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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September 1, 202632 min
Britain's Newest Serial Killer: James Desborough
When members of the homeless community start going missing in Cornwall, England, the police could never had predicted that they were about to uncover a man who was a danger to everyone he came into contact with.... and is now confirmed to be Britain's newest detected serial killer. This is REAL If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, please see here, thank you so much: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 25, 202629 min
Dying For Help: The Case of Lindy Lucena
In January 2023, a man witnessed another man viciously beating a woman in Ballina, Australia. He called the police, expecting them to arrive and help this woman. But that didn't happen and what happened next would devastate a family and anger the nation. This is REAL. If you'd like to join me on Patreon, please see here, thank you so much: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 18, 202628 min
An Unlikely Killer: The Murder of Danny Cahalane
When a drug dealer in Plymouth has acid thrown at him, people automatically assumed it was a drug deal gone wrong. But as the investigation progressed, the police were confronted with a sobering reality, someone, who they'd never have suspected was involved, had played a key role in this brutal murder. This is REAL. If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, please see here, thank you so much: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 11, 202640 min
The Disturbing Case of Sonia Exelby
In October 2025, Sonia Exelby got on a flight from London to Florida. But she wasn't going on holiday or to meet a friend, she was going to meet a monster. And what happened next, started one of the most heartbreaking and disturbing investigations these seasoned officers had ever witnessed. This is REAL To join me on Patreon please see here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast For mental health support, please see here: https://thejordanlegacy.com/ https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 4, 202628 min
The Murder of Sophie Lionnet
In 2017, Sophie Lionnet had travelled from her home in France, to work as a Nanny for a couple in London. She thought she was starting her dream job, caring for small children. But in reality... she was walking into a real life nightmare. One that would end her life. This is REAL: If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, please see here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 28, 202635 min
The Murder of Jenna Baldwin
When 15-year-old Jenna went missing from her home in Pontypool, Wales, the police initially thought they were dealing with a runaway. But when a series of chilling phones calls are made to the family home, they realise they were dealing with something much sinister. This is REAL. If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, please see here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 21, 202631 min
When Women Kill Women: The Murder of Sadie Hartley
Women on women homicide is rare, with only 2-2.5% of murders that feature both female victims and female killers. In today's case, a woman planned to kill another woman over a 17 month period... with the help of another woman. This is REAL. If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, please see here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 14, 202629 min
The Murder of Kim Thompson
On the 9th of August 2025, Kim Thompson was found unresponsive in her bed by her husband Michael. All the police and paramedics entered the house, it looked as though Kim had taken her own life. But Kim's friends and family knew this wasn't the case... and they suspected Michael of killing her. And as the police started to gather evidence, they noticed that Michael's ex-partner had died in suspicious circumstances.... 25 years earlier. This is REAL. If you'd like to join me over on Patreon, please see here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast 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 For mental health support, please see here: https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 7, 202630 min
Taylor Parker: Lies, Murder, and a Stolen Baby
Since the 1970s, there have been 24 recorded cases of foetal abduction, where a pregnant woman has her baby forcibly removed from her and abducted. In this case, we look at the crimes and deception of Taylor Parker and how she betrayed a woman who only showed her kindness and care whilst they went through their pregnancies together. But there was one big problem... Taylor wasn't pregnant. And as her due date came closer, she decided to commit an act of pure evil to try to cover her lie. This is REAL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 30, 202626 min
The Case of Courtney Angus
In July 2025, 20-year-old Courtney Angus moved into a house share with a man called Michael Doherty, excited about her new independence and her upcoming 21st birthday celebrations. But just 2 days after she moved in, Michael started to make unwanted advances toward Courtney and his reaction to her rejection would be fatal. As the police started to gather evidence, they discovered that Michael had a conviction for a sexual assault before and a history of abusive behaviour towards women... but this was never flagged because he changed his name as it was legal for him to do so, even though he was a sex offender. Now Della Wright, a survivor of child sexual abuse, is fighting for change, after her perpetrator changed his name to evade authorities and keep his past hidden. She's fighting for 'Della's Law, which will end this loophole that has seen thousands of registered sex offenders 'go missing' under the watch of authorities. This is REAL. To find out more about Della's Law, please see here: https://www.instagram.com/dellaslaw/ To find The Affair... with Anna Williamson, see here: https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcast To message me on LinkedIn see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-channell-3a6957108/ Or on Instagram, I'm here: https://www.instagram.com/naomichannell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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