REAL Naomi Channell
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- True Crime
Real is a 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 55: Consequences - The Dark Side of Trolling
Sticks and stones may break bones, but words can be deadly.
In this new internet age, 'keyboard warriors' are nothing new. The ability to say whatever you want and hide behind a computer screen is too tempting for some.
In todays case, we'll examine three very different cases of trolling, all that had devestating consequences.
This is Real.
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here. Thank you:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice
Please note this episode includes references to suicide. 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 -
Episode 54: The Darkest Betrayal - The Crimes of Kieren Lynch
Kieren Lynch masqueraded himself as a loving husband and doting father. But whilst that was once true, over time his behaviour started to change. When his wife left him to try to give her and her daughters a happier life, Kieren started a campaign of terror against her and even his children.
But his campaign ended in one of the most horrific acts of revenge imaginable, whilst his wife remained on the phone to 999, asking for the police, who had had many chances to stop this from happening. But they didn't.
This is Real.
If 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 -
Episode 53: Murdered On Her Birthday
In January 2003, 22-year-old Kim Banyard should have been enjoying the happiest moments of her life. She'd just given birth to her first child and she'd seen friends to celebrate her birthday.
But when she arrived home on the night of her birthday, she had no idea that it would be her last. And what happened next, was the most incredible case of 'right place, right time' for two patrolling police officers.
This is Real.
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here. Thank you so much:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice
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 -
Episode 52: The Trials of Emma-Jayne Magson
TW: Domestic Violence
Emma-Jayne Magson was in a volatile relationship with her on-off boyfriend James Knight. Until one night in March 2016 ended their relationship... and the life of James.
But what really happened that night and was James the only victim in this case? This case posses one important question: Are the only victims, the ones who die?
This is Real.
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here. Thank you:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice
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 -
Episode 51: Poisoned Minds - The Murders of Carol and Stephen Baxter
Keep your friends close and your enimies closer. It's a saying we hear often, but what if our enimies are disguised as our friends?
In April 2023, Carol and Stephan Baxter were found dead in their armchairs. But when the police realised their deaths were not from natural causes and their investigation led them to a seriously dark and depraved act of betrayal but someone they loved.
This is Real.
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here. Thank you:
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Episode 50: What Really Happened to Max & Rebecca?
In 2011, a mysterious double tragedy happened in a mansion in California. 2 people were dead, both under suspicious circumstances.
2 families were left torn apart and with questions. Was 6-year-old Max Shacknai's death an accident? And did 29-year-old Rebecca Zahau take her own life.... or did someone else?
This is Real.
To see the video mentioned in the show regarding the knife, you can do so here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KPQaoQmtA
A link to the MAXIES House non-profit organisation in honour of Max: https://www.facebook.com/maxieshouse/
If you would like to support for the show, you can do so here, thank you so much:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice