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  • Episode 77: The Crimes of Alexander McCartney

    Episode 77: The Crimes of Alexander McCartney
    2024/11/13
    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 stake 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 If you would like to support for the show, you can do so here, thank you so much: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 分
  • Episode 76: The Murder of Angela Wrightson

    Episode 76: The Murder of Angela Wrightson
    2024/11/06
    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. If you would like to support the show, please see the information here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 分
  • Episode 75 - Part 4: The Disappearance of Michael Frison

    Episode 75 - Part 4: The Disappearance of Michael Frison
    2024/10/30
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 分
  • Episode 75 - Part 3: The Disappearance of Michael Frison

    Episode 75 - Part 3: The Disappearance of Michael Frison
    2024/10/30
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 分
  • Episode 75 - Part 2: The Disappearance of Michael Frison

    Episode 75 - Part 2: The Disappearance of Michael Frison
    2024/10/30
    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
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    31 分
  • Episode 75 - Part 1: The Disappearance of Michael Frison

    Episode 75 - Part 1: The Disappearance of Michael Frison
    2024/10/30
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 分
  • Episode 74: The Disappearance of Helen Bailey

    Episode 74: The Disappearance of Helen Bailey
    2024/10/23
    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. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 分
  • Episode 73: The Crimes of Virginia McCullough

    Episode 73: The Crimes of Virginia McCullough
    2024/10/15
    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. If you would like to support this independent podcast, you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 分