Attempted Murder, Shootings and Street Life in Manchester - Wessley Blades | E111

I sit down with ex lifer have Wessley Blades.Growing up in Oldham, Wessley had to overcome some of the worst possible scenarios as a young man. For example, witnessing his mother get set on fire.He found himself getting a 30 year sentence for an attempted Murder charge after seeking retribution over a mad situation.This story doesn’t just cover that day of the crime, and what it was like doing a life sentence. It covers everything you need to know about growing up in an environment where carry guns is normal.He’s paid for his crime, and you’ll understand everything he went through to attempt to take someone’s life.I’ve said this before, but I think this one tops it’s.The best conversation I’ve ever had recorded.I've not sponsored this episode, but if you've enjoyed this episode would you press subscribe and it makes my job of creating this show for you a whole lot easier! Did you watch the episode with one of the North's toughest men Paul Venis?https://youtu.be/TayHswv6YTY?si=q2LAoUQc_9sclC8GFollow thecontentCAST On All Platforms Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontentcast1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoHSL4YcpO7HfHJ4MV0wV3ASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cMtSWnyucHE8UCPDMtCMRApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-content-cast-podcast/id1670145444Follow me here:https://www.instagram.com/addsladFollow my Content Creation Business here:Instagram: @thecontentpt00:00 start 1:40 Racial tension05:00 What were you like at school07:00 The wickedness of ignorant men can be 09:00 Domestic violence 13:00 the police 20:00 Carrying weapons 21:00 Police got involved 24:00 Does it make you feel powerful27:00 Is that just the norm29:00 Was there a point you had to use it? 38:00 Next door neighbour in cellDid the girls with you like that?42:00 Black gang member 49:00 The Rolex58:00 What went through mind when handed yourself in?1:00:00 Strangeways1:06:00 What helped you in jail?1:15:00 People judge you on sentence first 1:18:00 Body bags1:23:00 Don't know if he survived1:26:00 Did you meet any infamous inmates-1:33:00 Can you recognise a killer?1:34:00 How does that feel when you were released 1:36:00 Met a marksman1:48:00 Last 7 seconds1:50:00 What are you doing nowSupport the show