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REAL

by Naomi Channell

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  • The Horrific Crimes of Paul Sharpe

    October 20, 2026 · 25 min

    In 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 who had been let out of prison 13 years earlier. This is REAL…

  • The Murder of Lily Whitehouse

    October 13, 2026 · 25 min

    In 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 relationship with her. But what happened next would leave a…

  • The Murder of Samantha Henderson

    October 6, 2026 · 31 min

    It 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 trauma, but they are also then uprooted, sometimes they are taken…

  • The Unlawful Killing of Yousef Makki

    September 29, 2026 · 29 min

    On 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. But what happens when a criminal court and an inquest come to…

  • Devil Woman: The Crimes of Natalie Bennett

    September 22, 2026 · 27 min

    When 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 relationship. But behind closed doors, their relationship was far from…

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  • The Secret Life of Ms. Carroll

    September 14, 2026 · 27 min

    Eimear 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 closed doors. This is REAL. If you'd like to support the…

  • 'The Instascammer': An Investigation into Liana Shanti

    September 8, 2026 · 53 min

    Kacey 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 of her online community. Former members alleged that she was…

  • Britain's Newest Serial Killer: James Desborough

    September 1, 2026 · 33 min

    When 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 everyone he came into contact with.... and is now confirmed to…

  • Dying For Help: The Case of Lindy Lucena

    August 25, 2026 · 29 min

    In 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 happen and what happened next would devastate a family and…

  • An Unlikely Killer: The Murder of Danny Cahalane

    August 18, 2026 · 28 min

    When 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 with a sobering reality, someone, who they'd never have…

  • The Disturbing Case of Sonia Exelby

    August 11, 2026 · 40 min

    In 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 next, started one of the most heartbreaking and disturbing…

  • The Murder of Sophie Lionnet

    August 4, 2026 · 29 min

    In 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. But in reality... she was walking into a real life nightmare…

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About the show

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.