Levi Bellfield is one of the most prolific and violent killers of our generation. He is behind bars thanks to murder squad detective Colin Sutton and his team.Levi has been convicted of 3 murders and 1 attempted murder, but they are not his only crimes. And he is still commiting crimes behind bars by playing a seriously evil game with families (and the police), who are still searching for justice for their loved ones. In this episode, Colin Sutton tells us how he and his team caught Bellfield, a...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 36
With a new potential person of interest being established just a week before this series was released, we say what we can say about him and his connection to Charlene, without jeporising any future investigation.And what now? What are people doing to continue the fight for Charlene, and how can you help? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceArtwork by Jack Connolly Truly Criminal's video on the case can be found here: https://www.youtu...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In this episode, we hear from a member of Charlene's family, and she tells us what life was really like for Charlene growing up. We also consider something else in this episode.... what if Charlene is alive? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For peop...
Nov 01, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 9
So who was the convicted sex-offender, living in the flat just above the alleyway that Charlene was last seen in? And why did the police question him in prison? And why did the quest for justice for Charlene become political? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:https://www.thesurvivorstru...
Nov 01, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 8
We're in Blackpool to re-trace Charlene's last steps, was it really possible for her to be everywhere the police said she was on the day she went missing? We interview different people who are related to the case, including the Justice For Charlene campaign group. I am also joined by Truly Criminal, who have filmed a video to accompany our last steps traced on this podcast. You can find that video here:https://www.youtube.com/@TrulyCriminalIf you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:ht...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode, we will examine the timeline and witness statements from the night Charlene went missing and you will quickly notice.... they don't add up? Who is telling the truth? Who is mistaken? And who is lying? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ ...
Nov 01, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 6
With Charlene's disturbing medical records have given a clear picture of the abuse she was going through, the police now have to consider many more men as potential suspects. And then, another teenage girl goes missing, in very similar circumstances to Charlene... are they connected? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see the below organisations that offer ...
Nov 01, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 5
With two new suspects in their sights and covert recordings, the police think they have the men who murdered Charlene... But do they? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.rainn.org/ - S...
Nov 01, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 4
We now know that there was a convicted sex offender living with Charlene on the day she went missing. So did the police look into this man? And did they find anything to link him to Charlene's murder? And a lead from a local business owner, shows police the true extent of Blackpool's dark underworld....If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see the below organi...
Nov 01, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In the second episode of this series, we look at the history of the Downes family, including the frequent involvement of the social services with them and the allegations made against men visiting their family home. We also here from a private investigator who uncovered some harrowing information during an investigation into Charlene's life. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceIf you have been affected by any of the issues raised in t...
Nov 01, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In November 2003, 14-year-old Charlene Downes went missing from Blackpool. She has never been found and is presumed murdered. In this ten-part series, we will go through the case, piece by piece. With access to thousands of records and reports, this podcast will attempt to explain one of the UK's most complex, bizarre and heartbreaking cases and try to get a step closer to finding out....What Happened to Charlene Downes? If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:https://www.buymeacof...
Nov 01, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 1
If you commit a murder in the US, there is a 40% chance you will get away with it. If you kill in the UK, then there's a 28% chance you won't be caught.But what if your first move after the act, was to confess? In this episode, we will hear from 5 different killers, in the minutes after they had taken the life of another human, confessing to what they have done. This is Real. TW: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get i...
Oct 24, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 35
Sleep walking.... sleep talking..... sleep killing? In todays episode, we look at the crimes committed by 14-year-old Alex Crain. In an extraordinary and devestating case, we hear how Alex committed the ultimate crimes against the two people who loved him most. But.... was it his fault? Or was Alex a victim of this tragic medical phenomenon?This is Real. Also catch my interview with the lovely ladies over on the Strong Tea podcast:https://strongtea.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Oct 17, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 34
If you had a child who committed the unthinkable... what would you do? Would you turn them in? Would you disown them? Or would you help them get rid of the evidence? In this episode, we look at the horrendous murder of Ashley Young, a viiacious young woman who had friends from all walks of life. But her 'friend' Jared Chance would end up commiting the ultimate crime against her, and enlisting his family to help him to get away with it. This is Real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Oct 10, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 33
From 1993 to 2008, an unidentified woman's DNA kept turning up at various crime scenes across Europe. The crimes ranged from petty car thefts to murders, including the execution of a German police officer. Over 100 officers across multiple countries and jurisdictions were assigned to the case to try and find this woman, who just left her DNA at these scenes, but nothing else. No one ever saw her committ these crimes and she was given the nickname 'The Woman Without A Face'. But then, a task forc...
Oct 03, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 32
When Ohio police received a 911 call on the 13th of September 2016, the dispatcher immediately realised she was talking to a woman who had been abducted. And her abductor lay on the bed next to her. The dispatcher stayed on the phone with the woman, but when they arrived they realised they were too late. Far too late. This is Real. Thank you to HAM Plaza for the additional music used in this episode. You can listen to their music here:https://spotify.link/kPgM5X52nDbIf you'd like to support the ...
Sep 26, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 31
TRIGGER WARNING: This epsiode contains a case that features discussions of post-partum psychosis and the deaths of children. Whilst descriptions are not explicit, please take care whilst listening. Lindsay Clancy was described as the perfect mother. She doted on her three children and she worked as a midwife. But in January 2023.... she committed the worst crime imaginable and took the lives of her three children, but why? Her defence say that she had post-partum psychosis, the prosecution say s...
Sep 19, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 30
12-Year-Old Leanne Holland was found brutally murdered in Queensland, Australia in 1991. Her murder caused outrage and shock amongst the community, and the world. Who could have done something so evil?Shockingly, Leanne's sisters boyfriend was arrested and charged with her murder. But that wasn't the end of the story. In this epsiode, I'm joined by former Queensland Police Detective turned private investigator Graeme Crowley, who has been working on this case for over 30 years. He has produced a...
Sep 12, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Tuesday the 11th of September 2001 will go down as one of the most devestating days of all time. Over 3000 innocent people lost their lives and millions of people across the world mourned alongside the victims loved ones. But there was one woman who managed to use these horrdenous attacks for her own benefit. And no....it wasn't for money. This Is Real. If you'd like to support the show you can do so here. Thank you:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Sep 05, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Before Tiger King and Joe Exotic, there was Terry Thompson. You may never have heard his name before... but after this episode, it's likely you won't forget it. This is the case of the Zanesville Massacre. Please note this episode includes both references to harm coming to animals and also suicide. 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 UKhttps://w...
Aug 29, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 27
16-year-old Sasha Marsden was looking forward to the rest of her life. She was studying childcare, she had a loving family and a boyfriend who adored her. But in 2013, Sasha's life was taken from her in the most evil way, and her killer, David Minto was convicted of her murder. But this isn't the end of the story. In this episode, we hear from Sasha's sister Katie Brett, who despite a conviction, is yet to feel like justice has been served. Because there is a chance, her killer could be released...
Aug 22, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 26
From 1998-1999, a serial killer was targetting women and girls in Queensland, Australia. And when 14-year-old Natasha Ryan went missing, her family were frantic. More women started going missing and the police made an arrest. But what would happen through the trial, would be one of the most unbelievable things to ever happen in a court room. This is Real. https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA...
Aug 15, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 25
What would you do if you found a body? Hopefully, call the emergancy services. But, what about the people who don't do the right thing? That don't call the authorities. And use their tragic discovery, to commit a crime against them. This is Real. If you need help or support please see these organisations that can help: https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://988lifeline.or...
Aug 08, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 24
With more allegations about Janie Santana surfacing in the media, the details of her and Rudy's life together start to emerge. Neighbours who have been hanging out with Rudy for the last eight years talk to the press and explain how they never knew their friend was a missing person. And someone else talks to the press to give his side of the story - Rudy Farias. This Is Real. https://m.facebook.com/Missing.JakeAllenLatiolaisListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show Learn more about your ...
Jul 19, 2023•31 min•Season 5Ep. 23
The truth about where Rudy had been for the past eight years shocked everyone, including his family. But there were conflicting accounts of what had happened to Rudy during the time he was missing, so who was right? And fresh allegations against Rudy's mother were made by her ex-husband....This Is Real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 23
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. #americantruecrime #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Jul 19, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 23
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 p...
Jul 12, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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 ...
Jul 05, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 21
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....This Is Real. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Jun 28, 2023•31 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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 ...
Jun 21, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 19
