🎟️ RLRC LIVE – JULY 18, 2026
Southeastern Livingston Center
9261 Florida Blvd
Walker, Louisiana 70785
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🏨 HOTEL BLOCK
Hampton Inn Denham Springs
201 Rushing Road W
Denham Springs, LA 70726
📞 225-665-0555
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REAL LIFE REAL CRIME
Hotel Link
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⚖️ The Davenport Firm
📞 Phone: 318-445-9696
🌐 Website: DavenportFirm.com
📧 Email: TDavenportJr@DavenportFirm.com
📧 Assistant Email: Secretary@DavenportFirm.com
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Thomas "Tommy" Davenport – The Davenport Firm
Woody Overton welcomes his longtime friend, attorney, law professor, and self-described bulldog litigator Thomas Davenport to discuss the continuing pursuit of justice for Hailey. The conversation begins with Woody thanking Thomas and his law firm for donating custom knives that helped raise the remaining funds needed for Scott Roder and The Evidence Room to complete their work on the case. Thomas explains why he felt compelled to help and why he believes justice should not depend on a family's financial status or influence.
The discussion then turns to Thomas's legal career, his work as a criminal defense attorney and professor, and his growing concerns about the legal reasoning being used to claim that Hailey's case cannot move forward. Thomas outlines his plan to conduct a full legal review, prepare a memorandum, and have it peer-reviewed before presenting his findings publicly. Woody and Thomas also discuss Barbara Johnson's unwavering determination, the importance of admitting mistakes when new evidence emerges, and why neither of them is willing to stop fighting for answers.
Stories Covered
- Woody welcomes attorney Thomas Davenport to discuss Justice for Hailey.
- Thomas shares his background in law enforcement, military service, law school, and criminal defense.
- Discussion of the custom knife fundraiser that helped complete funding for Scott Roder and The Evidence Room.
- Barbara Johnson's continued fight for answers and justice for her daughter.
- Examination of legal issues surrounding double jeopardy claims in the case.
- Thomas announces plans to prepare and peer-review a legal memorandum regarding the case.
- Discussion on accountability, admitting mistakes, and correcting injustice when new evidence emerges.
- The importance of community involvement and the role of the RLRC lifers in supporting the pursuit of justice.
- Thomas explains his work as a law professor at Southern University Law Center.
- Discussion about representing clients in difficult and complex cases that others may avoid.
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🎧 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:37 Thomas Davenport Joins the Show
03:19 Justice for Hailey Fundraiser & Knife Donation
05:52 Thomas Davenport's Journey to Becoming a Lawyer
11:48 The Story Behind the Fundraiser Knives
14:53 Barbara Johnson & the Pursuit of Justice
20:28 Double Jeopardy Discussion
30:07 Legal Memorandum & Peer Review Plan
35:50 Areas of Law Thomas Practices
40:14 Fighting for Difficult Cases
47:37 How to Contact Thomas Davenport
50:50 The Future of Justice for Hailey
56:25 Final Thoughts & Closing
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