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Janet Scott had separated from her husband and was looking for love. She met Simon Mellors in a pub in Nottingham and became smitten. But Simon had a dark past that he kept secret in the beginning of their relationship. When Janet found out, she decided to stick by him, because his probation officer said he didn't think she was at risk.
But he was wrong. So very wrong.
This is Real.
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Here is some information on probation service training and jobs in the UK:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/probation-officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8YKI0Ttgoc
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
If you'd like more information on Crime Con UK, you can get information here.
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In May 2019, police in Sturgis, Michigan received an anonymous call from a man who told them that there was a body in the home of local man Wade Allen. They believed it to be the body of his girlfriend, Kelly Jean Warner, who was affectionately known as KJ.
As the police enter the home, there is no sign of a body or anything hugely suspicious.... but one officers intuition unraveled the case and soon the true horror of what had happened to KJ was revealed.
This is Real.
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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
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In October 2024, news outlets reported that police in Northern Ireland had caught 'the UK's biggest catfish'. But 26-year-old Alexander McCartney did much more than just lie about who he was online. His crimes have devastated thousands of lives. And ended two.
This is Real.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and child sexual abuse. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening.
The Cyber Helpline: (UK & US)
https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/
Advice for helping keep children safe online:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
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
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
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In December 2014, 39-year-old Angela Wrightson was at her home when the unthinkable happened, she was killed in her own home, where she should have felt safe.
But when the police discovered that this brutal and sustained attacked on a vulnerable woman had been committed by two vulnerable children, it left many questions including one vital one - could Angela's murder have been prevented?
This is Real.
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On the 13th of July 2024, 25-year-old Michael Frison went missing from a volunteer site in Sardinia, Italy.
With a criminal investigation now underway, Michael's mother gives us an update on the case.
This is a special four-part series of 'Real'.
The Official Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/michaelfrisonmissing
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On the 13th of July 2024, 25-year-old Michael Frison went missing from a volunteer site in Sardinia, Italy.
In this episode, we look at a disturbing email found on Michael's phone and the possible connection it could have to his disappearance.
This is a special four-part series of 'Real'.
The Official Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/michaelfrisonmissing
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On the 13th of July 2024, 25-year-old Michael Frison went missing from a volunteer site in Sardinia, Italy.
In this episode, we continue to explore what happened in the lead up to his disappearance and the concerning discoveries found on Michael's mobile phone.
This is a special four-part series of 'Real'.
The Official Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/michaelfrisonmissing
https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-to-help-find-michael - If you'd like to support Cristina in her quest to find her son, you can do so here. Thank you.
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On the 13th of July 2024, 25-year-old Michael Frison went missing from a volunteer site in Sardinia, Italy.
Up until last month, Michael's disappearance status was 'voluntarily missing' but it is now a criminal investigation. The details surrounding Michael's last few months are concerning and his mother Cristina wants to share those details in an attempt to find the son she so desperately misses.
This is a special four-part series of 'Real'.
The Official Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/michaelfrisonmissing
https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-to-help-find-michael - If you'd like to support Cristina in her quest to find her son, you can do so here. Thank you.
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Author Helen Bailey was loved by many, including a legion of fans who loved her work. Her books provided entertainment and escapism and when she lost her husband in a tragic drowning accident, she became a pillar of strength for many, as she documented her journey with grief.
But in April 2016, Helen's family would be grieving her loss after she went missing and the outcome of a police investigation would be far more sinister than anyone could imagine.
This is Real.
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In September 2023, Essex Police forced their way into a family home, after two elderly people had been reported missing by their doctor... and they hadn't been seen since 2019.
There stood their daughter, with her hands up. And her chilling confession was caught on camera. But the police had no idea of the horrors they would find in that family home.
This is Real.
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Podcast recommendations:
COLD TAPES: https://www.coldtapes.com/
BRITISH MURDERS: https://www.britishmurders.com/
MIDLANDS MURDER FILES:
https://taplink.cc/midlandsmurderfiles?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZb2RICt9rwlaPAC7owiCVgXIoomXGIsyDWyr9Wqjm0urK-eTxXdGSe9Vk_aem_bpXPHzC_tLG7RIVEoKtHVg
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When 36-year-old Elaine O'Hara went missing in August 2012, her family immediately became concerned. She had vanished without a trace.
But a year later, a series of extraordinary discoveries and some of the most incredible investigation work Ireland had ever seen, the truth about her disappearance was revealed and it is a case that Ireland, and the world could never forget.
This is Real.
Please note there are extremely disturbing and sensitive subjects raised throughout this episode and a trigger warning will play at the start of the episode.
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Grace Millane was a vivacious young woman who loved life. At the age of 21, she decided to live her dream and travel the world. But she would never return.
British tourist Grace met up with a man on Tinder in New Zealand and did what millions of young people do every weekend, she went on a date. But this date, would be deadly, leaving a family and many people who loved her, devastated.
This is Real.
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Grace's charity can be found here: https://www.lovegrace.co.uk/
White Ribbon Charity can be found here: https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/
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On the 27th of November 1995, 16-year-old Ruth Wilson went missing in Surrey, England. This case seems to get very little coverage in mainstream media, so in today's episode, I have gathered together the facts surrounding her disappearance. And some of those facts, give us more questions, that answers.
This is Real.
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The Real Stories documentary of Ruth's case can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel/videos/2159655517601554/
If you have any information on Ruth's case, please contact Surrey Police, quoting 'Operation Scholar':
https://www.surrey.police.uk/
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In 2014, Warriena Wright went to meet a young man she met on Tinder, in Australia's 'Surfers Paradise'. That man was Gable Tostee.
What started off as a promising night of fun, turned into a real life nightmare. The events that led to the death of 26-year-old Warriena would be heard by many, because Gable recorded a 199 minute voice recording of their time together, Warriena's death and the aftermath.
That recording would be used as evidence in one of the most controversial trials Australia has ever seen.
This is Real.
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Samantha Eastwood was someone who brought life into the world. Described as a warm and caring midwife, she was a friend to many and had a family who adored her. She had recently called off her engagement to a man she had been with for years, and was navigating her new life without him.
In July 2018, Samantha went missing after working a night shift and after speaking ot her colleagues, the police leapt into action. The public pointed the finger at her ex partner, but the police discovered that someone else had a reason to want to silence Samantha.
This is Real.
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In 2015, 85-year-old Anthony Tomaselli died at his home in Florida. His family mourned this sad loss and Anthony was laid to rest.
But after a series of nightmares, Anthony's daughter Linda told her lover something. Something that was so bad, he hit record on his mobile phone. And the truth behind how Anthony really died turned out to be the ultimate betrayal.
This is Real.
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In February 2018, 47-year-old Julie Reilly went missing from her home in Glasgow. She had recently told her family that she was moving a lodger into her flat, to help care for her as she had a brain injury.
The police soon found out who this lodger was.... and the police were now treating this as a murder inquiry. What happened next, is the stuff of nightmares, but for Julie's loving family and friends, this was very Real.
If you have a TV licence and reside in the UK, you can watch the documentary mentioned in todays episode here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0005sv5/murder-case
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When a member of the public found a car smashed into a wall on the 31st of July 2022, police, fire and ambulance crews raced to the scene. Two young men were dead and the driver was barely alive. On the surface, this looked like a tragic accident. But what transpired, was far more disturbing.
This is Real.
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Davion Flanagan Memorial Fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/davion-flanagan
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Ronald Evans has been in prison for over 50 years for committing some of the most heinous crimes Britain has ever seen.
But there's a chance, that you have never heard his name. In this episode, I am joined by broadcast journalist Robert Murphy, who is going to help guide us through his criminal past, and how Robert personally, helped to put him back behind bars.
This is Real.
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Links to Robert Murphys work:
Substack:
https://robertmurphy.substack.com/
Podcast Behind The Crimes with Robert Murphy:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/behind-the-crimes-with-robert-murphy/id1677433273
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/09pKvV3uShPIFOs2pY8xrf?si=15a10c3881be469d
Decoy - The Book:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Decoy-secretive-historical-undercover-operations/dp/0008666814
Investigating Essex: Dying To Be Saved - a ten part podcast by Naomi Channell can be found here:
https://linktr.ee/realtruecrimepodcast
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21-year-old Katie Simpson was an exceptional and talented young woman who was thriving in the horse show-jumping community. She had a new relationship, a loving family and a job in a stables that she adored. So when her family were told that she had taken her own life, they couldn't believe it.
And their instincts were right and a very dark side of the horse riding community Katie was in, was soon exposed.
This is Real.
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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
Follow Naomi on Instagram @naomichannell or X @naomi_tv
To see the Crime Con UK schedule please see the link below:
https://www.crimecon.co.uk/schedule-2024
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