Blood Ties Podcast

Blood Ties 2.0 marks the return of the father-daughter duo Geoffrey and Molly Wansell. Their weekly conversations often turn to murder — the very reason they launched the original Blood Ties . Now, due to popular demand, they’re back with a brand-new series, revisiting notorious cases and uncovering the psychology behind real-life killers. Gripping stories, chilling insights, and the unique perspective only Geoffrey and Molly can bring. https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blood Ties Podcast is a true crime podcast hosted by Pod60, with 253 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #26

  Bonus Ep: Listener Request - The Murder of Julie Hogg

  Aug 5, 202637 minS14

  In this bonus episode of Blood Ties , Molly and Geoffrey Wantsall close out Season 14 with a listener-recommended case that changed British legal history. They explore the tragic murder of 22-year-old Julie Hogg, whose body went undiscovered beneath her own bath for months after a flawed police investigation. When suspect Billy Dunlop escaped conviction under the double jeopardy rule, Julie's mother, Anne Ming, refused to accept injustice. Her relentless campaign led to a landmark change in UK law, allowing retrials when new and compelling evidence emerges. Dunlop ultimately became the first person convicted under the reformed legislation. Molly and Geoffrey reflect on Anne's extraordinary courage, the enduring impact of violent crime on families, and why true crime continues to fascinate us. A heartbreaking story of loss, resilience, justice, and one mother's determination to create lasting change. CREDITS:  Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell Producer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/ Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT:  Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: @bloodtiespodcast Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Please complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #25

  S14 Ep25: The Mother's Day Massacre

  Jun 22, 202629 minS14

  In this episode of Blood Ties , Molly and Geoffrey Wansell examine the shocking case known as the Mother's Day Massacre. In 2008, Edward Covington murdered his girlfriend, Lisa Freiberg, and her two young children in a crime that stunned the community and left a family devastated. After later admitting responsibility in court, Covington faced sentencing as Lisa's relatives spoke of their grief and their search for justice. What drove this horrific crime, and how did the case unfold? CREDITS:  Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell Producer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/ Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT:  Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: @bloodtiespodcast Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Please complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #24

  S14 Ep24: The Chevaline Massacre

  Jun 17, 202629 minS14

  In September 2012, a quiet forest road in the French Alps became the scene of one of Europe's most baffling unsolved murders. Three members of the British French al Hilli family and a local cyclist were shot dead near the village of Chevaline, close to Lake Annecy. Miraculously, the couple's two young daughters survived, one hidden beneath her mother's body for eight hours before being discovered. More than a decade later, the so called Chevaline massacre remains a mystery. Investigators explored possible links to Saad al Hilli's Iraqi background, his professional work, family disputes and the possibility of a random attack. Yet despite years of inquiries, arrests and international attention, no one has been charged and no clear motive has emerged. Geoffrey and Molly Wansell examine the evidence, the theories and the unanswered questions behind this chilling case. CREDITS:  Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell Producer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/ Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT:  Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: @bloodtiespodcast Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Please complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #23

  S14 Ep23: The Case of Anthony Russell

  Jun 15, 202633 minS14

  In October 2020, a series of brutal murders shocked the Midlands and sparked one of the region's largest manhunts. When Julie Williams reported her son David missing, she could not have known she would become one of Anthony Russell's victims. Within days, Julie and David were dead, and Russell was on the run. As police closed in, he continued a violent trail of robbery, assault and murder across Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. His final victim was Nicole McGregor, a 31 year old woman who was eighteen weeks pregnant when she was raped and killed. In this episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell examine the life and crimes of Anthony Russell, the devastating impact on the families left behind, and the police investigation that brought one of Britain's most dangerous killers to justice. CREDITS:  Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell Producer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/ Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT:  Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: @bloodtiespodcast Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Please complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #22

  S14 Ep22: Spy in the Bag

  Jun 10, 202634 minS14

  In August 2010, Gareth Williams, a brilliant Welsh mathematician working for GCHQ and on secondment to MI6, was found dead inside a padlocked sports bag in a London flat linked to the security services. His death quickly became one of Britain's most perplexing unsolved mysteries. An inquest concluded that Gareth's death was unnatural and likely involved a criminal act. Yet a later Metropolitan Police review suggested it was probably a tragic accident. The conflicting conclusions only deepened the mystery. As investigators examined Gareth's final days, reports emerged that his highly sensitive work involved tracking international money laundering networks and monitoring Russian organised crime interests. In this episode of Blood Ties , Geoffrey and Molly Wansell explore the life, secret work and unexplained death of a gifted codebreaker. Was Gareth Williams murdered, or is there another explanation behind this enduring mystery? CREDITS:  Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell Producer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/ Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT:  Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: @bloodtiespodcast Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast Please complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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