About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "EP6: Believe Me: Fighting For Joanna" from REAL closes out the series by following Vicky's effort to have her sister Joanna's case formally investigated under the Domestic Homicide Review. The episode also brings in two outside voices: Cecilie Fjellhoy, known from the Netflix documentary 'The Tinder Swindler', who speaks about the real-world effects of romance fraud, and Kasey Baker MSc, who explains coercive control and the warning signs that can help people recognise it in their own relationships or those of people close to them.
The episode sits within the wider Fighting For Joanna story, tracing Vicky's continued campaign for accountability and recognition of what happened to her sister. Beyond the personal case, the conversation widens out to cover counter allegations in abusive relationships, giving listeners a broader understanding of the dynamics that can complicate cases like Joanna's.
Hosts and release
The show's host is not specified in the available information. REAL is an independent true crime podcast built around audio documentaries that dig into real criminal cases, created by Naomi Channell and produced independently. The episode is available on Spotify and runs 62 minutes as the final installment of the series.
