Jane Downs

newcastle upon tyne, england, united kingdom

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I'm a journalist and producer with twenty years' experience making content for the BBC. In that time I've worked across events, outside broadcasts, TV and long form audio. Currently working within story planning and production.

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Catfishing a conman back on dating app days after jail release

Catfishing a conman back on dating app days after jail release Within days of being released from his seventh prison term for romance fraud, Raymond McDonald was back on a dating app looking for his next victim. Over more than 20 years he had racked up 58... See more

aol.com•Jane Downs•Feb 13, 2026

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Masters, Broadcast Journalism at Leeds Trinity UniversityGraduated: 2008

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