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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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27:52

Episode 83: The Girl On The Couch

REAL ·

2025/01/15

On the 3rd of January 2022, Sheila and Clay Fletcher called 911. They had found their daughter Lacey unresponsive on the couch. When the officers arrived, they entered a scene that was so horrific, they couldn't believe what they were seeing. But... This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Support services for carers: https://www.carersuk.org/ - UK https://familycarers.ie/carer-supports/help-guidance - Ireland

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25:50

Episode 82: What happened to Margaret and Nicola?

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2025/01/08

On the 10th of May 2013, Premier Inn hotel staff discovered the bodies mother and daughter Margaret and Nicola McDonough. They had severe injuries and nobody could figure out why these two kind and harmless women had their lives ended like this. As the police started their investigation, they uncovered an incredible web of lies and the reality seemed truly unbelievable. But....This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you need

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29:20

Episode 82: What happened to Margaret and Nicola?

REAL ·

2025/01/08

On the 10th of May 2013, Premier Inn hotel staff discovered the bodies mother and daughter Margaret and Nicola McDonough. They had severe injuries and nobody could figure out why these two kind and harmless women had their lives ended like this. As the police started their investigation, they uncovered an incredible web of lies and the reality seemed truly unbelievable. But.... This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice If

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45:14

Episode 81: A Year of True Crime

REAL ·

2024/12/18

This episode is slightly different to the usual format of 'Real'. This is going to give you an update on all the deep dive cases covered on 'Real', including the cases of Stuart Lubbock, Claudia Lawrence, Charlene Downes, Billie-Jo Jenkins as well as updates on Luke Mitchell and The Lampard Inquiry. And we'll also hear from some of you, the incredible listeners who wanted to share your thoughts on some of the cases covered. This is Real. My YouTube channell 'Totally True Crime' is here:

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49:14

Episode 81: A Year of True Crime

REAL ·

2024/12/18

This episode is slightly different to the usual format of 'Real'. This is going to give you an update on all the deep dive cases covered on 'Real', including the cases of Stuart Lubbock, Claudia Lawrence, Charlene Downes, Billie-Jo Jenkins as well as updates on Luke Mitchell and The Lampard Inquiry. And we'll also hear from some of you, the incredible listeners who wanted to share your thoughts on some of the cases covered. This is Real. My YouTube channell 'Totally True Crime' is here:

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43:40

Episode 80: Death by Text: The Crimes of Michelle Carter

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2024/12/11

When teenager Conrad Roy Jnr III met 16-year-old Michelle Carter in 2012, he thought he found someone who truly understood him. They both had battles with mental health conditions and they became each others rocks. But in June 2014, Michelle's tone changed and soon she would be in court, charged with killing Conrad, even though she wasn't there when he died. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Conrad's Law Facebook

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40:10

Episode 80: Death by Text: The Crimes of Michelle Carter

REAL ·

2024/12/11

When teenager Conrad Roy Jnr III met 16-year-old Michelle Carter in 2012, he thought he found someone who truly understood him. They both had battles with mental health conditions and they became each others rocks. But in June 2014, Michelle's tone changed and soon she would be in court, charged with killing Conrad, even though she wasn't there when he died. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceConrad's Law Facebook

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31:10

Episode 79: A Mother's Love - The Case of Julie Hogg

REAL ·

2024/12/04

In 1989, Julie Hogg went missing after finishing a shift at work. When she failed to turn up to collect her son from her mother Ann the next day, Ann knew something was very wrong. She could never have imagined the fight that lie ahead of her, a fight that ended up changing British law. This is Real. My new true crime YouTube channel 'Totally True Crime' can be found here, please do like and subscribe, thank you: https://www.youtube.com/@Totallytruecrime If you'd like to support the show, you

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27:40

Episode 79: A Mother's Love - The Case of Julie Hogg

REAL ·

2024/12/04

In 1989, Julie Hogg went missing after finishing a shift at work. When she failed to turn up to collect her son from her mother Ann the next day, Ann knew something was very wrong. She could never have imagined the fight that lie ahead of her, a fight that ended up changing British law.This is Real. My new true crime YouTube channel 'Totally True Crime' can be found here, please do like and subscribe, thank you:https://www.youtube.com/@TotallytruecrimeIf you'd like to support the show, you can do so

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28:32

Episode 78: The Crimes of Simon Mellors

REAL ·

2024/11/27

Janet Scott had separated from her husband and was looking for love. She met Simon Mellors in a pub in Nottingham and became smitten. But Simon had a dark past that he kept secret in the beginning of their relationship. When Janet found out, she decided to stick by him, because his probation officer said he didn't think she was at risk.But he was wrong. So very wrong. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here. Thank you so

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25:02

Episode 78: The Crimes of Simon Mellors

REAL ·

2024/11/27

Janet Scott had separated from her husband and was looking for love. She met Simon Mellors in a pub in Nottingham and became smitten. But Simon had a dark past that he kept secret in the beginning of their relationship. When Janet found out, she decided to stick by him, because his probation officer said he didn't think she was at risk.But he was wrong. So very wrong.This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here. Thank you so

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33:03

Episode 78: What Happened To KJ?

REAL ·

2024/11/20

In May 2019, police in Sturgis, Michigan received an anonymous call from a man who told them that there was a body in the home of local man Wade Allen. They believed it to be the body of his girlfriend, Kelly Jean Warner, who was affectionately known as KJ. As the police enter the home, there is no sign of a body or anything hugely suspicious.... but one officers intuition unraveled the case and soon the true horror of what had happened to KJ was revealed. This is Real. f you'd like to support

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29:33

Episode 78: What Happened To KJ?

REAL ·

2024/11/20

In May 2019, police in Sturgis, Michigan received an anonymous call from a man who told them that there was a body in the home of local man Wade Allen. They believed it to be the body of his girlfriend, Kelly Jean Warner, who was affectionately known as KJ. As the police enter the home, there is no sign of a body or anything hugely suspicious.... but one officers intuition unraveled the case and soon the true horror of what had happened to KJ was revealed. This is Real. f you'd like to support the

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33:22

Episode 77: The Crimes of Alexander McCartney

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2024/11/13

In October 2024, news outlets reported that police in Northern Ireland had caught 'the UK's biggest catfish'. But 26-year-old Alexander McCartney did much more than just lie about who he was online. His crimes have devastated thousands of lives. And ended two. This is Real. Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and child sexual abuse. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening. The Cyber Helpline: (UK &

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29:52

Episode 77: The Crimes of Alexander McCartney

REAL ·

2024/11/13

In October 2024, news outlets reported that police in Northern Ireland had caught 'the UK's biggest catfish'. But 26-year-old Alexander McCartney did much more than just lie about who he was online. His crimes have devastated thousands of lives. And ended two. This is Real. Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and child sexual abuse. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening. The Cyber Helpline: (UK &

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24:10

Episode 76: The Murder of Angela Wrightson

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2024/11/06

In December 2014, 39-year-old Angela Wrightson was at her home when the unthinkable happened, she was killed in her own home, where she should have felt safe. But when the police discovered that this brutal and sustained attacked on a vulnerable woman had been committed by two vulnerable children, it left many questions including one vital one - could Angela's murder have been prevented? This is Real. https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ - If you would like to attend Crime Con London in June 2025, please see

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27:40

Episode 76: The Murder of Angela Wrightson

REAL ·

2024/11/06

In December 2014, 39-year-old Angela Wrightson was at her home when the unthinkable happened, she was killed in her own home, where she should have felt safe. But when the police discovered that this brutal and sustained attacked on a vulnerable woman had been committed by two vulnerable children, it left many questions including one vital one - could Angela's murder have been prevented? This is Real. https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ - If you would like to attend Crime Con London in June 2025,

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33:00

Episode 75 - Part 4: The Disappearance of Michael Frison

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2024/10/30

On the 13th of July 2024, 25-year-old Michael Frison went missing from a volunteer site in Sardinia, Italy. With a criminal investigation now underway, Michael's mother gives us an update on the case. This is a special four-part series of 'Real'. The Official Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/michaelfrisonmissing https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-to-help-find-michael - If you'd like to support Cristina in her quest to find her son, you can do so here. Thank you. Learn more about

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29:30

Episode 75 - Part 4: The Disappearance of Michael Frison

REAL ·

2024/10/30

On the 13th of July 2024, 25-year-old Michael Frison went missing from a volunteer site in Sardinia, Italy. With a criminal investigation now underway, Michael's mother gives us an update on the case. This is a special four-part series of 'Real'. The Official Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/michaelfrisonmissinghttps://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-to-help-find-michael - If you'd like to support Cristina in her quest to find her son, you can do so here. Thank you. Learn more about your ad

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40:20

Episode 75 - Part 3: The Disappearance of Michael Frison

REAL ·

2024/10/30

On the 13th of July 2024, 25-year-old Michael Frison went missing from a volunteer site in Sardinia, Italy. In this episode, we look at a disturbing email found on Michael's phone and the possible connection it could have to his disappearance. This is a special four-part series of 'Real'. The Official Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/michaelfrisonmissing https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-to-help-find-michael - If you'd like to support Cristina in her quest to find her son, you

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