Going Ballistic with Radley Balko

On April 8, 2026, serial killer Rex Heuermann pled guilty. He murdered Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard‑Barnes, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, and Jessica Taylor. He also admitted to murdering Karen Vergata.Today, he received his sentence. ...  Show more

On March 19, 2004, seventeen‑year‑old Brianna Maitland clocked out of her job as a dishwasher at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont. She drove off into the night. She never made it home. Her car was found butted up against an abandoned building known as the Old Dutchbur ...  Show more

Andrew Cunanan was a big talker and wanted all the best things in life. Unfortunately, he was unwilling to work to reach his goals. Instead he lived off the wealth of his older lovers and off the money from the drugs he sold (and used). Then Cunanan's desire for the finer things ...  Show more

The Wonderland Murders, or The Four on the Floor case is a case from the old days of Hollywood. It’s not the kind of old Hollywood case that Ash usually delivers, this one instead is a totally different take. The Wonderland Gang was made up of a group of people you definitely ...

Woody Overton, Jim Chapman and Mike Agovino discuss the crime headlines for April 28th 2023 including up to the minute details on a horrible murder in Harahan, Louisiana, details on the arrest warrant issued for UFC Star Nate Diaz after an altercation on Bourbon Street in New Orl ...  Show more

Woody Overton, Jim Chapman, and Mike Agovino of Real Life Real Crime Daily discuss the crime headlines for Monday July 31st 2023.It’s the current crime commentary show that you won’t get on network TV!Topics for today’s episode in order of discussion.Update: Schabusiness trial is ...  Show more