REAL

By Naomi ChannellSociety & Culture Documentary News True Crime

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July 19, 2023 Episode 23 Part 1: The Disappearance of Rudy Farias
On the 6th of March 2015, 17-year-old Rudy Farias went missing whilst walking his two dogs. His mother Janie and the local community in Texas, spent eight years searching for him. And then in June 2023, Rudy was found, and he was alive.

But then the details surrounding his disappearance started to come out, and what had really happened to Rudy sent shockwaves through Texas and the world....

This Is Real.

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33 min
July 12, 2023 Episode 22: The Mysterious Case of Tyler Hardy
In 2017, a worried and heartbroken father from the UK named John, calls the police to report his 5-year-old son missing. He hasn't seen him for two years after dropping him home to his ex partner Tracey Hardy, and after child custody officials failed to locate him, they report Tyler as a missing person.

But when the police interview Tracey, she tells them that she has no idea who Tyler is...

And what unfolds would baffle investigators until a shocking revelation leaves John, his family and the police shocked to the core.

This is Real.

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26 min
July 05, 2023 Episode 21: The Funeral Home Intruder - The Crimes of Shaynna Sims
When our loved ones die, we hope that the funeral home we choose will protect them and respect them until they are laid to rest. But what if that doesn't happen? And an intruder commits a final act of revenge on their body that's so disgusting and so cruel, that it haunts you for the rest of your life.... because you, their loved one, discovered it.

In this episode, we take a look at some of the most evil and depraved criminal acts committed in funeral homes, and the crimes committed by Shaynna Sims.

This Is Real.

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27 min
June 28, 2023 Episode 20: 'Kill, Prison, Release, Repeat’
Over the last 12 years, 129 prisoners sentenced to 'life' have been released and then committed a further crime that earned them a second 'life' sentence in the UK.

Today we hear about the evil crimes of Stephen Robert Unwin and William McFall, who met in prison whilst serving life sentences for murders they committed in the 1990s. And when they were both released, they decided to live together... and kill together....

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28 min
June 21, 2023 Episode 19: The Crimes Of A YouTube Serial Killer
In 2007, teenager Randy Stair, also known as Andrew Blaze, started posting videos to YouTube and gained a loyal following through his comedy skits and animations.

But tragically, over the course of a decade, Randy's mental health could be seen to rapidly deteriorate through the YouTube videos he posted. He had a fascination with death, as well as an obsession with a fictional character from a Nickelodeon cartoon named Ember McClain.

And soon, Randy's desire to cross over and be reincarnated into the 'cartoon world' to be with Ember would drive him to take his own life. But Randy decided that either his family or his co-workers would join him in death, and that would be decided through the flip of a coin......

This is Real.

If you or someone you know needs help with their mental health or need support regarding any of the issues raised in this episode, please see the organisations below who 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

NB: This episode features a person who struggled with gender identity. There is conflicting speculation online re the pronouns Randy is known by
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38 min
June 14, 2023 Episode 18: Sex on Fire - A Truly Bizarre Crime Story
In November 2012, Accomack County in Virginia, US became the target for a serial arsonist. The community were terrified as night after night, local buildings would be set on fire for over four months. Over 80 fires were lit.

But then, in the early hours of April Fools Day 2013, the police found who was responsible. But why did they do it? Well, the answer to that would be one of the most bizarre that law enforcement ever heard....

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26 min
June 07, 2023 Episode 17: The Killer 'Catfish' - Thomas Montgomery
The internet has become a popular way to start an illicit affair. There are countless websites dedicated to people who want to escape their day-to-day life and start an online romance.

But what if you fall in love? And then they say they want to meet you? But you can’t… because you’re a catfish. A killer catfish.

This is the case looks at the lies and crimes of Thomas Montgomery.

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25 min
May 31, 2023 Episode 16: Part 3 - The Powell Family Tragedy
Josh Powell was a dangerous man and he is about to show the world just how much of a monster he really is...

This is Real.

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

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

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

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

https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland

https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA

https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia

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25 min
May 31, 2023 Episode 16: Part 2 - The Powell Family Tragedy
The police uncover disturbing evidence in the case of missing person Susan Cox Powell and it doesn't point them towards just one suspect, but two... her mentally abusive husband Josh Powell and her infatuated father-in-law, Steven Powell. Steven had been secretly filming his daughter-in-law and was harbouring a disturbing stash of items that had 'touched' her body....

This is Real.

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27 min
May 31, 2023 Episode 16: Part 1 - The Powell Family Tragedy
Susan Cox Powell was a loving mother of two beautiful boys and wife to Josh Powell. But sadly, Josh wasn't the loving husband she deserved. In fact, he was a monster.

On the 6th of December 2009, 28-year-old Susan mysteriously disappeared. But when the police started to investigate Susans home life, nothing would prepare them for what they would uncover....

This is part one of a three-part series; and this is Real.

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31 min

About REAL

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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…