A Wansell family brunch is never deathly dull. Blood Ties is a weekly true crime podcast.Blood Ties 2.0 marks the return of the father-daughter duo Geoffrey and Molly Wansell. 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. Gripping stories, chilling insights, and the unique perspective only Geoffrey and Molly can bring.https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcasthttp://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Long 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.I…
Kyle 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 m…
In 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…
After 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 be…
It 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…
Two 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 Wyo…
This 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 mothe…
In 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,…
Two 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: @B…
She 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 …
On 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 …
This 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 Bund…
In 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 t…
Daniel 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 B…
Blood 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…
In their final episode, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell dive into the chilling story of Mark Richard Hobson — the ruthless spree killer who shocked Britain in 2004. Four innocent lives were taken in just a few days, leaving the country horrified…
In this episode, Geoffrey Wansell sits down with bestselling crime novelist Tim Weaver, creator of the gripping David Raker mystery series. From You Were Gone to No One Home and The Blackbird, Tim has kept readers hooked with chilling plots…
Today, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell take on one of the most infamous men in the British prison system — Charles Bronson. Dubbed “Britain’s most violent prisoner,” Bronson’s life is a story of chaos, crime and controversy.From brutal rooftop r…
Geoffrey and Molly Wansell turn their attention to the power of the parole board — and the shocking cases that test it to the limit.This week’s story is Roger Payne, a killer who has spent decades behind bars and may be Britain’s longest-se…
In the second of their special episodes on the power of the parole board, Geoffrey Wansell continues his deep dive into the extraordinary case of Captain Cash.A career criminal with a notorious reputation, Captain Cash has spent years testi…
A case in which the perpetrator believes: if you can’t afford to buy it, steal it… and where business dealings can end in murder.In the second of their special episodes on the power of the parole board, Geoffrey Wansell continues his deep d…
Geoffrey and Molly Wansell revisit one of Britain’s most shocking tragedies: the Dunblane Massacre. In 1996, a gunman killed 16 children and their teacher, leaving a nation in grief.They explore the horrifying events, the aftermath, and how…
Geoffrey Wansell tells the shocking story of Adrian Prout, a charming man whose dark side would ultimately claim the life of his wife, Kate. From a seemingly happy life running a pheasant farm in Gloucestershire to violent arguments, disapp…
Geoffrey Wansell recounts the horrifying events of January 1977 at Pottery Cottage, Derbyshire, where escaped convict Billy Hughes held a family hostage during a brutal blizzard. Over several tense days, Hughes terrorised Gillian Moran, her…
Geoffrey Wansell tells the harrowing story of Billy Hughes, aka “Mad Billy,” a violent career criminal who escaped custody in January 1977 and descended on Pottery Cottage in the Derbyshire Peak District. Over the course of a snowbound afte…
A true crime story so shocking it will haunt you. Molly and Geoffrey Wansell unravel the chilling case of Donald Andrews – a manipulative psychopath whose brutal attack left a young woman for dead. Surviving was only the beginning of her ni…
Molly and Geoffrey are back. They explore the shocking 100-year-old case of Edith Thompson, a woman hanged in 1923 for a crime she didn’t commit. Through love letters, societal prejudice, and a flawed legal system, Edith was condemned while…
This week, Molly and Geoffrey dive into the shocking case of Peter Falconio, a British backpacker murdered in Australia’s Northern Territory. What really happened on that remote outback road? How did one of the most notorious crimes in Aust…
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, seven backpackers went missing in New South Wales, Australia. Their bodies were later discovered partially buried, sparking one of Australia’s most notorious unsolved crime sprees.Who was responsible for t…
Geoffrey takes a deep dive into the chilling case of Velma Barfield, America’s notorious “Death Row Granny.” Convicted of multiple murders, Barfield shocked the nation as a seemingly ordinary grandmother who harboured a deadly secret.In thi…
This week, Geoffrey tries something new, sitting down with author Gregg Olson to discuss his book, “American Mother.” They explore the story behind the book, the chilling true crime cases that inspired it, and the dark truths about family, …
This week, we uncover the dark story behind the phrase “taking a shirt from Charlie” in a follow-up to our previous two-part series on the Krays. While the Krays may be infamous, the Richardsons were arguably even more sadistic, and their b…
Murderer or serial killer? Geoffrey and Molly discuss the case. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Aca…
Geoffrey discusses the case of Anthony John Hardy. 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…
Geoffrey discusses the Channel 5 (in the UK) true crime series Soham: The Murder Of Holly & Jessica, which left rather a bad taste in his mouth. He also discusses the Jeffrey Dahmer series on Netflix, and Inside the Criminal Mind. Also on t…
Geoffrey and Molly continue the case of Dr John Bodkin. If you haven't listened to Part 1, we recommend that you check it out first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Molly and Geoffrey dive into one of the most shocking cases to ever hit the quiet seaside town of Eastbourne. Meet Dr John Bodkin — a respected GP, a trusted figure in his community... and a killer hiding in plain sight. How does a man swor…
Geoffrey discusses the Hungerford massacre, which took place in England in 1987. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we have the first in several special episodes, where Geoffrey recommends books and television. CREDITS: Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email:…
The continued story of The Krays. 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 …