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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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27:40

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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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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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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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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33:03

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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29:52

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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33:22

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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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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24:10

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, please see

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33:00

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/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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36:50

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/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

en

27:44

Episode 75 - Part 2: 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 continue to explore what happened in the lead up to his disappearance and the concerning discoveries found on Michael's mobile phone. 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

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31:14

Episode 75 - Part 2: 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 continue to explore what happened in the lead up to his disappearance and the concerning discoveries found on Michael's mobile phone. 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

en

45:40

Episode 75 - Part 1: 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. Up until last month, Michael's disappearance status was 'voluntarily missing' but it is now a criminal investigation. The details surrounding Michael's last few months are concerning and his mother Cristina wants to share those details in an attempt to find the son she so desperately misses. This is a special four-part series of 'Real'. The Official Facebook

en

42:10

Episode 75 - Part 1: 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. Up until last month, Michael's disappearance status was 'voluntarily missing' but it is now a criminal investigation. The details surrounding Michael's last few months are concerning and his mother Cristina wants to share those details in an attempt to find the son she so desperately misses. This is a special four-part series of 'Real'. The Official Facebook

en

25:08

Episode 74: The Disappearance of Helen Bailey

REAL ·

2024/10/23

Author Helen Bailey was loved by many, including a legion of fans who loved her work. Her books provided entertainment and escapism and when she lost her husband in a tragic drowning accident, she became a pillar of strength for many, as she documented her journey with grief. But in April 2016, Helen's family would be grieving her loss after she went missing and the outcome of a police investigation would be far more sinister than anyone could imagine. This is Real. If you would like to support the

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28:38

Episode 74: The Disappearance of Helen Bailey

REAL ·

2024/10/23

Author Helen Bailey was loved by many, including a legion of fans who loved her work. Her books provided entertainment and escapism and when she lost her husband in a tragic drowning accident, she became a pillar of strength for many, as she documented her journey with grief. But in April 2016, Helen's family would be grieving her loss after she went missing and the outcome of a police investigation would be far more sinister than anyone could imagine. This is Real. If you would like to

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