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Blood Ties Podcast

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A Wansell family brunch is never deathly dull. Blood Ties is a weekly true crime podcast.

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S8 Ep1: SE08E01 Samuel Little

The most prolific serial killer in US history... that nobody's ever heard of (including Molly.)Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast 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....

Jan 11, 202135 minSeason 8Ep. 1

S7 Ep19: S07E19 The Murder of John Lennon - Listener's Choice

This week, Molly and Geoffrey cover a subject suggested by listeners, and chosen by our "Brunch Buddy" group on Patreon: the story of the murder of John Lennon. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast 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. ...

Dec 21, 202039 minSeason 7Ep. 19

S7 Ep18: S07E18 Fatty Arbuckle

Molly and Geoffrey discuss a case from the Golden Age of Hollywood: the murder accusation levelled against extraordinarily well paid comedian, Fatty Arbuckle. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast 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. Se...

Dec 14, 202035 minSeason 7Ep. 18

S7 Ep17: S07E17 Oscar Pistorius

This week, Molly and Geoffrey discuss the first of their mini-series on famous people. The disabled Olympian Oscar Pistorius's murder of Reeva Skeenkamp is the first case for discussion. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast CREDITS - Producer: Sam Brain Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast@gm...

Dec 07, 202036 minSeason 7Ep. 17

S7 Ep16: S07E16 The Yorkshire Ripper Part 2

This week, Molly and Geoffrey continue their discussion of the crimes, and eventual imprisonment and death, of Peter Sutcliffe, known as "The Yorkshire Ripper."Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast 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. S...

Nov 30, 202044 minSeason 7Ep. 16

S7 Ep15: S07E15: The Yorkshire Ripper Part 1

This week Molly and Geoffrey cover one of the most notorious serial killers in recent history: Peter Sutcliffe ('The Yorkshire Ripper'.) Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast 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 fo...

Nov 23, 202044 minSeason 7Ep. 15

S7 Ep14: SE07E14: Kinky Cottage

This week Molly and Geoffrey discuss a little known story of 1960s romance, sex and death in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast 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....

Nov 09, 202042 minSeason 7Ep. 14

S7 Ep13: SE07E13: William Herbert Wallace

This week, Molly and Geoffrey discuss a true crime case that feels strangely similar to an Agatha Christie story...Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast 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....

Oct 26, 202032 minSeason 7Ep. 13

S7 Ep12: SE07E12: Books

Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Books we discussed: Ian Rankin, A Song For Dark Times Michael Connelly, The Law of Innocence James Lee Burke, A Private Cathedral John Mortimer, The Summer of a Dormouse T. Christian Miller, Ken Armstrong, Unbelievable Professor Angela Gallop, When the Dogs Don’t Bark Dr Richard Shepherd, Unnatural Causes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 19, 202034 minSeason 7Ep. 12

S7 Ep11: SE07E11: Hello Sailors

This week, we cover little known murderer Allan Grimson.oin us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast 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.

Oct 12, 202034 minSeason 7Ep. 11

S7 Ep10: SE07E10: Helter Skelter

Join us for the second part of Molly and Geoffrey's discussion of Charles Manson and the Mason Family murders.Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcastCREDITS - 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.

Oct 05, 202034 minSeason 7Ep. 10

S7 Ep9: SE07EO9: Charles Manson

It's our 100th podcast! And that's not the only big Blood Ties news this week - have a listen, and please do come and check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 202039 minSeason 7Ep. 9

S7 Ep8: SE07E08 Denis Nilsen Part 2

On this week's podcast, we continue the story of Denis Nilsen, hearing about his brutal crimes: the murder and butchery of at least 12 young men and boys between 1978 and 1983 in London, England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 202038 minSeason 7Ep. 8

S7 Ep7: S07E07 Denis Nilsen Part 1

Denis Nilsen is widely known as one of Britain's most ferocious and prolific serial killers. This week, Molly and Geoffrey discuss Nilsen's life in the lead up to his crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202032 minSeason 7Ep. 7

S7 Ep6: S07E06 Heavenly Creatures

Against 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....

Sep 07, 202032 minSeason 7Ep. 6

S7 Ep5: SE07E5: Baroness Munchausen

Geoffrey 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....

Aug 31, 202036 minSeason 7Ep. 5

S7 Ep4: S07E04 Murder at the Villa Madeira

Today 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....

Aug 24, 202033 minSeason 7Ep. 4

S7 Ep3: S07E03: The murder of Saima Khan

Sabah 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.

Aug 17, 202034 minSeason 7Ep. 3

S7 Ep2: S07E02: The murder of Billie-Jo Jenkins

This 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.

Aug 10, 202035 minSeason 7Ep. 2

S7 Ep1: S07E01: Ed Gein: Mommy Dearest

Arguably 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.

Aug 03, 202038 minSeason 7Ep. 1

S6 Ep10: S06E10: The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Madeleine 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 fo...

Jun 22, 202045 minSeason 6Ep. 10

S6 Ep9: S06E09: The Monster of the Andes

Pedro 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.

Jun 15, 202032 minSeason 6Ep. 9

S6 Ep8: S06E08: The Casanova Killer

Paul 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.

Jun 08, 202040 minSeason 6Ep. 8

S6 Ep7: S06E07: The Murder of James Bulger

The 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.

Jun 01, 202041 minSeason 6Ep. 7

S6 Ep6: S06E06: The Mother From Hell

Theresa 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.

May 25, 202043 minSeason 6Ep. 6

S6 Ep5: S06E05: The Friday 13th Killer

This 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.

May 18, 202041 minSeason 6Ep. 5

S6 Ep4: S06E04: BTK

BTK 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.

May 11, 202047 minSeason 6Ep. 4

S6 Ep3: S06E03: The Black Panther

Donald 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.

May 04, 202045 minSeason 6Ep. 3

S6 Ep2: S06E02: The Submarine killer

On 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.

Apr 27, 202031 minSeason 6Ep. 2

S6 Ep1: S06E01: The Beast of Birkenshaw

Peter 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 informat...

Apr 20, 202038 minSeason 6Ep. 1
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