REAL

By: Naomi Channell
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  • 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
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  • Episode 78: What Happened To KJ?

    Episode 78: What Happened To KJ?
    Nov 20 2024
    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 show, you can do so here. Thank you so much: https://www.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
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  • Episode 77: The Crimes of Alexander McCartney

    Episode 77: The Crimes of Alexander McCartney
    Nov 13 2024
    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 & US) https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/ Advice for helping keep children safe online: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ If you need support, please see the links below to organisations that can help: 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 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 If you would like to support for the show, you can do so here, thank you so much: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Episode 76: The Murder of Angela Wrightson

    Episode 76: The Murder of Angela Wrightson
    Nov 6 2024
    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 the details here. The discount code REAL10 will give you 10% off. If you would like to support the show, please see the information here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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I'm convinced

I don't normally leave reviews, but this podcast has ignited a string sense of belief that this young man is innocent and Jodi's killer has literally gotten away with murder.

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Very interesting

Been following this for years been hoping for a true deepdive. Really enjoyed I'm re-listening

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I'm hooked!

I absolutely love this podcast, so factual and gripping.
Naomi does a brilliant job of painting a picture and gathering factual evidence. I'm completely addicted! k

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