This episode of True Crime Time For explores a series of tragic and bizarre crime stories from across the United States and internationally.

Cyndi discusses the disturbing discovery of two young girls found in suitcases in Cleveland and the ongoing concerns surrounding missing persons cases. The episode also covers the case of a missing girl found in a man’s home in North Carolina and a boutique owner arrested multiple times for fraud and scamming customers.

Additional stories include international blackmail charges in the UK, heartbreaking family tragedies involving alcohol-related deaths, and bizarre incidents that highlight the unpredictable nature of crime.

00:00 Historical Crime Insights

02:32 Tragic Discoveries in Cleveland

05:58 Missing Persons and Abductions

09:56 Fraudulent Business Practices

21:57 International Crime Cases

29:57 Family Tragedies and Legal Consequences

34:43 Bizarre Family Matters

39:08 Global Crime Trends

44:53 Driving Under the Influence Cases

47:43 Alcohol-Related Crimes in Japan

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Executive Producer: Leah Marie

This episode begins with an update on the search for Madison Renae Allen, who disappeared from Zachary, Louisiana. Woody emphasizes the importance of community awareness and tips in helping bring missing persons home.

The episode then explores several other crime stories including execution updates in Florida, the murder case of Kayla Hodgkin, and disturbing incidents involving mental health struggles that led to violence within families.

Woody also discusses bizarre criminal behavior in court involving a man tattooing children, as well as the continuing influence of cartel violence following the funeral of cartel leader El Mencho.

Throughout the episode, the impact of crime on families and communities remains a central theme.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Madison Renae Allen's Case

02:41 Community Involvement in Missing Persons Cases

05:05 Historical Context of Crime Investigations

12:22 Execution Updates in Florida

22:59 The Case of Sue Markham

23:13 Family Matters: Mental Health and Violence

29:45 Dumb Dumb in the Court: Tattooing Children

33:14 Murder of Kayla Hodgkin

37:33 El Mencho's Funeral and Cartel Violence

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Executive Producer: Leah Marie

This episode launches a new investigative series from Real Life Real Crime: #WhatHappenedToMadison.

In Episode 1, Lynn Rollins speaks with Woody Overton about the life and disappearance of her daughter, Madison Renae Allen, a missing person from Zachary, Louisiana.

Madison was born three months premature and faced early medical challenges. Despite childhood trauma and instability, she maintained close relationships with her siblings and showed promise as a student. However, teenage struggles, relationship instability, and addiction would shape much of her adult life.

Madison became a young mother and experienced the challenges of single parenthood after her marriage ended. She sought treatment for addiction through rehabilitation programs but struggled with relapses.

After totaling her vehicle, Madison moved in with Thomas Morris in Zachary, Louisiana. She began helping care for his two children and initially appeared to have stability — a roof over her head and renewed purpose.

Thanksgiving conversations suggested she was doing well.

The last confirmed communication occurred on November 29.

When Madison failed to reach out on her birthday, her mother sensed something was wrong.

A missing persons report was filed. As the search began, statements made by Thomas Morris raised concerns due to inconsistencies.

This episode focuses on:

• Madison’s early life and trauma
• Her struggles with addiction
• Her role as a mother
• Her move to Zachary, Louisiana
• Her relationship and living arrangement with Thomas Morris
• The timeline leading up to her disappearance
• Filing the missing persons report
• Early investigative concerns
• The importance of community involvement

This is not the end of the story — it’s the beginning.

#WhatHappenedToMadison

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to #WhatHappenedToMadison

02:58 Madison Renae Allen’s Early Life and Premature Birth

05:54 Childhood Trauma and Family Dynamics

09:02 Teenage Years, Relationships, and Early Struggles

12:10 Becoming a Young Mother and Single Parenthood

14:59 Addiction, Rehabilitation, and Relapse

18:08 Life Instability and Changing Relationships

21:03 Moving to Zachary, Louisiana

24:12 Meeting Thomas Morris and Living Arrangement

27:09 Caregiver Role and Helping Raise Two Children

31:58 Thanksgiving Conversations and Signs of Stability

36:04 Last Communication on November 29

39:57 Birthday Silence and Growing Alarm

43:15 Filing the Missing Persons Report

46:50 Inconsistencies in Statements from Thomas Morris

49:10 Community Support and Call to Action

Executive Producer: Leah Marie