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Blood Trails

MeatEater
Danni Houchins
Paul Hutchinson
Bureau Of Land Management
Suicide
Hunting
Meateater
True Crime
Gallatin River
Forensic Technology
Turks and Caicos
John Wayne Gacy
Montana
Aaron Hedges
Chong Mua Yang
Montana State University
Gallatin County Sheriff's Office
Hmong Community
Baraboo
Bob Christian
Grand Turk Prison

Blood Trails is a new investigative podcast from MeatEater, hosted by writer and journalist Jordan Sillars. Each episode digs into true crime stories from the world of hunting and fishing—cases where the woods and the water became the backdrop for violence and mystery. From missing hunters deep in public land to poachers turned killers and fishing trips gone fatally wrong, Blood Trails uncovers th... more

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Going public may be the Americans’ only chance of escaping Turks and Caicos—but they’ve been warned that doing so could be a death sentence.

With years in prison hanging over them, Ryan Watson, Bryan Hagerich, Tyler Wenrich, and their families laun... more

Before Ryan Watson, Bryan Hagerich, and Tyler Wenrich faced the possibility of 12 years in a Turks and Caicos prison, another American had already lived their nightmare.

In 2023, Michael Grim forgot a loaded pistol magazine in his vacation backpack... more

In this explosive Blood Trails miniseries, a dream Caribbean vacation becomes every hunter's worst nightmare.

When Oklahoma hunter Ryan Watson is stopped at the Turks and Caicos airport after security discovers four forgotten rifle cartridges insid... more

Blood Trails is a true crime podcast born in the outdoors--and in this three-part summer mini-series, Paradise Prison, we're going to follow American hunters and gun owners who were trapped in Turks and Caicos in 2024. The story received internationa... more

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Michael Grim
Former inmate; first American sentenced for ammo in Turks and Caicos
Independent; former inmate
Episode: Paradise Prison: Chapter 2
Ryan Watson
Hunter, on vacation in Turks and Caicos
Individual
Episode: Paradise Prison: Chapter 1
Valerie Watson
Ryan's wife, accompanying on vacation
Individual
Episode: Paradise Prison: Chapter 1
Brian Hagrich
Hunter from Western Pennsylvania
Individual
Episode: Paradise Prison: Chapter 1
Tyler Wenrick
Parademic and pilot, detained in Grand Turk
Individual
Episode: Paradise Prison: Chapter 1
Oliver Smith
Attorney representing multiple Americans
Legal
Episode: Paradise Prison: Chapter 1
Sharita Greer
American detained for ammunition, referenced for broader context
Individual
Episode: Paradise Prison: Chapter 1
Kevin Young
Son of Dr. Jon Young, family member and investigator in the case
Family of Dr. Jon Young
Episode: S2E8: The Mysterious Death of Jon Young
Austin Young
Grandson of Dr. Jon Young, hunting and fishing guide
Family of Dr. Jon Young
Episode: S2E8: The Mysterious Death of Jon Young

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Jordan Sillars
Host of Blood Trails

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 779 ratings
  • Meh

    New season is not as good as the first. Didn’t really hear any kind of accountability on the Hunter that was arrested. I don’t see how anybody could misplace ammunition, especially at over $1/rd, but they did and it broke the laws in another country so they need to pay the price. You could’ve summed up the story with entitled American gets arrested for breaking the law in foreign country and goes to jail. Doesn’t matter how inconsequential an American thinks foreign countries‘s laws are.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    no names avail turkey
    United Statesa month ago
  • Waiting…

    Hey where are the new episodes?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trumper Advocate
    United States2 months ago
  • Engaging

    This podcast is a family favorite! We love the attention to details, factual reporting, and the narration keeps us all engaged from start to finish! Bring on season 3 ASAP!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cewampole
    United States3 months ago
  • YES!

    This podcast is so good. Engaging, well researched and thought provoking. The cases are really interesting, even if you’re already familiar with them. I really think season 2 should be one case. This podcaster seems capable of doing the deep research and going the distance for good interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ESKIRK
    United States3 months ago
  • Great listen

    An absolute great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Armstrong64
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise its thorough research and engaging narration.
Fans note long, detailed episodes and strong interviews.
Many comment on its outdoors-focused true-crime angle and credibility.

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#161
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Apple Podcasts
#233
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Apple Podcasts
#146
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What is Blood Trails about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Blood Trails is an investigative true crime series focused on outdoor life, hunting, and fishing. Each season assembles first-hand accounts, expert analysis, and on-the-ground reporting to examine cases where violence or mystery unfolds in remote, rugged settings. Listeners can expect in-depth interviews with hunters, investigators, and families, plus forensic and legal perspectives that illuminate how outdoor culture intersects with crime and justice. A standout throughline is the blend of intimate storytelling with rigorous reporting, highlighting human costs, procedural complexities, and systemic questions that arise when glassy wilderness gives way to tragedy. This mix of meticulous research and field reporting makes it a compelling opt... more

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1. The MeatEater Podcast
2. Bear Grease
3. MeatEater Conservation
4. The American West
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Blood Trails launched 10 months ago and published 23 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Ryan Watson
3. Valerie Watson
4. Brian Hagrich
5. Tyler Wenrick
6. Oliver Smith
7. Sharita Greer
8. Kevin Young

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