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 th...
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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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice
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Episode 76: The Murder of Angela Wrightson
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.
https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ - If you would like to attend Crime Con London in June 2025, please see the details here. The discount code REAL10 will give you 10% off.
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Episode 75 - Part 4: The Disappearance of Michael Frison
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
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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Episode 75 - Part 3: The Disappearance of Michael Frison
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
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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Episode 75 - Part 2: The Disappearance of Michael Frison
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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