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 stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
romance fraudvictim advocacyfamily advocacydomestic abuseJoanna's casepolice inactionpublic accountabilitysupport resourcesabuse supportdeceptioninvestigationmental healthcriminal chargestrue crimeJoanna
What listeners will find here
A public unmasking and a fight to be heard in Joanna’s case
This episode centers on Joanna’s case as a Facebook post exposes Derek and Joanna’s reports to police are met without action. It also points listeners toward Vicky’s ongoing campaign, a petition, and support resources tied to romance fraud, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse.
Joanna digs deeper as Derek’s deception grows darker
Joanna’s investigation into Derek uncovers lies and manipulation far beyond what she first believed. This episode pushes the story into more troubling territory while also connecting it to Vicky’s ongoing fight for justice and wider support for people affected by abuse and fraud.
As Joanna’s mental health worsens, the case takes a devastating turn
Joanna’s mental health continues to decline just as she learns police plan to charge her with stalking and witness intimidation. This episode appears to focus on the pressure of that development and the wider fight being carried on by her sister, Vicky.
New voices deepen the case around Derek, Joanna, and the fight for answers
This episode centers on Joanna’s case through two women connected to Derek: Eve, his partner of five years and the farm’s real owner, and Helen, who says he was seeing her at the same time as Eve and Lara. It also points listeners toward Vicky’s ongoing campaign, petition, and support resources tied to romance fraud, abuse, and domestic violence.
Joanna’s case, coercive control, and the lasting harm of romance fraud
This final episode follows Vicky’s push to have Joanna’s case investigated under a Domestic Homicide Review. It also brings in Cecilie Fjellhoy to discuss the real-world impact of romance fraud and Kasey Baker MSc to explain coercive control and its warning signs.
