Blood Ties Podcast

In this episode of the Blood Ties podcast, hosts Molly and Geoffrey Wansell revisit the harrowing 2013 murder of British soldier Lee Rigby.

The hosts examine the tragic events of May 22, 2013, in London, where Rigby was struck by a car and brutally attacked in broad daylight by Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale. They discuss how these two radicalised men carried out the horrific assault with the intention of provoking a fatal police response.

The father and daughter duo also explore the backgrounds of the perpetrators, their failed legal appeals, and the profound shock the incident left on the public conscience. Ultimately, this reflective archive episode serves as a sobering reminder of a deeply shocking and unforgettable modern tragedy.

CREDITS:

Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell

Producer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

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Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of the Blood Ties podcast, hosts Geoffrey and Molly Wansell delve into the infamous 1892 double murder of Andrew and Abby Borden and examine the dramatised adaptations surrounding the case.

The hosts discuss the horrific nature of the crimes, the initial police missteps, and Lizzie Borden’s erratic behaviour and changing alibis during the inquest. They compare the historical facts, such as the discovery of bloody items and hatchets in the basement, with television portrayals, which include heavy-handed theatrical elements and fictionalised subplots.

Additionally, they explore Lizzie’s sensational 1893 trial resulting in an acquittal, her subsequent inheritance, and her later life alongside her sister Emma. Ultimately, the hosts reflect on the enduring cultural fascination with the case and its striking Victorian atmosphere.

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: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast

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From a troubled childhood in Greater Manchester to becoming one of Britain’s most notorious killers, Dale Cregan’s story is one of drugs, guns and brutal violence. Nicknamed ‘One Eye’ after losing his left eye in mysterious circumstances, Cregan built a lucrative criminal empire dealing cocaine and collecting deadly weapons. But how did a young schoolboy from Droylsden become a feared figure in Manchester’s underworld? Geoffrey and Molly Wansell explore the disturbing rise of a man whose crimes would shock the nation.

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: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast

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In this episode of Blood Ties, hosts Molly and Geoffrey Wansell discuss the infamous 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts. Comparing the historical case with a recent television drama on Netflix called, 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story'. They explore the strict religious upbringing of Lizzie and Emma Borden, their tensions with their stepmother, family financial disputes, and the mysterious illness that preceded the brutal hatchet killings.

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: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast

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In this episode of Blood Ties, hosts Molly and Geoffrey Wansell focus on Jon Venables, one of the two 10-year-old boys who abducted and murdered toddler James Bulger in 1993. The episode details Venables' initial eight-year juvenile detention and his complete inability to adapt following his 2001 release under a new identity. Struggling with substance abuse and trauma, Venables was re-imprisoned in 2010 and 2018 for possessing child abuse material. The hosts analyse his severe psychological decline and upcoming private parole hearing, questioning whether society failed to rehabilitate him or if his childhood actions permanently destroyed any chance of recovery.

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: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast

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In this episode of Blood Ties, hosts Molly and Geoffrey Wansell unpack the horrifying 'Limbs in the Loch' case. The investigation began in December 1999 when divers found dismembered human remains in Loch Lomond, later identified as 18-year-old Barry Wallace. Police traced the murder to William Beggs, a killer previously freed on a legal technicality after a strikingly similar 1987 crime. Geoffrey examines Beggs’s history, motive, and the harrowing legal fight to extradite and convict him.

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: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast

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In this episode of Blood Ties, hosts Molly and Geoffrey Wansell discuss the horrifying crimes of serial killer Christopher Halliwell. The conversation explores Halliwell's troubled childhood, his life as a Swindon minicab driver, and the 2011 abduction and murder of Sian O'Callaghan. They analyse how police errors by Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher initially compromised the investigation into the murder of a second victim, Becky Godden-Edwards, highlighting the complex and dark nature of the 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: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast

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In this episode of Blood Ties, hosts Molly and Geoffrey Wansell examine the tragic 2019 death of PC Andrew Harper, who was killed in the line of duty while responding to a robbery. The father-daughter duo trace the harrowing event, the controversial trial that resulted in manslaughter convictions rather than murder, and the widow’s relentless fight for 'Harper’s Law'. Together, they analyse the complex, ongoing tension between public demands for justice and the realities of UK sentencing.

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: [email protected]

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast

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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: [email protected] 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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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: [email protected] 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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