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In August 2007, emergency service workers arrived at a home in Florida to find seven-year-old Adrianna Hutto in a critical condition. It looked as though she had drowned in the families pool. But Adrianna's six-year-old brother had a different version of events. In this episode, we are joined by N Leigh Hunt, journalist and host of the 'In Esto' podcast, which offers a deep dive into the evidence...

In 2009, Stephen Griffith's was studying serial killers as part of his criminology PHD. But when a caretaker from Stephen's block of flats was routinely reviewing CCTV from the past weekend, what he saw was straight out of a horror movie. This would open a case that this 'intelligent student', was actually a secret serial killer. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here,...

When 15-yer-old Carol met 29-year-old Harry Jarvis, she had no idea how depraved her future husband would be. Though she was just a child when they met and within a few years, they'd be married with a growing family. But when Harry met a woman called Rita, he decided that Carol was in the way. He moved his mistress into their garden shed and plotted to get rid of his wife, once and for all. This i...

At the start of the millennium, four young American men in Americacame up with an idea for a new tv show. Following in the footsteps of Jack Ass and Dirty Sanchez, shows that featured groups of men doing crazy and controversial stunts, they wanted to take this type of programming to the next level. Their show made millions of dollars in revenue and their DVD’s sold in thehundreds of thousands. But...

(Please note in the first upload some listeners couldn't hear the 999 call - it's been re-uploaded so if you can't hear it, please remove the download and download again. Thank you so much) In the year 2000, the average minimum term prison sentence for murder in the UK was 13 years. Today it’s 21 years. But if someone hasn’t been rehabilitated, and they pose a risk to the public or themselves, gui...

When Jeremy Rickards met Maureen whilst on a work trip, he soon realised he had met his future wife. He took her daughter on as his own and gave them a life of luxury. But in 2024, Jeremy was reported missing by his daughter and the police looked at Maureen. Jeremy had been seen injured and bruised in the weeks leading up to his disappearance, but nothing could have prepared officers for what they...

Stace Don is a survivor. She survived the unimaginable and she is now on a mission to help others. In this episode, Stace shares her powerful story—one of pain, resilience, and ultimately, healing. With honesty and strength, she walks us through her journey of survival, the long path to reclaiming her voice, and her mission to help others who have experienced trauma. This is Real. Content Warning:...

In 2023, Megan Brailsford was subjected to some of the worst stalking the British police had ever seen. At one point, she was getting a call or text from her stalker every 4 seconds. But... then the stalker sent a message that revealed too much and the identity of the perpetrator floored everybody involved. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.c...

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...

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...

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...

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/p...

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 K...

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...

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.cha...

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...

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 h...

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...

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:...

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://morta...

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...

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...

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 s...

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 f...

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 no...