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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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43:55

BONUS: Gemma Hoskins of The Keepers: A Coverup for...

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2022/08/04

Gemma Hoskins of "The Keepers" joins Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dinner as they discuss if the Catholic Church is responsible for a coverup for the murder of Joyce Malecki and Sister Cathy Cesnik in Baltimore. This is part 2 of a 2 part discussion"It's Foul Play" Podcast with Gemma Hoskins and Shane Waters:https://www.itsfoulplay.com/Goodreads on "Keeping On: How I Came to Know Why I Was Born" by Gemma Hoskinshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54899962-keeping-on"The Keepers"

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48:01

NEW: Bill Cosby Serial Rape Case with Author Nicki Egan

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2022/08/01

"Chasing Cosby" author Nicole "Nicki" Weisenee Egan joins Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the case of comedian Bill Cosby, who has been accused by scores of women of drugging and raping them, allegations that go back for decades. How has "America's Dad" been able to get away with being an accused serial rapist for years? Did a highly criticized non-prosecution deal with Montgomery County DA Bruce Castor allow Cosby to go free?Nicole Weisenee Egan author

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47:19

BONUS: Gemma Hoskins of The Keepers: A Coverup for...

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2022/07/28

Gemma Hoskins of "The Keepers" joins Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dinner as they discuss whether the Catholic Church is responsible for a coverup for the murder of Joyce Malecki and Sister Cathy Cesnik in Baltimore. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion"It's Foul Play" Podcast with Gemma Hoskins and Shane Waters:https://www.itsfoulplay.com/Goodreads on "Keeping On: How I Came to Know Why I Was Born" by Gemma Hoskinshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54899962-keeping-on"The

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40:25

NEW: Mark Olshaker on Release of Attempted Assassin...

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2022/07/25

Author Mark Olshaker joins Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the recent release of John Hinckley, Jr. the man who attempted to assassinate former President Ronald Reagan in 1981. Hinckley will be living in Williamsburg, Virginia after his release from from supervision following a lengthy stay in a mental hospital.Mark Olshaker Books with John Douglas:"When a Killer Calls"https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57094287-when-a-killer-calls"The Killer's Shadow: The

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48:41

BONUS: FBI Agent Bobby Chacon on FBI Dive Team,...

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2022/07/21

Former FBI Agent and writer Bobby Chacon is interviewed by co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas on the work building the FBI Dive Team and becoming a consultant and screenwriter for film and TV. This is part 2 of 2 of this discussion.After the Fall with Bobby Chacon on Audible:https://www.audible.com/pd/After-the-Fall-Podcast/B09F4KFZVBBobby Chacon, retired FBI Agent and technical advisor:https://bobbychacon.com/Othram DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your

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47:50

NEW: Ann Burgess and Steven Constantine: Real Life...

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2022/07/18

Ann Burgess is a forensic Nurse and the real life mind hunter and researcher who worked with John Douglas, Robert Ressler and other legendary FBI profilers in profiling some of the most dangerous serial killers ever. Ann and her co-writer Steven Constantine join Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss their new book, "A Killer by Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher the Criminal Mind."Ann Burgess is a professor at Boston

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47:18

BONUS: FBI Agent Bobby Chacon on the Mafia and the...

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2022/07/14

Former FBI Agent and scriptwriter writer Bobby Chacon is interviewed by co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas on his work fighting organized crime in New York as well as his experiences on 9/11. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.After the Fall with Bobby Chacon on Audible:https://www.audible.com/pd/After-the-Fall-Podcast/B09F4KFZVBBobby Chacon, retired FBI Agent and technical advisor:https://bobbychacon.com/Othram DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your

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50:36

NEW: Forensic Psychologist Katherine Ramsland on...

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2022/07/11

Forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland discusses serial killers, the fascination of true crime and the Colonial Parkway Murders with "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley in this brand new episode. Dr. Ramsland is the author of 69 books, mostly in the genres of crime, forensic science and the supernatural. She is also a professor of forensic science and criminal justice and Assistant Provost at Desales University in Pennsylvania. This is part 2 of a 2 part discussion with Dr

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42:30

BONUS: Secrets of the Unabomber (Part 2)

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2022/07/07

FBI profiler and linguist James R. Fitzgerald is interviewed by hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley on the Secrets of the Unabomber in this bonus episode. "Fitz" is one of the FBI agents credited with breaking Unbomber terrorist Ted Kaczykinsi's manifesto leading to his arrest in 1996 at his cabin in Montana, and his book "Journey to the Center of the Mind, Book III" covers the investigation in the Unabomber case. This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation.James R. Fitzgerald website:

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46:42

NEW: Forensic Psychologist Katherine Ramsland on...

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2022/07/04

Forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland discusses serial killers, the fascination of true crime and the Colonial Parkway Murders with "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley in this brand new episode. Dr. Ramsland is the author of 69 books, mostly in the genres of crime, forensic science and the supernatural. She is also a professor of forensic science and criminal justice and Assistant Provost at Desales University in Pennsylvania. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion with Dr

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47:10

BONUS: Secrets of the Unabomber (Part 1)

Mind Over Murder ·

2022/06/30

FBI profiler and linguist James R. Fitzgerald is interviewed by hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley on the Secrets of the Unabomber. "Fitz" is one of the FBI agents credited with breaking Unbomber terrorist Ted Kaczykinsi's manifesto leading to his arrest in 1996 at his cabin in Montana, and his book "Journey to the Center of the Mind, Book III" covers the investigation in the Unabomber case. This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation.James R. Fitzgerald website: https://www.jamesrfitzgerald.com/James

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44:04

NEW: Life Next Door to the Unabomber with Jamie Gehring

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2022/06/27

In this brand new episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview author Jamie Gehring about her new book "Madman in the Woods: Life Next Door to the Unabomber" about growing up in rural Montana and living next door to Unabomber Ted Jaczynski for 25 years before his arrest as a domestic terrorist by the FBI.Goodreads: "Madman in the Woods: Life Next Door to the Unabomber" by Jamie Gehringhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58631598-madman-in-the-woodsJamie Gehring website:

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43:29

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

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2022/06/23

Ask us anything in the Colonial Parkway Murders and the Mind Over Murder podcast. Join co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley of "Mind Over Murder" as we answer any question that listeners might have, with no holds barred and all questions answered. This is part 3 of 3 parts in this wide-ranging discussion.Cheryl Wheeler "Further and Further Away"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQzFx060DCQJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on

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39:10

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

Mind Over Murder ·

2022/06/20

Ask us anything in the Colonial Parkway Murders and the Mind Over Murder podcast. Join co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley of "Mind Over Murder" as we answer any question that listeners might have, with no holds barred and all questions answered. This is part 2 of 3 parts in this wide-ranging discussion.Cheryl Wheeler "Further and Further Away"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQzFx060DCQJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on

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47:44

BONUS: Christine Pelisek and the Grim Sleeper Case

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2022/06/16

In this bonus episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview author Christine Pelisek on the "Grim Sleeper" serial killer case in Los Angeles. This long-running serial murder series was eventually solved using familial DNA. Killer Lonnie Franklin, Jr. was arrested in 2010, convicted in 2016, and died of natural causes on San Quentin State Prison's death row in 2020. Christine Pelisek covers the case in her book "Grim Sleeper: The Lost Women of South Central." This is Part 3 of a 3 part

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41:42

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

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2022/06/13

Ask us anything in the Colonial Parkway Murders and the Mind Over Murder podcast. Join co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley of "Mind Over Murder" as we answer any question that listeners might have, with no holds barred and all questions answered. This is part 1 of 3 parts in this wide-ranging discussion.Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastColonial Parkway Murders Facebook

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42:44

BONUS: California's Grim Sleeper Case (Part 2)

Mind Over Murder ·

2022/06/09

In this bonus episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the "Grim Sleeper" serial killer case in Los Angeles. This long-running series was eventually solved using familial DNA. Killer Lonnie Franklin, Jr. was arrested in 2010, convicted in 2016, and died of natural causes on San Quentin State Prison's death row in 2020. Author Christine Pelisek covers the case in her book "Grim Sleeper: The Lost Women of South Central." This is Part 2 of a 3 part discussion. Goodreads: The Grim Sleeper:

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36:46

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

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2022/06/06

How can citizen sleuths pass along tips to advocates in the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders? How are tips handled? How 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 listener tips are acquired, researched and passed along to law enforcement. This is part 2 of a 2 part discussion.Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over

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47:59

BONUS: California's Grim Sleeper Case (Part 1)

Mind Over Murder ·

2022/06/02

In this bonus episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the "Grim Sleeper" serial killer case in Los Angeles. This long-running series was eventually solved using familial DNA. Killer Lonnie Franklin, Jr. was arrested in 2010, convicted in 2016, and died of natural causes on San Quentin State Prison's death row in 2020. Author Christine Pelisek covers the case in her book "Grim Sleeper: The Lost Women of South Central." This is Part 1 of a 3 part discussion. Goodreads: The Grim Sleeper:

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40:19

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

Mind Over Murder ·

2022/05/30

How can citizen sleuths pass along tips to advocates in the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders? How are tips handled? How 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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