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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.

Kristil Krug was a mother of three, wife and exceptional scientist. So when her ex-partner started stalking her online, she reported it to the police. The family stepped up their security, her husband installed cameras around their house and they hired a private investigator. But on the 14th of December, the stalking would end for good. Kristil was found murdered in the family home.But when the police tracked the IP addresses of the stalkers emails, the investigation went in a completely different direction.This is REAL.If you'd like to support the show by joining the REAL Patreon, you can do so here, thank you so much:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Stalking Support:https://www.suzylamplugh.org/ - UKhttps://www.stopstalkingnowfoundation.org/ - Australiahttps://www.stalkinginireland.ie/stalking - Irelandhttps://www.victimsupport.org.nz/contact-us/our-contact-details - New Zealandhttps://www.stalkingawareness.org/ - AmericaSupport for domestic violence:The Domestic Homicide Projecthttps://www.vkpp.org.uk/vkpp-work/domestic-homicide-projectReference 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2007, emergency service workers arrived at a home in Florida to find seven-year-old Adrianna Hutto in a critical condition. It looked as though she had drowned in the families pool. But Adrianna's six-year-old brother had a different version of events. In this episode, we are joined by N Leigh Hunt, journalist and host of the 'In Esto' podcast, which offers a deep dive into the evidence surrounding this case. And there is one important question - should the testimony of a small child be enough to lock someone away for life? This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show you can do so here, thank you: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceTo listen to 'In Esto' you can find the links here:www.inestopodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2009, Stephen Griffith's was studying serial killers as part of his criminology PHD. But when a caretaker from Stephen's block of flats was routinely reviewing CCTV from the past weekend, what he saw was straight out of a horror movie. This would open a case that this 'intelligent student', was actually a secret serial killer.This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When 15-yer-old Carol met 29-year-old Harry Jarvis, she had no idea how depraved her future husband would be. Though she was just a child when they met and within a few years, they'd be married with a growing family. But when Harry met a woman called Rita, he decided that Carol was in the way. He moved his mistress into their garden shed and plotted to get rid of his wife, once and for all. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceCrimeCon Manchester is on Sat 27th September and the promo code 'REAL10' gets 10% discount on all tickets. https://www.crimecon.co.uk/manchester-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the start of the millennium, four young American men in Americacame up with an idea for a new tv show. Following in the footsteps of Jack Ass and Dirty Sanchez, shows that featured groups of men doing crazy and controversial stunts, they wanted to take this type of programming to the next level. Their show made millions of dollars in revenue and their DVD’s sold in thehundreds of thousands. But the physical and emotional damage this showinflicted on some of the most vulnerable members of society, was the real cost of this production. 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 get information on how you can help people experiencing homelessness, please see these support services for information:https://www.crisis.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.focusireland.ie/ - Ireland https://simoncommunity.org/ - Northern Ireland https://streetsmartaustralia.org/ - Australia https://www.thepeoplesproject.org.nz/homelessness/ - New Zealand https://endhomelessness.org/ - America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Please note in the first upload some listeners couldn't hear the 999 call - it's been re-uploaded so if you can't hear it, please remove the download and download again. Thank you so much)In the year 2000, the average minimum term prison sentence for murder in the UK was 13 years. Today it’s 21 years. But if someone hasn’t been rehabilitated, and they pose a risk to the public or themselves, guidelines say that they should remain in prison.In this episode, you'll hear about a man called Brian Whitelock, who killed not one, but two people…. And was then released, to kill a third. This is REAL.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Jeremy Rickards met Maureen whilst on a work trip, he soon realised he had met his future wife. He took her daughter on as his own and gave them a life of luxury.But in 2024, Jeremy was reported missing by his daughter and the police looked at Maureen. Jeremy had been seen injured and bruised in the weeks leading up to his disappearance, but nothing could have prepared officers for what they were about to discover.This is REAL.If 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 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 To watch Richard Spencer's documentary 'My Wife, My Abuser' you can do so here:https://www.channel5.com/show/my-wife-my-abuser-the-secret-footageor here:https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81927969For information on CrimeCon Manchester, see here and use REAL10 for 10% off all tickets:https://www.crimecon.co.uk/manchester-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stace Don is a survivor. She survived the unimaginable and she is now on a mission to help others. In this episode, Stace shares her powerful story—one of pain, resilience, and ultimately, healing. With honesty and strength, she walks us through her journey of survival, the long path to reclaiming her voice, and her mission to help others who have experienced trauma.This is Real. Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and recovery. Please take extra care whilst listening. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceTo buy Stace's book, see here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Girl-little-girl-never-ebook/dp/B0DSCFXZSDTo read her blog, see here:https://thelifeofstacedon.wordpress.com/Link to the Maggie Oliver Foundation:https://www.themaggieoliverfoundation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2023, Megan Brailsford was subjected to some of the worst stalking the British police had ever seen. At one point, she was getting a call or text from her stalker every 4 seconds.But... then the stalker sent a message that revealed too much and the identity of the perpetrator floored everybody involved. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceStalking Support:https://www.suzylamplugh.org/ - UKhttps://www.stopstalkingnowfoundation.org/ - Australiahttps://www.stalkinginireland.ie/stalking - Ireland https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/contact-us/our-contact-details - New Zealand https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ - America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are over 1000 cold case files in police stations across the UK, but when Avon and Somerset police reviewed the oldest cold case in the country last year, little did they know they'd soon know the identity of the killer... and he was still alive. In this episode, I am joined by ITV news journalist and presenter Robert Murphy, who followed the investigation and ended up in court, staring into the eyes of killer.This is Real. To watch Robert's documentary on this case, you can do so here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yy3A8j_uN0&t=464sTo listen to Robert's podcast, see here:https://robertmurphy.substack.com/Robert's award winning true crime book 'Decoy' is here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Decoy-secretive-historical-undercover-operations/dp/0008666814If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2015, mother of 2 JudyMalinowski was set on fire by an abusive partner in a vile and evil act of domestic violence. But Judy ended up doing the unthinkable, and changed history. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceJudy's website:https://www.judysfoundation.org/Kaigan Carrie's podcast 'Under Pressure' can be found here:https://www.evolvingprisons.com/podcastAnd here is Kerry's podcast 'The Unsolved Podcast':https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-unsolved-podcast/id1823738831https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZ7C1JXEh9Z3SCd9vA8Av?si=UxA_lflnQXKwApJXJ37AMgThe Domestic Homicide Projecthttps://www.vkpp.org.uk/vkpp-work/domestic-homicide-projectReference 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: This episode is about the murder of a baby. The descriptions are not explicit and the story is told gently and respectfully alongside his mother, but please note that this episode could be triggering. In September 2008, new mother Sheree Black dropped her 14-week old baby off to be with his father, but 2 days later, baby Cameron died.But Sheree, who was just 17-years-old at the time, was told that Cameron had sustained non-accidental injuries and the police discovered that he'd died at the hands of the man who was supposed to protect him. That was the start of her agonising fight for justice.Today, Sheree wants to tell her story and share the incredible community she has created in her son's name. This is Real. To sign Sheree's petition, you can do so here:https://www.change.org/p/deny-parole-for-ryan-leslie-convicted-of-murdering-his-baby-son-cameronTo reach out to Sheree you can do so here:https://www.instagram.com/sheree_black/ If you need support with child loss in an capacity, please see these organisations that can help:https://www.teddyswish.org/baby-loss-charities - UKhttps://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/bereavement-services/supporting-bereaved-parents/ - NIhttps://firstlight.ie/ - Ireland https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/support-services-when-child-dies?context=60101 - Australia https://www.skylight.org.nz/search/results?topic_ids%5B%5D=43 - New Zealand https://thetearsfoundation.org/center/ - America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 9th of July, 2024, Kyle Clifford went to the home of his ex-girlfriend. It wasn't to give her stuff back, or beg her to reconsider. It was to end her life. But when he arrived, his evil plan became even more sinister and one man rejection, ended the lives of three, kind, innocent and loved women. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:meacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In February 2021, mum-of-one Kimberley Mcassy was found dead in the bed of a man she knew. Why was this healthy 29-year-old woman dead? And whose bed was she in? In this episode, Kimberley's loving mother and aunt, Karrie and Shelly, share their story and why they are fighting for 'Kimberley's Law'. To sign their petition, please see the link here:https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/705601 Kimberley's Law Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/p/Kimberleys-Law-61571668750353/If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 20th of March 2017, 45-year-old Tina Satchwell went missing. After 4 days, her husband Richard report her disappearance to the police and appealed to various media outlets for help and the police started an investigation. Richard gave investigators a key to his house and despite several searches they couldn't find any evidence that he knew where his wife was. But sometimes... the thing you are looking for is right in front of you. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show you can do so here, thank you:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a bank holiday Monday in 2015, Brian Buckle's world was turned upside down. He was being accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable by a relative. What happened over the next 7 years, was nothing short of a real life nightmare. In this episode, Brian and his wife Elaine share their story and their mission for change. This is Real. To sign Brian's petition, you can do so here:https://www.change.org/p/demand-compensation-for-wrongfully-convicted-man-5-years-in-prison-before-being-acquittedIf 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 IrelandFor information on support for those wrongly accused of serious crimes:https://appeal.org.uk/ If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, I am joined by forensic psychologist Dr Joni Johnston, who has spent her career trying to get into the minds of some of America's most dangerous criminals. You can check out her work here: https://www.drjonijohnston.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, we are joined by Adam from the UK True Crime podcast, who will tell us about the tragic murder of Alan Decabral. https://www.uktruecrime.com/If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, we are joined by Madison McGhee, a podcaster from America who turned investigator in her own father's murder and how that inspired her to put what she found into a podcast. To listen to her podcast, you can do so here:https://www.icecoldcase.com/If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, we are joined by Kacey from the Cult Vault podcast. She has a masters in the psychology of coercive control and she is here to tell us about her research into the 'Ant Hill Kids' cult. https://www.cultvaultpodcast.com/podcast If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, we are joined by Neil and Megan from the 'Mortal Musings' podcast, Dee from the 'Switchblade Sisters Social Club' podcast and Paul from the 'True Crime Enthusiast' podcast. We discuss the very sad case of Kendrick Johnson, a teenage boy who died in strange circumstances in 2013. https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/https://switchbladesisterssocialclub.com/https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, we are joined by Mark from the Seeing Red podcast, Dawn from the Scottish Murders podcast and Hannah and Kate from the Don't Blame the Mom podcast. In this session, we learn about the details surrounding one of America's most puzzling and sad missing persons cases, the disappearance of Brian Shaffer. https://www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk/https://scottishmurders.com/https://www.dontblamethemom.com/If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, former police officer turned investigator and podcaster Julia Robson talks us through her latest deep five series 'Troubled Waters', produced in association with Casefile, detailing the mysterious and deeply troubling death of Louisa Ioannidis. To find out more about Julia's work, you can do so here:https://linktr.ee/robsoninvestigates If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, forensic psychologist and podcaster Courtney Fretwell tells us about a shocking case from Florence, Montana, where three women in a hair salon were brutally murdered in broad daylight. This is one of America's most troubling unsolved cases. To find out more about Courtney's work, you can do so here: https://forensictales.com/about/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, I am joined by Aaron from the hugely popular Generation Why podcast. As one of the first true crime podcasts to hit the mainstream back in 2012, Aaron has covered hundreds of cases with his co-host Justin and here he tells us about some of the ones that have left a lasting impact on him. To find out more about the Generation Why podcast, you can do here:https://genwhypod.com/If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, we hear from Australian former police detective turned Private Investigator and podcaster Graeme Crowley, who has taken on a new case, the mysterious and tragic death of 23-year-old Sarah Brown. He's here to tell us about the case and what he has discovered during his investigation. Please note there are brief references to suicide in this episode, please take care whilst listening. To find out more about Graeme's work please see here:website www.graemecrowleyinvestigates.comIf you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK.In this session, Mike from the Murder Mile podcast tells us about the crimes of serial killer Peter Bryan. If you'd like to check out Mike's deep dive on this case, you can do so here:https://www.murdermiletours.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcastThank you.NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.