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Blood Ties Podcast

True Crime EN ↓ 252 episodes

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/@bloodtiespodcast http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S4 Ep12: S04E12: Ed Kemper Part II 26.08.2019 32:46

If 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...

S4 Ep11: S04E11: Ed Kemper Part I 19.08.2019 29:59

S4 Ep10: Robert Black 12.08.2019 32:11

Robert 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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CO...

S4 Ep9: S04E09: The Angel of Death 05.08.2019 37:50

Beverley 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.

S4 Ep8: S04E08: Ted Bundy, Part II 29.07.2019 32:39

The team tell the story of serial killer Ted Bundy and his crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep7: S04E07: Ted Bundy, Part I 22.07.2019 35:16

The team tell the story of serial killer Ted Bundy and 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.

S4 Ep6: S04E06: The Ungrateful Son 15.07.2019 34:10

Stephen 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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties...

S4 Ep5: S04E05: The Brides in the Bath 08.07.2019 31:24

"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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.pod...

S4 Ep4: S04E04: Moors Murders Part II 01.07.2019 36:21

Ian 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.

S4 Ep3: S04E03: Moors Murders Part I 24.06.2019 33:00

Ian 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 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.

S4 Ep2: S04E02: The Scalp Hunter 17.06.2019 30:02

One 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 L...

S4 Ep1: The Real Peaky Blinders 10.06.2019 34:33

How much of the much loved gangster TV show is based on true events? 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.

S3 Ep6: S03E06: Season Finale: The Northumbrian Manhunt 15.04.2019 43:57

What 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.

S3 Ep5: S03E05: The Green Chain Killer 01.04.2019 40:18

How did Robert Napper go from 'peeping tom' to stalker, rapist and serial killer? 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.

S3 Ep4: S03E04: The Monster Butler 18.03.2019 47:55

How 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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: blood...

S3 Ep3: S03E03: The Smirking Mini-Cab Killer 04.03.2019 46:53

Twenty-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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email:...

S3 Ep3: S03E03: Stefano Brizzi, The Cannibal Killer 18.02.2019 48:40

This 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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on...

S3 Ep2: S03E02: Dr Death, Harold Shipman 04.02.2019 52:04

Harold 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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

S3 Ep1: The Babes in the Wood 21.01.2019 46:34

Nicola 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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT:  Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod...

S2 Ep27: S02E27: The Wests Part II 07.01.2019 37:54

Fredric 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.

S2 Ep26: S02E26: The Wests Part I 24.12.2018 42:10

Fredric 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 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.

S2 Ep25: S02E25: Mary Bell 10.12.2018 45:30

When 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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmai...

S2 Ep24: S02E24: The Mysterious Mr Kipper 26.11.2018 48:45

John 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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

S2 Ep23: S02E23: The Devil's Disciple 12.11.2018 47:59

Patrick David Mackay is a British serial killer who confessed to murdering eleven people between 1974 and 1975. 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.

S2 Ep22: S02E22: The World's End Killer 29.10.2018 45:51

In 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 Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.p...