S8 Ep28: Monster On Match

Online dating is more massively popular than ever today, and the list of sites that you can join up in an attempt to find that special person who may be lacking from your life seems to constantly grow - Plenty Of Fish, Tinder, Grindr, Bumble to name just a few, and of course, Match.ComThe drawback with these sites is, is that you never know who you could meet on there. And sometimes, as you'll hear with this account - you may find out too late that you have matched with the wrong person.The very wrong person.The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving  descriptions of a sexual nature, that some listeners may find disturbing and or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening.Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Playlist TracksSuper Furry Animals - The Piccolo SnareThe Jesus And Mary Chain - JamcodThe True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer SupportReferences:Match.com rapist jailed for life – Sophos NewsMatch.com rapist Jason Lawrance found guilty of more sex attacks | Daily Mail OnlineSerial rapist Jason Lawrance on trial charged with attacks on Match.com and Dating Direct women - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk)R v Lawrance: The Right Development for Consent? - The YLJCriminal sentence - Jason Lawrance (aka Lawrence) - Derby Crown Court - Judge Gregory David Dickinson QC (thelawpages.com)PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine SubscriptionsBurbage man found guilty of raping women he met on match.com - Hinckley TimesPictured on his wedding day with the bride he met online: The sex-obsessed father-of-three who raped five women and brutally attacked two others after meeting them on Match.com (dailymail.co.uk)Match.com serial rapist Jason Lawrance jailed for two-and-half more years after five more victims come foward | London Evening Standard | Evening StandardMatch.com rapist Jason Lawrance jailed for two and a half more years - BBC NewsVasectomy lie rapist Jason Lawrance can appeal against conviction - BBC NewsMatch.com rapist Jason Lawrance has two-and-a-half years added to life sentence for sex attacks | Daily Mail OnlineDating site rapist Jason Lawrance jailed for life | Crime | The GuardianMatch.com rapist Jason Lawrance found guilty of more sex attacks | Daily Mail OnlineSerial rapist Jason Lawrance on trial charged with attacks on Match.com and Dating Direct women - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk)Match.com rapist who attacked 5 women he met online jailed for life - but wife standing by him - Mirror OnlineMatch.com rapist jailed for life as judge raises concerns about safety of dating websites (telegraph.co.uk) Helplines/InformationSexual Abuse Support Rape Crisis England And WalesSexual Abuse Find A HelplineHome - Ask For AngelaDating Safely Campaign | The Dating Agency AssociationNHS Help after rape and sexual assaultSexual Abuse Referral Centres - Find a SARCSexual violence is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens.  Don’t be afraid to get help.SARCs are specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.  They aim to be one-stop service, providing the following under one roof: medical care and forensic examination following assault/rape and, in some locations, sexual health services. Medical Services are free of charge and provided to women, men, young people and children.Victim SupportSupportline:   08 08 16 89 111Rape and sexual assaultOur services are confidential, free and available to anyone who's been raped or sexually assaulted, now or in the past. We can help, regardless of whether you have told the police or anyone else about the attack.  Our volunteers can visit you at home (if you want us to, and if doing so will not put you at further risk) or somewhere else if you prefer. If you don't want to see anyone face-to-face, you can also talk to us on the 'phone, either at one of our local offices or at the national Victim Supportline. The Survivors TrustHelpline:  0808 801 0818Text:  07860 022956www.thesurvivorstrust.org Find supportRape and sexual abuse can happen to anyone regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, culture or social status.  Living with the consequences of rape and sexual abuse can be devastating. We believe that all survivors are entitled to receive the best possible response to their needs whether or not they choose to report.Women's Aid Federationwww.womensaid.org.ukChat to usWomen's Aid is the national domestic violence charity that helps up to 250,000 women and children every year.  We work to end violence against women and children.Survivors UK – Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Supportwww.survivorsuk.org National online helplineWe are here for any man, boy or non-binary person who has ever experienced unwanted sexual activity (such as words, images or touch).  We can chat with you here through webchat, or by texting.There’s no pressure or judgement when you contact us – you get to stay in control.  You can reach out as little or often as you like.  You may not be sure if we’re the right service for you. 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