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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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39:45

Episode 45: The Crimes of Aiden Fucci

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2024/03/06

14-year-old Aiden Fucci was not like other kids. Despite many disturbing warnings, those who knew him never thought he was serious when he said he dreamt of killing someone. Until he did. And he tore an innocent family's lives apart.This is Real. The Tristyn Bailey Memorial Fund - https://tristynbailey.com/If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here. Thank you:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceI have also voiced the audio book for Karine Watson. Her book is titled'It's Over Now:

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35:03

Episode 44: The Fake Influencer

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2024/02/28

When Belle Gibson was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, the 19-year-old Australian mother of one did the unimaginable, she reversed her diagnosis. Not through traditional treatments, but through clean eating and alternative therapies. So she took to Instagram to show the world how she had cured herself and she soon had 200k followers and business deals with Apple and Penguin. But then two journalists uncovered something sinister, that took Belle from hero to public enemy number one...This is

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36:21

Episode 43: Missing Amy

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2024/02/21

15-year-old Amy Fitzpatrick went missing on New Years Day 2008, in Mijas Costa, Spain and since then the family have gone through some of the most shocking and tragic events that human beings can ever experience. But someone knows what happened to Amy. They just haven't confessed....yet. This is Real.If you have any information relating to the disapperance of Amy Fitzpatrick, please go to www.searchforamy.comIf you would like to support the show, you can do so here.Thank you so

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29:16

Episode 42: The Evil Actions of William Paul Jones

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2024/02/14

22-year-old Christopher Neal and his family were in their safe space on the 1st of December 2019, their home.Until William Paul Jones entered their house and told Christopher to call 911. What would unfold would be one of the most intense and tragic hostage situations the local police department had ever seen.This is Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice

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26:53

Episode 41: Mystery and Tragedy: The Case of Noah...

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2024/02/07

When 14-year-old Noah Donohoe was found dead in June 2020, the circumstances surrounding his death left a huge number of unanswered questions. In the second part of this episode, we look at the theories that were presented at the preliminary inquest into Noah's death and why hundreds of thousands of people, who are part of 'Noah's Army', don't believe them. This is Real. If you would like to support the show and the creation of future series, you can do so here. Thank you:

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35:49

Episode 41: Mystery and Tragedy - The Case of Noah...

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2024/02/07

14-Year-Old Noah Donohoe died in extremely mysterious circumstances in Belfast in June 2020. In the first installment of this two-part episode, we look at what we know about the case and the facts that surround one of the most tragic and mysterious cases Northern Ireland has ever seen. This is Real.If you would like to support the show and the creation of future series, you can do so here. Thank youhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice

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29:40

Episode 40: The Incel Killer - The Crimes of Jake...

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2024/01/31

With the growing popularity of the internet, we have seen more men engage in incel culture. And Jake Davison was a self-confessed incel. The word incel comes from the term 'involuntarily celibate' - and Jake's frustrations at the absence of women in his life, mixed with a fascination of guns and declining mental health struggles, resulted in the worst mass shooting the UK had seen for more than a decade. This is Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here:

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44:49

Episode 39: Cursed - The Victims of Robert Durst

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2024/01/24

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

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35:17

Episode 38: Never Forgotten - The Case of Jamie Lavis

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2024/01/17

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

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37:11

Episode 37: The Interrogation of Ryan Waller

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2024/01/10

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

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65:47

Episode 36: Catching A UK Serial Killer - The Crimes...

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2024/01/03

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

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29:43

REAL Presents... EP10: What Happened To Charlene Downes?

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2023/11/01

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:

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36:17

REAL Presents... EP9: What Happened To Charlene Downes?

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2023/11/01

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

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37:45

REAL Presents... EP8: What Happened To Charlene Downes?

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2023/11/01

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

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57:33

REAL Presents... EP7: What Happened To Charlene Downes?

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2023/11/01

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

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33:11

REAL Presents... EP6: What Happened To Charlene Downes?

REAL ·

2023/11/01

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/ -

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31:50

REAL Presents... EP5: What Happened To Charlene Downes?

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2023/11/01

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

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34:57

REAL Presents... EP4: What Happened To Charlene Downes?

REAL ·

2023/11/01

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/ -

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46:03

REAL Presents... EP3: What Happened To Charlene Downes?

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2023/11/01

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

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32:51

REAL Presents... EP2: What Happened To Charlene Downes?

REAL ·

2023/11/01

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

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