REAL
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- Nov 5, 2026
About the podcast
Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell.Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice
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Episodes 275
EP6: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna
n the final episode of the series, we hear how Vicky has now managed to get Joanna's case to be investigated under the Domestic Homicide Review and Cecilie Fjellhoy, from the Netflix Documentary 'The Tinder …
Show notes
n the final episode of the series, we hear how Vicky has now managed to get Joanna's case to be investigated under the Domestic Homicide Review and Cecilie Fjellhoy, from the Netflix Documentary 'The Tinder Swindler' is here to explain the very real effects of romance fraud, and Kasey Baker MSc, explains coercive control and how we can recognise warning signs.
For information on counter allegations in abusive relationships, please see here:
https://safelives.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Responding_to_Counter_allegations_Guidance.pdf
Kacey Baker's website and podcasts can be found here:
https://www.cultvaultpodcast.com/
To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see here:
https://www.instagram.com/joanna_lazaris_legacy/
www.tiktok.com/@mynameisvictoria0
To sign her petition please see here:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781379?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAad1sIwyPP5ze24QC6wd8RJ5eQRz6slElV4Bf8S3N5zzGfmpPTNAM0O5N1Lwaem_grKqJDIy8cQVn-qvmbhKYQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denni8us5bi3
If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, please see here:
www.patreon.com/theaffair
If you've been affected by Romance Fraud, please see Love Said for help and support:
To report fraud see here:
https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/romance-fraud/
If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
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EP5: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna
In this episode we hear from Eve, Derek's partner of five years and the real owner of the farm, as well as Helen, a woman he was seeing at the same time as Eve and Lara.To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her …
Show notes
In this episode we hear from Eve, Derek's partner of five years and the real owner of the farm, as well as Helen, a woman he was seeing at the same time as Eve and Lara.
To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see here:
https://www.instagram.com/joanna_lazaris_legacy/
www.tiktok.com/@mynameisvictoria0
To sign her petition please see here:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781379?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAad1sIwyPP5ze24QC6wd8RJ5eQRz6slElV4Bf8S3N5zzGfmpPTNAM0O5N1Lwaem_grKqJDIy8cQVn-qvmbhKYQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denni8us5bi3
If you've been affected by Romance Fraud, please see Love Said for help and support:
To report fraud see here:
https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/romance-fraud/
If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
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EP4: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna
Joanna's mental health continues to decline as she finds out that the police are going to be charging her with stalking and witness intimidation.To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see …
Show notes
Joanna's mental health continues to decline as she finds out that the police are going to be charging her with stalking and witness intimidation.
To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see here:
https://www.instagram.com/joanna_lazaris_legacy/
www.tiktok.com/@mynameisvictoria0
To sign her petition please see here:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781379?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAad1sIwyPP5ze24QC6wd8RJ5eQRz6slElV4Bf8S3N5zzGfmpPTNAM0O5N1Lwaem_grKqJDIy8cQVn-qvmbhKYQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denni8us5bi3
If you've been affected by Romance Fraud, please see Love Said for help and support:
To report fraud see here:
https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/romance-fraud/
If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
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EP3: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna
Joanna's investigation into Derek reveals that his lies and manipulation are far greater than she first discovered...To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see …
Show notes
Joanna's investigation into Derek reveals that his lies and manipulation are far greater than she first discovered...
To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see here:
https://www.instagram.com/joanna_lazaris_legacy/
www.tiktok.com/@mynameisvictoria0
To sign her petition please see here:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781379?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAad1sIwyPP5ze24QC6wd8RJ5eQRz6slElV4Bf8S3N5zzGfmpPTNAM0O5N1Lwaem_grKqJDIy8cQVn-qvmbhKYQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denni8us5bi3
If you've been affected by Romance Fraud, please see Love Said for help and support:
To report fraud see here:
https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/romance-fraud/
If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
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EP2: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna
A Facebook post exposes Derek for who he really is... and Joanna reports to the police fall on deaf ears.To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see …
Show notes
A Facebook post exposes Derek for who he really is... and Joanna reports to the police fall on deaf ears.
To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see here:
https://www.instagram.com/joanna_lazaris_legacy/
www.tiktok.com/@mynameisvictoria0
To sign her petition please see here:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781379?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAad1sIwyPP5ze24QC6wd8RJ5eQRz6slElV4Bf8S3N5zzGfmpPTNAM0O5N1Lwaem_grKqJDIy8cQVn-qvmbhKYQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denni8us5bi3
If you've been affected by Romance Fraud, please see Love Said for help and support:
To report fraud see here:
https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/romance-fraud/
If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
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EP1: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna
In October 2024, Joanna Lazaris was on a dating app when she came across a man called 'Derek'. He looked like the perfect match, he was exciting, ambitious, intriguing... but he was also a liar.To follow …
Show notes
In October 2024, Joanna Lazaris was on a dating app when she came across a man called 'Derek'. He looked like the perfect match, he was exciting, ambitious, intriguing... but he was also a liar.
To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see here:
https://www.instagram.com/joanna_lazaris_legacy/
www.tiktok.com/@mynameisvictoria0
To sign her petition please see here:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781379?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAad1sIwyPP5ze24QC6wd8RJ5eQRz6slElV4Bf8S3N5zzGfmpPTNAM0O5N1Lwaem_grKqJDIy8cQVn-qvmbhKYQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denni8us5bi3
If you've been affected by Romance Fraud, please see Love Said for help and support:
To report fraud see here:
https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/romance-fraud/
If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
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Dating a Killer: What Happened to Kelsie Scheilling?
When Lauren Suhr heard about a missing pregnant woman, 21-year-old Kelsie Scheilling, she couldn't stop thinking about her and her family. She wanted to help them get answers.She heard that the prime suspect in …
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When Lauren Suhr heard about a missing pregnant woman, 21-year-old Kelsie Scheilling, she couldn't stop thinking about her and her family. She wanted to help them get answers.
She heard that the prime suspect in Kelsie's case was 20-year-old Donthe Lucas. So she did something radical - she reached out to him on social media and offered to be his friend. But that friendship soon developed into a romantic relationship.... and then he proposed.
Lauren was left in a unprecedented situation, would she marry the man she suspected of murder? And could she get the information she so desperately wanted to give the Scheilling family - what happened to Kelsie?
This is REAL.
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The Horrific Crimes of Paul Sharpe
In the spring of 2026, a young girl was abducted by man in Greater Manchester. As the police traced the suspects car they realised that the man inside was a convicted murderer who had been let out of prison 13 …
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In the spring of 2026, a young girl was abducted by man in Greater Manchester. As the police traced the suspects car they realised that the man inside was a convicted murderer who had been let out of prison 13 years earlier.
This is REAL.
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For support after Murder or Manslaughter, please see the websites for SAMM and FFFJ:
www.samm.org.uk
https://familiesfightingforjustice.org/
For support after sexual assault please see The Rape Crisis charity and The Survivors Network:
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
https://survivorsnetwork.org.uk/
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The Murder of Lily Whitehouse
In 2023, 17-year-old Lily Whitehouse met a man 21 years her senior, 38-year-old Mohammed Azim.Despite Lily being so young, Mohammed made his feelings clear, he wanted to be in a relationship with her.But what …
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In 2023, 17-year-old Lily Whitehouse met a man 21 years her senior, 38-year-old Mohammed Azim.
Despite Lily being so young, Mohammed made his feelings clear, he wanted to be in a relationship with her.
But what happened next would leave a young girl dead and a newborn baby without her mother.
This is REAL.
To get more information on the 'Close the Consent Gap' campaign, please see here:
https://closetheconsentgap.com/
To Support the Show on Patreon, you can join here:
www.patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
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The Murder of Samantha Henderson
It is estimated that approximately 80 children are left motherless after domestic homicide each year in England and Wales. These children not only have to endure grief and trauma, but they are also then …
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It is estimated that approximately 80 children are left motherless after domestic homicide each year in England and Wales. These children not only have to endure grief and trauma, but they are also then uprooted, sometimes they are taken in by family members and sometimes they are placed into the care system.
Today, we’re going to look at the case of Samantha Henderson and a brutal murder that left four children without their mother, because an act of evil took her away from them forever.
This is REAL:
If you'd like to join me on Patreon, please see here, thank you so much:
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If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
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The Unlawful Killing of Yousef Makki
On the 2nd of Match 2019, 17-year-old Yousef Makki was out with two of his friends, all were privately educated and one moment would end the life of this budding heart surgeon. But what happens when a criminal …
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On the 2nd of Match 2019, 17-year-old Yousef Makki was out with two of his friends, all were privately educated and one moment would end the life of this budding heart surgeon.
But what happens when a criminal court and an inquest come to a different conclusion, where one says he was killed in self-defence, but the other says he was unlawfully killed?
This is REAL.
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Devil Woman: The Crimes of Natalie Bennett
When 42-year-old Natalie Bennett set her sights on 19-Year-Old Kasey Anderson, everyone who knew them both could never have imagined that they would start a romantic relationship.But behind closed doors, their …
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When 42-year-old Natalie Bennett set her sights on 19-Year-Old Kasey Anderson, everyone who knew them both could never have imagined that they would start a romantic relationship.
But behind closed doors, their relationship was far from happy. Natalie started a campaign of abuse against her younger boyfriend. Abuse that would end up devastating a family and a whole community.
This is REAL.
If you'd like to join me on Patreon, please see here, thank you:
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If you know a man who need help with domestic abuse, please check out the Paul Lavelle Foundation who can offer help and support:
https://paullavellefoundation.co.uk/
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The Secret Life of Ms. Carroll
Eimear Carroll was a primary school teacher from Ireland, she was married and had two babies in quick succession. But nobody could have ever predicted what she was doing behind closed doors. This is REAL. If …
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Eimear Carroll was a primary school teacher from Ireland, she was married and had two babies in quick succession.
But nobody could have ever predicted what she was doing behind closed doors.
This is REAL.
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'The Instascammer': An Investigation into Liana Shanti
Kacey Baker is a cult expert and two years ago she came across a Reddit post, citing the alleged harm that a woman in Hawaii, called Liana Shanti, had caused some of the members of her online community.Former …
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Kacey Baker is a cult expert and two years ago she came across a Reddit post, citing the alleged harm that a woman in Hawaii, called Liana Shanti, had caused some of the members of her online community.
Former members alleged that she was 'inducing' memories of sexual abuse from their friends and family members, she was encouraging members to break up their family homes and even encouraging mothers to flea their home countries with their children, to stop their fathers from seeing them.
In this episode, Kacey talks us through her investigation and how this, is just the tip of the iceberg that she uncovered.
This is REAL.
NB: Please note that this information comes first hand from former members of Liana Shanti's group and they remain allegations until proven in a court of law.
To listen to 'The Instascammer', see here or search for the Cult Vault podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.cultvaultpodcast.com/
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https://www.crimecon.co.uk/crimecon-uk-2026
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Britain's Newest Serial Killer: James Desborough
When members of the homeless community start going missing in Cornwall, England, the police could never had predicted that they were about to uncover a man who was a danger to everyone he came into contact …
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When members of the homeless community start going missing in Cornwall, England, the police could never had predicted that they were about to uncover a man who was a danger to everyone he came into contact with.... and is now confirmed to be Britain's newest detected serial killer.
This is REAL
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Dying For Help: The Case of Lindy Lucena
In January 2023, a man witnessed another man viciously beating a woman in Ballina, Australia. He called the police, expecting them to arrive and help this woman. But that didn't happen and what happened next …
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In January 2023, a man witnessed another man viciously beating a woman in Ballina, Australia.
He called the police, expecting them to arrive and help this woman. But that didn't happen and what happened next would devastate a family and anger the nation.
This is REAL.
If you'd like to join me on Patreon, please see here, thank you so much:
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If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
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An Unlikely Killer: The Murder of Danny Cahalane
When a drug dealer in Plymouth has acid thrown at him, people automatically assumed it was a drug deal gone wrong. But as the investigation progressed, the police were confronted with a sobering reality …
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When a drug dealer in Plymouth has acid thrown at him, people automatically assumed it was a drug deal gone wrong. But as the investigation progressed, the police were confronted with a sobering reality, someone, who they'd never have suspected was involved, had played a key role in this brutal murder.
This is REAL.
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The Disturbing Case of Sonia Exelby
In October 2025, Sonia Exelby got on a flight from London to Florida. But she wasn't going on holiday or to meet a friend, she was going to meet a monster.And what happened next, started one of the most …
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In October 2025, Sonia Exelby got on a flight from London to Florida. But she wasn't going on holiday or to meet a friend, she was going to meet a monster.
And what happened next, started one of the most heartbreaking and disturbing investigations these seasoned officers had ever witnessed.
This is REAL
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https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support
https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK
https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans
https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA
https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia
https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland
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The Murder of Sophie Lionnet
In 2017, Sophie Lionnet had travelled from her home in France, to work as a Nanny for a couple in London. She thought she was starting her dream job, caring for small children. But in reality... she was walking …
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In 2017, Sophie Lionnet had travelled from her home in France, to work as a Nanny for a couple in London. She thought she was starting her dream job, caring for small children. But in reality... she was walking into a real life nightmare. One that would end her life.
This is REAL:
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If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
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The Murder of Jenna Baldwin
When 15-year-old Jenna went missing from her home in Pontypool, Wales, the police initially thought they were dealing with a runaway.But when a series of chilling phones calls are made to the family home, they …
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When 15-year-old Jenna went missing from her home in Pontypool, Wales, the police initially thought they were dealing with a runaway.
But when a series of chilling phones calls are made to the family home, they realise they were dealing with something much sinister.
This is REAL.
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When Women Kill Women: The Murder of Sadie Hartley
Women on women homicide is rare, with only 2-2.5% of murders that feature both female victims and female killers. In today's case, a woman planned to kill another woman over a 17 month period... with the help …
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Women on women homicide is rare, with only 2-2.5% of murders that feature both female victims and female killers.
In today's case, a woman planned to kill another woman over a 17 month period... with the help of another woman.
This is REAL.
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The Murder of Kim Thompson
On the 9th of August 2025, Kim Thompson was found unresponsive in her bed by her husband Michael. All the police and paramedics entered the house, it looked as though Kim had taken her own life.But Kim's …
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On the 9th of August 2025, Kim Thompson was found unresponsive in her bed by her husband Michael. All the police and paramedics entered the house, it looked as though Kim had taken her own life.
But Kim's friends and family knew this wasn't the case... and they suspected Michael of killing her. And as the police started to gather evidence, they noticed that Michael's ex-partner had died in suspicious circumstances.... 25 years earlier.
This is REAL.
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https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
For mental health support, please see here:
https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support
https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK
https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans
https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA
https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia
https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland
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Taylor Parker: Lies, Murder, and a Stolen Baby
Since the 1970s, there have been 24 recorded cases of foetal abduction, where a pregnant woman has her baby forcibly removed from her and abducted.In this case, we look at the crimes and deception of Taylor …
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Since the 1970s, there have been 24 recorded cases of foetal abduction, where a pregnant woman has her baby forcibly removed from her and abducted.
In this case, we look at the crimes and deception of Taylor Parker and how she betrayed a woman who only showed her kindness and care whilst they went through their pregnancies together.
But there was one big problem... Taylor wasn't pregnant. And as her due date came closer, she decided to commit an act of pure evil to try to cover her lie.
This is REAL.
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The Case of Courtney Angus
In July 2025, 20-year-old Courtney Angus moved into a house share with a man called Michael Doherty, excited about her new independence and her upcoming 21st birthday celebrations. But just 2 days after she …
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In July 2025, 20-year-old Courtney Angus moved into a house share with a man called Michael Doherty, excited about her new independence and her upcoming 21st birthday celebrations.
But just 2 days after she moved in, Michael started to make unwanted advances toward Courtney and his reaction to her rejection would be fatal.
As the police started to gather evidence, they discovered that Michael had a conviction for a sexual assault before and a history of abusive behaviour towards women... but this was never flagged because he changed his name as it was legal for him to do so, even though he was a sex offender.
Now Della Wright, a survivor of child sexual abuse, is fighting for change, after her perpetrator changed his name to evade authorities and keep his past hidden. She's fighting for 'Della's Law, which will end this loophole that has seen thousands of registered sex offenders 'go missing' under the watch of authorities.
This is REAL.
To find out more about Della's Law, please see here:
https://www.instagram.com/dellaslaw/
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The Murder of Henry Nowak
In 2026, one of the UK's most shocking murder cases came to court. But it was how he was treated when help arrived on the scene, that caused public outrage. As Henry lay on the ground dying, police arrest him …
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In 2026, one of the UK's most shocking murder cases came to court. But it was how he was treated when help arrived on the scene, that caused public outrage.
As Henry lay on the ground dying, police arrest him, putting his limp hands in handcuff's, clearly in need of urgent medical attention.
This episode cover the facts in the case and the legacy that Henry Nowak will leave behind.
This is REAL.
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Abraham Shakespeare: The Lottery Winner Murder
When Abraham Shakespeare won millions in the lottery, he believed his financial struggles were over. Instead, his newfound wealth brought unwanted attention, manipulation, and eventually, the ultimate …
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When Abraham Shakespeare won millions in the lottery, he believed his financial struggles were over. Instead, his newfound wealth brought unwanted attention, manipulation, and eventually, the ultimate betrayal.
This is REAL.
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The Murder of Natalie McNally
A study from America has shown that pregnant women are more likely to die by homicide than by obstetric complications, with the majority of perpetrators being the woman's intimate partner. Natalie McNally was a …
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A study from America has shown that pregnant women are more likely to die by homicide than by obstetric complications, with the majority of perpetrators being the woman's intimate partner.
Natalie McNally was a woman in her first trimester when she was found dead by her partner, the baby's father, Stephen. The police suspected him straight away, but he'd been live streaming at the time of her murder.... so who killed Natalie?
This is REAL.
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If you need help or support with any of the issues raised in this episode, please see below for organisations that can help and support you:
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://havendas.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
Link to the American report of pregnancy related homicides:
https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/homicide-leading-cause-of-death-for-pregnant-women-in-u-s/
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Unduly Lenient: The Fordingbridge 3
3 Offenders, 2 Traumatised Victims, 1 Judge, 0 Days in Prison.Aprox. 830 cases are submitted to the UK's Unduly Lenient Sentencing Scheme each year. Members of the public and those affected by the crimes …
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3 Offenders, 2 Traumatised Victims, 1 Judge, 0 Days in Prison.
Aprox. 830 cases are submitted to the UK's Unduly Lenient Sentencing Scheme each year. Members of the public and those affected by the crimes committed can ask for the case to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal if the sentence doesn't match the public's expectation for the crime.
And every year, between 100-140 have their sentences increased.... but what happens to those who don't?
This is REAL.
If you want to report a sentence that you feel is unduly lenient from a Crown Court and you are in England or Wales, please see here:
https://www.gov.uk/ask-crown-court-sentence-review
If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/- Australia
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End Eye Check: The Fight Against Spouses Who Drug & Abuse Their Partners
In this very special podcast, hosts Naomi Channell (from the ‘REAL’ and ‘REAL LIVES’ podcast) and Lala (aka @Lalalaletmeexplain from the ‘Block, Delete, Move On’ podcast) are joined by Zoe Watts, a survivor of …
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In this very special podcast, hosts Naomi Channell (from the ‘REAL’ and ‘REAL LIVES’ podcast) and Lala (aka @Lalalaletmeexplain from the ‘Block, Delete, Move On’ podcast) are joined by Zoe Watts, a survivor of systematic drug facilitated abuse at the hands of her former husband and one of the founders of the #endeyecheck campaign.
Zoe tells her story and the message and change she hopes to achieve with the campaign.
For more information on Zoe’s campaign please see and information re the march outside Parliament on Saturday 13th June see here:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zoewatts.sms_/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zoewatts.sms
For Lala’s social media and other links to her work please see here:
https://linktr.ee/lalalaletmeexplain
For Naomi’s podcasts and social media see here:
Https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcast
If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)
https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia
https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/- Australia
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Murdered by his YouTube Fan: The Case of Marc Williams
18-year-old Marc William's from Uckfield was a rising YouTube star, who liked to document his love of climbing high buildings, free running and parkour. He was loved by his friends and family and his videos …
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18-year-old Marc William's from Uckfield was a rising YouTube star, who liked to document his love of climbing high buildings, free running and parkour. He was loved by his friends and family and his videos also bought like minded people into his life, including another local man, Lewis Ashdown.
They seemed to have a lot in common and soon Lewis started appearing in Marc's videos, joining him on his adventurers. But one night and one brutal act of betrayal, meant Marc would never upload another video again.
This is REAL.
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