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At the start of the millennium, four young American men in Americacame up with an idea for a new tv show. Following in the footsteps of Jack Ass and Dirty Sanchez, shows that featured groups of men doing crazy and controversial stunts, they wanted to take this type of programming to the next level.

Their show made millions of dollars in revenue and their DVD’s sold in thehundreds of thousands. But the physical and emotional damage this showinflicted on some of the most vulnerable members of society, was the real cost of this production.

This is REAL.  

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If you'd like to get information on how you can help people experiencing homelessness, please see these support services for information:

https://www.crisis.org.uk/ - UK

https://www.focusireland.ie/ - Ireland

https://simoncommunity.org/ - Northern Ireland

https://streetsmartaustralia.org/ - Australia

https://www.thepeoplesproject.org.nz/homelessness/ - New Zealand

https://endhomelessness.org/ - America

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(Please note in the first upload some listeners couldn't hear the 999 call - it's been re-uploaded so if you can't hear it, please remove the download and download again. Thank you so much)

In the year 2000, the average minimum term prison sentence for murder in the UK was 13 years. Today it’s 21 years. But if someone hasn’t been rehabilitated, and they pose a risk to the public or themselves, guidelines say that they should remain in prison.In this episode, you'll hear about a man called Brian Whitelock, who killed not one, but two people…. And was then released, to kill a third.

This is REAL.

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When Jeremy Rickards met Maureen whilst on a work trip, he soon realised he had met his future wife. He took her daughter on as his own and gave them a life of luxury.

But in 2024, Jeremy was reported missing by his daughter and the police looked at Maureen. Jeremy had been seen injured and bruised in the weeks leading up to his disappearance, but nothing could have prepared officers for what they were about to discover.

This is REAL.

If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:

https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice

If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK

https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims

https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK

https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland

https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men

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

To watch Richard Spencer's documentary 'My Wife, My Abuser' you can do so here:

https://www.channel5.com/show/my-wife-my-abuser-the-secret-footage

or here:

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81927969

For information on CrimeCon Manchester, see here and use REAL10 for 10% off all tickets:

https://www.crimecon.co.uk/manchester-2025

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Stace Don is a survivor. She survived the unimaginable and she is now on a mission to help others.

In this episode, Stace shares her powerful story—one of pain, resilience, and ultimately, healing. With honesty and strength, she walks us through her journey of survival, the long path to reclaiming her voice, and her mission to help others who have experienced trauma.

This is Real.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and recovery. Please take extra care whilst listening.

If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:

https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice

To buy Stace's book, see here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Girl-little-girl-never-ebook/dp/B0DSCFXZSD

To read her blog, see here:

https://thelifeofstacedon.wordpress.com/

Link to the Maggie Oliver Foundation:

https://www.themaggieoliverfoundation.com/

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In 2023, Megan Brailsford was subjected to some of the worst stalking the British police had ever seen. At one point, she was getting a call or text from her stalker every 4 seconds.

But... then the stalker sent a message that revealed too much and the identity of the perpetrator floored everybody involved.

This is Real.

If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:

https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice

Stalking Support:

https://www.suzylamplugh.org/ - UK

https://www.stopstalkingnowfoundation.org/ - Australia

https://www.stalkinginireland.ie/stalking - Ireland

https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/contact-us/our-contact-details - New Zealand

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ - America

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There are over 1000 cold case files in police stations across the UK, but when Avon and Somerset police reviewed the oldest cold case in the country last year, little did they know they'd soon know the identity of the killer... and he was still alive.

In this episode, I am joined by ITV news journalist and presenter Robert Murphy, who followed the investigation and ended up in court, staring into the eyes of killer.

This is Real.

To watch Robert's documentary on this case, you can do so here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yy3A8j_uN0&t=464s

To listen to Robert's podcast, see here:

https://robertmurphy.substack.com/

Robert's award winning true crime book 'Decoy' is here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Decoy-secretive-historical-undercover-operations/dp/0008666814

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In August 2015, mother of 2 JudyMalinowski was set on fire by an abusive partner in a vile and evil act of domestic violence.

But Judy ended up doing the unthinkable, and changed history.

This is REAL.

If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:

https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice

Judy's website:

https://www.judysfoundation.org/

Kaigan Carrie's podcast 'Under Pressure' can be found here:

https://www.evolvingprisons.com/podcast

And here is Kerry's podcast 'The Unsolved Podcast':

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-unsolved-podcast/id1823738831

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZ7C1JXEh9Z3SCd9vA8Av?si=UxA_lflnQXKwApJXJ37AMg

The Domestic Homicide Project

https://www.vkpp.org.uk/vkpp-work/domestic-homicide-project

Reference for advice on leaving an abusive relationship: 

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/i-am-planning-to-leave-my-abuser/

If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK

https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims 

https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK

https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland

https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men 

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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TW: This episode is about the murder of a baby. The descriptions are not explicit and the story is told gently and respectfully alongside his mother, but please note that this episode could be triggering.

In September 2008, new mother Sheree Black dropped her 14-week old baby off to be with his father, but 2 days later, baby Cameron died.

But Sheree, who was just 17-years-old at the time, was told that Cameron had sustained non-accidental injuries and the police discovered that he'd died at the hands of the man who was supposed to protect him. That was the start of her agonising fight for justice.

Today, Sheree wants to tell her story and share the incredible community she has created in her son's name.

This is Real.

To sign Sheree's petition, you can do so here:

https://www.change.org/p/deny-parole-for-ryan-leslie-convicted-of-murdering-his-baby-son-cameron

To reach out to Sheree you can do so here:

https://www.instagram.com/sheree_black/

If you need support with child loss in an capacity, please see these organisations that can help:

https://www.teddyswish.org/baby-loss-charities - UK

https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/bereavement-services/supporting-bereaved-parents/ - NI

https://firstlight.ie/ - Ireland

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/support-services-when-child-dies?context=60101 - Australia

https://www.skylight.org.nz/search/results?topic_ids%5B%5D=43 - New Zealand

https://thetearsfoundation.org/center/ - America

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On the 9th of July, 2024, Kyle Clifford went to the home of his ex-girlfriend. It wasn't to give her stuff back, or beg her to reconsider. It was to end her life.

But when he arrived, his evil plan became even more sinister and one man rejection, ended the lives of three, kind, innocent and loved women.

This is Real.

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In February 2021, mum-of-one Kimberley Mcassy was found dead in the bed of a man she knew.

Why was this healthy 29-year-old woman dead? And whose bed was she in?

In this episode, Kimberley's loving mother and aunt, Karrie and Shelly, share their story and why they are fighting for 'Kimberley's Law'.

To sign their petition, please see the link here:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/705601

Kimberley's Law Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Kimberleys-Law-61571668750353/

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