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Robert Durst came from one of the wealthiest familys in America. But when his wife Kathleen went missing, her family were convinced that Robert knew more than he was letting on. And what happened next is so unbelievable, that to this day, people have trouble believing that it really happened. But.....This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so via the link below. Thank you https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: This episode involves a child victim. Whilst the descriptions are not detailed and the case is respectfully and carefully told, please take extra care whilst listening.Jamie Lavis was an eight-year-old boy from Manchester, who went missing on the 5th of May, 1997. The police and Jamie's family were desperately trying to find him and they needed all the support they could get. So when a local bus driver named Darren Vickers told the police he had seen Jamie on his bus on the day he went missing, Jamie's parents held on to the hope he provided. Not only that, but within weeks, Darren became their friend and spokesperson and even moved into their family home. And what happened next, would devestate the local community and remind them that evil really exists. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here. Thank you:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When police found the lifeless body of 21-Year-Old Heather Quan on Christmas Day 2006, the police also found her boyfriend, 18-Year-Old Ryan Waller. He had facial injuries, he was dazed and deemed 'uncooperative'. But during his interoggation, the police discovered something was wrong. Very, very wrong. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show you can find the details here, thank you:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice[PLEASE NOTE: AT 30:25 seconds there was an error and mix up between the name Richie and Ryan, I apologise. I accidently said the name Ryan when talking about Ryan's attackers. It was Richie who had been in prison before and this has now been amended.] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Levi Bellfield is one of the most prolific and violent killers of our generation. He is behind bars thanks to murder squad detective Colin Sutton and his team.Levi has been convicted of 3 murders and 1 attempted murder, but they are not his only crimes. And he is still commiting crimes behind bars by playing a seriously evil game with families (and the police), who are still searching for justice for their loved ones. In this episode, Colin Sutton tells us how he and his team caught Bellfield, and how he believes there are many more victims of this monster than we know about. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can find the details here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you would like to get tickets to Colin's show, the following dates and locations are below:COLIN SUTTONS TOUR DATES 202411 January – Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham 13 January – Civic Hall, Grays 18 January – Playhouse, Epsom 23 January – Borough Theatre, Abergavenny 25 January – Spotlight Theatre, Hoddesdon 26 January – Beehive, Honiton 01 February – Cranleigh Arts Centre, Cranleigh 02 February – The Exchange, Sturminster Newton 16 February – Maddermarket, Norwich 22 February – Depot Studio, Swansea 28 February – Gatehouse, Stafford 29 February – The Guildhall, Grantham 13 March – Queen’s Hall, Hexham 15 March – Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry 28 March – Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth 14 April – Studio Theatre, Warrington 07 May – Little Theatre, Leicester 14 May – Huntingdon Hall, Worcester 17 May – Theatre Royal, York 28 May – Grand Theatre, Lancaster 04 September – Blackburn Empire, Blackburn 29 September - Shanklin Theatre, Isle of Wight 17 October – Palace Theatre, Newark COLIN SUTTONS BOOK LINKS https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manhunt-Brought-Serial-Bellfield-Justice/dp/1786065711/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Night-Stalker-Colin-Sutton/dp/1789462258/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a new potential person of interest being established just a week before this series was released, we say what we can say about him and his connection to Charlene, without jeporising any future investigation.And what now? What are people doing to continue the fight for Charlene, and how can you help? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceArtwork by Jack Connolly Truly Criminal's video on the case can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@TrulyCriminalThe Justice For Charlene Facebook Group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/594280682246458You can sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/demand-a-public-inquiry-into-the-case-of-charlene-downesIf 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we hear from a member of Charlene's family, and she tells us what life was really like for Charlene growing up. We also consider something else in this episode.... what if Charlene is alive? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So who was the convicted sex-offender, living in the flat just above the alleyway that Charlene was last seen in? And why did the police question him in prison? And why did the quest for justice for Charlene become political? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're in Blackpool to re-trace Charlene's last steps, was it really possible for her to be everywhere the police said she was on the day she went missing? We interview different people who are related to the case, including the Justice For Charlene campaign group. I am also joined by Truly Criminal, who have filmed a video to accompany our last steps traced on this podcast. You can find that video here:https://www.youtube.com/@TrulyCriminalIf you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we will examine the timeline and witness statements from the night Charlene went missing and you will quickly notice.... they don't add up? Who is telling the truth? Who is mistaken? And who is lying? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Charlene's disturbing medical records have given a clear picture of the abuse she was going through, the police now have to consider many more men as potential suspects. And then, another teenage girl goes missing, in very similar circumstances to Charlene... are they connected? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With two new suspects in their sights and covert recordings, the police think they have the men who murdered Charlene... But do they? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We now know that there was a convicted sex offender living with Charlene on the day she went missing. So did the police look into this man? And did they find anything to link him to Charlene's murder? And a lead from a local business owner, shows police the true extent of Blackpool's dark underworld....If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of this series, we look at the history of the Downes family, including the frequent involvement of the social services with them and the allegations made against men visiting their family home. We also here from a private investigator who uncovered some harrowing information during an investigation into Charlene's life. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November 2003, 14-year-old Charlene Downes went missing from Blackpool. She has never been found and is presumed murdered. In this ten-part series, we will go through the case, piece by piece. With access to thousands of records and reports, this podcast will attempt to explain one of the UK's most complex, bizarre and heartbreaking cases and try to get a step closer to finding out....What Happened to Charlene Downes? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceArtwork by Jack Connolly 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 Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you commit a murder in the US, there is a 40% chance you will get away with it. If you kill in the UK, then there's a 28% chance you won't be caught.But what if your first move after the act, was to confess? In this episode, we will hear from 5 different killers, in the minutes after they had taken the life of another human, confessing to what they have done. This is Real. TW: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. If 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/ - Ireland https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://whokilledleanneholland.com/podcast/ - To hear my discussion with Graeme and Jamie from the WKLH podcast, you can find it under episode 22. If you'd like to support the show you can do so here, thank you:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleep walking.... sleep talking..... sleep killing? In todays episode, we look at the crimes committed by 14-year-old Alex Crain. In an extraordinary and devestating case, we hear how Alex committed the ultimate crimes against the two people who loved him most. But.... was it his fault? Or was Alex a victim of this tragic medical phenomenon?This is Real. Also catch my interview with the lovely ladies over on the Strong Tea podcast:https://strongtea.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you had a child who committed the unthinkable... what would you do? Would you turn them in? Would you disown them? Or would you help them get rid of the evidence? In this episode, we look at the horrendous murder of Ashley Young, a viiacious young woman who had friends from all walks of life. But her 'friend' Jared Chance would end up commiting the ultimate crime against her, and enlisting his family to help him to get away with it. This is Real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From 1993 to 2008, an unidentified woman's DNA kept turning up at various crime scenes across Europe. The crimes ranged from petty car thefts to murders, including the execution of a German police officer. Over 100 officers across multiple countries and jurisdictions were assigned to the case to try and find this woman, who just left her DNA at these scenes, but nothing else. No one ever saw her committ these crimes and she was given the nickname 'The Woman Without A Face'. But then, a task force did get a lead.... And nobody could believe who it was.....This is Real.NB:I'll be on the Strong Tea podcast on the 13th October episode if you'd like to listen: https://strongtea.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Ohio police received a 911 call on the 13th of September 2016, the dispatcher immediately realised she was talking to a woman who had been abducted. And her abductor lay on the bed next to her. The dispatcher stayed on the phone with the woman, but when they arrived they realised they were too late. Far too late. This is Real. Thank you to HAM Plaza for the additional music used in this episode. You can listen to their music here:https://spotify.link/kPgM5X52nDbIf you'd like to support the show you can do so here - Thank you. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you need support surrounding sexual assault, please see the below for orangisations that can help: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 Australia https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/get-support/sexual-violence - Sexual Abuse Support New Zealand https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This epsiode contains a case that features discussions of post-partum psychosis and the deaths of children. Whilst descriptions are not explicit, please take care whilst listening. Lindsay Clancy was described as the perfect mother. She doted on her three children and she worked as a midwife. But in January 2023.... she committed the worst crime imaginable and took the lives of her three children, but why? Her defence say that she had post-partum psychosis, the prosecution say she knew what she was doing. But how can we ever really know or understand, how this rare but potentially fatal illness can affect a new mother? Well, today we can get a step closer to understanding post-partum psychosis. Lacey, is a mother-of-two, who adores her children and works in mental health services. She was diagnosed with post-partum psychosis and has lived through an unimaginable experience. And on her darkest day, she attempted to take the life of her baby. Lacey is here to tell her story. This is Real. Support and Advice is avilable here:UK:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-partum-psychosis/https://www.app-network.org/https://www.mind.org.uk/US:https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-psychosis/https://988lifeline.org/Australia: https://www.cope.org.au/new-parents/postnatal-mental-health-conditions/postpatum-psychosis/https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/news/statsandfactsLacey's website:https://www.soapandhope.co.uk/If you would like to support the show, you can here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-Year-Old Leanne Holland was found brutally murdered in Queensland, Australia in 1991. Her murder caused outrage and shock amongst the community, and the world. Who could have done something so evil?Shockingly, Leanne's sisters boyfriend was arrested and charged with her murder. But that wasn't the end of the story. In this epsiode, I'm joined by former Queensland Police Detective turned private investigator Graeme Crowley, who has been working on this case for over 30 years. He has produced a 20+ episode deep dive podcast into the case, alongside former Queensland Police Officer turned podcast producer Jamie Pultz. Here, they give us some insight into this truly complex case. This is Real.NOTE: Please take extra care whilst listening to this podcast as it contains some descriptions of violence that are very hard to hear. If you'd like to support the show you can do so here, thank you:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceThe website to Graeme and Jamie's podcast is here:www.whokilledleanneholland.comThe 'Who Killed Leanne Holland' podcast can be found here:https://play.acast.com/s/whokilledleanneholland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday the 11th of September 2001 will go down as one of the most devestating days of all time. Over 3000 innocent people lost their lives and millions of people across the world mourned alongside the victims loved ones. But there was one woman who managed to use these horrdenous attacks for her own benefit. And no....it wasn't for money. This Is Real. If you'd like to support the show you can do so here. Thank you:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before Tiger King and Joe Exotic, there was Terry Thompson. You may never have heard his name before... but after this episode, it's likely you won't forget it. This is the case of the Zanesville Massacre. Please note this episode includes both references to harm coming to animals and also suicide. If you need support, please see the links below to organisations that can help:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention IrelandIf you'd like to support the show you can do so here. Thank you:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16-year-old Sasha Marsden was looking forward to the rest of her life. She was studying childcare, she had a loving family and a boyfriend who adored her. But in 2013, Sasha's life was taken from her in the most evil way, and her killer, David Minto was convicted of her murder. But this isn't the end of the story. In this episode, we hear from Sasha's sister Katie Brett, who despite a conviction, is yet to feel like justice has been served. Because there is a chance, her killer could be released and given an opportunity that Sasha will never have - the opportunity to live his life as a free man. This is Real. To sign the petition please click here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/641412The Facebook Group is here:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090444706321https://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.victimsupport.org.nz/get-support/sexual-violence - Sexual Abuse Support New Zealand https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From 1998-1999, a serial killer was targetting women and girls in Queensland, Australia. And when 14-year-old Natasha Ryan went missing, her family were frantic. More women started going missing and the police made an arrest. But what would happen through the trial, would be one of the most unbelievable things to ever happen in a court room. This is Real. 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 Australia https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/get-support/sexual-violence - Sexual Abuse Support New Zealand https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you do if you found a body? Hopefully, call the emergancy services. But, what about the people who don't do the right thing? That don't call the authorities. And use their tragic discovery, to commit a crime against them. This is Real. If you need help or support please see these organisations that can help: https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://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.

With more allegations about Janie Santana surfacing in the media, the details of her and Rudy's life together start to emerge. Neighbours who have been hanging out with Rudy for the last eight years talk to the press and explain how they never knew their friend was a missing person. And someone else talks to the press to give his side of the story - Rudy Farias. This Is Real. https://m.facebook.com/Missing.JakeAllenLatiolaisListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The truth about where Rudy had been for the past eight years shocked everyone, including his family. But there were conflicting accounts of what had happened to Rudy during the time he was missing, so who was right? And fresh allegations against Rudy's mother were made by her ex-husband....This Is Real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 6th of March 2015, 17-year-old Rudy Farias went missing whilst walking his two dogs. His mother Janie and the local community in Texas, spent eight years searching for him. And then in June 2023, Rudy was found, and he was alive. But then the details surrounding his disappearance started to come out, and what had really happened to Rudy sent shockwaves through Texas and the world....This Is Real.#americantruecrime #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2017, a worried and heartbroken father from the UK named John, calls the police to report his 5-year-old son missing. He hasn't seen him for two years after dropping him home to his ex partner Tracey Hardy, and after child custody officials failed to locate him, they report Tyler as a missing person. But when the police interview Tracey, she tells them that she has no idea who Tyler is... And what unfolds would baffle investigators until a shocking revelation leaves John, his family and the police shocked to the core. This is Real. #uktruecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When our loved ones die, we hope that the funeral home we choose will protect them and respect them until they are laid to rest. But what if that doesn't happen? And an intruder commits a final act of revenge on their body that's so disgusting and so cruel, that it haunts you for the rest of your life.... because you, their loved one, discovered it. In this episode, we take a look at some of the most evil and depraved criminal acts committed in funeral homes, and the crimes committed by Shaynna Sims. This Is Real. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last 12 years, 129 prisoners sentenced to 'life' have been released and then committed a further crime that earned them a second 'life' sentence in the UK. Today we hear about the evil crimes of Stephen Robert Unwin and William McFall, who met in prison whilst serving life sentences for murders they committed in the 1990s. And when they were both released, they decided to live together... and kill together....This Is Real. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2007, teenager Randy Stair, also known as Andrew Blaze, started posting videos to YouTube and gained a loyal following through his comedy skits and animations.But tragically, over the course of a decade, Randy's mental health could be seen to rapidly deteriorate through the YouTube videos he posted. He had a fascination with death, as well as an obsession with a fictional character from a Nickelodeon cartoon named Ember McClain. And soon, Randy's desire to cross over and be reincarnated into the 'cartoon world' to be with Ember would drive him to take his own life. But Randy decided that either his family or his co-workers would join him in death, and that would be decided through the flip of a coin...... This is Real. If you or someone you know needs help with their mental health or need support regarding any of the issues raised in this episode, please see the organisations below who can help:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland NB: This episode features a person who struggled with gender identity. There is conflicting speculation online re the pronouns Randy is known bySupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November 2012, Accomack County in Virginia, US became the target for a serial arsonist. The community were terrified as night after night, local buildings would be set on fire for over four months. Over 80 fires were lit. But then, in the early hours of April Fools Day 2013, the police found who was responsible. But why did they do it? Well, the answer to that would be one of the most bizarre that law enforcement ever heard....This is Real. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The internet has become a popular way to start an illicit affair. There are countless websites dedicated to people who want to escape their day-to-day life and start an online romance. But what if you fall in love? And then they say they want to meet you? But you can’t… because you’re a catfish. A killer catfish. This is the case looks at the lies and crimes of Thomas Montgomery. This is Real. #catfish #truecrime Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Powell was a dangerous man and he is about to show the world just how much of a monster he really is...This is Real. If 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/ - Ireland https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - AustraliaSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The police uncover disturbing evidence in the case of missing person Susan Cox Powell and it doesn't point them towards just one suspect, but two... her mentally abusive husband Josh Powell and her infatuated father-in-law, Steven Powell. Steven had been secretly filming his daughter-in-law and was harbouring a disturbing stash of items that had 'touched' her body.... This is Real.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Cox Powell was a loving mother of two beautiful boys and wife to Josh Powell. But sadly, Josh wasn't the loving husband she deserved. In fact, he was a monster. On the 6th of December 2009, 28-year-old Susan mysteriously disappeared. But when the police started to investigate Susans home life, nothing would prepare them for what they would uncover....This is part one of a three-part series; and this is Real.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Fuller looked like a very average man in his sixties. He was married with children, worked in a local hospital and liked birdwatching. But he was harbouring a secret. For over three decades, he had managed to get away with a double murder. Thankfully advancements in DNA testing meant that justice was coming for him and he was arrested in 2020. But during a search of his house, police found a set of hard drives hidden in his study, and what was on those hard drives would change the lives of hundreds of people, as well as reveal David Fuller to be one of the worst human beings in the world. This is Real. Links: The Tania MacKelden Foundation https://www.instagram.com/taniamackeldenfoundation/?hl=enThe Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ - England, Wales , Scotland & Ireland Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/finding-out-what-support-is-out-there/ - England and Wales 988: https://988lifeline.org/ - America Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/If you are based in another country, you can call your emergency care provider or use google to search for mental health support in your area. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex's.... we all have them right? And when they get a new partner, it can induce a cascade of emotions. But what if your ex's new partner was hellbent on destroying your life in the most cruel way? And YOU ended up sitting in a police cell for months...In this episode, we will look at the crimes and lies told by Angela and Ian Diaz, who attempted to destroy the life of Ian's ex, Michelle. This episode may put you off dating for a while....This is Real. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Gliniewicz, aka 'GI Joe' was a local hero. But in 2015, a harrowing call over his police radio would mark the end of his life. Joe had a hero's funeral, with officials from across the country attending and a nation mourning the murder of one of its servicemen. And the FBI were doing everything they could to find his killers. But just two months later, the truth about Joe's 'murder' would be revealed, and leave a community reeling in horror.....You guessed it.... This Is Real. #truecrime #americantruecrime #truecrimepodcast Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor 'Ellie' Williams' trial is coming to an end and the verdict is in. A community is left in shock and the true effect of Ellie's allegations becomes clear and has tragic consequences. This is Real. #elliewilliams #eleanorwilliams #uktruecrimeSUPPORT SERVICES:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/perverting-course-justice-and-wasting-police-time-cases-involving-allegedly-false - Information from the Crown Prosecution Service https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USAhttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor 'Ellie' Williams is on trial and the world is watching. The police now have the chance to convince the world that they are right, that Ellie is not the victim, but the perpetrator. But the world had seen her horrific injuries, surely she couldn't have done them to herself? Could she....?This is Real. #elliewilliams #eleanorwilliams #uktruecrime SUPPORT SERVICES:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/perverting-course-justice-and-wasting-police-time-cases-involving-allegedly-false - Information from the Crown Prosecution Service https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USAhttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention IrelandSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 2020, 19-year-old Eleanor 'Ellie' Williams uploaded a series' of horrific photos to Facebook, photos that showed a beaten and bleeding Ellie. The caption that went with them detailed serious allegations of abuse, sexual assault and trafficking. The post went viral and hundreds of thousands of people across the world joined the #justiceforellie movement. Vigilantes targeted the accused abusers and Ellie's hometown of Barrow-In-Furness was soon at the centre of a huge investigation. But the day after that Facebook post went up, it was Ellie who found herself in a police cell. And what was about to unravel, was almost unreal. But it wasn't. This is Real. #elliewilliams #eleanorwilliams #uktruecrime SUPPORT SERVICES:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/perverting-course-justice-and-wasting-police-time-cases-involving-allegedly-false - Information from the Crown Prosecution Service https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USAhttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention IrelandSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the tragic case of 19-year old Sarah Stern. Confessions. What every police homicide investigator is after. But how often do they get them? Stats show that only 30% truthfully confess to the police. In today’s episode, we will look at what happens when someone does confesses to murder, not to police officers, but to a friend. Who just so happened to be recording…. This is Real. #sarahstern #liammcatasney #prestontaylorSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Folie à deux' translates to 'The Madness of Two' and is a term used when two people share the same psychotic episode. And sometimes, these episodes have devastating consequences. It's a rare syndrome and in today's case, the outcome of twins Sabina and Ursula Eriksson 'folie à deux' would be completely unbelievable, had a TV crew not been present to capture it on film....This Is Real. If you need support or advice on psychosis, please see the following organisations who can help:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/psychosis/useful-contacts/ - UKhttps://www.samh.org.uk/ - Scotland https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/your-mental-health-information-line/ - Ireland https://nami.org/help - USA https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines - Australia https://healthed.govt.nz/products/helplines-and-mental-health-services - New Zealand#folieadeux #eriksontwins #sabinaeriksson #ursulaeriksson Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jorge Torres Jnr was a father of three and in a relationship with Sarah Boone. One night in February 2020, Sarah and Jorge played a game of hide and seek. Jorge climbed into a suitcase and never came out alive. Police found a video on Sarah's phone which saw her filming a suffocating Jorge inside the suitcase, begging for his life...This was not the first time the police had been called to their home, both Sarah and Jorge had been arrested for domestic violence in the past.In this episode we hear Sarah's 911 call, her reaction picked up on police body cam and her interrogation. Sarah is due to stand trial for Jorge's murder in July 2023.#sarahboone #jorgetorresjnr #truecrime 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 Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Berwyn prison opened in 2017 and was the UK's first male 'Super Jail'. Its approach was simple; make it a home from home, earn the respect of the inmates and hopefully, the rehabilitation rate will be high. But instead, it's been labelled 'Britains Cushiest Prison', a place where armed robbers, sex offenders and violent criminals are taking drugs, drinking vodka and having sex with the guards who are supposed to be keeping them in order. In fact, 18 female prison guards have been caught having illegal affairs with inmates since they opened...This Is Real. #berwynprison #prison Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janet Müller was a beautiful young girl who had moved from Germany to study in the UK. But her declining mental health meant that she was sectioned under the mental health act and admitted to Mill View Hospital, a secure mental health facility. But it didn’t end up being that secure after all and what happened next was truly horrific. Please note, this episode references suicide, please take extra care whilst listening. If you feel suicidal or feel like you need some mental health support, please see the links to organisations below that can help:The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ - England, Wales , Scotland & Ireland Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/finding-out-what-support-is-out-there/ - England and Wales 988: https://988lifeline.org/ - America Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/If you are based in another country, you can call your emergency care provider or use google to search for mental health support in your area. Additional research done by Ruby Curtis #uktruecrime #janetmullerSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you send money to a murderer or violent criminal in prison? One you had never met? Because you were a fan? And do you think you could be scammed by someone out of money, from their prison cell? In todays episode, we look at the people that have been 'romance scammed' by inmates and people who are 'fans' of criminals, including a group of people who sent care packages to Charles Manson.....#charlesmanson #prisonscam #prisonromanceSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.