Two babes from New England talking about local crime, mystery and spooky stuff in the New England area
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Killer Babes Podcasts
A true crime and mystery podcast, with a twist. Two sisters- one loves spooky shit, the other is a scaredy cat. Let's convert her to the dark side!
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Two 90s dudes do a belly-flop on the shows we grew up watching from Afterschool specials, TGIF, and Saturday morning cartoons. We talk about nostalgia, bad acting, and why these shows were radical.
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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/ ...
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Bonus Ep: Blood Ties meets Grace from Redrum
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25:12In this episode, with special guest Grace from Redrum, Geoffrey and Molly confront one of the most disturbing crimes in recent British history. The murder of Brianna Ghey. A 16 year old girl who trusted the wrong people and paid with her life. On 11 February 2023, Brianna was lured to a park by someone she believed was a friend. What awaited her wa…
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Bonus Ep: Blood Ties meets British Murders
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28:44Blood Ties bonus with a case that refuses to stay quiet. The murder of Bhim Kohli shocked a community and exposed uncomfortable questions about family loyalty power and silence. In this episode we are joined by Stuart Blues of British Murders to find out more. CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell Featuring: Stuart Blues https://www.briti…
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Geoffrey and Molly Wansell confront Britain’s most chilling killer, Robert Maudsley, the man the tabloids dubbed Hannibal the Cannibal. Locked away in a glass cell beneath Wakefield Prison, Maudsley has spent decades in near-total isolation after a string of murders so brutal they shocked even hardened detectives. But who is the man behind the mons…
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Gregory Vincent Greene was a man of contradictions, charming yet cold, generous yet ruthless. Behind the façade of an ordinary life lay secrets that would unravel a family and shock a community. In this gripping new episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell peel back the layers of a complex life and a chilling crime. With their trademark mi…
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In the heart of Belfast during the height of the Troubles, a brutal gang prowled the night, abducting, torturing, and killing innocent Catholics in a reign of terror that would shock even hardened police officers. Known as The Shankill Butchers, this group of loyalist paramilitaries turned the streets into hunting grounds, leaving a city already di…
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Geoffrey Wansell uncovers the shocking story of Lakhvir Singh, a woman whose passion turned to poison. When her lover began a new relationship, jealousy consumed her. In an act as chilling as it was calculated, she laced his curry with a rare poison — aconite — earning her the nickname “The Curry Killer.” Was this a crime of love, rage, or revenge?…
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He was just fourteen when he started killing — a schoolboy with a chemistry set and a deadly obsession. Graham Young, known to history as The Teacup Poisoner, was the embodiment of evil hiding behind a polite English smile. In this episode of Blood Ties, Molly and Geoffrey uncover the chilling story of how a quiet teenager turned into one of Britai…
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In this gripping episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell delve into the chilling case of Catherine Wilson — the so-called “Victorian Poisoner.” A trusted nurse who turned her patients’ trust into a death sentence, Wilson used poison to line her pockets, leaving a trail of mysterious deaths behind. The Wansells unravel how a woman meant to…
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He was the bogeyman of suburban America — a ghost who crept into homes, shattered lives, and vanished into the night. For decades, the Golden State Killer taunted police, leaving behind terrified families and a trail of violence that stretched across California. Rape, murder, stalking — his crimes were monstrous, his arrogance chilling. And yet, he…
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He called himself a “psychopath with a conscience.” But behind the bravado, Mark Brown was a cold, calculating killer. In the quiet seaside town of St Leonards, Brown led a double life — father, partner, builder by day, and murderer by night. When two women vanished months apart, detectives uncovered a web of lies, manipulation, and chilling arroga…
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We aren't dead! Today we watch One Crazy Summer from 1986 And I fixed the audio!
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Long before the hit TV series turned them into legends, the real Peaky Blinders ruled the backstreets of Birmingham. With swagger in their step, and blood on their hands — they were the original urban gangsters of Britain’s industrial age. In Blood Ties: The Real Peaky Blinders, we uncover the brutal truth behind the myth — the poverty, the power, …
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Kyle Clifford turned up at their quiet Hertfordshire home like any other ex returning a few belongings — calm, deliberate, utterly convincing. Kyle Clifford wasn’t some impulsive man in a rage; he was calculated, chillingly controlled. He moved with purpose, carrying out his grim mission with military precision, showing no flicker of hesitation. Th…
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After 1994, something in Nicholas Burton’s mind began to unravel. Once seen as bright and promising, he started shouting at himself and became obsessed with religion. Friends noticed the change — but no one imagined how dark things would become. His fixation soon turned toward Rachel McGraa, a woman whose kindness would ultimately cost her everythi…
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It was every parent’s worst nightmare. In the summer of 2002, two bright, happy ten-year-old girls — Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman — vanished without a trace from the quiet village of Soham. Overnight, their faces were on every front page, every television screen, as a frantic nation prayed for their safe return. But behind the search and the hea…
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S13 Ep9: Victorian Poisoners - Jolly Jane & Polly Bartlett
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32:01Two women, two different worlds — but both hiding lethal secrets. Jane Toppan, the nurse known as “Jolly Jane,” poisoned more than 30 patients in the late 1800s, later admitting she killed simply for pleasure. And Polly Bartlett, dubbed Wyoming’s first female serial killer, ran a boarding house with her father where unsuspecting travelers met their…
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S13 Ep8: The Brutal Murder of Lin and Megan Russell
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27:56This is one of Britain’s most harrowing true crime stories – a crime so savage it shocked the nation to its core. In this gripping episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell dissect the chilling case of Lin and Megan Russell, a mother and daughter brutally murdered in a frenzied hammer attack while walking home from school in a quiet Kent vi…
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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 th…
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Two little girls vanished in Brighton—and for decades, their killer almost got away with it. CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell Producer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/ Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com…
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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 Wansell Producer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/ Artwork: George Leigh Music: Dan Wansell CONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_Pod Instagram: bloodties_pod Email: bloodties.podcast…
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S13 Ep4: The Unsolved Murder of Jill Dando
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35:31On 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 histor…
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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 worke…
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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 Griffit…
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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 trouble…
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Trail: New Blood Ties from 1st September 2025
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0:37Blood 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 uncove…
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Bonus Episode 6: 1964s Santa Conquers the Martians
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53:14We are back from an unexpected personal hiatus with a special belated Christmas episode. Join us as we talk about 1964s Santa Conquers the Martians and shout it out "Hooray for Santa Claus!"By Ned and Jeff
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Halloween 2023 Bonus: Killer Klowns from Outer Space
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1:01:05The Klowns are here, and they are ready to kill. We belly flop onto the 1988 cult film Killer Klowns from Outer Space.By Ned and Jeff
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Today we try a new approach, This time we talk about the 90s in general. Please enjoy this sidesode we will return to our regularly scheduled belly flop in November.By Ned and Jeff
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This week two grumpy old men belly flop onto a show about 4 grumpy old women. We're talking Golden Girls and maybe too much other stuff. We learned some basic talking skills, and now it's time for us to work on subject discipline.By Ned and Jeff
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It's my favorite time of year, Christmas in JulyAugust! Today we belly flop onto Babes In Toyland (1986). John Wick and Elliott's little sister do some sort of bootleg Wizard of Oz. TV Movies, Musicals, and public domain characters - A true triple threat.By Ned and Jeff
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On your mark, Get set, Go! This week we bellyflop onto the 1986-but still relevant to the 90s- game show Double Dare. We talk about filth, fun, and a scrappy underdog production. We cover early Nickelodeon and game show filming. I double dare you to listen!By Ned and Jeff
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Pirates! Water! Darkness! This one has it all. This week we belly flop onto 1991s Pirates of Dark Water. A tragically unfinished gem, or a reasonable product of it's time? Find out inside!By Ned and Jeff
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Today we belly flop onto the "First Sesame Street Movie Ever," 1985's Follow That Bird. Muppets and endless cameos, what more could you ask for? Side Note from Ned - I have already bought a quiet mouse and keyboard, and sincerely apologize.By Ned and Jeff
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Two episodes without an update in between that we are behind! Today we bellyflop onto Smart Guy, a show about a guy that is smart. We also talk about Disney, WB, and Paramount because this one has some weird rights and development.By Ned and Jeff
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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 behin…
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This episode we belly flop onto Star Trek: Voyager and see how Captain Kathryn Janeway gets her crew home. We also welcome Star Trek super nerd, Tony Rideout as guest who regales us with his stories of television and convention lore. I really felt like we were getting the hang of podcasting, but it turns out we still have much to learn about pacing…
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S12 Ep12: Interview with writer Tim Weaver
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37:44In 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?…
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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.…
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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? …
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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 u…
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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 spen…
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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…
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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 di…
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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, man…
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Episode 11: The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
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1:11:49I'm glad we're finally done with the fake adventures. This week we belly flop onto 1996's Real Adventures of Jonny Quest. Why doesn't his name have an H? We won't answer that question because it only occurred to me as I typed this description.By Ned and Jeff
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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, bl…
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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…
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S12 Ep1: The Woman Hanged for a Crime She Didn’t Commit
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30:42Molly 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 abou…
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S11 Ep13: The Disappearance of Peter Falconio
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30:27This 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 eviden…
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