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REAL

Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell.Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:54

The Case of Kaycee Nicole Swenson

REAL ·

2025/04/08

In the year 2000, a beautiful young teenager called Kacyee Nicole Swenson broke the hearts of millions. She was one of the first people to blog about her battle with cancer.But another blogger had noticed something.... something strange. And in one of the internet's first web sleuth investigations, a very dark secret was exposed.This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceTo vote for 'REAL' in the Listeners Choice category

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31:31

What Happened to Brett Dryden?

REAL ·

2025/04/01

On the 21st of July 2024, 35-year-old British man Brett Dryden was found dead in his home in Mojacar, Spain. The police initially told his mother Sandra, that he had died a violent death. But what followed has left Brett's family distraught. They have been left high and dry by the Spanish authorities, so Sandra and her husband Rob have had to do what no parent should ever have to do - they are now investigating their son's death. This is Real.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here,

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35:01

What Happened to Brett Dryden?

REAL ·

2025/04/01

On the 21st of July 2024, 35-year-old British man Brett Dryden was found dead in his home in Mojacar, Spain. The police initially told his mother Sandra, that he had died a violent death. But what followed has left Brett's family distraught. They have been left high and dry by the Spanish authorities, so Sandra and her husband Rob have had to do what no parent should ever have to do - they are now investigating their son's death. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so

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28:05

Episode 91: The Case of Megan Newborough

REAL ·

2025/03/26

On the 6th of August 2021, 23-year-old Megan Newborough left her family home to go and meet someone. Her parent's weren't sure who she was meeting, but when she hadn't returned home the next day, they frantically filed a missing persons report. What unfolded from here is enough to break the coldest of hearts. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceThe Megan Newborough Foundation:https://www.themegannewboroughfoundation.com/If you'd like to

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31:35

Episode 91: The Case of Megan Newborough

REAL ·

2025/03/26

On the 6th of August 2021, 23-year-old Megan Newborough left her family home to go and meet someone. Her parent's weren't sure who she was meeting, but when she hadn't returned home the next day, they frantically filed a missing persons report. What unfolded from here is enough to break the coldest of hearts. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice The Megan Newborough Foundation: https://www.themegannewboroughfoundation.com/ If

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41:37

Episode 90: Losing Women

REAL ·

2025/03/19

In July 2022, 23-year-old Kiena Dawes took her own life after suffering continuous domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-partner, Ryan Wellings. Kiena was not the only woman who reached breaking point. The Domestic Homicide Project has found that more victims of domestic abuse killed themselves, than were murdered by their abuser. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice The Domestic Homicide

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38:07

Episode 90: Losing Women

REAL ·

2025/03/19

In July 2022, 23-year-old Kiena Dawes took her own life after suffering continuous domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-partner, Ryan Wellings. Kiena was not the only woman who reached breaking point. The Domestic Homicide Project has found that more victims of domestic abuse killed themselves, than were murdered by their abuser.This is Real.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceThe Domestic Homicide

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34:05

Episode 89: The Case of Nicholas Prosper

REAL ·

2025/03/12

In March 2025, UK government specialists said that viewing extreme online violence may be linked to the rise of something they are calling the ‘0 to 100 killers. People who go on to commit murder but have no prior convictions. There is no build up, no progression of violence that has a likely chance of being caught by the authorities, before the worst happens. Because the violence they are engaging in, is progressing in the digital world, in private, behind online identities. But for many, there

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30:35

Episode 89: The Case of Nicholas Prosper

REAL ·

2025/03/12

In March 2025, UK government specialists said that viewing extreme online violence may be linked to the rise of something they are calling the ‘0 to 100 killers. People who go on to commit murder but have no prior convictions. There is no build up, no progression of violence that has a likely chance of being caught by the authorities, before the worst happens. Because the violence they are engaging in, is progressing in the digital world, in private, behind online identities. But for many, there

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24:35

Episode 88: Every Woman's Worst Nightmare

REAL ·

2025/03/05

When Mihrican Mustafa, lovingly known as Jan, went missing in London in May 2018, her family knew something was wrong. And when the police looked at who she had last called on her phone, they were concerned. The number belonged to Zahid Younis, a man who had terrorised underage girls and women for most of his life. But it was only when someone called to ask for a welfare check on Zahid, did the extent of his crimes become known; as well as a large number of missed opportunities to stop a potential

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28:05

Episode 88: Every Woman's Worst Nightmare

REAL ·

2025/03/05

When Mihrican Mustafa, lovingly known as Jan, went missing in London in May 2018, her family knew something was wrong. And when the police looked at who she had last called on her phone, they were concerned. The number belonged to Zahid Younis, a man who had terrorised underage girls and women for most of his life. But it was only when someone called to ask for a welfare check on Zahid, did the extent of his crimes become known; as well as a large number of missed opportunities to stop a potential

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36:55

Episode 87: Who Killed Vincent Shaw?

REAL ·

2025/02/26

In 2024 I received a message from a listener's family, their much loved brother and uncle, 29-year-old Vincent Shaw was murdered in his own home in 1999 in Lewisham, London. Since the year 2000, the family haven't heard a thing from the police and the murder hasn't been reported on since either. They feel Vincent has been forgotten. Today, that changes. This is Real. If you'd like to read an article on Vincent's murder, you can do so

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33:25

Episode 87: Who Killed Vincent Shaw?

REAL ·

2025/02/26

In 2024 I received a message from a listener's family, their much loved brother and uncle, 29-year-old Vincent Shaw was murdered in his own home in 1999 in Lewisham, London. Since the year 2000, the family haven't heard a thing from the police and the murder hasn't been reported on since either. They feel Vincent has been forgotten.Today, that changes. This is Real.If you'd like to read an article on Vincent's murder, you can do so

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35:13

Episode 86: The Death of Ellen Greenberg

REAL ·

2025/02/19

On a snowy day in 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her home by her fiancé Samuel Goldberg. But when the medical examiner looked at her injuries, he ruled her death a homicide. But the police had a theory, and the medical examiner changed his mind...After a 14 year fight for the truth, in January 2025, Ellen's parents got the news they have been fighting for. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceEllen's

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38:43

Episode 86: The Death of Ellen Greenberg

REAL ·

2025/02/19

On a snowy day in 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her home by her fiancé Samuel Goldberg. But when the medical examiner looked at her injuries, he ruled her death a homicide. But the police had a theory, and the medical examiner changed his mind...After a 14 year fight for the truth, in January 2025, Ellen's parents got the news they have been fighting for. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank

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43:27

Episode 85: What Happened to Gaia?

REAL ·

2025/02/12

On the 7th of November, 19-year-old Gaia Pope went missing in her hometown of Swanage, Dorset, on the south coast of England. What transpired is truly heartbreaking and Gaia's legacy is needed now more than ever. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceGaia's website can be found here:https://justiceforgaia.com/Tribute to Gaia:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofwAWGhT1MI&t=2sIf you have been affected by any of the issues

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46:57

Episode 85: What Happened to Gaia?

REAL ·

2025/02/12

On the 7th of November, 19-year-old Gaia Pope went missing in her hometown of Swanage, Dorset, on the south coast of England. What transpired is truly heartbreaking and Gaia's legacy is needed now more than ever. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Gaia's website can be found here: https://justiceforgaia.com/ Tribute to Gaia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofwAWGhT1MI&t=2s If you have been affected by any of the

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46:49

Episode 6: Bad Grandpa

REAL ·

2025/01/29

It wasn't only the media that were now paying attention to the Children of God survivors, so were the authorities.In this episode, we hear from Mary Mahoney, who joined the Children of God when she was just 16 years old and raised eight children under the reign of David Berg, until she found the strength to escape. This is Bad Grandpa. WARNING: This series contains descriptions of abuse against minors, sexual abuse, suicide and murder. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take

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43:19

Episode 6: Bad Grandpa

REAL ·

2025/01/29

It wasn't only the media that were now paying attention to the Children of God survivors, so were the authorities.In this episode, we hear from Mary Mahoney, who joined the Children of God when she was just 16 years old and raised eight children under the reign of David Berg, until she found the strength to escape. This is Bad Grandpa. WARNING: This series contains descriptions of abuse against minors, sexual abuse, suicide and murder. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care

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41:00

Episode 5: Bad Grandpa

REAL ·

2025/01/29

In the 1990s, more survivors who had escaped the Children of God started appearing on television around the world, sharing their stories. And it wasn't just the media the survivors were talking to... it was also the authorities. In this episode we meet Hope Bastine, a survivor of the cult and one of the first people to get a successful conviction against one of her abusers, here in the UK. This is Bad Grandpa. WARNING: This series contains descriptions of abuse against minors, sexual abuse,

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