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True Crime Time For May 4, 2026 | FedEx Driver Death Penalty Trial, Kentucky Bank Murders & School Stabbing

Season 17 Episode 162 Published 5Β days, 14Β hours ago
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In this episode of True Crime Time For, Cyndi Overton covers a heartbreaking and emotional collection of cases involving murder, violence, fraud, child exploitation, and the devastating impact crime leaves on families and communities.

The episode begins with β€œThis Day in History,” revisiting the tragic 1970 Kent State University shootings where four students were killed and nine wounded during anti-war protests involving the National Guard.

Cyndi then breaks down a horrific Kentucky bank shooting where 18-year-old Braylon Weaver allegedly entered a U.S. Bank branch, murdered two employees, stole cash, and later led authorities on a 130 mile-per-hour interstate chase before being captured. Investigators say Weaver even posted a social media meme referencing money shortly after the murders.

Other stories include:

  • A Louisiana couple arrested for allegedly defrauding the Medicaid system out of nearly $135,000 by underreporting income and concealing their marital status
  • A Tacoma, Washington high school stabbing that left four students and a school security officer injured during a violent altercation
  • The deeply emotional death penalty proceedings involving FedEx driver Tanner Horner, who admitted to kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand after striking her with his delivery truck and panicking
  • Heartbreaking courtroom testimony from Athena’s parents, teachers, investigators, and FBI agents detailing the impact her murder had on an entire community
  • An Orlando man sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after receiving graphic child sexual abuse material involving infants and young children

Throughout the episode, Cyndi reflects on the emotional toll these crimes take β€” not only on victims and families, but also on teachers, investigators, first responders, and entire communities forced to process unimaginable loss.

She also reminds listeners that active investigations continue moving forward involving:

πŸ‘‰ #WhatHappenedToMadison

πŸ‘‰ Justice for Bradley

πŸ‘‰ Justice for A.O.

πŸ‘‰ Justice for Barbara Blount

And while listeners may not see immediate answers, Cyndi emphasizes that:

πŸ‘‰ Important things are happening behind the scenes.

🎧 Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Live Show Reminder

03:00 This Day in History – Kent State Shootings

07:00 Kentucky Bank Murders and Police Chase

18:00 Louisiana Medicaid Fraud Arrests

24:00 Tacoma School Stabbing Investigation

30:00 Tanner Horner Pleads Guilty

42:00 Athena Strand Teacher and Family Testimony

58:00 FBI Investigation Details

01:12:00 Child Exploitation Sentencing in Florida

01:18:00 Madison and Ongoing Justice Updates

01:23:00 Closing Thoughts and Listener Reminder

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