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Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep 22: Hannibal the CannibalGeoffrey and Molly Wansell confront Britain’s most chilling killer, Robert Maudsley, the man the tabloids dubbed Hannibal the Cannibal. Locked away in a glass cell beneath Wakefield Prison, Maudsley has spent decades in near-total isolation after a string of murders so brutal they shocked even hardened detectives. But who is the man behind the monster?With Geoffrey’s trademark precision and Molly’s probing curiosity, Blood Ties digs into Maudsley’s tragic childhood, his descent into violence, and the media myth that turned him into a British bogeyman. Was he born evil or made by a system...
2025-11-1231 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep21: Devil in DisguiseGregory Vincent Greene was a man of contradictions, charming yet cold, generous yet ruthless. Behind the façade of an ordinary life lay secrets that would unravel a family and shock a community. In this gripping new episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell peel back the layers of a complex life and a chilling crime. With their trademark mix of forensic storytelling and psychological insight, they explore how Greene’s charisma concealed darkness, and how the people who loved him were drawn into a web of lies, fear, and betrayal.CREDITS: Presenters: Geof...
2025-11-1025 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep20: The Shankill ButchersIn the heart of Belfast during the height of the Troubles, a brutal gang prowled the night, abducting, torturing, and killing innocent Catholics in a reign of terror that would shock even hardened police officers. Known as The Shankill Butchers, this group of loyalist paramilitaries turned the streets into hunting grounds, leaving a city already divided by politics and religion gripped by fear. In this episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell uncover how one man, Lenny Murphy, led a gang whose sadistic killings blurred the line between political violence and pure psychopathy. CREDITS: ...
2025-11-0526 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep19: The Curry KillerGeoffrey Wansell uncovers the shocking story of Lakhvir Singh, a woman whose passion turned to poison. When her lover began a new relationship, jealousy consumed her. In an act as chilling as it was calculated, she laced his curry with a rare poison — aconite — earning her the nickname “The Curry Killer.” Was this a crime of love, rage, or revenge? Geoffrey discusses the case with Molly to unravel how desire, betrayal, and heartbreak led to one of Britain’s most extraordinary murder cases.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod...
2025-11-0331 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep18: The Teacup PoisonerHe was just fourteen when he started killing — a schoolboy with a chemistry set and a deadly obsession. Graham Young, known to history as The Teacup Poisoner, was the embodiment of evil hiding behind a polite English smile. In this episode of Blood Ties, Molly and Geoffrey uncover the chilling story of how a quiet teenager turned into one of Britain’s most sadistic murderers — poisoning friends, family, and colleagues with clinical precision.This is the twisted tale of intellect, arrogance, and pure malevolence — a crime that shocked a nation.CREDITS: Presenter...
2025-10-2931 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep17: The Greatest CriminalIn this gripping episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell delve into the chilling case of Catherine Wilson — the so-called “Victorian Poisoner.” A trusted nurse who turned her patients’ trust into a death sentence, Wilson used poison to line her pockets, leaving a trail of mysterious deaths behind. The Wansells unravel how a woman meant to heal became Britain’s last woman publicly hanged, executed outside Newgate in 1862. With their trademark mix of intrigue and insight, they expose the hypocrisy, greed, and horror lurking beneath Victorian respectability. It’s a story of betrayal, cold calculation — and the darkest side of human...
2025-10-2732 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep16: The Golden State KillerHe was the bogeyman of suburban America — a ghost who crept into homes, shattered lives, and vanished into the night. For decades, the Golden State Killer taunted police, leaving behind terrified families and a trail of violence that stretched across California. Rape, murder, stalking — his crimes were monstrous, his arrogance chilling. And yet, he lived quietly among us, a husband, a neighbour, a man who waved on his morning walk.In this gripping episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell uncover how one of America’s most sadistic predators was finally unmasked — not by luck, but by s...
2025-10-2228 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep15: The Selfish PredatorHe called himself a “psychopath with a conscience.” But behind the bravado, Mark Brown was a cold, calculating killer. In the quiet seaside town of St Leonards, Brown led a double life — father, partner, builder by day, and murderer by night. When two women vanished months apart, detectives uncovered a web of lies, manipulation, and chilling arrogance that shocked even the most seasoned investigators.Geoffrey and Molly expose the dark psychology of a man who believed he could outsmart everyone — this is not fiction. It’s a real-life horror story hiding in plain sight.CREDITS...
2025-10-2028 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep14: The Real Peaky BlindersLong before the hit TV series turned them into legends, the real Peaky Blinders ruled the backstreets of Birmingham. With swagger in their step, and blood on their hands — they were the original urban gangsters of Britain’s industrial age.In Blood Ties: The Real Peaky Blinders, we uncover the brutal truth behind the myth — the poverty, the power, and the violence that shaped a generation of men who became symbols of rebellion. We separate fact from fiction to reveal how a local street gang became an enduring piece of British folklore.CREDITS: Pr...
2025-10-1527 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep13: The Jilted BoyfriendKyle Clifford turned up at their quiet Hertfordshire home like any other ex returning a few belongings — calm, deliberate, utterly convincing. Kyle Clifford wasn’t some impulsive man in a rage; he was calculated, chillingly controlled. He moved with purpose, carrying out his grim mission with military precision, showing no flicker of hesitation. This wasn’t chaos — it was cold, rehearsed determination. The sort of darkness that makes you question how well we ever really know the people closest to us.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/
2025-10-1334 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep 12: The White House Farm MurdersIn Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell confront one of Britain’s darkest and most divisive crimes — the White House Farm murders. Six members of one family gunned down in cold blood, a nation horrified, and a son accused of orchestrating it all. Jeremy Bamber — charming, intelligent, and now serving a whole life sentence — maintains his innocence to this day. But is he a cold-blooded killer or the victim of a catastrophic miscarriage of justice? This is the story of betrayal, lies, and the shocking night that shattered the peace of an English farmhouse forever.CREDITS: Pres...
2025-10-0837 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep11: The 'I Heard Voices' KillerAfter 1994, something in Nicholas Burton’s mind began to unravel. Once seen as bright and promising, he started shouting at himself and became obsessed with religion. Friends noticed the change — but no one imagined how dark things would become. His fixation soon turned toward Rachel McGraa, a woman whose kindness would ultimately cost her everything. In this episode of Blood Ties, we trace Burton’s descent from charm to chaos and uncover how his fractured reality led to Rachel’s tragic death.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com...
2025-10-0630 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep10: The Soham MurdersIt was every parent’s worst nightmare. In the summer of 2002, two bright, happy ten-year-old girls — Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman — vanished without a trace from the quiet village of Soham. Overnight, their faces were on every front page, every television screen, as a frantic nation prayed for their safe return.But behind the search and the heartbreak lay a chilling betrayal. Ian Huntley, the local school caretaker, the man trusted around children, would be unmasked as a calculating killer. His crime not only devastated two families but shattered Britain’s sense of safety.In Blo...
2025-10-0132 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep9: Victorian Poisoners - Jolly Jane & Polly BartlettTwo women, two different worlds — but both hiding lethal secrets. Jane Toppan, the nurse known as “Jolly Jane,” poisoned more than 30 patients in the late 1800s, later admitting she killed simply for pleasure. And Polly Bartlett, dubbed Wyoming’s first female serial killer, ran a boarding house with her father where unsuspecting travelers met their end for money and greed. In this episode of Blood Ties, we uncover the chilling parallels between a trusted caregiver and a ruthless innkeeper, and how their crimes challenged the expectations of women in their time while leaving behind a legacy of fear.CR...
2025-09-2932 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep8: The Brutal Murder of Lin and Megan RussellThis is one of Britain’s most harrowing true crime stories – a crime so savage it shocked the nation to its core. In this gripping episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell dissect the chilling case of Lin and Megan Russell, a mother and daughter brutally murdered in a frenzied hammer attack while walking home from school in a quiet Kent village. Their family dog was killed, their daughter Josie left for dead – but miraculously survived. What followed was a tangled investigation and years of doubt that exposed the frailties of the justice system. We unravel how such evil c...
2025-09-2427 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep7: The Menendez BrothersIn this gripping episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell unravel the chilling case of Lyle and Erik Menendez — the brothers whose brutal murder of their wealthy parents shocked America in 1989. Was it an act of cold-blooded greed, or the desperate response of two young men pushed beyond endurance? The Wansells explore the background of the family, the sensational trial that captivated the world, and the lingering questions about abuse, justice, and the blurred line between victim and perpetrator.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/
2025-09-2232 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep6: Babes in the WoodTwo little girls vanished in Brighton—and for decades, their killer almost got away with it.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcastSupport: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-1729 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep5: Ireland’s Black WidowShe was Ireland’s most glamorous killer – the so-called Black Widow who spun a web of lies, murder, and betrayal that stunned a nation.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcastSupport: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
2025-09-1530 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep4: The Unsolved Murder of Jill DandoOn 26th April 1999, BBC Crimewatch presenter Jill Dando was shot dead on her doorstep with a single bullet. Twenty years on, her shocking murder remains unsolved — and continues to haunt Britain.Who killed Jill Dando? Was it a professional hit, a stalker, or a case of mistaken identity? Despite one of the biggest police investigations in UK history, no one has ever been brought to justice.In this episode, Geoffrey Wansell takes you through everything we know about the case, the theories, and why the nation is still desperate for answers....
2025-09-1035 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep3: The Torso KillerThis is the shocking true crime story of Richard Cottingham: The Torso Killer. One of America’s most sadistic serial killers, he brutally murdered women across New York and New Jersey, earning the nickname The Times Square Ripper.While Bundy, Dahmer, and Gacy became infamous, Cottingham stayed in the shadows. A husband, father, and insurance worker by day — a sadistic murderer by night. He drugged, tortured, mutilated, and killed, boasting of up to 100 victims.So why have you never heard of him? Because so many of his victims were sex workers, ignored and forg...
2025-09-0834 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep2: The Crossbow CannibalIn May 2010, Stephen Griffiths stunned a courtroom by giving his name as the Crossbow Cannibal. By December that year, he was convicted of three brutal murders. But who was Stephen Griffiths before that chilling moment? And what drove him to commit such horrific crimes?Join us as we dig deep into the life, psychology, and crimes of Stephen Griffiths — a case that shocked Britain and left a lasting mark on true crime history.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/Artwork: George Lei...
2025-09-0331 min
Blood Ties PodcastS13 Ep1: The Freddy Krueger KillerDaniel Gonzalez wanted fame — but not on stage or screen. Obsessed with horror films like Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street, Gonzalez spiralled into drug abuse, mental illness, and violent fantasies that turned him into one of Britain’s most notorious killers. In this episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell explore the troubled childhood, psychiatric struggles, and chilling crimes of the so-called 'Freddy Krueger Killer'.We examine how failures in the mental health system allowed his descent into violence — and what his case reveals about obsession, untreated psychosis, and the making of a m...
2025-09-0135 min
Blood Ties PodcastTrail: New Blood Ties from 1st September 2025Blood Ties Revisited: Blood Ties 2.0 marks the return of the father-daughter duo Geoffrey and Molly Wansall. In the trailer, they explain how their weekly conversations often turn to murder — the very reason they launched the original Blood Ties. Now, due to popular demand, they’re back with a brand-new series, revisiting notorious cases and uncovering the psychology behind real-life killers. The new season launches on 1st September, promising gripping stories, chilling insights, and the unique perspective only Geoffrey and Molly can bring.CREDITS: Producer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/Artwork: George Leigh...
2025-08-2500 min
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2023-07-271h 07
Blood Ties PodcastS7 Ep6: S07E06 Heavenly CreaturesAgainst the backdrop of 1950s New Zealand, two schoolgirls become firm friends. However, those around them soon begin to notice that this is a relationship unlike any other, and when circumstances threaten to separate the pair, the consequences spiral.CREDITS Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0732 min
Blood Ties PodcastS7 Ep5: SE07E5: Baroness MunchausenGeoffrey and Molly discuss the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, whose mother Dee Dee was murdered in 2015. When the police catch up with their suspects, an extraordinary and twisted relationship between parent and daughter is revealed.CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-3136 min
Blood Ties PodcastS7 Ep4: S07E04 Murder at the Villa MadeiraToday Molly and Geoffrey discuss the murder that scandalised Britain in 1935. When the wife of wealthy, retired architect Francis Rattenbury was found murdered, both his younger, musically talented wife and his eighteen-year old chauffeur confess to the crime.CREDITS Producers: Poppy Damon and Sam Brain Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan Wansell CONTACTTwitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-2432 min
Blood Ties PodcastS7 Ep3: S07E03: The murder of Saima KhanSabah Khan stabbed her sister, mother-of-four Saima Khan 68 times in a jealous rage at their home. What led to this brutal crime? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1733 min
Blood Ties PodcastS7 Ep2: S07E02: The murder of Billie-Jo JenkinsThis week Molly and Geoffrey revisit the murder of a young girl in Hastings. This episode was suggested to us by one of our listeners. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1034 min
Blood Ties PodcastS7 Ep1: S07E01: Ed Gein: Mommy DearestArguably the most notorious serial killer of all time, Ed Gein has been a subject of fascination for decades. What can we learn about the Butcher of Plainfield by exploring his past? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-0337 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep10: S06E10: The Disappearance of Madeleine McCannMadeleine McCann is on of the most famous victims of crime in the world. She disappeared on the evening of 3rd May 2007 from her bed in a holiday apartment at a resort in Praia da Luz, in the Algarve region of Portugal. Police now believe they may finally have an idea of who was responsible. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-2244 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep9: S06E09: The Monster of the AndesPedro Alonso López is a Colombian serial killer, who was sentenced for killing 110 girls, but who claimed to have raped and killed more than 300 girls across Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1531 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep8: S06E08: The Casanova KillerPaul Knowles has become known as The Casanova Killer. He was an American serial killer tied to the deaths of 20 people in 1974, though he claimed to have taken 35 lives. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0839 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep7: S06E07: The Murder of James BulgerThe murder of James Bulger in 1993 shocked the nation, but 27 years on there remain unanswered questions. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0140 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep6: S06E06: The Mother From HellTheresa Knorr subjected her offspring to a variety of physical and mental tortures. This is the true story of a family unit twisted beyond recognition by a mother who committed the most evil of crimes. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2542 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep5: S06E05: The Friday 13th KillerThis is a heartbreaking story of the most monstrous act imaginable. David McGreavy has been dubbed the "Monster of Worcester" for the murders he committed, aged 21, on Friday 13th April 1973. He killed three children. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1841 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep4: S06E04: BTKBTK stands for 'bind them, torture them, kill them'. It was a name the killer gave himself. Between 1974 and 1991 Dennis Lynn Rader killed ten people. Why did it take so long for him to face justice? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1146 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep3: S06E03: The Black PantherDonald Neilson, alias the "Black Panther", was a British armed robber, kidnapper and murderer. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0445 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep2: S06E02: The Submarine killerOn 10 August 2017, Swedish freelance journalist Kim Wall boarded a home made submarine with the intent of interviewing its owner, entrepreneur Peter Madsen. She was never seen alive again. Today we tell her story. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2730 min
Blood Ties PodcastS6 Ep1: S06E01: The Beast of BirkenshawPeter Manuel was Scotland's first serial killer. He accounted for one third of all the killings in Scotland at the time, potentially murdering up to 18 people. He was born in 1927 in New York City but the family eventually returned to Scotland, where he carried out his crimes. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2038 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep15: S05E15: Coronavirus Special: Sherlock HolmesIt's the last episode of our season and today Geoffrey and Molly return together (but apart) to find comfort in an extract from 'A Study in Scarlet'. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. BOOKS: Rachel Savernake in the Golden Age Mysteries by Martin Edwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1331 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep14: S05E14: Coronavirus Special: Aunt ThallyCaroline Grills was an Australian serial killer, whose modus operandi was poisoning her victims. When she was finally caught, she became affectionately known as "Aunt Thally" to her fellow inmates. BOOK FOR ISOLATION: "Are Snakes Necessary?" by Brian De Palma and Susan Lehman. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0628 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep13: S05E13: Special Episode: Carl BridgewaterMolly and Geoffrey are not together this week due to coronavirus, but we will be bringing you two special episodes with Geoffrey exploring important cases and offering book suggestions to get you through isolation. Today Geoffrey brings us the story of the murder of Carl Bridgewater. Carl was just 13 when he was shot dead on 19 September 1978 at Yew Tree Farm near Stourbridge, West Midlands.BOOKS FOR ISOLATION: Sherlock Holmes, "A Study in Scarlet" by Arthur Conan Doyle. James Lee Burke "Last car to Elysian Fields". "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by John le Carré. "Spook Street by Mick Herron. "Three Hours" b...
2020-03-3028 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep12: S05E12: The Real Buffalo BillIn part two in our series exploring the people who inspired characters in Silence of the Lambs, we take a look at the creation of 'Buffalo Bill'. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2334 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep11: E05E11: The Real Hannibal LecterThomas Harris is the creator of the character Dr Hannibal Lecter. In 2013 the author revealed that Lecter was actually based on a real person: Doctor Alfredo Trevino. Trevino was a well spoken psychologically complicated surgeon convicted of a brutal murder in the 1960s. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com BOOK: "Red Dragon" by Thomas Harris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1634 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep10: S05E10: The Duisburg Flesh EaterJoachim Kroll was born in Nazi Germany. A short, bald, lavatory attendant, he was seen as avuncular by people he met. In reality he was a serial killer, child molester and cannibal. BOOK: "The Pottery Cottage Murders" by Carol Ann Lee and Peter Howse. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-0935 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep9: S05E09: The Murder Of Melanie HallMelanie Hall disappeared on the 9th June 1996, but was not declared legally dead until 17 November 2004. She was a British hospital clerical officer from Bradford on Avon when she disappeared, following a night out at Cadillacs nightclub in Bath. Her partial remains were discovered, after a plastic bin bag containing human bones was located by a workman on the M5 motorway. Her murder has never been solved. But who are the possible suspects? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2020-03-0233 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep8: S05E08: The Murder of Alesha MacPhailThe Isle of Bute is perceived as a safe holiday destination. That's why the murder of six year old Alesha MacPhail on the island in 2018 particularly shocked the nation. On 2 July 2018, six-year-old Scottish girl Alesha MacPhail was abducted from her bed and murdered by 16-year-old Aaron Campbell. The crime raised questions about child killers and the use of social media during investigations. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-2434 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep7: S05E07: America's First Serial KillerThis week's episode is about a killer suggested by our listener Christine White. H. H. Holmes was born in 1861. He became notorious for crimes which were greatly mythologised and exaggerated. What is his true story? How many people did he really kill?BOOK: "The Fatal Passion of Alma Rattenbury by Sean O'Connor.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1733 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep6: S05E06: The Devil's DaughterThis week's case is a suggestion from our listeners Phil and Nick. Geoffrey and Molly explore the case of Sharon Carr, Britain's youngest female killer. She was just 12 years old when she killed Katie Rackliff. The murder was so brutal, police initially suspected it must have been carried out by an adult man. What drives such a young child to commit such a heinous crime? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1028 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep5: S05E05: The Frankston Serial KillerPaula Denyer is an Australian serial killer. She is serving three consecutive life sentences for the murders of three women in Melbourne in 1993.RECOMMENDATIONS: The Winslow Boy on DVD (On Amazon here: shorturl.at/mpyS2)CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-0333 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep4: S05E04: The Dating Game KillerRodney Alcala is one of the most brutal killers of all time. He attacked, raped and murdered multiple victims in the 1970s. He is known as 'The Dating Game Killer' because of an appearance on a TV programme in the midst of his spree. What drove this killer? And could there be victims we have not yet identified? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2732 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep3: S05E03: Narcissist: The Killing of Jun Lin (Don't F*ck With Cats)You may have heard of a new Netflix show called Don’t F**k with Cats. The three-part series recounts the crimes committed by psychopath Luka Magnotta, including the murder of Jun Lin as well as several kittens. This week we explore the case in detail. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2036 min
Blood Ties PodcastS5 Ep2: S05E02: The White House Farm MurdersJeremy Bamber is one of few prisoners in the UK facing a whole life term. He was found guilty in October 1986 of the murders of his parents, his sister and her six-year-old twin sons. The shooting of the family in August 1985, in the parents' farmhouse in Essex, England, came to be known as the White House Farm murders. BOOK: Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton. CREDITS: Produced by Poppy Damon. CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-1341 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep27: S05E01: The Real Hercule Poirot with David SuchetWelcome to 2020. We begin season five with something a little different, exploring Agatha Christie's most loved detective: Hercule Poirot. Geoffrey and Molly are in conversation with the actor who depicted Poirot for so many years, David Suchet. Who inspired the creation of the Belgian detective who uses only his 'little grey cells' to solve cases? And what can we learn from the techniques he uses to find answers?BOOKS: "Behind the Lens: My Life" by David Suchet. CREDITS: Produced by Poppy Damon.CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2020-01-0640 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep26: David Suchet has a message for listeners...To kick of season five of Bloodties on Monday 6th January, we are joined by a very special guest: British actor David Suchet. This special episode will be titled 'The Real Hercule Poirot'. David played Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot from 1989 to 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-0100 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep25: Jack the Ripper Live Special: Part IIWe all know the name but do we know the true story? Jack the Ripper was an unidentified serial killer active in the largely impoverished areas in and around Whitechapel in 1888. Molly and Geoffrey tell the story in front of a live audience in East London, not far from where the crimes took place. BOOKS: "When the Dogs Don't Bark: A Forensic Scientist’s Search for the Truth" by Professor Angela Gallop and "A Fate Worse than Hollywood" by David Ambrose CREDITS: Live music by Dan Wansell Sound engineer: Barnaby Spigel Producer: Poppy Damon Venue: Oxford House theatre, Bethnal Green.
2019-12-3141 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep24: Jack the Ripper Live Special: Part IWe all know the name but do we know the true story? Jack the Ripper was an unidentified serial killer active in the largely impoverished areas in and around Whitechapel in 1888. Molly and Geoffrey tell the story in front of a live audience in East London, not far from where the crimes took place. BOOKS: "When the Dogs Don't Bark: A Forensic Scientist’s Search for the Truth"by Professor Angela Gallop and "A Fate Worse than Hollywood" by David AmbroseCREDITS:Live music by Dan Wansell Sound engineer: Barnaby SpigelProducer: Poppy DamonVenue: Oxford House theatre, Bethnal Green. Hosted on Ac...
2019-12-2358 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep23: Jack the Ripper: Come to our live show!We are putting on a live show on Sunday 8th December all about Jack the Ripper. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blood-ties-live-jack-the-ripper-tickets-77506240251 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1900 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep22: S04E22: Season Finale: The Suffolk StranglerSteve Wright killed five sex workers in six weeks between 30th October- 10th December 2006. The judge would later describe this as a 'campaign of murder'. Wright had a checkered adult life, but what led him to snap? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com **TICKETS FOR LIVE EVENT ON SALE NOW (8 DECEMBER): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blood-ties-live-jack-the-ripper-tickets-77506240251** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-0436 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep21: S04E21: The A6 MurdererThis is the story of one of the most controversial police investigations of its time. James Hanratty was hanged at Bedford jail on 4 April 1962, after being convicted of the murder of scientist Michael Gregsten. Gregsten was shot dead in a car on the A6 at Deadman's Hill. Gregsten's mistress, Valerie Storie, was raped, shot five times, and left paralysed. He claimed he was innocent. What is the truth? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com TICKETS FOR LIVE EVENT (8 DECEMBER): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk...
2019-10-2837 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep20: S04E20: John Wayne Gacy Part IIJohn Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer who raped, tortured and murdered at least 33 teenage boys and young men between 1972 and 1978 in Chicago.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com BOOK: The Guardians by John Grisham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-2129 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep19: S04E19: John Wayne Gacy Part IJohn Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer who raped, tortured and murdered at least 33 teenage boys and young men between 1972 and 1978 in Chicago. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com BOOK: More Than Likely: A Memoir by Dick Clement and Ian le Frenais. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1440 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep18: S04E18: Dr. CrippenPeople may know Dr. Crippen's name, but many perhaps don't know why. Dr. Crippen was a notorious killer, hanged for the murder of his wife in 1910. He allegedly poisoned and dismembered Corrine "Cora" Turner (stage name: Belle Elmore), hid her remains under the basement floor, and fled for North America with his lover. What led him to commit his crimes and how was he caught?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com BOOK: Sarah Jane by James Sallis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2019-10-0733 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep17: S04E17: The Bullseye KillerJohn Cooper appeared on ITV gameshow "Bullseye". Three weeks later he killed his first victims: Peter and Gwenda Dixon. He would eventually kill four people between 1985–1989. Strangely, footage from the show was later used to match him to witness descriptions. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com BOOK: "The Long Call" by Ann Cleeves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-3033 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep16: S04E16: The Stockwell StranglerKenneth Erskine had a troubled childhood: abandoned by his parents, he was institutionalised when he was very young. When he grew up he became homeless and addicted to drugs. A spate of burglaries turned into a spree of killings. It is believed Erskine murdered between 7 - 11 elderly victims in their homes in the late 1980s. Once caught, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. But should he ever be released? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com BOOK:The Second Sleep by Robert Harris Hosted on...
2019-09-2331 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep15: S04E15: The Soham MurdersThe image of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in their Manchester United T-shirts is one that will be familiar to many. But what is the truth behind their murder? What led Ian Huntley to carry out such a hideous crime?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.comBOOK: "The Institute" by Stephen King Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1636 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep14: S04E14: Lord LucanAt 9.45pm on the night of 7th November 1974, a distressed woman burst into The Plumber’s Arms. She shouted: "Help me, help me, help me. I’ve just escaped from being murdered. He’s in the house. He’s murdered the Nanny!" The woman was the Countess of Lucan, and she had fled from her home at number 46, leaving behind her three children. She claimed to be the victim of a serious assault, so the police and an ambulance were called to the scene. The police officers who arrived to investigate found a door open, but no sign of Lord Lucan. W...
2019-09-0937 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep13: S04E13: The Beast of ManchesterTrevor Hardy would be a household name. Yet because his case overlapped with the case of the Yorkshire ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, Hardy has become overlooked. The Beast of Manchester, as Hardy would become known, had a thirst for violence. His hideous crimes terrorised the city of Manchester and left three families completely bereft. The extraordinary lengths he went to to evade capture are the stuff of nightmare.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-0233 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep12: S04E12: Ed Kemper Part IIIf you are a fan of Mindhunter on Netflix you will have heard of Ed Kemper, (AKA the Co-ed Killer) the American serial killer and necrophile who murdered ten people. Much of our understanding of Kemper and his background came from Kemper himself. His candid interviews with FBI profiler John Douglas were crucial to our understanding of the mind of serial killers. BOOKS: "City of Windows" by Robert PobiCREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2019-08-2632 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep11: S04E11: Ed Kemper Part IIf you are a fan of Mindhunter on Netflix you will have heard of Ed Kemper, (AKA the Co-ed Killer) the American serial killer and necrophile who murdered ten people. Much of our understanding of Kemper and his background came from Kemper himself. His candid interviews with FBI profiler John Douglas were crucial to our understanding of the mind of serial killers. BOOKS:Unbelievable by T. Christian Miller and Ken ArmstrongCREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-1929 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep10: S04E10: Robert BlackRobert Black is one of the most monstrous pedophiles and serial killers ever to commit crimes in the UK, yet few people know his name. He would eventually be convicted of the sexual assault and murder of four girls. What can his past tell us about his crimes? BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: French crime thriller: "The Reunion".CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-1232 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep9: S04E09: The Angel of DeathBeverley Allitt was working as a nurse when she killed several children in her care. In May 1993 Allitt was sentenced by the Nottingham Crown Court. She received thirteen life sentences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-0537 min
Blood Ties PodcastS04E08: Ted Bundy, Part IIThe team tell the story of serial killer Ted Bundy and his crimes.
2019-07-2934 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep7: S04E07: Ted Bundy, Part IThe team tell the story of serial killer Ted Bundy and his crimes. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-2235 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep6: S04E06: The Ungrateful SonStephen Seddon was hailed a hero after it was reported that he helped rescue his parents, Bob and Patricia, and their 17-year-old disabled grandson, Daniel, when the car he was driving plunged into a canal. But just a few months later he murdered them in cold blood...CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1534 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep5: S04E05: The Brides in the Bath"He was callous, cruel, exploitative...but also remarkably charismatic." George Joseph Smith was a serial killer and bigamist. In 1915 he was convicted and hanged for the murder of three women. But how did he get away with his crimes for so long?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-0831 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep4: S04E04: Moors Murders Part IIIan Brady and Myra Hindley are two of the most notorious killers in British history. What do their back stories tell us about their motivation to murder? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-0136 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep3: S04E03: Moors Murders Part IIan Brady and Myra Hindley are two of the most notorious killers in British history. What do their back stories tell us about their motivation to murder?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-2433 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep2: S04E02: The Scalp HunterOne of Merseyside's most dangerous killers, John Sweeney, is serving life in prison for murdering his former girlfriends and dumping their bodies in canals across Europe. He spent years on the run before being arrested and sentenced to life in prison. How did John Sweeney manage to evade capture for so long - and why will he never be allowed out?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
2019-06-1730 min
Blood Ties PodcastS4 Ep1: The Real Peaky BlindersHow much of the much loved gangster TV show is based on true events? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1034 min
2019-06-0802 min
Blood Ties PodcastS3 Ep6: S03E06: Season Finale: The Northumbrian ManhuntWhat is the story behind Raoul Moat, a 37-year-old bodybuilder from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, who went on the run after shooting three people in two days? Geoffrey and Molly delve into his past to find answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1543 min
Blood Ties PodcastS3 Ep5: S03E05: The Green Chain KillerHow did Robert Napper go from 'peeping tom' to stalker, rapist and serial killer?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0140 min
Blood Ties PodcastS3 Ep4: S03E04: The Monster ButlerHow does someone go from a common conman to a callous killer? Archibald Hall, known as the Monster Butler, loved living a luxurious lifestyle, this motivated him to murder whilst in the service of aristocratic families. Geoffrey and Molly explore his crimes and motivations. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1847 min
Blood Ties PodcastS3 Ep3: S03E03: The Smirking Mini-Cab KillerTwenty-two year old Sian O'Callaghan left a nightclub in Swindon in the early hours of 19th March 2011. She was never seen again. Why did Christopher Halliwell murder her? And what can we learn from the extraordinary investigation that brought him to justice?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-0446 min
Blood Ties PodcastS3 Ep3: S03E03: Stefano Brizzi, The Cannibal KillerThis is not a tale for the faint-hearted. So-called Breaking Bad cannibal killer Stefano Brizzi was convicted of strangling police officer Gordon Semple during a bondage sex session, before cooking and trying to eat him.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-1848 min
Blood Ties PodcastS3 Ep2: S03E02: Dr Death, Harold ShipmanHarold Shipman was a GP. He was also one of the most prolific serial killers in British history. What led this medical practitioner to kill so many of those who trusted him with their care?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-0452 min
Blood Ties PodcastS3 Ep1: The Babes in the WoodNicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were just nine years old when they were murdered on 9 October 1986 in Sussex, UK. Yet It wasn't until 10 December 2018 that their killer, Russell Bishop faced justice. What is the truth behind their killings and the long road to justice? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2019-01-2146 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep27: S02E27: The Wests Part IIFredric and Rosemary West committed at least 12 murders between 1967 and 1987. Geoffrey Wansell is a leading expert on their story, having written Fred West's biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-0737 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep26: S02E26: The Wests Part IFredric and Rosemary West committed at least 12 murders between 1967 and 1987. Geoffrey Wansell is a leading expert on their story, having written Fred West's biography.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-2442 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep25: S02E25: Mary BellWhen Mary Bell was a child aged between 10 and 11 she strangled to death two young boys in Scotswood, an inner-city suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne. What can her tragic life reveal about her motivations and the circumstances of her crimes?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-1045 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep24: S02E24: The Mysterious Mr KipperJohn Cannan is a murderer and rapist serving three life sentences. He is the only suspect in the murder of Suzy Lamplugh, who vanished in July 1986. Could he be The Mysterious Mr Kipper? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-2648 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep23: S02E23: The Devil's DisciplePatrick David Mackay is a British serial killer who confessed to murdering eleven people between 1974 and 1975.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-1247 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep22: S02E22: The World's End KillerIn October 1977 two seventeen-year-old girls are last seen alive leaving the World's End pub in Edinburgh's Old Town. It would take until 2014 for Angus Sinclair to be found guilty of their murder, but just how many other crimes could he be behind?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2945 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep21: S02E21: 10 Rillington Place IIWelcome to part II of "10 Rillington Place". All told John Christie murdered at least eight people, including his wife Ethel, between 1943 and 1953. But everything is not as it seems- could this house be home to two stranglers rather than one? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1534 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep20: S02E20: 10 Rillington PlaceWelcome to the home of serial killer John Christie: 10 Rillington Place, London. All told Christie murdered at least eight people, including his wife Ethel, between 1943 and 1953. But everything is not as it seems- could this house be home to two stranglers rather than one?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-0143 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep19: S02E19: The Killing of Joanna YeatesTwenty-five year old landscape architect Joanna Yeates went missing in December 2010 in Bristol; a false accusation and a high-profile investigation ensued. What is the truth behind her murder?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-1749 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep18: Who Killed Jill Dando?The 26th April 2019 will mark twenty years since Jill Dando, a BBC Crimewatch presenter, was shot and killed on her doorstep by a single bullet. Her murder has never been solved. Geoffrey Wansell talks through everything we know about the case that continues to haunt the nation.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-0348 min
Blood Ties PodcastS2 Ep17: S02E17: Firebrand"A female terrorist, a firebrand, a knifewoman." Model and barmaid Tracie Andrews appeared at a press conference on the 3rd December 1996 with a bruised face, clutching the hand of a mother who had lost her son. Both women appealed for information from the public. Andrews said her fiancé, Lee Harvey, had been the victim of a road rage attack from "a fat man with staring eyes." It turned out Andrews herself had committed the crime, having stabbed her partner over 40 times with a pen knife.Her lawyer would later argue the press had made it impossible for Andrews t...
2018-08-2042 min