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  When Women Kill Women: The Murder of Sadie Hartley 21.07.2026 31min

  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.
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  The Murder of Kim Thompson 14.07.2026 29min

  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/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - AustraliaFor mental health support, please see here:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity supporthttps://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritanshttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Taylor Parker: Lies, Murder, and a Stolen Baby 07.07.2026 30min

  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.
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  The Case of Courtney Angus 30.06.2026 26min

  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/realtruecrimepodcastTo 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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  The Murder of Henry Nowak 23.06.2026 28min

  In 2026, one of the UK's most shocking murder cases came to court. But it was how he was treated when help arrived on the scene, that caused public outrage. As Henry lay on the ground dying, police arrest him, putting his limp hands in handcuff's, clearly in need of urgent medical attention. This episode cover the facts in the case and the legacy that Henry Nowak will leave behind.This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Abraham Shakespeare: The Lottery Winner Murder 16.06.2026 31min

  When Abraham Shakespeare won millions in the lottery, he believed his financial struggles were over. Instead, his newfound wealth brought unwanted attention, manipulation, and eventually, the ultimate betrayal.This is REAL. if you'd like to join this podcasts community over on Patreon, please see here:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Murder of Natalie McNally 09.06.2026 27min

  A study from America has shown that pregnant women are more likely to die by homicide than by obstetric complications, with the majority of perpetrators being the woman's intimate partner. Natalie McNally was a woman in her first trimester when she was found dead by her partner, the baby's father, Stephen. The police suspected him straight away, but he'd been live streaming at the time of her murder.... so who killed Natalie? This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://www.patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastIf you need help or support with any of the issues raised in this episode, please see below for organisations that can help and support you:If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Link to the American report of pregnancy related homicides: https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/homicide-leading-cause-of-death-for-pregnant-women-in-u-s/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Unduly Lenient: The Fordingbridge 3 02.06.2026 28min

  3 Offenders, 2 Traumatised Victims, 1 Judge, 0 Days in Prison.Aprox. 830 cases are submitted to the UK's Unduly Lenient Sentencing Scheme each year. Members of the public and those affected by the crimes committed can ask for the case to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal if the sentence doesn't match the public's expectation for the crime. And every year, between 100-140 have their sentences increased.... but what happens to those who don't? This is REAL. If you want to report a sentence that you feel is unduly lenient from a Crown Court and you are in England or Wales, please see here:https://www.gov.uk/ask-crown-court-sentence-review If you have been affected by sexual abuse, 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 USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australiahttps://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support IrelandIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/- Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  End Eye Check: The Fight Against Spouses Who Drug & Abuse Their Partners 01.06.2026 1t 8min

  In this very special podcast, hosts Naomi Channell (from the ‘REAL’ and ‘REAL LIVES’ podcast) and Lala (aka @Lalalaletmeexplain from the ‘Block, Delete, Move On’ podcast) are joined by Zoe Watts, a survivor of systematic drug facilitated abuse at the hands of her former husband and one of the founders of the #endeyecheck campaign. Zoe tells her story and the message and change she hopes to achieve with the campaign. For more information on Zoe’s campaign please see and information re the march outside Parliament on Saturday 13th June see here:www.endeyecheck.orgInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zoewatts.sms_/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zoewatts.smsFor Lala’s social media and other links to her work please see here:https://linktr.ee/lalalaletmeexplainFor Naomi’s podcasts and social media see here:Https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcast If you have been affected by sexual abuse, 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 USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australiahttps://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support IrelandIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/- Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Murdered by his YouTube Fan: The Case of Marc Williams 26.05.2026 26min

  18-year-old Marc William's from Uckfield was a rising YouTube star, who liked to document his love of climbing high buildings, free running and parkour. He was loved by his friends and family and his videos also bought like minded people into his life, including another local man, Lewis Ashdown.They seemed to have a lot in common and soon Lewis started appearing in Marc's videos, joining him on his adventurers. But one night and one brutal act of betrayal, meant Marc would never upload another video again.This is REAL. If you'd like to join me over on Patreon please see here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastFor links to all of my podcasts, please see here:https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Stranger Danger: The Case of Julia James 19.05.2026 30min

  Julia James was a local PCSO, working with members of her community to help victims of crime, domestic violence and to make it safer. But on the 27th of April 2021, Julia took her dog for a walk in a local beauty spot, but she never came home. Julia's injured body was found in woodland by local walkers and she was pronounced dead at the scene. What followed was an extensive manhunt and a family and community left grieving the loss on an incredible woman. This is REAL.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastTo sign Jean Taylor's Petition please see here:https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/761706To donate to her incredible charity, please see the crowdfunder here:https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/familiesfightingforjustice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Alissa Knight: The Bigamist Bride 12.05.2026 29min

  As Peter Knight was getting ready on the morning of his wedding, he got a text message that made his heart drop. The message said that his soon, 'wife-to-be' Alissa, was a bigamist. But it turns out, that was just the tip of the iceberg. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via Patreon, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP6: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Chantel's Law' 04.05.2026 26min

  Chantel's killer is now free, having served just 20 years for the murder, dismemberment and concealment of her body.Jean's now fighting for long term change and is now in the process of forming Chantel's Law, which will see tougher custodial sentences for those who desecrate and conceal their victims bodies and we need your help.Please sign the petition below:https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/761706To donate to our fundraiser, to raise money to cover the cost of the ground rent for Jean's charity caravan, that provides holidays to children affected by homicide and deprivation, please see here:https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/familiesfightingforjusticeJean's charity website is here:https://familiesfightingforjustice.org/To see a template you can use to write to your local MP for Chantel's Law, see here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xqI9jcL9dYwQrueSoIICHZJvuWesODBYTt6z2Rp8l_c/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP5: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Families Fighting For Justice' 04.05.2026 36min

  After three loses, three encounters with the justice system, Jean is now making it her mission to help other families affected by homicide.She has now helped over 1000 people who have lost a loved one to murder, manslaughter or culpable homicide as well as children who have been affected (alongside children from deprived communities). And then Jean gets the news she's been dreading....This is Jean: The Real Lady Justice To sign Jean's petition, please see here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/761706To visit the Families Fighting for Justice website, see here:https://familiesfightingforjustice.org/To donate to the Justgiving page, see here:https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/familiesfightingforjustice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP4: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'A New Jean' 04.05.2026 26min

  After a fire breaks out at a mosque in Birkenhead, no one could have predicted how that would finally give Jean the answers she so desperately needed. She now knew that Chantel wouldn't be coming home.This loss ignited something in Jean, and a 'new Jean' was born. And she was ready to fight. This is Jean: The Real Lady Justice To sign Jean's petition, please see here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/761706To visit her website, see here:https://familiesfightingforjustice.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP3: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Chantel' 04.05.2026 25min

  As Jean tries to live with the grief of loosing her sister and her son, life deals her another blow.Her daughter Chantel, goes missing.This is Jean - The Real Lady Justice. If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP2: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Stephen' 04.05.2026 27min

  After the loss of her sister Joyce, Jean tries to make sense of what's happened. But when a neighbour knocks on her door, to tell her that she's seen Jean's son being put in an ambulance, her life is about to change, all over again. This is Jean: The Real Lady Justice If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP1: The Real Lady Justice - 'Joyce' 04.05.2026 24min

  Meet Jean Taylor... a woman who has helped over 1000 family members who have been affected by homicide with her charity Families Fighting For Justice. And Jean can do this... because she knows how it feels. Over the next six episodes, you're going to hear about Jean, a woman from Birkenhead, England whose lived through the unimaginable... but she's still standing strong and fighting every step of the way. This is Jean: The Real Lady JusticeIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A Sister's Fight for Justice: What Happened to Alissa? 28.04.2026 30min

  On the 17th of May 2001, 17-year-old Alissa Turney went missing, on the last day of school. At first, she was considered a runaway, but as time passed, the police realised that this was now a murder inquiry.After a killer serving a life sentence gave a false confession, investigators looked more closely at Alissa's home life. And that's when the case took a different direction....This is REAL.If you'd like to join my Patreon community, please see here, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastSarah's podcast can be found here:https://www.voicesforjusticepodcast.com/And her social media accounts can be found here:https://linktr.ee/SaraheTurney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Domestic Drugging: When Your Partner Becomes the Threat 21.04.2026 33min

  Home is meant to be the safest place—but for some, it becomes the most dangerous.In this episode, we uncover the hidden world of domestic drugging and abuse within relationships. An investigation by CNN revealed that one chatroom with this horrifying abuse as it's subject, had over 62 million views in just one month. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here by joining Patreon for £2, thank you:https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcastCNN Report:https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.htmlLinks to Zoe's social media here:https://www.instagram.com/zoewatts.sms/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 USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australiahttps://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.