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Back to EpisodesTrue Crime Time For May 9, 2026 | Mother’s Day Crimes, Long Island Serial Killer & The Infamous Ma Barker
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In this special Mother’s Day weekend episode of True Crime Time For, Woody and Cyndi Overton discuss crime, motherhood, missing persons, and the emotional impact unsolved cases have on families left searching for answers.
Woody opens the episode by wishing all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day and reflecting on the sacrifices moms make every single day. He also shares updates after meeting Madison’s mother, Lynn Rollins, during bingo night at Big J’s Side Porch, where Lifers gathered in support of ongoing investigations.
The episode includes continued calls for information regarding:
👉 #WhatHappenedToMadison
👉 Justice for Hailey
👉 Justice for Barbara Blount
Woody reveals that new information has recently been provided to investigators and emphasizes that law enforcement is actively working multiple interconnected missing persons cases. He also previews an upcoming episode covering another woman who disappeared from the St. Francisville area under disturbing circumstances.
“This Day in History” focuses on serial killer Joel Rifkin, who was convicted in 1994 after police discovered Tiffany Bresciani’s body inside his vehicle following a high-speed chase. Rifkin later confessed to numerous murders connected to the Long Island serial killings.
Additional topics include:
- The truth behind the myth claiming Mother’s Day has the lowest crime rate of the year
- Famous Mother’s Day-related crimes, including Susan Smith and Diane Downs
- The emotional reality families experience when loved ones disappear or struggle with addiction
- The history and origins of Mother’s Day in the United States and internationally
- Why mothers are drawn to true crime stories and investigations
- The infamous story of outlaw matriarch Ma Barker and the violent rise and fall of the Barker-Karpis gang during America’s Public Enemy era
Woody closes the episode by honoring mothers everywhere and reminding listeners that missing persons are not statistics — they are real people with families who continue searching for answers every single day.
👉 “Somebody always knows something.”
🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Mother’s Day Wishes
03:00 Joel Rifkin and the Long Island Serial Killer
07:00 Madison Investigation Updates
15:00 Missing Women and Community Awareness
22:00 Is Mother’s Day Really the Lowest Crime Day?
28:00 Famous Mother’s Day Crimes
35:00 The Origins of Mother’s Day
42:00 Why Moms Love True Crime
48:00 The Story of Ma Barker
01:05:00 The Barker-Karpis Gang and FBI Shootout
01:16:00 Final Mother’s Day Reflections and Closing
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