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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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40:23

NEW: Ask Us Anything in Colonial Parkway Murders...

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2024/02/12

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 take on a new episode of "Ask Us Anything in the Colonial Parkway Murders." Questions for this episode and the next episode were provided by longtime "Mind Over Murder" listener Robert Grey. This is Part 1 of 2 new "Ask Us Anything" episodes.Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the

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53:14

NEW: Author Blaine Pardoe Answers Colonial Parkway...

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2024/02/08

New York Times bestselling author Blaine Pardoe joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to answer listener questions in the Colonial Parkway Murders case. Now that confirmed serial killer Alan Wade Wilmer Sr has been named in the 1987 rape/murder of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders as well as that of Teresa Howell in Hampton, VA in June 1989, where does the FBI and Virginia State Police investigation go from here? Does Wilmer being named "Suspect

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39:50

NEW: A Murder in Hollywood with Author Casey Sherman

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2024/02/05

New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his new book "A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime." The book tells the true crime story of how movie star Lana Turner got involved with mobster Johnny Stompanato, an enforcer for Los Angeles mob boss Mickey Cohen. Lana Turner's attempt to break off her relationship with the highly dangerous Stompanato in order to to protect herself, her

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32:33

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

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2024/02/01

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. This is Part 2 of 2 parts with Fitz and Ray.Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa

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44:58

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

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2024/01/29

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. This is Part 1 of 2 parts with Fitz and Ray.Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa

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43:28

NEW: Trail of the Lost: Missing Hikers on the Pacific...

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2024/01/25

Andrea Lankford, former National Park Service Ranger joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her new book "Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Paficic Crest Trail." Goodreads: Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail by Andrea Lankfordhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/64000414Hachette Books: Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing

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45:25

NEW: Polygraph Expert Critiques Colonial Parkway...

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2024/01/22

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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48:56

NEW Real Crime Profile Hosts React to Colonial...

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2024/01/18

Real Crime Profile hosts Jim Clemente and Laura Richards join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the new developments in the Colonial Parkway Murders.Confirmed serial killer Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. has been named as the murderer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in Hampton, VA June 1989. Wilmer has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and murder of Keith Call and

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36:15

NEW: Confirmed Serial Killer in Colonial Parkway Murders

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2024/01/15

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 exciting news, our support for the three families who received the good news and lay out our support for next steps in the FBI and Virginia State Police investigation of the Colonial Parkway Murders.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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37:25

NEW: Colonial Parkway Murders First Solve: Our Reaction

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2024/01/11

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley offer our reaction to the first solve announced in the Colonial Parkway Murders. On Monday, January 8, 2024, Virginia State Police, Hampton Police Department and the FBI announced that a deceased waterman, Alan Wade Wilmer, Senior of Lancaster County, Virginia had been linked via DNA hit to the 1987 murder of Robin Edwards and David Knobling (one of the Colonial Parkway Murders) in Isle of Wight County and the 1989 murder of Teresa Lynn

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45:51

NEW: Should Idaho 4 Murders House Be Torn Down?

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2024/01/08

Former FBI Agent Bobby Chacon joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss whether the Idaho 4 home where four college students were murdered should be torn down, or whether new crime scene analytical tools will be enough to show a jury what happened that night. Bobby Chacon was an FBI investigator for 27 years and is also a lawyer, and was recently the jury foreman in a 5 month murder trial which used the latest forensic and crime scene analytical tools to present the

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50:12

BONUS: Cold Case Detective Joe Giacalone on...

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2024/01/04

NYPD cold case detective Joe Giacalone joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we discuss the LISK/Gilgo Beach Case. Who does Detective Giacalone feel that suspect Rex Heuermann may be responsible for all 11 of the known LISK murders? Could the supect have modified his techniques as technology changed? What are Joe's theories of the case? Should we all be buying a copy of Joe's new book, "The Cold Case Handbook" now? This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran

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40:50

NEW: 18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of the Woman...

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2024/01/01

Author Bruce Goldfarb joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his book "18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of Frances Glessner Lee and the Invention of Modern Forensics." The book tells the story of heiress Frances Glessner Lee, whose lifelong interest in crimesolving led to an innovative training program for law enforcement investigators using miniature crime scenes. 18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of Frances Glessner Lee and the Invention of Modern Forensicson

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41:57

BONUS: "In My DNA" with Investigator Lindsey Wade

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2023/12/28

Investigator Lindsey Wade joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her inspiring new book, "In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares." Lindsey tells the amazing story of how she helped solve the Jennifer Bastian case, in which a young girl in Tacoma, Washington went for a bike ride in 1986 and never came home. Her body was found, but the case went cold. Decades later, Detective Wade and her team were able to use DNA to identify and bring Jennifer's

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41:37

NEW: True Crime News Roundup December 2023

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2023/12/26

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley give you the latest in true crime news , with an update on research into Lewiston, Maine mass shooter Robert Card, new names to be released in the Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case, the passing of Thomas Randele, who managed to get away with bank robbery for 50 years, the University of Idaho plans to demolish the house which was home to the four victims in the Idaho 4 Murders, more delays in the Delphi murders case of

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BONUS: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Read by...

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2023/12/21

Join Mind Over Murder true crime podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they read "A Visit from St. Nicholas," more popularly knows as "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by author Clement C. Moore. This was originally read by Kristin and Bill in December 2021, and it is back by popular demand!Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Mind Over Murder. Whatever you celebrate, stay healthy and healthy in the New Year. Kristin Dilley and Bill ThomasTheme song: "We Wish you a

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39:51

NEW: The Hunt for Brianna Maitland

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2023/12/18

Private Investigator Greg Overacker joins "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his new book, "The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont's Biggest Mysteries." Greg Overacker has worked as a private investigator, bounty hunter, process server and skip tracer, and has represented the Maitland family since 2006. He offers some eye-opening theories in Brianna's missing persons case, including shocking theories never publicly

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44:29

BONUS: Lost Girls, the Story of Gilgo Beach/LISK Victims

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2023/12/14

Robert Kolker, author of "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" sits down to talk with "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. His book profiles five possible victims of the Gilgo Beach/Long Island Serial Killer, including Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Shannan Gilbert, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello. Suspect Rex Heuermann was arrested July 14, and charged with killing at least 3 of these women, with charges pending in a fourth case. This bonus episode

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41:10

NEW: True Crime Holiday Gift Guide 2023

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2023/12/11

Join Mind Over Murder podcast co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for our annual True Crime Holiday Gift Guide for 2023. Kristin creates a list of some of the best books and other gift ideas, and we discuss why they would make a great gift for your favorite true crime fan, including yourself.Thanks to all of you for your support this year. Happy Holidays!True Crime Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Welcome to the true crime holiday gift guide for 2023. If you don’t know what to get for the true crime

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44:50

BONUS: Mass Shootings: Where Do We Go from Here?

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2023/12/07

Join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a discussion of "Mass Shootings: Where Do We Go from Here?" Among the issues covered are whether law enforcement and the media should be releasing the so-called manifestos of mass shooters, and how the media should be educating the public as to the physical damage being done to shooting victims by AR-15 style rifles and other high velocity weapons of war. Does publishing the rantings of mass killers benefit the public in any way? Do

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