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:

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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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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/

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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:

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Podcast Behind The Crimes with Robert Murphy:

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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:

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British woman Sarm Heslop went missing from her boyfriends yacht in March 2021. They yacht was moored in Franks Bay, in the Virgin Islands, 200ft from the shore.

The details surrounding Sarm's case are laid out in this episode by two of her friends who are part of a group of people who loved Sarm, and won't rest until they have answers.

This is REAL.

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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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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 2023, the UK government announced it would be investigating the deaths of 2000 patients, who died under Essex mental health services, as part of a public inquiry.

With the inquiry now underway, some of the families of those who lost their lives, whilst in the care of Essex Partnership University Trust and its predecessors, are telling their tragic and heartbreaking stories. Many of these families still have no idea why their loved ones died and they are hoping this inquiry will hold to account those who have repeatedly failed patients in their care.

This series addresses catastrophic failures including proven sexual assaults from staff on patients, the falsifying of care plans after a patient has died, unexplained deaths and reviews harrowing undercover footage from inside two mental health inpatient wards in Essex. This series has been made with the aim of giving grieving families a voice, advocate for change and to be part of the campaign to prevent future deaths. #matthewscampaign

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Carl Langdell lived part of his life online. He had a blog titled 'Ordinary Decent Human' where he wrote poetry and promoted charity work and also used internet dating sites.

But behind that blog and that profile, was a disturbed man who would go on to commit one of the most unthinkable crimes the UK had ever seen.

This is Real.

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Ian Huntley, Darren Vickers and Stephen McDaniels - all killers who given the performance of their lives, as they appeal for information for 3 missing victims, all of whom, they had killed.

In October 2004, Joe O'Reilly got a call from his children's nursery, to inform him that his wife hadn't picked their children up. She was found murdered in their home that same day. Along side his in-laws, he appealed for information on several TV shows in Ireland... but when new evidence came to light, those appearances would become sinister reminders of just how callous humans can be,

This is Real.

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In October 2023, the UK woke up to shocking news. Much loved TV presenter Holly Willoughby had a dangerous stalker who wanted to kidnap her. The plan had been disrupted and Gavin was arrested. But Gavin was a very dangerous man, and this episode will reveal just how dangerous he really is.

This is Real.

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In April 2024, a family of three were preparing to have dinner, when the unthinkable happened.

The only child in the house, 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers, collapsed, she had been stabbed in the heart. Her father Simon caused her injury but he said it was an accident. Scarlett died from her injuries.

In this episode, we go through the evidence and hear what the jury decided.

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In July 2022, 27-year-old Shaye Groves fatally stabbed her boyfriend, 25-year-old Frankie Fitzgerald, in a violent and ruthless act of betrayal. What began as a relationship turned into a twisted collision of obsession, manipulation, and deceit.

As the police investigation progressed, they discovered that Groves’s had a fascination with true crime and serial killers and they were left asking if her true crime obsession led to Frankie's murder.

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https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men

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My new podcast 'REAL LIVES' is out now.

From Naomi Channell, TV producer, journalist, and host of the hit true crime podcast REAL, comes a brand-new series that proves the most extraordinary stories aren’t always about crime… they’re about life.

In REAL LIVES, Naomi sits down with people whose experiences are stranger, wilder, and more moving than fiction.

From a victim of a bigamist to a Dunblane survivor, the UK’s first commercial surrogate to a woman jilted at the altar, and even a death doula who helps people face the end — these are stories of resilience, heartbreak, survival, and reinvention.

Twisting, gripping, and deeply human, REAL LIVES invites you into the moments that changed everything. These aren’t just stories. They’re real lives.

Links:

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