REAL

Naomi Channell

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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April 21 · 33 min
Domestic Drugging: When Your Partner Becomes the Threat
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/REALtruecrimepodcast CNN Report: https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html Links 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 USA https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 14 · 26 min
The Women That Were Failed: Remembering Naomi & Fiona
When Naomi Hunte was found murdered in her own home, the police had a prime suspect. Naomi had called the police four times, on a man called Carl Cooper, she told them that he had been stalking her and subjecting her to abuse, but nothing was done. The police found a knife with Naomi's blood on it in Carl's home, CCTV showed him in the area just before he died, as well as mobile phone data that shows they spoke on the phone on the night she was killed. But still.... he was bailed and back out on the streets after the police said they didn't have enough evidence to charge him. Carl was free to date again... and he targeted a vulnerable woman called Fiona Holm. Fiona was never told that Carl was on bail for suspected murder, despite calling the police after he attacked her. And soon, the police would be investigating a double murder. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Project Resist's website is here: https://www.projectresist.org.uk/ Petition for Naomi Hunte & Fiona Holm https://www.change.org/p/justice-and-accountability-for-fiona-holm-and-naomi-hunte If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://havendas.org.uk/ - UK 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 7 · 45 min
'I'm Fighting the Law for my Sister'
This episode is from my show 'REAL LIVES' - as I recover from a nasty illness and prepare to celebrate a big birthday in a few days time, I'm sharing an incredibly heartbreaking case from a brother who has suffered unfathomable loss and is now fighting for his sister. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to domestic violence and suicide. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening. In March 2023, Danielle Haggarty was found unresponsive in the flat of a man she was dating on and off for eight years. The circumstance's in this case revealed a disturbing fact - it's not a crime to witness someone dying and not call for help. Today we're joined by Danielle's brother Jonathan, whose life has been shaped by a series of unimaginable losses, and he is now on a mission to change the law in his sisters name. This is REAL LIVES. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast If you'd like to connect to share a story on REAL or REAL LIVES, please find me on instagram @naomichannell or @realtruecrimepodcast or by searching my name on LinkedIn, thank you. To sign Jonathan's petition please see here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750545 Justice for Danielle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584415784649&locale=en_GB If you need support with mental health and suicidal thoughts, 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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 31 · 29 min
EP 6: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'No Justice, No Peace'
So what happens now? Stuart Lubbock's sexual assault and murder is still being investigated by police - but where are the party goers now? We also speak to Owen Phillips, the producer of the Channel 4 documentary on the case titled 'Barrymore: Body In The Pool'. If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 31 · 41 min
EP 5: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'Terry's Fight'
Stuart Lubbock's father Terry has never given up on getting justice for his son. In this episode we look at the lengths Terry went to, including meeting up with Michael Barrymore, alone, in a hotel room..... If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 31 · 29 min
EP 4: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'Arrests and Developments'
The journey for justice is rarely smooth, but this journey has been full of turbulence. In this episode, we look at the arrests, allegations and developments in this case from the last 25 years and how the investigation momentarily went from a murder investigation to looking for evidence of a vile necrophilic attack..... If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 31 · 30 min
EP 3: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'The Inquest'
The inquest of Stuart Lubbock was a media circus. The family and friends of Stuart arrive at the court, coming face to face with the last people to see Stuart alive. But the inquest left them with more questions than answers.... If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast 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 USA https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 31 · 32 min
EP 2: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'The After Party'
As the nation wakes up to the shocking news that a man has died after being found in the swimming pool of a national TV star, we examine the witness statements to try to get a clear picture of what led to the death of Stuart. But the witness statements do not add up.... who is telling the truth? Who is lying? And why? If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 31 · 25 min
EP 1: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'Some Geezer's Drowned In The Pool'
*It's been 25 Years since Stuart Lubbock was found raped and murdered in the swimming pool of TV presenter Michael Barrymore - this series, has been re-recorded and includes additional reporting from the first series released in 2022*. Imagine going to a nightclub, meeting a national celebrity and being invited back to their house for a party... cool right? Well... not if that party would mean the end of your life. This is a tragic true story, that has many twists and turns and feels like the script of a Hollywood Blockbuster, but it's real life. In the first episode, we tell the story of the last 12 hours of Stuart Lubbock's life and what happened that night, at the home of one of the UK's biggest television stars, Michael Barrymore. If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. #stuartlubbock #michaelbarrymore #justice4stuart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 25 · 41 min
A Daughter's Fight: The Case of Alison Connolly
In her first podcast interview, Tara Proffitt tells her heartbreaking and incredible story. When Tara was a child, she knew her Mum was carrying a secret. Her gut instinct told her it was the same one that she was carrying... and one day her mother told Tara everything and her worst fears were confirmed - they had both been abused by a man who was supposed to love and protect them. But on the 12th of May 2015, Tara received a phone call that would turn her life upside down... and from that moment on, she took on a extraordinary fight for justice. This is REAL. To pre-order 'The Reckoning' by Tara Proffitt and Ann Cusack, see here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reckoning-Tara-Proffitt/dp/1917439814 To follow Tara on social media, you can find her here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tara_proffitt18/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tara.hayes.927 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 USA https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 18 · 27 min
The Case of Trudi Burgess
When schoolteacher and former singer Trudi Burgess began a relationship with gardener Robert Easom, it seemed like a chance at happiness after the devastating loss of her husband. But behind closed doors, Robert slowly began to manipulate Trudi. Over the course of eight years, Trudi would endure a relentless pattern of coercive control, intimidation, and escalating violence. On 17 February 2025, everything reached a horrifying breaking point. When Trudi finally found the courage to say she was leaving, the man she trusted flew into a violent rage. Within minutes, an assault would leave her with a catastrophic injury that would change her life forever. But Trudi is now sharing her story to help others and inspiring people across the world. This is REAL. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-care-for-our-mum-trudi If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://havendas.org.uk/ - UK 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 11 · 24 min
The Murder of Donna Drepaul
In July 2010, a 50-year-old nurse who lived and worked in London, was subjected to an extraordinary act of violence that left her dead and the multiple people who witnessed it traumatised. But many people don't know her story, because it has received little media coverage. Today, to mark International Women's Day, we're going to look at the case of Donna Drepaul, a woman who was killed by a jealous man and highlight the on-going epidemic of violence against women and girls, which the UK government have no labelled a 'National Emergency'. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast Here is the link to the femicide census report, titled '2000 Women' https://www.femicidecensus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2000-Women-full-report.pdf https://www.femicidecensus.org/about/ https://x.com/CountDeadWomen 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.ie/ - Ireland https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 4 · 28 min
Wicked Games: The Case of Dawn Rhodes
In June 2016, Dawn Rhodes arrived at her family home where her soon to be ex-husband Robert was waiting to hand over their child. But something happened that left their child and Robert with injuries and Dawn, dead. Robert and their child said Dawn had attacked them in a jealous rage and at a trial Robert was found not-guilty of murder, instead, killing Dawn in a heroic act of self-defence. Until their child had a conversation with a therapist years later, that changed everything. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 25 · 25 min
The 15-Year Mystery of Izabela Zablocka
In August 2010, 30-year-old Izabela from seemingly vanished into thin air in Derby, England. Her friends and family tried to get hold of her, but they were met with silence. Her girlfriend, Anna Podedworna, didn't report her missing and told everyone that Izabela had run away. But Izabela's daughter, who was living with with relative's in Poland, always knew deep down that her mother would never have left her. And as she entered adulthood, she enlisted the help of a local journalist to help find her - and what they discovered, was the stuff of nightmares. This is REAL. To support this podcast on Patreon for £2 a month (with ad-free early access, extra content and monthly live zooms and giveaways) please see here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast For information on the missing people cases mentioned at the end of the episode see the links below: Fatima Mohamed- Ali - https://locate.international/missing-people/fatima-mohamed-ali Paul Fudge - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kpw7zzvwvo Jack O'Sullivan - https://www.findjackosullivan.co.uk/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 18 · 27 min
The Murder of Jane Collinson
In March 2023, 59-year-old Jane Collinson was looking forward to so many exciting things in her life. She was planning her 60th birthday party, her daughters wedding and she was about to buy her dream home with her new husband. But one mans actions ended all of that. In this episode, we focus on the continuing issue of violence against women and girls. In the UK a woman is killed by a man every 3 days, and Jane was one of them. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast https://www.femicidecensus.org/about/ https://x.com/CountDeadWomen To watch 999: What Happened Next? go to www.channel4.com 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 11 · 24 min
Amanda Wixon's House of Horrors
In March 2021, Gloucestershire Police received a strange phone call - the person on the line was calling to get help for a woman who was being kept against her will. When the police arrived, they discovered Amanda Wixon, a mother of ten, had been keeping a woman as a slave.... for 25 years. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast For help and support with modern slavery and trafficking please see these organisations that can help and support you: United Kingdom – Anti-Slavery International - https://www.antislavery.org/ Freedom United - https://www.freedomunited.org/ Polaris Project - https://polarisproject.org/ Ireland – Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) – https://www.mrci.ie/ Northern Ireland – Migrant Help (Northern Ireland) – https://www.migranthelpuk.org/ Australia – Anti-Slavery Australia – https://antislavery.org.au/ New Zealand – Traffick JAM (Abolition Movement) – https://traffickjam.nz/ United States – The A21 Campaign – https://www.a21.org/ Information and Tickets to CrimeCon Birmingham can be purchased here: https://www.crimecon.co.uk/birmingham-20269813937e - REAL10 will get you 10% off the ticket price True Crime Fest Information and Tickets are here: https://www.truecrimefest.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 4 · 29 min
What Really Happened to Caroline & Susan?
In March 2011, Susan Nicholson was found dead on her sofa. Her boyfriend, Robert Trigg, said he had accidentally rolled on her in the night. The police ruled the death as an accident and the case was closed. But if they had conducted a more thorough investigation... they'd have discovered that just a few years prior, Robert had woken up to his ex-girlfriend, Caroline Devlin, lifeless at the end of the bed. Susan's parents embarked on a relentless quest for the truth and when they got to it, it was more horrific than anyone could have imagined. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the show and become a REAL Patreon for £2, you can do so here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast To attend CrimeCon Birmingham, please see here and use REAL10 for 10% off ticket prices: https://www.crimecon.co.uk/faqs To attend True Crime Fest, please see here for tickets: https://www.truecrimefest.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 28 · 44 min
Grave Concerns: Episode 6 'Change is Coming'
In the final episode in this series, we look at crimes from the United States within funeral homes that have led the way for meaningful change and tighter legislation. And we end the series with hope and reassurance, by reflecting on the people doing incredible work in the funeral industry. Including Kirstie Atherton, a funeral celebrant and founder of the community interest company 'Dead Positive', who is revolutionising the funeral industry, taking people and communities by the hand as they explore issues around death, dying, funerals and bereavement. This is Grave Concerns. To find out more about Dead Positive, please see here: https://www.deadpositive.org/ If you'd like to support the show, please see the link to my Patreon here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast If you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you: England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/ Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/ Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/ Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/ New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/ America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.html Baby Loss Support - https://www.sands.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 28 · 30 min
Grave Concerns: Episode 5 'Monsters in the Mortuary'
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to the sexual abuse of corpses. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening. In the last 15 years, 2 cases of serious and depraved crimes happening inside hospital mortuaries have shocked and disgusted the world. Jimmy Savile and David Fuller's actions have broken the hearts and spirit of their victims families and led the way for new regulation within mortuary settings. This is Grave Concerns. If you'd like to support the show, please see the link to my Patreon here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast If you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you: England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/ Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/ Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/ Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/ New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/ America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.html Baby Loss Support - https://www.sands.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 28 · 35 min
Grave Concerns: Episode 4 'The Funeral Swindler'
It takes a low person to scam grieving families when they are at their most vulnerable, and there is one man who has done just that, time and time again. This episode looks at the crimes of Mark Kerbey, also known as Richard Sage, who has committed crimes and served a series of prison sentences for scamming, stealing and traumatising people accessing his funeral services across England and Scotland. We also hear from Ross Hickton, the managing director of Hickton Family Funeral Directors and the current CEO of SAIF - The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, who is setting standards across the funeral industry and helping the government with the upcoming regulation. This is Grave Concerns. If you'd like to support the show, please see the link to my Patreon here, thank you: https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast To find out more about SAIF and view their members directory, please see here: https://saif.org.uk/ If you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you: England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/ Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/ Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/ Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/ New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/ America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.html Baby Loss Support - https://www.sands.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.