Blood Ties Podcast

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, 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/Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcastSupport: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcastPlease complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: @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.

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 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.

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 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.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.

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 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 forgotten. Now, with new Netflix documentaries and fresh confessions, the world is finally waking up to the horrifying scale of Cottingham’s crimes.This episode pulls no punches. Prepare for the terrifying double life of America’s forgotten monster: The Torso Killer.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.

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 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 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.

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 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 murderer.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/@bloodtiespodcast247Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Why did Hobson kill? How did the police finally catch him? And what lasting scars did his crimes leave behind?Geoffrey and Molly tell the story with gripping detail, fearless questions, and unforgettable insight. If you care about true crime, you won’t want to miss this dramatic finale.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellArtwork: 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.

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 and unforgettable characters.But where do his ideas come from? How does real-life crime inspire his fiction? And what does it take to keep millions of fans on the edge of their seats?Geoffrey digs deep into the craft, the psychology, and the secrets behind one of Britain’s most successful crime writers.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellArtwork: 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.

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 riots to decades spent in solitary confinement, Bronson has become a household name for all the wrong reasons. But who is the man behind the headlines? Is he a monster, a misunderstood figure — or something in between?In this gripping episode, Molly and Geoffrey cut through the myth to uncover the shocking truth about Bronson’s violent past, his reputation inside prison walls, and why his name still makes headlines today.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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-serving lifer. Should he ever be released? Has justice already been served? Or is he exactly where he belongs?With trademark grit and fearless questioning, Geoffrey and Molly dig into Payne’s crime, his prison years, and the parole battles that continue to divide opinion.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellArtwork: 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.

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 testing the system — and the question remains: should a man with his past ever be trusted with freedom?Geoffrey unpacks the twists, the parole battles, and the moral dilemmas at the heart of this controversial case, asking whether redemption is possible… or if some lives are destined to be lived behind bars.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 dive into the extraordinary case of Captain Cash. A career criminal with a notorious reputation, Cash has spent years testing the system — and the question remains: should a man with his past ever be trusted with freedom?Geoffrey unpacks the twists, the parole battles, and the moral dilemmas at the heart of this controversial case, asking whether redemption is possible… or if some lives are destined to be lived behind bars.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 this terrible day changed gun laws forever. Heartbreaking, haunting, and unforgettable — this is a story you need to hear.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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, disappearances, and a twisted web of lies, Prout’s actions kept everyone on edge.A murder with no body, a wife’s diary revealing fear and desperation, and a fiancée who campaigned tirelessly for his innocence — until the truth came out. This is a gripping tale of deception, obsession, and one man’s ability to fool everyone around him… until he couldn’t.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 husband Richard, their daughter Sarah, and her elderly mother Amy, forcing them into a nightmare of fear, manipulation, and violence.In a chilling charade, Hughes alternates between cruel control and deceptive kindness, making tea and pretending to care — all while his deadly intentions escalate. The ordeal culminates in a deadly standoff with police, leaving only Gillian alive and forever scarred.A dark, extraordinary tale of survival, psychopathology, and one of the most shocking murder sprees in British criminal history.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 afternoon, Hughes terrorised Gillian Moran, her husband Richard, their daughter Sarah, and her elderly parents, blending chilling charm with threats of deadly violence.From stolen knives and a blizzard-crossed escape to the tension-filled arrival of the family and the fateful confrontation, this is a gripping, terrifying tale of manipulation, survival, and one of the most extraordinary hostage situations in British criminal history.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 nightmare. We explore how the justice system deals with monsters like him, the difference between sociopaths and psychopaths, and the terrifying question: should someone this dangerous ever be released?CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 her lover received leniency. We unpack the trial, the miscarriage of justice, and the enduring questions about morality, law, and the treatment of women.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 Australian history unfold, and why did it captivate the world?Join us as we explore the investigation, the evidence, and the story that continues to haunt travellers and true crime fans alike.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 these shocking killings, and what was the motive behind them? In this episode, Molly and Geoffrey examine the Backpacker Murders case, exploring the victims, the investigation, and the chilling circumstances that gripped the nation.If you’re fascinated by true crime, Australian serial killers, and unsolved mysteries, this episode will keep you on the edge of your seat.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 this episode, we explore her life, her crimes, and the twisted circumstances that led her to become one of the most infamous female serial killers in U.S. history.If you’re fascinated by true crime, female killers, and shocking murder cases, this episode is not to be missed.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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, crime, and the human psyche.If you’re fascinated by true crime books, real-life murder stories, and in-depth author interviews, this episode is a must-listen.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 brutal reign in Britain’s criminal underworld remains lesser-known.Join us as we explore the violence, terror, and shocking acts of this notorious family, shedding light on one of Britain’s most chilling crime dynasties.If you’re fascinated by true crime, British gangsters, and brutal crime families, this episode is not to be missed.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Sam BrainArtwork: 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.

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/privacy for more information.

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 the docket: books on the Old Bailey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Today, Molly and Geoffrey discuss the case of the killer John Bodkin, who was a GP (Doctor) in Eastbourne, Sussex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

Identical twin brothers Reginald and Ronald Kray were English criminals active from the late 1950s to 1967. 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.

Today, a listener suggested case that Geoffrey had never heard of before. It's a Scottish story, all about the events of one single night in 1996... 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.

Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

The famous case of Craig and Bentley, suggested to Geoffrey by a taxi driver recently. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Multiple murders in the mountains. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Today's case has an unusual feature: double jeopardy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little known but extraordinary story of murder in England's north east. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

A leech commits a murder. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

The life and murders of a female poisoner. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Molly and Geoffrey discuss a case from sixty years ago, where circumstantial evidence plays a major role in convicting a suspect. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week: an arsonist attacks. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

The murder of a teenage girl who was murdered by those who were very close to her. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

The murder of a young woman by her parents. 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.

The case of Hollie Gazzard. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man goes out on his canoe one day, and is lost at sea. Or so it seems... Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's story is a story of teenaged gamers who met online. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two murders, identical in form. And the killer almost got away with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's story is of truly despicable manipulator and murderer Ben Field. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week, a listener-suggested story that particularly reminds us that good things do happen to good people.... Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Geoffrey tells the tale of a murderer who nearly evaded his sentence. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

A particularly difficult story today: the rape and murder of seven year old Sophie Hook by the paedophile Howard Hughes. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

A wife murders her husband. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Geoffrey gives his thoughts on whether Levi Bellfield could be guilty of the murders of Lin and Megan Russell. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Today's story is about English kidnapper, extortionist, rapist and murderer Michael Sams. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Doctor, gambler, murderer: the tale of Victorian poisoner William Palmer. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

A twisted Victorian tale of poisoner and poisonee. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

A young mother from Coventry took a six-minute walk in 1991. She was never seen again. Geoffrey and Molly discuss the case. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Murderer Stephen Farrow claimed his motivation for killing was his lifelong hatred of Christianity. Geoffrey and Molly discuss the case. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week, a story chosen for Molly, who is always very interested in both Victorians and poisoners. Geoffrey tells us the tale of murderess Mary Ann Cotton. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Molly and Geoffrey discuss the tragic murder of philosophy student Libby Squire, who was killed on a night out in Hull in 2019. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Susan and Christopher Edwards murdered Susan's parents, buried their bodies in the garden and then spent fifteen years looting their bank accounts to spend on Hollywood memorabilia. Molly and Geoffrey discuss the case. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week Geoffrey tells us the story of Jane Andrews, who was the dresser to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York before murdering her lover as he slept. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Today Molly and Geoffrey discuss a case suggested by a listener: the death of actor and musician Gary Holton, who starred in the 1980s UK TV show Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

On 2 June 2010, taxi driver Derrick Bird shot and killed twelve people and injured eleven others, before turning the gun on himself. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Geoffrey and Molly talk to writer Alan Johnson about his novel The Late Train to Gipsy Hill. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Today's episode is a case suggested by a listener. Molly and Geoffrey discuss the murder of nine year old Christopher Laverack, whose killer escaped detection from 1984 to 2012. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

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Molly and Geoffrey discuss the unsolved mystery of the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week Molly and Geoffrey discuss the sad and brutal murder of 15 year old Rebecca Aylward at the hands of her ex-boyfriend (also 15 years old.) What impact does age have on crimes like these? Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week Molly and Geoffrey discuss serial killer Robert Pickton, who used his family pig farm to obfuscate the murders of 49 women. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Freddie Mills, world light heavyweight champion from 1948 to 1950, was murdered in Soho in 1965. Molly and Geoffrey discuss the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The murder of Sophie du Plantier in the small rural community of West Cork has resulted in two documentary series and an audible podcast show. Molly and Geoffrey discuss this captivating story. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Molly and Geoffrey discuss the twisted tale of a murder in the black metal music community. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

How do you build a case without a body? Molly and Geoffrey discuss the murder of Danielle Morgan. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week Molly and Geoffrey discuss a murder case from the 1930s: where innovative forensic techniques were employed to identify the victims and ultimately bring the killer to justice. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Molly and Geoffrey discuss a case that has been in the British headlines this week: the pending release on licence of murderer and rapist Colin Pitchfork. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

In today's episode. Molly and Geoffrey discuss the tragic murder of schoolgirl Nicola Dixon in 1997. A major police blunder lead to a long delay in justice for Nicola, and resulted in a change in British law regarding DNA.Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

In 2003, an investment banker for Merrill Lynch in Hong Kong is reported missing. After questioning his wife, his body is quickly found and the banker's wife is charged with the murder. Molly and Geoffrey discuss this sensational case. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

A woman is murdered and left naked in a bath in Cheshire in 1983. Years later, one of her lovers is convicted of the crime. But Geoffrey isn't convinced that the man in prison is the culprit. You can read Geoffrey's 2009 article about the case here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1227647/Why-Im-convinced-husband-innocent-Beauty-Bath-murder.htmlCREDITS - 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.

This week Molly and Geoffrey discuss serial killer Michel Fourniret, who worked with his wife to deceive and murder victims. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

In 2014, Spanish teacher Ann Maguire was stabbed by a pupil while at school. Molly and Geoffrey discus what happened. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

The Shankill Butchers were known for kidnapping and brutally murdering Catholic victims in the 1970s and early 80s in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A domestic servant is accused of poisoning her entire household, and later hanged. But what was the evidence? Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week Molly and Geoffrey discuss the murder of 11 year old Rhys Jones, who was shot in Croxteth, Liverpool on his way home from football practice in 2007. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week Molly and Geoffrey discuss the unsolved murder of Gareth Williams, who died in exceptionally mysterious circumstances: padlocked into a sports bag. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Today's episode is a very tragic case. Molly and Geoffrey discuss the murders committed by Lee Ford in Cornwall in 2000. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week Molly and Geoffrey discuss the extraordinary case of Ursula and Sabina Eriksson, Swedish twins who came to national attention in the UK in 2008. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

Marc Dutroux was a convicted pedophile, serial killer, and rapist. But he did not serve his full sentence and seemed to enjoy special treatment in the justice system. Why? Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

The story of the serial killer Robert John Maudsley, whose nicknames included "Hannibal the Cannibal" and "Spoons". Since 1983 Maudsley has been in solitary confinement.Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, listen to our podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week, another case from the Classical Hollywood era: the murder of LA's criminal underworld inhabitant Johnny Stompanato. 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.

Molly and Geoffrey discuss "The Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez, who terrorised Los Angeles and the Bay Area in the mid eighties.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.

Molly and Geoffrey continue the story of serial killer and psychopath Charles Sobhraj, whose story is told in the new BBC TV series The Serpent. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts ad-free, 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.

Today Molly and Geoffrey begin to discuss the story of serial killer and psychopath Charles Sobhraj, whose story is told in the new BBC TV series The Serpent. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts ad-free, 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.

This week, a rerelease: the story of a genuine psychopath. It's the story of John Cooper, the serial killer whose crimes are profiled in ITV's show The Pembrokeshire Murders. Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts ad-free, 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.

Today, Molly and Geoffrey discuss the sad case of young girl Lesley Molseed, who was murdered in 1975. The case was described by one British MP as "the worst miscarriage of justice of all time."Join our community on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, the entire back catalogue of podcasts ad-free, 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.Geoffrey is running a book club as part of the upcoming true crime convention CrimeCon. You can join the book club on facebook, just follow CrimeCon UK's page on facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for more information.

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.

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.

Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Books we discussed:Ian Rankin, A Song For Dark TimesMichael Connelly, The Law of InnocenceJames Lee Burke, A Private CathedralJohn Mortimer, The Summer of a DormouseT. Christian Miller, Ken Armstrong, UnbelievableProfessor Angela Gallop, When the Dogs Don’t BarkDr Richard Shepherd, Unnatural Causes  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 information.

It'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.

Caroline 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.

Molly 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" by Rosamund Lupton. 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.

In 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.

Thomas 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.

Joachim 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.

Melanie 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.com/privacy for more information.

The 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.

This 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.

This 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.

Paula 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.

Rodney 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.

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.

Jeremy 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.

Welcome 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.com/privacy for more information.

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.

We 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Steve 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.

This 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/e/blood-ties-live-jack-the-ripper-tickets-77506240251 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John 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.

John 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.

People 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/privacy for more information.

John 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.

Kenneth 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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.

At 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. What do we know about this mysterious case that has fascinated the world? BOOKS: "30-Second Forensic Science" by Professor Sue Black and Professor Niamh Nic Daéid. 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.

Trevor 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.

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 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 information.

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: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.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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

The 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.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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.

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.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How 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.

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.

How 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.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LeighMusic: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick 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.

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 LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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.

Welcome 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.

Twenty-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.

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.

"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 to receive a fair trial: "her name and picture quickly became synonymous with unmitigated wickedness, cunning and duplicity in the collective public mind."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.

When six women were found dead in and around the River Thames in the mid '60s, they were dubbed "The Hammersmith Nude Murders" and their killer "Jack the Stripper". All of the victims had worked as prostitutes, all had been strangled and all were discovered without any clothes. Over fifty years on, are we any closer to knowing the true identity of this serial murderer?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.

Bible John is an unidentified serial killer who murdered three women between 1968 and 1969 in Glasgow. He earned the nick name 'Bible John' because witnesses said he quoted from the Old Testament. But could Bible John really be serial killer Peter Tobin?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.

Ruth Ellis was a model and nightclub hostess. After being convicted of the murder of her lover, David Blakely, she was put to death by hanging in 1955. Was she the victim of a cruel boyfriend? Or a calculated 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.

Joan and John Stirland were murdered on the 8th August 2004 in the seaside resort of Trusthorpe. Mrs Stirland's son, Michael O'Brien, had killed another man outside a pub in Nottingham a year earlier, and the couple had been in fear for their lives ever since. Timothy Spencer QC would later describe Joan and John Stirland as the victims of "a calculated, ruthless and merciless execution."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.

On a Wednesday afternoon in May 2013, off-duty British Army soldier Lee Rigby was attacked and killed by Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale near the Royal Artillery Barracks in southeast London. The two men told passers-by that they had committed the murder to avenge the killing of Muslims by the British armed forces. Who were these men? And what led them to commit such a brutal crime, seemingly with no attempt to conceal their guilt?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.

British rapists and serial killers, John Duffy and David Mulcahy, together attacked numerous women and children at railway stations in the 1980s. In this two part special find out the story of their crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British rapists and serial killers, John Duffy and David Mulcahy, together attacked numerous women and children at railway stations in the 1980s. In this two part special find out the story of their 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.

Stephen Port used online gay social network Grindr to meet victims before drugging, raping and murdering them in his Barking flat. Join this week to hear about the tangled web The Grindr Killer wove and the clues the police missed...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.

In May 2010 Stephen Griffiths appeared in the magistrates' court giving his name as the Crossbow Cannibal. By December he was found guilty of the three brutal murders he was charged with. Who was Stephen Griffiths? And why did he commit these 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.

How did David Bieber, originally from Florida USA and the son of a middle school principal, end up a convicted cop killer in the United Kingdom? 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.

Italian Danilo Restivo is a ritual-style killer with a perverted obsession with hair. Why did it take so long for him to face 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.

Glyn Dix used a knife, hacksaw and scissors to cut up his second wife Hazel's body after they argued over what to watch on television.The victim's son, Adam Langford, found Dix bloodied and standing over his wife's body. Dix told him: "We've had a little argument." How was this killer able to strike twice?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.

Two teenage sweethearts became Britain's youngest double murderers when they knifed a dinner-lady and her daughter to death in their beds. The killers then took a bath together to wash the blood off themselves, watched a Twilight vampire film and had sex.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.

What happened to murdered April Jones and who is Mark Bridger? This week Blood Ties explores the crime that shocked the nation. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dale Cregan was described in the British press as a "cold-blooded cop killer" when he murdered two policewomen with a Glock gun and his 'calling card' hand grenades in September 2012. What drove him to such extreme violence? And how did he lose his eye? CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh, www.georgeleigh.com Music: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A shop worker lured a police detective's teenage daughter to his family home and took pictures of himself murdering her. Georgia Williams, 17, was choked to death by Jamie Reynolds, 23, in May 2013. Could the police have done more to prevent her death?CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh, www.georgeleigh.com Music: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"He was a monster.....who could be charming at first ....". In the season finale Geoffrey Wansell shares his detailed knowledge and theories about convicted murderer Levi Bellfield AKA The Bus Stop Killer.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh, www.georgeleigh.com Music: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Martin killed three homeless women in Nottingham between December 2004 and January 2005. He later said his ambition was to become "Nottingham's first serial killer".CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh, www.georgeleigh.com Music: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Geoffrey and Molly discuss psychopathic and sadistic murderer Peter Tobin: a convicted Scottish serial killer and sex offender who committed his crimes between 1991 and 2006.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh, www.georgeleigh.com Music: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Molly and Geoffrey discuss the sad story of Joanna Dennehy- the UK's third most prolific female serial killer. She was convicted of three murders and two further attempted murders in 2013.CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh, www.georgeleigh.com Music: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Molly and Geoffrey as they discuss the life and crimes of Arthur Hutchinson, the man responsible for The Dore Wedding Day Massacre, one of the most brutal and shocking crimes in Sheffield's history. It was on October 23rd 1983 that three members of the same family were murdered just hours after a joyous wedding celebration. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh, www.georgeleigh.com Music: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molly and Geoffrey kick off the season with an exploration of English serial killer Graham Young, who started murdering his victims at the age of just fourteen. CREDITS: Producer: Poppy Damon Artwork: George Leigh, www.georgeleigh.com Music: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram: bloodties_podEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.