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What would you do if you found a body? Hopefully, call the emergancy services. But, what about the people who don't do the right thing? That don't call the authorities. And use their tragic discovery, to commit a crime against them. This is Real. If you need help or support please see these organisations that can help: https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support https://www.spu...

With more allegations about Janie Santana surfacing in the media, the details of her and Rudy's life together start to emerge. Neighbours who have been hanging out with Rudy for the last eight years talk to the press and explain how they never knew their friend was a missing person. And someone else talks to the press to give his side of the story - Rudy Farias. This Is Real. https://m.facebook.co...

The truth about where Rudy had been for the past eight years shocked everyone, including his family. But there were conflicting accounts of what had happened to Rudy during the time he was missing, so who was right? And fresh allegations against Rudy's mother were made by her ex-husband.... This Is Real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acas...

On the 6th of March 2015, 17-year-old Rudy Farias went missing whilst walking his two dogs. His mother Janie and the local community in Texas, spent eight years searching for him. And then in June 2023, Rudy was found, and he was alive. But then the details surrounding his disappearance started to come out, and what had really happened to Rudy sent shockwaves through Texas and the world.... This I...

In 2017, a worried and heartbroken father from the UK named John, calls the police to report his 5-year-old son missing. He hasn't seen him for two years after dropping him home to his ex partner Tracey Hardy, and after child custody officials failed to locate him, they report Tyler as a missing person. But when the police interview Tracey, she tells them that she has no idea who Tyler is... And w...

When our loved ones die, we hope that the funeral home we choose will protect them and respect them until they are laid to rest. But what if that doesn't happen? And an intruder commits a final act of revenge on their body that's so disgusting and so cruel, that it haunts you for the rest of your life.... because you, their loved one, discovered it. In this episode, we take a look at some of the m...

Over the last 12 years, 129 prisoners sentenced to 'life' have been released and then committed a further crime that earned them a second 'life' sentence in the UK. Today we hear about the evil crimes of Stephen Robert Unwin and William McFall, who met in prison whilst serving life sentences for murders they committed in the 1990s. And when they were both released, they decided to live together......

In 2007, teenager Randy Stair, also known as Andrew Blaze, started posting videos to YouTube and gained a loyal following through his comedy skits and animations. But tragically, over the course of a decade, Randy's mental health could be seen to rapidly deteriorate through the YouTube videos he posted. He had a fascination with death, as well as an obsession with a fictional character from a Nick...

In November 2012, Accomack County in Virginia, US became the target for a serial arsonist. The community were terrified as night after night, local buildings would be set on fire for over four months. Over 80 fires were lit. But then, in the early hours of April Fools Day 2013, the police found who was responsible. But why did they do it? Well, the answer to that would be one of the most bizarre t...

The internet has become a popular way to start an illicit affair. There are countless websites dedicated to people who want to escape their day-to-day life and start an online romance. But what if you fall in love? And then they say they want to meet you? But you can’t… because you’re a catfish. A killer catfish. This is the case looks at the lies and crimes of Thomas Montgomery. This is Real. #ca...

Josh Powell was a dangerous man and he is about to show the world just how much of a monster he really is... This is Real. If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://sdvs....

The police uncover disturbing evidence in the case of missing person Susan Cox Powell and it doesn't point them towards just one suspect, but two... her mentally abusive husband Josh Powell and her infatuated father-in-law, Steven Powell. Steven had been secretly filming his daughter-in-law and was harbouring a disturbing stash of items that had 'touched' her body.... This is Real. Support the sho...

Susan Cox Powell was a loving mother of two beautiful boys and wife to Josh Powell. But sadly, Josh wasn't the loving husband she deserved. In fact, he was a monster. On the 6th of December 2009, 28-year-old Susan mysteriously disappeared. But when the police started to investigate Susans home life, nothing would prepare them for what they would uncover.... This is part one of a three-part series;...

David Fuller looked like a very average man in his sixties. He was married with children, worked in a local hospital and liked birdwatching. But he was harbouring a secret. For over three decades, he had managed to get away with a double murder. Thankfully advancements in DNA testing meant that justice was coming for him and he was arrested in 2020. But during a search of his house, police found a...

Ex's.... we all have them right? And when they get a new partner, it can induce a cascade of emotions. But what if your ex's new partner was hellbent on destroying your life in the most cruel way? And YOU ended up sitting in a police cell for months... In this episode, we will look at the crimes and lies told by Angela and Ian Diaz, who attempted to destroy the life of Ian's ex, Michelle. This epi...

Joe Gliniewicz, aka 'GI Joe' was a local hero. But in 2015, a harrowing call over his police radio would mark the end of his life. Joe had a hero's funeral, with officials from across the country attending and a nation mourning the murder of one of its servicemen. And the FBI were doing everything they could to find his killers. But just two months later, the truth about Joe's 'murder' would be re...

Eleanor 'Ellie' Williams' trial is coming to an end and the verdict is in. A community is left in shock and the true effect of Ellie's allegations becomes clear and has tragic consequences. This is Real. #elliewilliams #eleanorwilliams #uktruecrime SUPPORT SERVICES: https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK https://www.samaritans.org/ - The S...

Eleanor 'Ellie' Williams is on trial and the world is watching. The police now have the chance to convince the world that they are right, that Ellie is not the victim, but the perpetrator. But the world had seen her horrific injuries, surely she couldn't have done them to herself? Could she....? This is Real. #elliewilliams #eleanorwilliams #uktruecrime SUPPORT SERVICES: https://www.mind.org.uk/ -...

In May 2020, 19-year-old Eleanor 'Ellie' Williams uploaded a series' of horrific photos to Facebook, photos that showed a beaten and bleeding Ellie. The caption that went with them detailed serious allegations of abuse, sexual assault and trafficking. The post went viral and hundreds of thousands of people across the world joined the #justiceforellie movement. Vigilantes targeted the accused abuse...

This is the tragic case of 19-year old Sarah Stern. Confessions. What every police homicide investigator is after. But how often do they get them? Stats show that only 30% truthfully confess to the police. In today’s episode, we will look at what happens when someone does confesses to murder, not to police officers, but to a friend. Who just so happened to be recording…. This is Real. #sarahstern...

'Folie à deux' translates to 'The Madness of Two' and is a term used when two people share the same psychotic episode. And sometimes, these episodes have devastating consequences. It's a rare syndrome and in today's case, the outcome of twins Sabina and Ursula Eriksson 'folie à deux' would be completely unbelievable, had a TV crew not been present to capture it on film.... This Is Real. If you nee...

Jorge Torres Jnr was a father of three and in a relationship with Sarah Boone. One night in February 2020, Sarah and Jorge played a game of hide and seek. Jorge climbed into a suitcase and never came out alive. Police found a video on Sarah's phone which saw her filming a suffocating Jorge inside the suitcase, begging for his life... This was not the first time the police had been called to their...

Berwyn prison opened in 2017 and was the UK's first male 'Super Jail'. Its approach was simple; make it a home from home, earn the respect of the inmates and hopefully, the rehabilitation rate will be high. But instead, it's been labelled 'Britains Cushiest Prison', a place where armed robbers, sex offenders and violent criminals are taking drugs, drinking vodka and having sex with the guards who...

Janet Müller was a beautiful young girl who had moved from Germany to study in the UK. But her declining mental health meant that she was sectioned under the mental health act and admitted to Mill View Hospital, a secure mental health facility. But it didn’t end up being that secure after all and what happened next was truly horrific. Please note, this episode references suicide, please take extra...

Would you send money to a murderer or violent criminal in prison? One you had never met? Because you were a fan? And do you think you could be scammed by someone out of money, from their prison cell? In todays episode, we look at the people that have been 'romance scammed' by inmates and people who are 'fans' of criminals, including a group of people who sent care packages to Charles Manson..... #...