About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "The Murder of Lily Whitehouse" from REAL covers the death of 17-year-old Lily Whitehouse, who in 2023 met Mohammed Azim, a man 21 years her senior. Despite the significant age gap, 38-year-old Azim made clear he wanted a relationship with the teenager. What followed left the young girl dead and a newborn baby without her mother.
Hosts and release
The host of REAL is not specified in the available information. REAL is described as an independent true crime podcast featuring audio documentaries that dig into some of the real world's most gripping criminal cases. The show is created by Naomi Channell and is available on Spotify. It is produced independently.
This episode runs 25 minutes and was released on 13 October 2026. Alongside the case itself, the episode points listeners toward the 'Close the Consent Gap' campaign and lists a number of support organisations for anyone affected by domestic abuse, reflecting the themes of coercion and control at the center of Lily Whitehouse's story.
