REAL
av Naomi Channell
EP6: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna
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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- EP6: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna · 1 t 2 minn the final episode of the series, we hear how Vicky has now managed to get Joanna's case to be investigated under the Domestic Homicide Review and Cecilie Fjellhoy, from the…
- EP5: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna · 1 t 2 minIn this episode we hear from Eve, Derek's partner of five years and the real owner of the farm, as well as Helen, a woman he was seeing at the same time as Eve and Lara. To…
- EP4: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna · 49 minJoanna's mental health continues to decline as she finds out that the police are going to be charging her with stalking and witness intimidation. To follow Joanna's sister Vicky…
- EP3: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna · 55 minJoanna's investigation into Derek reveals that his lies and manipulation are far greater than she first discovered... To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see…
- EP2: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna · 43 minA Facebook post exposes Derek for who he really is... and Joanna reports to the police fall on deaf ears. To follow Joanna's sister Vicky on her fight please see here…
- EP1: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna · 1 t 5 minIn October 2024, Joanna Lazaris was on a dating app when she came across a man called 'Derek'. He looked like the perfect match, he was exciting, ambitious, intriguing... but he…
- Dating a Killer: What Happened to Kelsie Scheilling? · 32 minWhen Lauren Suhr heard about a missing pregnant woman, 21-year-old Kelsie Scheilling, she couldn't stop thinking about her and her family. She wanted to help them get answers…
- The Horrific Crimes of Paul Sharpe · 25 minIn the spring of 2026, a young girl was abducted by man in Greater Manchester. As the police traced the suspects car they realised that the man inside was a convicted murderer…
- The Murder of Lily Whitehouse · 25 minIn 2023, 17-year-old Lily Whitehouse met a man 21 years her senior, 38-year-old Mohammed Azim. Despite Lily being so young, Mohammed made his feelings clear, he wanted to be in a…
- The Murder of Samantha Henderson · 31 minIt is estimated that approximately 80 children are left motherless after domestic homicide each year in England and Wales. These children not only have to endure grief and…
- The Unlawful Killing of Yousef Makki · 29 minOn the 2nd of Match 2019, 17-year-old Yousef Makki was out with two of his friends, all were privately educated and one moment would end the life of this budding heart surgeon…
- Devil Woman: The Crimes of Natalie Bennett · 27 minWhen 42-year-old Natalie Bennett set her sights on 19-Year-Old Kasey Anderson, everyone who knew them both could never have imagined that they would start a romantic…
- The Secret Life of Ms. Carroll · 27 minEimear Carroll was a primary school teacher from Ireland, she was married and had two babies in quick succession. But nobody could have ever predicted what she was doing behind…
- 'The Instascammer': An Investigation into Liana Shanti · 53 minKacey Baker is a cult expert and two years ago she came across a Reddit post, citing the alleged harm that a woman in Hawaii, called Liana Shanti, had caused some of the members…
- Britain's Newest Serial Killer: James Desborough · 33 minWhen members of the homeless community start going missing in Cornwall, England, the police could never had predicted that they were about to uncover a man who was a danger to…
- Dying For Help: The Case of Lindy Lucena · 29 minIn January 2023, a man witnessed another man viciously beating a woman in Ballina, Australia. He called the police, expecting them to arrive and help this woman. But that didn't…
- An Unlikely Killer: The Murder of Danny Cahalane · 28 minWhen a drug dealer in Plymouth has acid thrown at him, people automatically assumed it was a drug deal gone wrong. But as the investigation progressed, the police were confronted…
- The Disturbing Case of Sonia Exelby · 40 minIn October 2025, Sonia Exelby got on a flight from London to Florida. But she wasn't going on holiday or to meet a friend, she was going to meet a monster. And what happened…
- The Murder of Sophie Lionnet · 29 minIn 2017, Sophie Lionnet had travelled from her home in France, to work as a Nanny for a couple in London. She thought she was starting her dream job, caring for small children…
- The Murder of Jenna Baldwin · 35 minWhen 15-year-old Jenna went missing from her home in Pontypool, Wales, the police initially thought they were dealing with a runaway. But when a series of chilling phones calls…
- When Women Kill Women: The Murder of Sadie Hartley · 31 minWomen on women homicide is rare, with only 2-2.5% of murders that feature both female victims and female killers. In today's case, a woman planned to kill another woman over a…
- The Murder of Kim Thompson · 29 minOn the 9th of August 2025, Kim Thompson was found unresponsive in her bed by her husband Michael. All the police and paramedics entered the house, it looked as though Kim had…
- Taylor Parker: Lies, Murder, and a Stolen Baby · 30 minSince the 1970s, there have been 24 recorded cases of foetal abduction, where a pregnant woman has her baby forcibly removed from her and abducted. In this case, we look at the…
- The Case of Courtney Angus · 27 minIn July 2025, 20-year-old Courtney Angus moved into a house share with a man called Michael Doherty, excited about her new independence and her upcoming 21st birthday…
- The Murder of Henry Nowak · 29 minIn 2026, one of the UK's most shocking murder cases came to court. But it was how he was treated when help arrived on the scene, that caused public outrage. As Henry lay on the…
- Abraham Shakespeare: The Lottery Winner Murder · 32 minWhen Abraham Shakespeare won millions in the lottery, he believed his financial struggles were over. Instead, his newfound wealth brought unwanted attention, manipulation, and…
- The Murder of Natalie McNally · 27 minA study from America has shown that pregnant women are more likely to die by homicide than by obstetric complications, with the majority of perpetrators being the woman's…
- Unduly Lenient: The Fordingbridge 3 · 28 min3 Offenders, 2 Traumatised Victims, 1 Judge, 0 Days in Prison. Aprox. 830 cases are submitted to the UK's Unduly Lenient Sentencing Scheme each year. Members of the public and…
- End Eye Check: The Fight Against Spouses Who Drug & Abuse Their Partners · 1 t 8 minIn this very special podcast, hosts Naomi Channell (from the ‘REAL’ and ‘REAL LIVES’ podcast) and Lala (aka @Lalalaletmeexplain from the ‘Block, Delete, Move On’ podcast) are…
- Murdered by his YouTube Fan: The Case of Marc Williams · 26 min18-year-old Marc William's from Uckfield was a rising YouTube star, who liked to document his love of climbing high buildings, free running and parkour. He was loved by his…
- Stranger Danger: The Case of Julia James · 30 minJulia James was a local PCSO, working with members of her community to help victims of crime, domestic violence and to make it safer. But on the 27th of April 2021, Julia took…
- Alissa Knight: The Bigamist Bride · 30 minAs Peter Knight was getting ready on the morning of his wedding, he got a text message that made his heart drop. The message said that his soon, 'wife-to-be' Alissa, was a…
- EP6: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Chantel's Law' · 26 minChantel's killer is now free, having served just 20 years for the murder, dismemberment and concealment of her body. Jean's now fighting for long term change and is now in the…
- EP5: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Families Fighting For Justice' · 37 minAfter three loses, three encounters with the justice system, Jean is now making it her mission to help other families affected by homicide. She has now helped over 1000 people…
- EP4: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'A New Jean' · 26 minAfter a fire breaks out at a mosque in Birkenhead, no one could have predicted how that would finally give Jean the answers she so desperately needed. She now knew that Chantel…
- EP3: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Chantel' · 25 minAs Jean tries to live with the grief of loosing her sister and her son, life deals her another blow. Her daughter Chantel, goes missing. This is Jean - The Real Lady Justice…
- EP2: Jean - The Real Lady Justice 'Stephen' · 27 minAfter the loss of her sister Joyce, Jean tries to make sense of what's happened. But when a neighbour knocks on her door, to tell her that she's seen Jean's son being put in an…
- EP1: The Real Lady Justice - 'Joyce' · 24 minMeet Jean Taylor... a woman who has helped over 1000 family members who have been affected by homicide with her charity Families Fighting For Justice. And Jean can do this…
- A Sister's Fight for Justice: What Happened to Alissa? · 30 minOn the 17th of May 2001, 17-year-old Alissa Turney went missing, on the last day of school. At first, she was considered a runaway, but as time passed, the police realised that…
- Domestic Drugging: When Your Partner Becomes the Threat · 33 minHome 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…
- The Women That Were Failed: Remembering Naomi & Fiona · 27 minWhen 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…
- 'I'm Fighting the Law for my Sister' · 46 minThis 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…
- EP 6: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'No Justice, No Peace' · 30 minSo 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…
- EP 5: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'Terry's Fight' · 42 minStuart 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…
- EP 4: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'Arrests and Developments' · 30 minThe 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…
- EP 3: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'The Inquest' · 30 minThe 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…
- EP 2: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'The After Party' · 32 minAs 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…
- EP 1: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'Some Geezer's Drowned In The Pool' · 25 min*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…
- A Daughter's Fight: The Case of Alison Connolly · 42 minIn 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…
- The Case of Trudi Burgess · 28 minWhen 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…







