Blood Ties Podcast

Latest Episodes:

S13 Ep1: The Freddy Krueger Killer Sep 01, 2025

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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 Wansell

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

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

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Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcast247

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Trail: New Blood Ties from 1st September 2025 Aug 25, 2025

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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 Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

Instagram: bloodties_pod

Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

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S12 Ep13: The Spree Killer Apr 25, 2023

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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 Wansell

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

Instagram: bloodties_pod

Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

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

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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S12 Ep12: Interview with writer Tim Weaver Mar 27, 2023

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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 Wansell

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

Instagram: bloodties_pod

Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

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

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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S12 Ep10: Charles Bronson Mar 20, 2023

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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 Wansell

Producer: Sam Brain

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

Instagram: bloodties_pod

Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

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

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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S12 Ep9: Britain’s Longest-Serving Lifer Mar 13, 2023

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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 Wansell

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

Instagram: bloodties_pod

Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

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

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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S12 Ep8: Captain Cash Part 2 Mar 06, 2023

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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 Wansell

Producer: Sam Brain

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

Instagram: bloodties_pod

Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

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

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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S12 Ep7: Captain Cash Part 1 Feb 27, 2023

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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?

CREDITS:

Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell

Producer: Sam Brain

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

Instagram: bloodties_pod

Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

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

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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S12 Ep 6: The Dunblane Massacre Feb 20, 2023

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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 Wansell

Producer: Sam Brain

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

Instagram: bloodties_pod

Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

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

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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S12 Ep5: The Disappearing Wife Feb 13, 2023

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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 Wansell

Producer: Sam Brain

Artwork: George Leigh

Music: Dan Wansell

CONTACT:

Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod

Instagram: bloodties_pod

Email: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com

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

Support: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcast

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