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Apr 2024
33m 41s

RLRC Original | Woody?

Real Life Real Crime Productions
About this episode

In this episode of Real Life, Real Crime, Woody delves into the chilling story of Charles Harrelson, an infamous hitman and father of actor Woody Harrelson.

He explores Harrelson's criminal history, including his association with organized crime, personal life, arrests, trials, and convictions.

He also covers Harrelson's time in prison, escape attempts, role as a snitch, and his death at 68.

Timestamps

2:34 Infamous Hitman Revealed

8:19 Memoir of a Murder

13:13 Murder of Judge Wood

19:11 Escape Attempt from Prison

21:52 Legal Appeal and Snitching

23:15 Connections to No Country for Old Men

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