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This episode is from my show 'REAL LIVES' - as I recover from a nasty illness and prepare to celebrate a big birthday in a few days time, I'm sharing an incredibly heartbreaking case from a brother who has suffered unfathomable loss and is now fighting for his sister. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to domestic violence and suicide. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening.In March 2023, Danielle Haggarty was found unresponsive in the flat of a man she was dating on and off for eight years. The circumstance's in this case revealed a disturbing fact - it's not a crime to witness someone dying and not call for help.Today we're joined by Danielle's brother Jonathan, whose life has been shaped by a series of unimaginable losses, and he is now on a mission to change the law in his sisters name.This is REAL LIVES.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you'd like to connect to share a story on REAL or REAL LIVES, please find me on instagram @naomichannell or @realtruecrimepodcast or by searching my name on LinkedIn, thank you. To sign Jonathan's petition please see here:https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750545Justice for Danielle Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584415784649&locale=en_GBIf you need support with mental health and suicidal thoughts, please see the links below to organisations that can help:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity supporthttps://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritanshttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention IrelandIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So what happens now? Stuart Lubbock's sexual assault and murder is still being investigated by police - but where are the party goers now? We also speak to Owen Phillips, the producer of the Channel 4 documentary on the case titled 'Barrymore: Body In The Pool'.If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart Lubbock's father Terry has never given up on getting justice for his son. In this episode we look at the lengths Terry went to, including meeting up with Michael Barrymore, alone, in a hotel room.....If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The journey for justice is rarely smooth, but this journey has been full of turbulence. In this episode, we look at the arrests, allegations and developments in this case from the last 25 years and how the investigation momentarily went from a murder investigation to looking for evidence of a vile necrophilic attack.....If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inquest of Stuart Lubbock was a media circus. The family and friends of Stuart arrive at the court, coming face to face with the last people to see Stuart alive. But the inquest left them with more questions than answers....If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, 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 USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australiahttps://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the nation wakes up to the shocking news that a man has died after being found in the swimming pool of a national TV star, we examine the witness statements to try to get a clear picture of what led to the death of Stuart. But the witness statements do not add up.... who is telling the truth? Who is lying? And why?If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*It's been 25 Years since Stuart Lubbock was found raped and murdered in the swimming pool of TV presenter Michael Barrymore - this series, has been re-recorded and includes additional reporting from the first series released in 2022*.Imagine going to a nightclub, meeting a national celebrity and being invited back to their house for a party... cool right?Well... not if that party would mean the end of your life.This is a tragic true story, that has many twists and turns and feels like the script of a Hollywood Blockbuster, but it's real life.In the first episode, we tell the story of the last 12 hours of Stuart Lubbock's life and what happened that night, at the home of one of the UK's biggest television stars, Michael Barrymore.If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.#stuartlubbock #michaelbarrymore #justice4stuart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her first podcast interview, Tara Proffitt tells her heartbreaking and incredible story. When Tara was a child, she knew her Mum was carrying a secret. Her gut instinct told her it was the same one that she was carrying... and one day her mother told Tara everything and her worst fears were confirmed - they had both been abused by a man who was supposed to love and protect them.But on the 12th of May 2015, Tara received a phone call that would turn her life upside down... and from that moment on, she took on a extraordinary fight for justice. This is REAL. To pre-order 'The Reckoning' by Tara Proffitt and Ann Cusack, see here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reckoning-Tara-Proffitt/dp/1917439814To follow Tara on social media, you can find her here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tara_proffitt18/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tara.hayes.927 If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, 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 USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australiahttps://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When schoolteacher and former singer Trudi Burgess began a relationship with gardener Robert Easom, it seemed like a chance at happiness after the devastating loss of her husband. But behind closed doors, Robert slowly began to manipulate Trudi. Over the course of eight years, Trudi would endure a relentless pattern of coercive control, intimidation, and escalating violence. On 17 February 2025, everything reached a horrifying breaking point. When Trudi finally found the courage to say she was leaving, the man she trusted flew into a violent rage. Within minutes, an assault would leave her with a catastrophic injury that would change her life forever. But Trudi is now sharing her story to help others and inspiring people across the world. This is REAL. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-care-for-our-mum-trudiIf you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 2010, a 50-year-old nurse who lived and worked in London, was subjected to an extraordinary act of violence that left her dead and the multiple people who witnessed it traumatised. But many people don't know her story, because it has received little media coverage. Today, to mark International Women's Day, we're going to look at the case of Donna Drepaul, a woman who was killed by a jealous man and highlight the on-going epidemic of violence against women and girls, which the UK government have no labelled a 'National Emergency'. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastHere is the link to the femicide census report, titled '2000 Women'https://www.femicidecensus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2000-Women-full-report.pdfhttps://www.femicidecensus.org/about/https://x.com/CountDeadWomenIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2016, Dawn Rhodes arrived at her family home where her soon to be ex-husband Robert was waiting to hand over their child. But something happened that left their child and Robert with injuries and Dawn, dead.Robert and their child said Dawn had attacked them in a jealous rage and at a trial Robert was found not-guilty of murder, instead, killing Dawn in a heroic act of self-defence.Until their child had a conversation with a therapist years later, that changed everything.This is REAL.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2010, 30-year-old Izabela from seemingly vanished into thin air in Derby, England. Her friends and family tried to get hold of her, but they were met with silence. Her girlfriend, Anna Podedworna, didn't report her missing and told everyone that Izabela had run away.But Izabela's daughter, who was living with with relative's in Poland, always knew deep down that her mother would never have left her. And as she entered adulthood, she enlisted the help of a local journalist to help find her - and what they discovered, was the stuff of nightmares. This is REAL. To support this podcast on Patreon for £2 a month (with ad-free early access, extra content and monthly live zooms and giveaways) please see here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastFor information on the missing people cases mentioned at the end of the episode see the links below:Fatima Mohamed- Ali - https://locate.international/missing-people/fatima-mohamed-aliPaul Fudge - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kpw7zzvwvoJack O'Sullivan - https://www.findjackosullivan.co.uk/Reference for advice on leaving an abusive relationship: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/i-am-planning-to-leave-my-abuser/If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2023, 59-year-old Jane Collinson was looking forward to so many exciting things in her life. She was planning her 60th birthday party, her daughters wedding and she was about to buy her dream home with her new husband.But one mans actions ended all of that. In this episode, we focus on the continuing issue of violence against women and girls. In the UK a woman is killed by a man every 3 days, and Jane was one of them.This is REAL.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcasthttps://www.femicidecensus.org/about/https://x.com/CountDeadWomenTo watch 999: What Happened Next? go to www.channel4.com If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2021, Gloucestershire Police received a strange phone call - the person on the line was calling to get help for a woman who was being kept against her will.When the police arrived, they discovered Amanda Wixon, a mother of ten, had been keeping a woman as a slave.... for 25 years. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastFor help and support with modern slavery and trafficking please see these organisations that can help and support you: United Kingdom – Anti-Slavery International - https://www.antislavery.org/Freedom United - https://www.freedomunited.org/Polaris Project - https://polarisproject.org/Ireland – Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) – https://www.mrci.ie/Northern Ireland – Migrant Help (Northern Ireland) – https://www.migranthelpuk.org/Australia – Anti-Slavery Australia – https://antislavery.org.au/New Zealand – Traffick JAM (Abolition Movement) – https://traffickjam.nz/United States – The A21 Campaign – https://www.a21.org/Information and Tickets to CrimeCon Birmingham can be purchased here:https://www.crimecon.co.uk/birmingham-20269813937e - REAL10 will get you 10% off the ticket priceTrue Crime Fest Information and Tickets are here:https://www.truecrimefest.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2011, Susan Nicholson was found dead on her sofa. Her boyfriend, Robert Trigg, said he had accidentally rolled on her in the night. The police ruled the death as an accident and the case was closed.But if they had conducted a more thorough investigation... they'd have discovered that just a few years prior, Robert had woken up to his ex-girlfriend, Caroline Devlin, lifeless at the end of the bed. Susan's parents embarked on a relentless quest for the truth and when they got to it, it was more horrific than anyone could have imagined.This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show and become a REAL Patreon for £2, you can do so here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo attend CrimeCon Birmingham, please see here and use REAL10 for 10% off ticket prices:https://www.crimecon.co.uk/faqsTo attend True Crime Fest, please see here for tickets: https://www.truecrimefest.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode in this series, we look at crimes from the United States within funeral homes that have led the way for meaningful change and tighter legislation. And we end the series with hope and reassurance, by reflecting on the people doing incredible work in the funeral industry. Including Kirstie Atherton, a funeral celebrant and founder of the community interest company 'Dead Positive', who is revolutionising the funeral industry, taking people and communities by the hand as they explore issues around death, dying, funerals and bereavement. This is Grave Concerns. To find out more about Dead Positive, please see here:https://www.deadpositive.org/ If you'd like to support the show, please see the link to my Patreon here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you:England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-servicesCanada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.htmlBaby Loss Support - https://www.sands.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to the sexual abuse of corpses. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening. In the last 15 years, 2 cases of serious and depraved crimes happening inside hospital mortuaries have shocked and disgusted the world. Jimmy Savile and David Fuller's actions have broken the hearts and spirit of their victims families and led the way for new regulation within mortuary settings. This is Grave Concerns. If you'd like to support the show, please see the link to my Patreon here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you:England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-servicesCanada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.htmlBaby Loss Support - https://www.sands.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It takes a low person to scam grieving families when they are at their most vulnerable, and there is one man who has done just that, time and time again. This episode looks at the crimes of Mark Kerbey, also known as Richard Sage, who has committed crimes and served a series of prison sentences for scamming, stealing and traumatising people accessing his funeral services across England and Scotland.We also hear from Ross Hickton, the managing director of Hickton Family Funeral Directors and the current CEO of SAIF - The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, who is setting standards across the funeral industry and helping the government with the upcoming regulation. This is Grave Concerns. If you'd like to support the show, please see the link to my Patreon here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo find out more about SAIF and view their members directory, please see here:https://saif.org.uk/If you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you:England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-servicesCanada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.htmlBaby Loss Support - https://www.sands.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode centres around the experiences of grieving parents and baby-loss.In the summer of 2025, the BBC published a news story that broke the hearts of parents around the country. Two families had discovered the bodies of their babies, in the home of a funeral director.These parents have now bravely spoken out to try to help change regulations in the UK and question why anyone, without education or training, can open a funeral home.We also look back at a case that broke in 2012, which impacted hundreds of parents, who learnt the truth about where their babies ashes were and what was done to ensure this couldn't happen again in Scotland.This is Grave Concerns.If you'd like to support the show, please see the link to my Patreon here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you:England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-servicesCanada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.htmlBaby Loss SupportUK - www.heldinourhearts.org.uk (Nicola's Charity)UK - https://www.sands.org.uk/Canada - https://www.babysbreathcanada.caIreland - https://feileacain.ie/Australia - https://www.sands.org.au/USA - https://starlegacyfoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shadow funeral services are the parts of the funeral industry that are often out of the public's view. In this episode, we hear about cases that have been uncovered by journalists and families who discovered that their deceased loved one, wasn't where they thought they were.We also hear from Andrew Judd, the CEO of the National Association of Funeral Directors, who offers comfort and reassurance - these are isolated incidents and shares more information about the NAFD and how families can ensure they choose the right funeral director. This is Grave Concerns.The NAFD's website is here, where you can search for a funeral home that has an active membership with them:https://www.funeral-directory.co.uk/ If you'd like to support the show, please see the link to my Patreon here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you:England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-servicesCanada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.htmlBaby Loss Support - https://www.sands.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last two decades, the UK has seen a number of criminal scandals in funeral homes bought to light and they have traumatised thousands of families who believed their deceased loved one had been treated with care and dignity. Instead, they've been told that they had been neglected, lost or abused.But what's just as shocking for many, is the realisation that the UK funeral industry is currently unregulated. But soon, that will change. In this series, we'll examine the cases that have spurred on the regulation for this industry and hear from the incredible funeral services professionals who are trying to create meaningful change. Because one day, we'll all be in their hands. This is Grave Concerns. If you'd like to support the show, please see the link to my Patreon here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you:England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-servicesCanada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.htmlBaby Loss Support - https://www.sands.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 22nd of March 2022, a woman calls 999 and says her husband has tried to take his own life. When the emergency services arrive, they enter a scene of devastation and chaos and 28-year-old Kyle Pugh dies. But when the post-mortem comes back, all is not what it seems.This is REAL. Information on Kyle's Law: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyldx313g9oIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In October 2020, West Mercia police launched a nation wide manhunt. There was a serial killer on the loose and they needed to catch him before he killed again. The name of this killer isn't widely known outside of the area local to where these horrific murders took place. Today, we're going to explore the facts in the case against Anthony Russell and remember David Williams, Julie Williams and Nicole McGregor.This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can join Patreon here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcasthttps://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 22nd of April 2018, 28-year-old mother of three Hollie Kerrell, went missing from her home in Wales. Her husband told the police that she had left the family home and three people came forward to say they'd seen her after she had disappeared. But then the police discovered the last text message Hollie had sent from her phone.... their hope of finding Hollie alive started to dwindle. This is REAL. If you'd like to join me on Patreon, you'd be so welcome:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we come to the end of 2025, there have been some significant updates in some of the cases featured on 'REAL', including one case, where someone who listened to the podcast, has come forward with information that could be life-changing for a grieving son.This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show for £2 a month and get additional content, giveaways and more, please join our community here: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast In order of mention:Luke Mitchell Campaign information:https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/help-bring-lukemitchell-home/Lampard Inquiry:https://lampardinquiry.org.uk/Justice for Brett Dryden Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/637410278943938/Brett Dryden Fundraiser for legal fees:https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-brett-drydenGoFundMe for Michael Frison & facebook group:https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-to-help-find-michaelhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/michaelfrisonmissing/Justice for Jean Hanlon:https://www.facebook.com/groups/255774531131043/?locale=en_GBKirsty Maxwell:https://kirstymaxwell.com/https://kirstymaxwellcharity.co.uk/kirsty-maxwellBrian and Susan Appeal List:https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122094334305114335&set=a.122094334389114335&locale=en_GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2021, Jade Ward finally broke up with the father of her 4 children, after years of enduring his controlling behaviour. He'd even booked them a secret wedding, in an attempt to 'keep her'. But Russell decided that if he couldn't have her, nobody else could either.Jade was murdered and her children were devestated at the loss of their caring and devoted mother, but from his prison cell, Russell was still controlling the children, because HE had parental rights.Until Jade's family decided enough was enough... and changed the law.This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastFor more information on Edwin's work and Jade's law, see here: https://www.edwinduggan.co.uk/And to buy his book 'Breaking the Chain' please see here:https://amzn.eu/d/6jZA6Pw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 16th of March 2023, 53-year-old Gary Shearer flew to Lanzarote to celebrate St Patrick's Day. But after just a few hours on the resort, Gary went missing.Today, Gary's niece Darcie lays out the facts and explains why she thinks there has been foul play in her uncles case.This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastTo support Gary's family via their GoFundMe, see here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-find-gary/cl/s?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_GBTo Join the Find Gary Shearer Facebook Group, see here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091607556766&locale=en_GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In October 2024, Mother-of-one Courtney Lee's found the body of her teenager child. They had taken their own life after being bullied. Statistics state that around 200 teenagers die by suicide each year in the UK, with bullying being a common factor that leads them to this heartbreaking decision. Now Courtney is advocating for victims of bullying by trying to get the government to take action. In this episode, Courtney shares her story and her fight for Willow's Law.This is REAL. To sign the petition please click here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732221UK - https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/contact.htmlIreland - https://www.antibullyingcampaign.ie/Australia - https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/New Zealand - https://bullyingfree.nz/America - https://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/To support the show, you can join Patreon here, thank you: https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 6th of June 2012, 32-year-old mother of four Claire Holland went missing in Bristol are a night out. She'd met her ex-partner for a drink and whilst witnesses saw her leave the pub that night, she seemed to vanish into thin air.But then an undercover police officer did something incredible - over 18 months he befriended the main suspect... to try to get him to confess. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, I'd love to welcome you to my Patreon community. Please find the details here, thank you: https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - AustraliaAddiction services:https://www.turning-point.co.uk/find-a-local-service - UKhttps://www.asam.org/ - USAhttps://www.turningpoint.org.au/ - Australiahttps://info.health.nz/mental-health/alcohol-and-drug-services - New Zealandhttps://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/addiction/ - Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2023, four children were picked up by a man that they considered to be a grandfather figure. He took them to a coffee shop and then out for dinner. But this wasn't a kind gesture... he was keeping the children away from something that would break their hearts and change their lives forever. And he was responsible.This is REAL.To join me on Patreon, please see here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo find REAL LIVES - see the links here:https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcastFor the Gofundme for the Bashford children, see here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-for-chloe-and-joshs-4-children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we look at another double murder that happened within Brian and Susan's friendship group - could the same person have killed 4 people?And we hear from Dean's brother, whose got some incredible information...Could this lead Ray a step closer to figuring out who killed Brian and Susan?This is REAL.To Contact Ray directly: [email protected] join the Facebook Group and see the full list of people on the appeal, please see here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122094334305114335&set=a.122094334389114335If you'd like to join my Patreon to get exclusive benefits and extra content, you can do so here for just £2 per month, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a bombshell dropped for Ray, he is adamant he won't let it deter him from getting justice for the man he believed was his Dad. In this episode, we go further into Ray's investigation and discover that not everything is as it seems....This is REAL.To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Price and Susan Tetrault were murdered in their beds at Susan's flat in London in 1986. The case has been cold for almost 40 years... until now...Ray Price, Brian's son has started his own investigation - and we've been invited along. And what he has started to uncover is shocking...This is REAL.If you'd like to support the show, please see here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2007, the body of 55-year-old Danny Rex Harris was discovered in his bedroom in his apartment in Memphis, Tennessee. He had lay undiscovered for over two months. Two arrests and convictions were made, but now one woman, an everyday citizen who works in finance, came across the case and noticed something was very very wrong. In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Tinsley, a first time investigator who is gathering evidence that she believes, means that the wrong person is in jail for Danny's murder.This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do do by joining my Patreon here, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastTo find out more about this case, you can listen to Stephanie's investigative podcast by searching 'Everything They Missed' wherever you get your podcasts, or by visiting the website here:https://www.everythingtheymissed.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British woman Sarm Heslop went missing from her boyfriends yacht in March 2021. They yacht was moored in Franks Bay, in the Virgin Islands, 200ft from the shore. The details surrounding Sarm's case are laid out in this episode by two of her friends who are part of a group of people who loved Sarm, and won't rest until they have answers. This is REAL.If you'd like to join REAL's Patreon, you can do so here, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastTo find out more about the #findsarm campaign, please see here: https://findsarm.com/To follow them on social media, see here: https://www.instagram.com/findsarm/https://www.facebook.com/MissingSarmHeslophttps://www.tiktok.com/@findsarm_To donate to their GoFundMe to help for the search for Sarm, see here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/findsarm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 2024, a family of three were preparing to have dinner, when the unthinkable happened.The only child in the house, 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers, collapsed, she had been stabbed in the heart. Her father Simon caused her injury but he said it was an accident. Scarlett died from her injuries.In this episode, we go through the evidence and hear what the jury decided. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you'd like to listen to my new series 'REAL LIVES', you can find the links here:https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 2022, 27-year-old Shaye Groves fatally stabbed her boyfriend, 25-year-old Frankie Fitzgerald, in a violent and ruthless act of betrayal. What began as a relationship turned into a twisted collision of obsession, manipulation, and deceit. As the police investigation progressed, they discovered that Groves’s had a fascination with true crime and serial killers and they were left asking if her true crime obsession led to Frankie's murder.This is REAL. https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - AustraliaAddiction services:https://www.turning-point.co.uk/find-a-local-service - UK https://www.asam.org/ - USAhttps://www.turningpoint.org.au/ - Australia https://info.health.nz/mental-health/alcohol-and-drug-services - New Zealand https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/addiction/ - Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My new podcast 'REAL LIVES' is out now. From Naomi Channell, TV producer, journalist, and host of the hit true crime podcast REAL, comes a brand-new series that proves the most extraordinary stories aren’t always about crime… they’re about life.In REAL LIVES, Naomi sits down with people whose experiences are stranger, wilder, and more moving than fiction.From a victim of a bigamist to a Dunblane survivor, the UK’s first commercial surrogate to a woman jilted at the altar, and even a death doula who helps people face the end — these are stories of resilience, heartbreak, survival, and reinvention.Twisting, gripping, and deeply human, REAL LIVES invites you into the moments that changed everything. These aren’t just stories. They’re real lives.Links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZtFpIJJYtHgPbXQzl93JP?si=65d47856b957419fApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/real-lives/id1841973610Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/019a9ad0-6af9-424d-b060-1cd8cae1d9d9/real-livesTo support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2011, three student's from the North Port High School in Florida, died in separate incidents over the space of 9 weeks. Marcus Freeman, Wesley McKinley and Brittany Palumbo were all bright, young and loved students, who loss impacted the whole community. As well as being students at the same school, they also had another thing in common: they'd all been hypnotised by their school principle, George Kenney. Investigators had a complex case in front of them - did the hypnosis they receive have anything to do with their deaths? This is REAL.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.patreon.com/c/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need support, please see the links below to organisations that can help:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity supporthttps://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritanshttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Christine Rawle met her husband Ian, he took her and her three children on as his own. He had money, a home and he was infatuated with her - but their relationship was toxic. Despite this, the couple headed into their retirement, making each others lives miserable. Until a summer's day in August 2022, their relationship finally ended... but the jury had to decide if Ian had been murdered, or had Christine acted in self-defence? This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.