REAL

There are over 1000 cold case files in police stations across the UK, but when Avon and Somerset police reviewed the oldest cold case in the country last year, little did they know they'd soon know the identity of the killer... and he was still alive. In this episode, I am joined by ITV news journalist and presenter Robert Murphy, who followed the investigation and ended up in court, staring into the eyes of killer. This is Real. To watch Robert's documentary on this case, you can do so here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yy3A8j_uN0&t=464s To listen to Robert's podcast, see here: https://robertmurphy.substack.com/ Robert's award winning true crime book 'Decoy' is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Decoy-secretive-historical-undercover-operations/dp/0008666814 If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

In August 2015, mother of 2 JudyMalinowski was set on fire by an abusive partner in a vile and evil act of domestic violence. But Judy ended up doing the unthinkable, and changed history. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Judy's website: https://www.judysfoundation.org/ Kaigan Carrie's podcast 'Under Pressure' can be found here: https://www.evolvingprisons.com/podcast And here is Kerry's podcast 'The Unsolved Podcast': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-unsolved-podcast/id1823738831 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZ7C1JXEh9Z3SCd9vA8Av?si=UxA_lflnQXKwApJXJ37AMg The Domestic Homicide Project https://www.vkpp.org.uk/vkpp-work/domestic-homicide-project Reference for advice on leaving an abusive relationship:  https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/i-am-planning-to-leave-my-abuser/ If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims  https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men  https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men  https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men  https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

TW: This episode is about the murder of a baby. The descriptions are not explicit and the story is told gently and respectfully alongside his mother, but please note that this episode could be triggering. In September 2008, new mother Sheree Black dropped her 14-week old baby off to be with his father, but 2 days later, baby Cameron died. But Sheree, who was just 17-years-old at the time, was told that Cameron had sustained non-accidental injuries and the police discovered that he'd died at the hands of the man who was supposed to protect him. That was the start of her agonising fight for justice. Today, Sheree wants to tell her story and share the incredible community she has created in her son's name. This is Real. To sign Sheree's petition, you can do so here: https://www.change.org/p/deny-parole-for-ryan-leslie-convicted-of-murdering-his-baby-son-cameron To reach out to Sheree you can do so here: https://www.instagram.com/sheree_black/ If you need support with child loss in an capacity, please see these organisations that can help: https://www.teddyswish.org/baby-loss-charities - UK https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/bereavement-services/supporting-bereaved-parents/ - NI https://firstlight.ie/ - Ireland https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/support-services-when-child-dies?context=60101 - Australia https://www.skylight.org.nz/search/results?topic_ids%5B%5D=43 - New Zealand https://thetearsfoundation.org/center/ - America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

On the 9th of July, 2024, Kyle Clifford went to the home of his ex-girlfriend. It wasn't to give her stuff back, or beg her to reconsider. It was to end her life. But when he arrived, his evil plan became even more sinister and one man rejection, ended the lives of three, kind, innocent and loved women. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: meacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

In February 2021, mum-of-one Kimberley Mcassy was found dead in the bed of a man she knew. Why was this healthy 29-year-old woman dead? And whose bed was she in? In this episode, Kimberley's loving mother and aunt, Karrie and Shelly, share their story and why they are fighting for 'Kimberley's Law'. To sign their petition, please see the link here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/705601 Kimberley's Law Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kimberleys-Law-61571668750353/ If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

On the 20th of March 2017, 45-year-old Tina Satchwell went missing. After 4 days, her husband Richard report her disappearance to the police and appealed to various media outlets for help and the police started an investigation. Richard gave investigators a key to his house and despite several searches they couldn't find any evidence that he knew where his wife was. But sometimes... the thing you are looking for is right in front of you. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show you can do so here, thank you: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

On a bank holiday Monday in 2015, Brian Buckle's world was turned upside down. He was being accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable by a relative. What happened over the next 7 years, was nothing short of a real life nightmare. In this episode, Brian and his wife Elaine share their story and their mission for change. This is Real. To sign Brian's petition, you can do so here: https://www.change.org/p/demand-compensation-for-wrongfully-convicted-man-5-years-in-prison-before-being-acquitted 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 USA https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland For information on support for those wrongly accused of serious crimes: https://appeal.org.uk/ If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, I am joined by forensic psychologist Dr Joni Johnston, who has spent her career trying to get into the minds of some of America's most dangerous criminals. You can check out her work here: https://www.drjonijohnston.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we are joined by Adam from the UK True Crime podcast, who will tell us about the tragic murder of Alan Decabral. https://www.uktruecrime.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we are joined by Madison McGhee, a podcaster from America who turned investigator in her own father's murder and how that inspired her to put what she found into a podcast. To listen to her podcast, you can do so here: https://www.icecoldcase.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we are joined by Kacey from the Cult Vault podcast. She has a masters in the psychology of coercive control and she is here to tell us about her research into the 'Ant Hill Kids' cult. https://www.cultvaultpodcast.com/podcast If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we are joined by Neil and Megan from the 'Mortal Musings' podcast, Dee from the 'Switchblade Sisters Social Club' podcast and Paul from the 'True Crime Enthusiast' podcast. We discuss the very sad case of Kendrick Johnson, a teenage boy who died in strange circumstances in 2013. https://mortalmusingspodcast.com/ https://switchbladesisterssocialclub.com/ https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we are joined by Mark from the Seeing Red podcast, Dawn from the Scottish Murders podcast and Hannah and Kate from the Don't Blame the Mom podcast. In this session, we learn about the details surrounding one of America's most puzzling and sad missing persons cases, the disappearance of Brian Shaffer. https://www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk/ https://scottishmurders.com/ https://www.dontblamethemom.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, former police officer turned investigator and podcaster Julia Robson talks us through her latest deep five series 'Troubled Waters', produced in association with Casefile, detailing the mysterious and deeply troubling death of Louisa Ioannidis. To find out more about Julia's work, you can do so here: https://linktr.ee/robsoninvestigates If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, forensic psychologist and podcaster Courtney Fretwell tells us about a shocking case from Florence, Montana, where three women in a hair salon were brutally murdered in broad daylight. This is one of America's most troubling unsolved cases. To find out more about Courtney's work, you can do so here: https://forensictales.com/about/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, I am joined by Aaron from the hugely popular Generation Why podcast. As one of the first true crime podcasts to hit the mainstream back in 2012, Aaron has covered hundreds of cases with his co-host Justin and here he tells us about some of the ones that have left a lasting impact on him. To find out more about the Generation Why podcast, you can do here: https://genwhypod.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we hear from Australian former police detective turned Private Investigator and podcaster Graeme Crowley, who has taken on a new case, the mysterious and tragic death of 23-year-old Sarah Brown. He's here to tell us about the case and what he has discovered during his investigation. Please note there are brief references to suicide in this episode, please take care whilst listening. To find out more about Graeme's work please see here: website www.graemecrowleyinvestigates.com If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, Mike from the Murder Mile podcast tells us about the crimes of serial killer Peter Bryan. If you'd like to check out Mike's deep dive on this case, you can do so here: https://www.murdermiletours.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we hear from former homicide detective Steve Keogh. Steve has worked on some of the most prolific London cases, including the 7/7 bombings and he is here to give us some insight on why he believes people turn to murder. If you'd like to check out Steve's books, you can do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B09KQ6NPGR If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, author Tanita Matthews talks to us about the unsolved murder of Judith Roberts, a 14-year-old how was murdered in 1972, which she researched for her book 'The Murder of Judith Roberts: The Mark of Peter Sutcliffe'. Tanita has done some incredible work on this case, alongside retired police detective Chris Clark and is here to talk us through the twists and turns of this very sad case. Tanita's book can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Judith-Roberts-Peter-Sutcliffe/dp/1399080121 https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Murder-of-Judith-Roberts-Hardback/p/50959 If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we are joined by investigative journalist Katherine Denkinson, one of the brains behind the hit podcast 'Carrie Jade Does Not Exist' - which details the journey of exposing serial fraudster Samantha Cookes. Katherine also talks us through some of the other investigations she has worked on. If you'd like to find out more about her work, you can do so here: https://kdenkwrites.com/blog/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we hear from forensic psychiatrist and tv personality Kerry Daynes. She answers listeners questions and talks us through some of the biggest challenges faced by people working in this role in the modern world. Kerry's books can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Kerry-Daynes/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AKerry%2BDaynes If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, I am joined by Mia and Alice from Truly Criminal to discuss the case of missing woman Nicola Payne. We are then joined by Jay Flynn, the UK's top Quizmaster, who has set an educational true crime quiz, which you can play along too and hopefully learn some interesting facts along the way. Truly Criminal can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@TrulyCriminal Jay's Virtual Pub Quiz is here: https://www.youtube.com/@jaysvirtualquiz Jay's book is available here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/quizmaster-jay-flynn/7637579 If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we hear from Kaigan Carrie, who is currently studying for her PHD, focusing on the working conditions of prison officers. It's a part of the justice system we don't hear of often and in this session, Kaigan gives us insight into the lives of some of the prison officers she's met and how we can support them. To follow Kaigan's work and to listen to her podcast 'Evolving Prisons', you can do so here: https://www.evolvingprisons.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, I was joined by Grace Cordell, the host of the 'Redrum' true crime podcast. She is here to tell us about the deeply troubling case of Lauren Malt. Please note there are discussions around domestic violence in this session. If you'd like to check out Grace's podcast, just search for 'Redrum' wherever you get your podcasts. If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, I was joined by private investigator and volunteer police officer Dan Ribacoff. Dan is widely known for being a polygraph expert, and in America he uses lie detector tests in criminal and private cases, as well as on a variety of television programmes. This session gives us insight into this practice and Dan talks us through some of the cases he has worked on. Dan's book, 'I Spy: How to be your own private investigator' can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spy-How-Your-Private-Investigator/dp/1250116872 If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we hear from Elyse Douglas (Cert FAA and Dip FD ) works in funeral care and is passionate about caring for those who have lost loved ones to homicide. This is a powerful conversation that details the reality and consequences of homicide that we don't often hear about and how people like Elyse go above and beyond to honour victims of homicide. If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for a wonderful charity, Victim Support UK. In this session, we hear from Stuart Blues, host of the British Murders podcast, where he tells us about a local case to him that left a real impact - the murder of Robert Wilson. If you'd like to find out more about Stuart's podcast 'British Murders', you can do so here: https://www.britishmurders.com/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for a wonderful charity, Victim Support UK. In this session, we hear from Rochelle Newman, a friend and former colleague of missing TV producer Terrence J Woods. Terrence went missing on the 5th of October 2018 whilst on a film shoot for the series 'Gold Rush'. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are confusing, mysterious and worrying. For links to the social media accounts, podcasts and information regarding Terrence J Woods and the Go Fund Me, please find them here: https://linktr.ee/Findterrencewoods https://www.gofundme.com/f/investigating-the-disappearance-of-terrence-woods If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for a wonderful charity, Victim Support UK. In this session, we have CrimeCon UK organiser Nancy Baughen, to give us some insight into what to expect from the ultimate true crime event and some of the most moving moments from the last 5 years. She has kindly donated 2 VIP tickets to this years London CrimeCon, which will be awarded to someone selected at random via the JustGiving Page. To be in with a chance to win, you can donate as little or as much as you'd like and the winner will be announced Friday 23rd May 2025. To find out more about CrimeCon UK, please see here (and if you book tickets, you can use REAL10 for 10% off). https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for Victim Support UK. In this session, we hear from the mother of Brittany Phillips, Maggie Zingman. Brittany was murdered in 2004 and since then her mother has led the fight to find out who took the life of her daughter. In this emotional interview, we hear about her journey for justice and the incredible work she is doing for other families whose loved ones cases are currently cold. Maggie's website: https://www.brittanyphillipsmurder.net/ https://www.instagram.com/brittanyphillipsmurder/?hl=en If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for a wonderful charity, Victim Support UK. In this session, we heard from the son of a much loved murder woman called Jean Hanlon. Michael J Porter and his family have been fighting for justice for his mother, who was found murdered in Crete in 2009. He talks to us about his journey and how he believes justice will soon be here. To find out more about Jean's case and to support her family, please see: https://www.facebook.com/groups/255774531131043/ https://www.instagram.com/justice_for_jean/ If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for a wonderful charity, Victim Support UK. In this session, we heard from Hedley Thomas, one of Australia's most popular investigative journalists. His podcasts The Teachers Pet, Shandee's Story and Bronwyn are some of the most downloaded in the world. If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

On the 17th of May, I hosted a 24 hour live podcast to raise money for a wonderful charity, Victim Support UK. In this session, we heard from Colin Sutton, one of the UK's most prolific murder detectives. If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Thank you. NB: Please not this audio has been taken from the live stream, so the quality is not as polished as the regular episodes of 'REAL', though I hope you will find the conversations as insightful and interesting as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

El 29 de abril de 2017, Kirsty Maxwell murió en circunstancias sospechosas durante un fin de semana de chicas en Benidorm, España. Tenía apenas 27 años.  Durante los últimos ocho años, su familia y amigos han estado luchando por respuestas. Este es un llamado de información para cualquier persona de habla hispana que pueda tener información.  ¿Estuviste en Benidorm el fin de semana del 28 al 30 de abril de 2017? Si es así, escuche la información en el podcast.  Su familia necesita saber..... ¿Qué pasó con Kirsty Maxwell? Si tiene información, comuníquese con la familia de Kirsty o con Victims Abroad al [email protected] o [email protected]. Gracias. DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD: Este podcast es una exploración objetiva de los acontecimientos que rodearon la muerte de Kirsty Maxwell. La información presentada se basa en fuentes disponibles públicamente, registros oficiales y entrevistas. No se hacen acusaciones ni suposiciones sobre ningún individuo o parte. La intención es informar y solicitar información. Todas las personas se consideran inocentes a menos que se demuestre lo contrario en un tribunal de justicia. www.kirstymaxwell.com www.victimsabroad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

In the final episode of the series, we hear from another mother who is fighting for answers for her son, who died in suspicious circumstances in Spain in July 2024, as well as a journalist from the UK who was hired by MTV to investigate Kirsty's death in Benidorm. We also hear about the incredible work that the Kirsty Maxwell Charity does and highlight other cases of Brit's killed in Spain, where families, like Kirsty's, are fighting for answers. The episode also includes details of the appeal points issued by Kirsty's family and David Swindle. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is a factual exploration of the events surrounding the death of Kirsty Maxwell. The information presented is based on publicly available sources, official records and interviews. No accusations or assumptions are made about any individual or party. The intent is to inform and appeal for information. All individuals are considered innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. https://kirstymaxwell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067558740666&locale=en_GB Justice for Brett Dryden FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/637410278943938?locale=en_GB https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-brett-dryden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

In this episode we hear from two of the UK's top forensic experts who have reviewed the evidence in Kirsty's case and tell us what they've found. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is a factual exploration of the events surrounding the death of Kirsty Maxwell. The information presented is based on publicly available sources, official records and interviews. No accusations or assumptions are made about any individual or party. The intent is to inform and appeal for information. All individuals are considered innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. https://kirstymaxwell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067558740666&locale=en_GB https://victimsabroad.com/ To find out more about the work Mike Brown does as a biomechanics expert, you can do so here: https://advancedsimtech.com/ To find out more about the work of Professor Jim Fraser and for links to his books, please see here: https://jimfraser.net/ https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/murder-under-the-microscope/ https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/forensic-science-a-very-short-introduction-jim-fraser/1917938?ean=9780198834410 https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07DRLQ6KN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

In July 2017, three months after Kirsty died, four of the men from apartment 10E are summoned back to Spain to answer some questions from the judge in charge of Kirsty's case. She wants to get to the bottom of the inconsistencies in their statements. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is a factual exploration of the events surrounding the death of Kirsty Maxwell. The information presented is based on publicly available sources, official records and interviews. No accusations or assumptions are made about any individual or party. The intent is to inform and appeal for information. All individuals are considered innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. https://kirstymaxwell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067558740666&locale=en_GB https://victimsabroad.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

With no communication from the the Spanish police, Kirsty's family and friends turn detective and return to Spain to carry out their own investigation. They also get a call from one of Scotland's most experienced homicide detectives, who tells them he wants to help. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is a factual exploration of the events surrounding the death of Kirsty Maxwell. The information presented is based on publicly available sources, official records and interviews. No accusations or assumptions are made about any individual or party. The intent is to inform and appeal for information. All individuals are considered innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. https://kirstymaxwell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067558740666&locale=en_GB https://victimsabroad.com/ https://www.davidswindle.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Kirsty's family travel to Spain to identify the body of their daughter and bring her home, but when they arrive and discover the circumstances surrounding her death, alarm bells start ringing.... loudly. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is a factual exploration of the events surrounding the death of Kirsty Maxwell. The information presented is based on publicly available sources, official records and interviews. No accusations or assumptions are made about any individual or party. The intent is to inform and appeal for information. All individuals are considered innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. https://kirstymaxwell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067558740666&locale=en_GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

On the 29th of April 2017, Kirsty Maxwell died in suspicious circumstances whilst on a 'hen do' in Benidorm, Spain. She was just 27 years old. For the last eight years, her family and friends have been fighting for answers. With exclusive access to her family, the case files and experts bought in to help to get to the truth, this six-part podcast series offers a factual account of what we know, a review of the evidence in this case and a strong appeal to anyone who might have more information in this mysterious and harrowing case. Her family need to know..... What Happened to Kirsty Maxwell? DISCLAIMER: This podcast is a factual exploration of the events surrounding the death of Kirsty Maxwell. The information presented is based on publicly available sources, official records and interviews. No accusations or assumptions are made about any individual or party. The intent is to inform and appeal for information. All individuals are considered innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. https://kirstymaxwell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067558740666&locale=en_GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

On the 4th of June 2004, 7-year-old Kyron Horman disappeared from his school in Oregon. His step-mother was the last person to see him. The evidence in this case is strange and telling, but so far no convictions have been made, even though Kyron's parents and the police believe they knew who took him. This is Real. If you'd like to donate to the 24-hour live stream for Victim Support UK, please do so here. Thank you so much. https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast https://www.facebook.com/missingkyronhorman/?locale=en_GB - The families Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

The 27th of September 2023 was supposed to be a normal school day for 15-year-old Elianne Andam. But she would never make it to school, leaving a community in despair when they heard her life had been taken by another child. In 2022/23, 99 young people aged 16–24 were victims of homicide, compared to 87 in 2012/13. In the same year, 467 children were treated in hospital for knife or sharp object injuries, a 47% increase from 2012/13’s 318 instances - Youth Endowment Fund. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice For information and support for young people and parents / carers, please see here: https://youthendowmentfund.org.uk/ If you'd like to donate to the 24 hour live podcast for Victim Support UK to be held from midday on the 17th of May, you can do so here, I cannot thank you enough: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

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/podcast4justice To vote for 'REAL' in the Listeners Choice category for the True Crime Awards, you can do so here, thank you: https://truecrimeawards.co.uk/truecrimeawards2025/en/page/listenerschoice My YouTube channel 'Totally True Crime' can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@Totallytruecrime/videos To support the 24 hour live stream podcast in aid of Victims Support UK, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast To check out Sean Watkin's crime thriller 'Black Water Rising' click here: https://linktr.ee/seanwatkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

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, thank you: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Links for Brett: Website - https://www.justiceforbrettdryden.com/ GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/9cc5babc Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/637410278943938/ Petition: https://chng.it/5BfC7QKpmJ To vote for 'REAL' in the Listeners Choice category for the True Crime Awards, you can do so here, thank you: https://truecrimeawards.co.uk/truecrimeawards2025/en/page/listenerschoice My YouTube channel 'Totally True Crime' can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@Totallytruecrime/videos To support the 24 hour live stream podcast in aid of Victims Support UK, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

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 you'd like to vote for REAL in the Listener's Choice Award for the True Crime Awards, or your other favourite true crime podcast, you can vote here, thank you: https://truecrimeawards.co.uk/truecrimeawards2025/en/page/listenerschoice 24 Hour live podcast for Victim Support UK: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast For more information on the schedule for this event, please see my social's here: Instagram: @naomichannell or @realtruecrimepodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-channell-3a6957108/ X: @naomi_tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

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 Project https://www.vkpp.org.uk/vkpp-work/domestic-homicide-project Reference for advice on leaving an abusive relationship:  https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/i-am-planning-to-leave-my-abuser/ If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims  https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men  https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men  https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men  https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

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 comes a day, when the violent content they are interacting with online, becomes part of their real world. And for Nicholas Prosper and his family, that day was the 13th of September 2024. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice If you'd like to vote for 'Real' in the Listeners Choice category, you can do so here, thank you: https://truecrimeawards.co.uk/truecrimeawards2025/en/page/listenerschoice Crime Con UK info is here for London and Manchester. The code REAL10 will get you 10% off all tickets: https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ To report harmful content on the internet involving children, please see here: https://www.iwf.org.uk/ To report harmful online content that could be terrorism, please see here: https://act.campaign.gov.uk/ If you wish to report other harmful content, you can do so here: https://reportharmfulcontent.com/?lang=en-gb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

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 serial killer in the making. This is Real. To Support the 24hour True Crime Podcast for Victim Support UK, hosted by Naomi Channell, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL The Table of Love & Loss Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073045366918728/ If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Reference for advice on leaving an abusive relationship:  https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/i-am-planning-to-leave-my-abuser/ If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims  https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men  https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men  https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men  https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

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 here: https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/352373.family-is-promised-killers-will-be-caught/ If you have any information relating to Vincent's unlawful killing, please call 101 and ask for Lewisham Police or call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025