REAL

On the 22nd of March 2022, a woman calls 999 and says her husband has tried to take his own life. When the emergency services arrive, they enter a scene of devastation and chaos and 28-year-old Kyle Pugh dies.

But when the post-mortem comes back, all is not what it seems.

This is REAL.

Information on Kyle's Law:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyldx313g9o

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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In October 2020, West Mercia police launched a nation wide manhunt. There was a serial killer on the loose and they needed to catch him before he killed again.
The name of this killer isn't widely known outside of the area local to where these horrific murders took place. Today, we're going to explore the facts in the case against Anthony Russell and remember David Williams, Julie Williams and Nicole McGregor.

This is REAL.

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https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast

https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)

https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USA

https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australia

https://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support Ireland
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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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https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast

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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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https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast

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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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.
If you'd like to support the show for £2 a month and get additional content, giveaways and more, please join our community here:
https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast
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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