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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]