REAL – Details, episodes & analysis

On the 22nd of April 2018, 28-year-old mother of three Hollie Kerrell, went missing from her home in Wales.

Her husband told the police that she had left the family home and three people came forward to say they'd seen her after she had disappeared.

But then the police discovered the last text message Hollie had sent from her phone.... their hope of finding Hollie alive started to dwindle.

This is REAL.

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As we come to the end of 2025, there have been some significant updates in some of the cases featured on 'REAL', including one case, where someone who listened to the podcast, has come forward with information that could be life-changing for a grieving son.

This is REAL.

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In order of mention:

Luke Mitchell Campaign information:

https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/help-bring-lukemitchell-home/

Lampard Inquiry:

https://lampardinquiry.org.uk/

Justice for Brett Dryden Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/637410278943938/

Brett Dryden Fundraiser for legal fees:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-brett-dryden

GoFundMe for Michael Frison & facebook group:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-to-help-find-michael

https://www.facebook.com/groups/michaelfrisonmissing/

Justice for Jean Hanlon:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/255774531131043/?locale=en_GB

Kirsty Maxwell:

https://kirstymaxwell.com/

https://kirstymaxwellcharity.co.uk/kirsty-maxwell

Brian and Susan Appeal List:

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122094334305114335&set=a.122094334389114335&locale=en_GB

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In 2007, the body of 55-year-old Danny Rex Harris was discovered in his bedroom in his apartment in Memphis, Tennessee. He had lay undiscovered for over two months.

Two arrests and convictions were made, but now one woman, an everyday citizen who works in finance, came across the case and noticed something was very very wrong.

In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Tinsley, a first time investigator who is gathering evidence that she believes, means that the wrong person is in jail for Danny's murder.

This is REAL.

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To find out more about this case, you can listen to Stephanie's investigative podcast by searching 'Everything They Missed' wherever you get your podcasts, or by visiting the website here:

https://www.everythingtheymissed.com/

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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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COLD TAPES: https://www.coldtapes.com/

BRITISH MURDERS: https://www.britishmurders.com/

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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.

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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.

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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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