts while multiple agencies, including the FBI, continue searching.

Throughout the episode, Woody explains why advances in forensic science continue solving decades-old murders, why public tips remain invaluable to investigators, and why missing child cases demand immediate public attention.

What happened to the Deputy U.S. Marshal in Rapides Parish?
Who was the U.S. Marshal killed in Louisiana?
What are the latest Louisiana copper theft arrests?
Why is copper theft increasing?
What happened in the Ohio cold case hotel murder?
How was a 41-year-old murder finally solved?
What happened to Gabby Terralong?
Is Gabby Terralong still missing?
Why is the FBI searching for Gabby Terralong?
What happened in the Illinois Veterans Day kidnapping case?
How does forensic genealogy solve cold cases?
Why do investigators reopen decades-old murder cases?
What happened to Gianni Versace's killer?
What is the latest True Crime Time episode about?

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Law enforcement officers continue to make the ultimate sacrifice while protecting communities.
Copper theft remains a growing crime that causes widespread financial and infrastructure damage.
Modern forensic science continues solving homicide investigations that once appeared impossible.
Public tips remain one of the most valuable investigative tools available.
Missing child investigations require immediate public awareness and community involvement.
Mental illness does not lessen the urgency of locating a missing child.
Forensic genealogy continues changing the future of cold case investigations.
Persistence remains one of the greatest strengths in criminal investigations.
U.S. Marshals Service
FBI New Orleans Field Office
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office
Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
Margate Police Department
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
FBI Missing Persons Unit

Disclaimer

The cases discussed in this episode involve allegations, active criminal investigations, arrests, court proceedings, and criminal convictions. Information is presented for educational, informational, and commentary purposes using publicly available information available at the time of recording. Individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Some investigations discussed remain active and details may change as additional evidence becomes available. Listener discretion is advised due to discussions of homicide, missing children, sexual assault, violence, child neglect, and other disturbing subject matter.

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