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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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37:43

BONUS: Citizen Sleuths, Tips and Colonial Parkway...

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2022/12/22

How can citizen sleuths pass along tips to advocates in the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders? How are tips handled? Do we put them in the hands on the FBI and Virginia State Police investigators? Join co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley of "Mind Over Murder" as we discuss how tips are acquired, researched and passed along to law enforcement. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion.Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on

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50:56

NEW: "The Babysitter" True Story of a Serial Killer...

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2022/12/19

"The Babysitter" co-authors Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to tell us the true tale of serial killer Tony Costa, who was actually Liza's babysitter during her childhood summers on Cape Cod. The Babysitter on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54304192-the-babysitterThe Babysitter at Simon and Shusterhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Babysitter/Liza-Rodman/9781982129484Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a

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47:00

BONUS: Shenandoah Murders with "Trailed" Author...

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2022/12/15

Kathryn Miles, author of "Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders" joins co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her new book. Who killed Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in 1996? Why have the FBI and the National Park Service moved so slowly in this investigation? Is this a hate crime? Is there still untested evidence? Are the Shenandoah Murders related to the Colonial Parkway Murders? This is part 2 of 2 episodes with Kate.Goodreads Kathryn Miles "Trailed"

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50:39

NEW: "The Pale Blue Eye" Author Louis Bayard

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2022/12/12

Louis Bayard, author the bestselling historical fiction book "The Pale Blue Eye," about Army Cadet Edgar Allan Poe helping a detective solve a murder at West Point, talks to us about both the book and the movie version out now on Netflix. Join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas as we have a fascinating and fun conversation with Lou! "The Pale Blue Eye" will haunt you.The Pale Blue Eye book:https://www.louisbayard.com/pale-blue-eyeThe Pale Blue Eye movie

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44:19

BONUS: Shenandoah Murders with "Trailed" Author...

Mind Over Murder ·

2022/12/08

Kathryn Miles, author of "Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders" joins co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her new book. Who killed Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in 1996? Why have the FBI and the National Park Service moved so slowly in this investigation? Is this a hate crime? Is there still untested evidence? Are the Shenandoah Murders related to the Colonial Parkway Murders? This is part 1 of 2 episodes with Kate.Goodreads Kathryn Miles "Trailed"

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45:34

NEW: True Crime Holiday Gift Guide 2022

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2022/12/05

It’s holiday gift time! If you’re not sure what to get the true crime aficionado in your life, never fear! Mind Over Murder has you covered!GIFT OF BOOKS:1) A Killer by Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher the Criminal Mind-- Ann Burgess and Steven Constantine.If you’re a fan of David Fincher’s colossal hit MINDHUNTER, you won’t want to miss the story of the real-life Wendy Carr, the brilliant psychiatric nurse who worked alongside Robert Ressler, John Douglas, and the other

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46:10

BONUS: Crime Analyst Laura Richards on Coercive...

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2022/12/01

Scotland Yard and FBI trained crime analyst Laura Richards, host of the Crime Analyst podcast, co-host of Real Crime Profile and victim's advocate joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her work in coercive control, the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders and her new venture into motherhood. This is part 2 of 2 parts.Crime Analyst Podcast: https://www.crime-analyst.com/Real Crime Profile Podcast: https://www.realcrimeprofile.com/Paladin National Stalking Advocacy

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37:54

NEW: Legal Strategies for Crime Victim's Families

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2022/11/28

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss new legal strategies being used in the Hae Min Lee/Adnan Syed murder case, the 1965 Malcom X assassination settlement, and a new lawsuit filed in the murder of Army Private Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood, Texas. Can these methods provide some sort of rough justice?Rolling Stone: Victim’s Family Wants to See the Evidence That Released Adnan SyedA lawyer for the family of Hae Min Lee claims in a court filing that prosecutors treated them

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49:02

BONUS: Crime Analyst Laura Richards on Coercive...

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2022/11/25

Scotland Yard and FBI trained crime analyst Laura Richards, host of the Crime Analyst podcast, co-host of Real Crime Profile and victim's advocate joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her work in coercive control, the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders and her new venture into motherhood. This is part 1 of 2 parts.Crime Analyst Podcast: https://www.crime-analyst.com/Real Crime Profile Podcast: https://www.realcrimeprofile.com/Paladin National Stalking Advocacy

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44:19

NEW: True Crime "Engage with Empathy" Campaign

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2022/11/21

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the "Engage with Empathy" campaign championed by Sarah Turney, Julie Murray and Kelsi German Siebert, all three siblings of murder victims. Can true crime podcasters, reporters and other users of social media interact with the families of murder victims in a more responsible and respectful manner? Are ethics in true crime too much to ask? Can we engage with empathy?Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case.

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37:41

BONUS: Mark Olshaker, Co-Author with John Douglas of...

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2022/11/17

Author and filmmaker Mark Olshaker, co-author of the the new book "When A Killer Calls" and the incredibly successful book series"Mindhunter," together with FBI Profiler John Douglas joins "Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for an in-depth conversation. This is part 2 of 2 parts.Harper Collins: When a Killer Calls:https://www.harpercollins.com/products/when-a-killer-calls-john-e-douglasmark-olshaker?variant=33105398104098Goodreads: Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial

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33:49

NEW: A Serial Killer on Cape Cod?

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2022/11/14

"Lady of the Dunes" Ruth Marie Terry's husband Guy Maldevin may prove to be her killer, now that her identity has been finally revealed thanks to Investigative Genetic Genealogy. Maldevin, a long-time conman, may be involved in several other murders beyond Cape Cod, including that of his former wife and step daughter in Seattle in 1960, and possibly a young couple ten years before that in Fortuna, CA. Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a fascinating true crime news

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33:17

BONUS: Mark Olshaker, Co-Author with John Douglas of...

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2022/11/10

Author and filmmaker Mark Olshaker, co-author of the the new book "When A Killer Calls" and the incredibly successful book series"Mindhunter," together with FBI Profiler John Douglas joins "Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for an in-depth conversation. This is part 1 of 2 parts.Harper Collins: When a Killer Calls:https://www.harpercollins.com/products/when-a-killer-calls-john-e-douglasmark-olshaker?variant=33105398104098Goodreads: Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial

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42:09

NEW: Delphi Arrest, Lady of the Dunes Identified

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2022/11/07

A Delphi suspect is arrested after a 5 year manhunt, and the 48 year old mystery of the identity "Lady of the Dunes' is finally revealed thanks to Investigative Genetic Genealogy. Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a fascinating true crime news roundup.Daily Mail: Delphi suspect Richard Allen faces murder charges with 'underlying offenses' as new court documents show as he was initially held on $20 million bond - as cops request he be moved to state jail for

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46:13

BONUS: Barbara Rae-Venter: Solving Cases with...

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2022/11/03

Barbara Rae-Venter, founder of Firebird Forensics Group Inc talks with "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. Dr. Rae-Venter is a pioneer in investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) and is credited with solving the Golden State Killer case, together with investigator Paul Holes and Steve Kramer of the FBI.Firebird Forensics Group, Inc.:https://firebirdforensics.org/Follow Firebird Forensics Group on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FirebirdFG/NYT: She Helped Crack the Golden

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44:58

NEW: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the...

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2022/10/31

"American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper" is the new book by New York Times bestselling author Daniel Stashower. Dan joins Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a fascinating discussion of an amazing unsolved case from Cleveland in the 1930's, after Eliot Ness had led "The Untouchables" to true crime notoriety.Good Reads: "American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the

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34:41

NEW: Celebrate Halloween with "Dracula's Guest" by...

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2022/10/27

Hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas of the "Mind Over Murder" podcast celebrate Halloween with a reading of Bram Stoker's horror classic "Dracula's Guest." This one has both vampires and werewolves. Happy Halloween one and all!Bram Stoker's "Dracula's Guest"http://www.bramstoker.org/stories/03guest.htmlSound effects by Zapsplat.Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jane

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49:02

NEW: Midwest Monster with Former Prosecutor Francey...

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2022/10/24

Former prosecutor Francey Hakes co-hosts the "Best Case/Worst Case" podcast with former FBI profiler Jim Clemente for XG Productions in Los Angeles. Francey updates "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley on their latest podcast project, "Midwest Monster: The Hunt for the Kansas College Rapist" on Audible. "Midwest Monster: The Hunt for the Kansas College Rapist" via Audible:https://www.audible.com/pd/Midwest-Monster-Podcast/B0B52BN4V6Best Case Worst Case

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35:59

NEW: Celebrate Halloween with "The Monkey's Paw"

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2022/10/20

Hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas of the "Mind Over Murder" podcast celebrate Halloween with a reading of "The Monkey's Paw," the horror classic by British author W.W. Jacobs, the writer who taught us all to be careful what we wish for. We will be reading more Halloween horror as bonus episodes of "Mind Over Murder" each Thursday during the month of October. We hope you enjoy.The Monkey's Paw by William Wymark JacobsDifferent versions are

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43:33

NEW: FBI Says No Funds Available for DNA Tests in...

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2022/10/17

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley provide an update in the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders, including the shocking news that the FBI has stated that they do not have funds available for advanced forensic testing in the Colonial Parkway Murders. The case has just past 36 years with no resolution in sight without advanced DNA tests. Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the

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