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Mind Over Murder

William F. Thomas and Kristin M. Dilley

Listen to Mind Over Murder, the true crime podcast from victim"s advocates Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. Kristin is a researcher, writer and teacher from Virginia. Bill is an entertainment executive who is also the brother of a murder victim, now living in Connecticut. His sister Cathy Thomas along with her girlfriend Rebecca Dowski, were the first two victims in the still unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders ,which claimed the lives of 8 young people near Williamsburg from 1986 to 1989. They

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43:13

NEW: John Hinckley Jr and the Madness of American...

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2024/08/19

"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the new article by Dublin based writer Mark O'Connell, "John Hinckley Jr and the Madness of American Political Violence," which ran in the New York Times Magazine on July 25, 2024.NYT: John Hinckley Jr and the Madness of American Political Violencehttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/magazine/john-hinckley-jr-president-reagan-assassination.htmlMark Olshaker on Release of Attempted Assassin John Hickley Jr.Mind Over Murder Podcast July

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BONUS: Polygraph Expert Critiques Colonial Parkway...

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2024/08/15

Nationally known polygraph examiner and private detective Lisa Ribacoff joins "Mind Over Murder" co-host Bill Thomas to discuss how the FBI used a polygraph exam to ID then suspect Alan Wade Wilmer Sr as one of the responsible parties for the 1988 disappearance of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey in the Colonial Parkway Murders. Despite much corroborating evidence, Wilmer was dismissed on the basis of a polygraph exam. Now, confirmed serial killer Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. has been named as the murderer

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NEW: How Does CODIS Really Work?

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2024/08/12

"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss Kristin's new rearch into how the CODIS System helps solve crime.FBI Frequently Asked Questions on CODIS and NDIShttps://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/dna-fingerprint-act-of-2005-expungement-policy/codis-and-ndis-fact-sheetFBI Richmond - Shenandoah Park Murder Press Conferencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDOPZKdblCkDarrell David Rice Notice of Intent to Seek Death

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48:20

BONUS: 8 Simple Rules for Being an Ethical True...

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2024/08/08

Renee Williams, Executive Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime joins us to go over "8 Simple Rules for Being an Ethical True Crime Consumer." Mind Over Murder cohosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley join Renee for a fantastic conversation about how true crime media is changing-- for the better. This bonus episode of "mind Over Murder" originally ran on November 13, 2023.8 Simple Rules for Being an Ethical True Crime Consumer — CrimeCon 2023

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NEW: Virginia Unsolved Cases Reporter Courteney Stuart

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2024/08/05

"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss unsolved cases in Virginia with reporter and radio host Courteney Stuart of WINA Charlottesville. Cases include the Colonial Parkway Murders, the Route 29 Stalker, and the Shenandoah National Park Murders of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans, followed by the the bizarre death of Darrell David Rice, a longtime suspect in the Shenandoah National Park murders. Rice was exonerated after the FBI and National Park Service announced that

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BONUS: Dark Valley Podcast on Connecticut River...

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2024/08/01

Producer and podcast host Jennifer Amell and survivor and case advocate Jane Boroski join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to talk about "Dark Valley," their new podcast which covers the unsolved Connecticut River Valley Killings. Dark Valley explores a fascinating true crime case which warrants further investigation and discussion. This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on June 26, 2023.Dark Valley on Apple

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NEW: Disappearance of Janice Starr: In the Wind

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2024/07/29

Bestselling author Ron Peterson Jr joins "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to talk about his brand new book "In the Wind: The Disappearance of Janice Starr" which tells the story of groundbreaking female detective Kay Shucker, who helped solve the case of an Old Dominion University student who went missing in 1981. It is an amazing story with twists and turns that could have been fiction-- except it is all true.In the Wind: The Disappearance of Janice

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51:47

BONUS: CODIS and DNA Justice Project

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2024/07/25

Ashley Spence, the head of the DNA Justice Project and a survivor of sexual assault herself, joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her personal story of survival, how the CODIS system works to help solve cases including sexual assault and murder, and how the DNA Justice Project is working with legislators around the country to eliminate loopholes in the CODIS system, both to bring offenders to justice and free the innocent. This bonus episode of "Mind Over

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45:45

NEW: Shenandoah Suspect Darrell Rice's Suspicious Death

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2024/07/22

"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the bizarre death of Darrell David Rice, a longtime suspect in the Shenandoah National Park murders of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans. Rice was exonerated after the FBI and National Park Service announced that Walter "Leo" Jackson had been linked to the Williams/Winans murder via DNA testing on June 20, only to be struck and killed by a car on a state highway in Missouri on July 5, 2024. Weeks after DNA exoneration, Darrell Rice

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45:16

BONUS: Unsolved Mystery's Steve French Explains It All

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2024/07/18

Steve French, the host of the "Unsolved Mysteries" podcast joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the popular podcast version of the legendary TV show, his career in voiceover, how the mix of supernatural and true crime topics works, and how much he has learned about working in the true crime space over the last few years. An upbeat and fun conversation unfolds, with a few serious moments mixed in as well. This bonus episode with Steve French originally ran on

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46:26

NEW: FBI/Virginia State Police Press Conferences Lack...

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2024/07/15

Join "Mind Over Murder hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the recent FBI/Virginia State Police Press Conferences announcing suspects ID's in the Colonial Parkway Murders (suspect Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr.) and Shenadoah Murders of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans (suspect Walter "Leo" Jackson Sr.) Are these press conferences with law enforcement deliberately unclear? Why are they so short? Why are the FBI, Virginia State Police and prosecutors refusing to answer any follow up

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47:15

BONUS: Blind Rage Podcast with Carol Costello

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2024/07/11

Veteran reporter and television news anchor Carol Costello joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her new true crime podcast, "Carol Costello Presents Blind Rage," which tells the shocking story of Phyllis Cottle, who was attacked in March 1984. Carol Costello covered the story as a rookie TV reporter. She also discusses her career as an anchor at CNN, the transition to podcasting, ethics in true crime, and the recent struggles at CNN as her former network tries

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51:05

NEW: FBI Suspects Northern Neck Man in Second...

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2024/07/08

Join "Mind Over Murder hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the recent article in the Virginian Pilot and Daily Press, "FBI Suspects Northern Neck Man in Second Colonial Parkway Murders Case, Families Told." Why are the FBI and Virginia State Police telling Colonial Parkway Murders families on thing behind closed doors, and refusing to confirm this news in public? Is law enforcement covering up mistakes or embarassing details in this investigation? "FBI Suspects Northern Neck Man

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NEW: Shenandoah Murders Solved w Kathryn Miles (Part 2)

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2024/07/04

Kathryn "Kate" Miles, bestselling author of "Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenadoah Murders" joins "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the recent FBI announcement that the 1996 murder of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans has been solved. With the news that deceased suspect Walter "Leo" Jackson, Sr. has been connected to the murder via DNA, why is the FB being so secretive about how the case was solved? Why are press conferences being scheduled with

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NEW: Shenandoah Murders Solved w Kathryn Miles (Part 1)

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2024/07/01

Kathryn "Kate" Miles, bestselling author of "Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenadoah Murders" joins "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the recent FBI announcement that the 1996 murder of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans has been solved. With the news that deceased suspect Walter "Leo" Jackson, Sr. has been connected to the murder via DNA, why is the FB being so secretive about how the case was solved? Why are press conferences being scheduled with

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50:34

BONUS: Author Kathryn Miles on Impact of her True...

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2024/06/27

Kathryn "Kate" Miles, author of the award winning true crime book "Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders," talks of the impact of the book on the 1996 murder case of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans, as well as on her own life as an author and outdoorswoman. Published in hardcover and audiobook in 2022, the paperback of "Trailed" has just been released, with a limited television series to follow. With a suspect Walter "Leo Jackson, Sr. being named in the Williams/Winans case

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NEW: Colonial Parkway Murders Panel Live from...

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2024/06/24

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley and our MC, Sheryl "Mac" McCollum, with our live panel discussion at CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville, held May 30, 2024. This live recording is courtesy of the team at CrimeCon.Won't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can

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NEW: CrimeCon 2024 Report (Part 2)

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2024/06/20

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we report on our 3 day trip to CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville, held May 30-June 1, 2024. This is part 2 of 2 parts, and discusses legendary FBI profiler John Douglas, John Walsh of "America's Most Wanted," the Gabby Petito Foundation, author Nikki Egan and the true story behind "Victim F," and much more from CrimeCon.Won't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway

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NEW: CrimeCon 2024 Report (Part 1)

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2024/06/17

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we report on our 3 day trip to CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville, held May 30-June 1, 2024. This is part 1 of 2 parts.Won't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can

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BONUS: Profiling a Serial Killer in the Colonial...

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2024/06/13

With a confirmed serial killer, Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. being named in the Colonial Parkway Murders in Virginia, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the how Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. would be profiled with former FBI Profilers James Fitzgerald and Dr. Raymond Carr. Part 2 of 2 parts with Fitz and Ray. This bonus episode originally ran on February 1, 2024.Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in

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