25 JUN 2024 · When 19-year-old Leah Croucher went missing in 2019 on her way to work, her family, friends and community were left desolate.  A few months after she went missing, it was revealed that she had been in a secret relationship and the rumour mill went into overdrive.  But it would take a over 3 years to get to the truth.  This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can find out how to here, thank you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Leah Croucher's Memorial page - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/leahcroucher?success=true 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

18 JUN 2024 · In November 2010, a family from Kapunda, Australia were found dead in their home. They had been the victims of a vile, frenzied and evil attack.  In a town that had almost no crime, a triple murder was the last thing anyone thought could happen, especially to the Rowe family. They were loved, respected and had many friends in their community.  But there was a serial killer in town and it was one of the most unlikely suspects.... 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

11 JUN 2024 · 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

4 JUN 2024 · 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 

28 MAY 2024 · 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 

21 MAY 2024 · 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 

14 MAY 2024 · 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: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice

7 MAY 2024 · 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

30 APR 2024 · This episode is a Q&A episode with 'Real' producer and presenter Naomi Channell. Unlike the other episodes, it's a conversation co-hosted by Alice, the voice of popular YouTube channel 'Truly Criminal'.  This stand alone epsiode will cover updates on past cases and answer questions submitted by listeners.  This is Real. 

30 APR 2024 · When 23-year-old Gracie Spinks started a new job, she was left under the supervision of a dangerous man. A man who had previously had numerous complaints made about him. He became obsessed with Gracie and despite her informing the police of his strange and criminal behaviour, Michael Sellars was given 'words of advice', ones that he didn't take. And instead, his obsession became deadly.  This is Real.  https://www.graciespinks.com/ Stalking Support: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/ - UK https://www.stopstalkingnowfoundation.org/ - Australia https://www.stalkinginireland.ie/stalking - Ireland  https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ - America