In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, retired homicide detective Woody Overton introduces a powerful and emotional recording involving Barbara Johnson, the mother of Hailey, as she speaks directly with representatives from the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office, including investigators and assistants involved in the case.

The episode centers on Barbara Johnson’s conversation with prosecutors and law enforcement, focusing on the murder of her daughter, the importance of investigative timelines, key dates, and the pursuit of accountability. Listeners hear firsthand the questions being asked, the legal explanations provided, and the emotional weight carried by a parent seeking justice.

From a law enforcement perspective, this episode highlights how constitutional rights, evidence, and timelines intersect in homicide investigations, while also underscoring the profound impact unresolved cases have on victims’ families. This recording reflects the reality that justice is not only a legal process, but a deeply human one — and that persistence, truth, and accountability matter.

00:00 Understanding Rights During a Criminal Investigation

01:59 Introducing the Case and the Victims

09:48 Why Key Dates Matter in Murder Investigations

19:57 How Investigators Build a Murder Case

30:01 The Role of Evidence in Proving Guilt

39:08 What Justice Should Look Like for Victims

50:43 The Emotional Impact of Crime on Families

“Murder investigations are built on timelines, evidence, and truth — not shortcuts.”

This episode of Real Life Real Crime explains how murder investigations rely on constitutional rights, key dates, timelines, and evidence, while exploring the emotional impact crime has on victims’ families and the pursuit of justice.

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