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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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44:11

BONUS: Phoenix Canal Killer Case (Part 2)

Mind Over Murder ·

2022/05/26

In this bonus episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the "Canal Killer" case in Phoenix, Arizona, which was cracked by Colleen Fitzpatrick using Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) techniques in partnership with the Phoenix Police Department. The suspect goes to trial later in 2022. This is Part 2 of a 2 part discussion. AZCentral: Judge: Man Charged in Canal Killings Mentally Fit for Trial (Jan.

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47:20

NEW: Shenandoah Murders with "Trailed" Author Kathryn...

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2022/05/23

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 FBI and the National Park Service moved so slowly in this investigation? Is there still untested evidence? What will it take to get the FBI and National Park Service moving in this investigation? This is part 2.Goodreads Kathryn Miles "Trailed"

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45:44

BONUS: Phoenix Canal Killer Case (Part 1)

Mind Over Murder ·

2022/05/19

In this bonus episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the "Canal Killer" case in Phoenix, Arizona, which was cracked by Colleen Fitzpatrick using Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) techniques in partnership with the Phoenix Police Department. This is Part 1 of a 2 part discussion. AZCentral: Judge: Man Charged in Canal Killings Mentally Fit for Trial (Jan.

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44:47

NEW: Shenandoah Murders with "Trailed" Author Kathryn...

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2022/05/16

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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42:48

NEW: CrimeCon Las Vegas 2022 Review (Part 2)

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2022/05/12

In this brand-new episode, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley review CrimeCon 2022, which was just held in Las Vegas. Is CrimeCon worthwhile? How was it from the perspective of Mind Over Murder, as first time exhibitors on Podcast Row? How were the panels? The events? Las Vegas? Paul Holes? Should you attend CrimeCon? This is part 2 of a 2 part review.CrimeCon April 2022: https://www.crimecon.com/cc22CrimeCon September 2023: https://www.crimecon.com/cc23Savannah Crime Expo

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45:00

NEW: CrimeCon Las Vegas 2022 Review (Part 1)

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2022/05/09

In this brand-new episode, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley review CrimeCon 2022, which was just held in Las Vegas. Is CrimeCon worthwhile? How was it from the perspective of Mind Over Murder, as first time exhibitors on Podcast Row? How were the panels? The events? Las Vegas? Paul Holes? Should you attend CrimeCon? This is part 1 of a 2 part review.CrimeCon 2022: https://www.crimecon.com/cc22CrimeCon 2023: https://www.crimecon.com/cc23Othram DNA Solves: You can help solve

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48:19

BONUS: Trina Murphy on Alexis Murphy/Samantha Clarke...

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2022/05/05

In this bonus episode which originally ran in March 2020, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley explore the murders of Alexis Murphy and Samantha Clarke with Alexis Murphy's great aunt Trina. Randy Taylor was convicted of Alexis Murphy's murder and her remains have been recovered, yet Samantha Clarke has still not been found despite Randy Taylor being one of the last people to see Samantha alive. Can this mystery be solved? What will it take for Samantha's killer to talk? This

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37:05

NEW: Virginia's Unsolved Route 29 Stalker Case (Part 2)

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2022/05/02

In this brand-new episode, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley explore the unsolved killings that were once considered part of the Route 29 Stalker case in Virginia, including the murders of Thelma Scroggins, Anne Carolyn McDaniel and Sage Smith. This is part 2 of 2 parts.Washington Post: Last Member of ‘Culpeper Three’ Exonerated in Scroggins MurderUVA Law Innocence Project Client Eric Weakley Receives Pardon 20 Years After

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49:01

BONUS: The Mystery of Murder Victims Alexis Murphy...

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2022/04/28

In this bonus episode which originally ran in March 2020, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley explore the murders of Alexis Murphy and Samantha Clarke in rural Virginia. Randy Taylor was convicted of Alexis Murphy's murder and her remains have been recovered, yet Samantha Clarke has still not been found despite Randy Taylor being one of the last people to see Samantha alive. Can this mystery be solved? What will it take for Samantha's killer to talk? This is part 1 of 2

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36:28

NEW: Virginia's Unsolved Route 29 Stalker Case (Part 1)

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2022/04/25

In this brand-new episode, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley explore both the unsolved killings considered part of the Route 29 Stalker case in Virginia, as well as cases which have since been solved and are not part of the Route 29 Stalker series. Can this longstanding murder mystery be solved? This is part 1 of 2 parts.Northern Virginia Daily: Police continue to search for Alicia Reynolds'

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45:57

BONUS: Reporter Andy Fox of WAVY News 10 on Colonial...

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2022/04/21

In this bonus episode which originally aired in March 2021, reporter Andy Fox of WAVY TV 10 News in Portsmouth, Virginia discusses the Colonial Parkway Murders with Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. Andy Fax has been covering the case for more than 35 years. He also discusses the unsolved 1988 murders of Brian Pettinger and Laurie Ann Powell, both employees of Liberty Security, whose killings may tie in to the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is part 2 of 2 episodes.WAVY:

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37:47

NEW: David Mittelman of Othram: DNA Solves Cases...

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2022/04/18

In this brand-new episode, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley talk with David Mittelman, CEO of Othram, the Texas based crime lab that is breaking cold cases across the country. David fills us in on how Othram full genome sequencing is identifying crime victims and suspects for the FBI and other law enforcement partners. Topics discussed: the Brianna Maitland case in Vermont, how funds are being raised to solve cold cases, and some big news that David Mittelman of Othram and

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46:32

BONUS: Reporter Andy Fox of WAVY News 10 on Colonial...

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2022/04/14

In this bonus episode which originally aired in March 2021, reporter Andy Fox of WAVY TV 10 News in Portsmouth, Virginia discusses the Colonial Parkway Murders with Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. Andy Fax has been covering the case for more than 35 years. He also discusses the unsolved 1988 murders of Brian Pettinger and Laurie Ann Powell, both employees of Liberty Security, whose killings may tie in to the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is part 1 of 2 episodes.WAVY:

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46:11

NEW: David Mittelman of Othram: DNA Solves Cases...

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2022/04/11

In this brand-new episode, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley catch up with David Mittelman, CEO of Othram, the Texas based crime lab that is breaking cold cases across the country. David fills us in on how full genome sequencing is identifying crime victims and suspects for the FBI and law enforcement partners. Cases solved include the Mississippi Delta Dawn case, the Little Miss Nobody case in Arizona and many others, as many as 5 cases per week Topics discussed: how is

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40:32

BONUS: Chris Call & Joyce Call Canada on...

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2022/04/07

Explore the strange disappearance of Richard "Keith" Call and Cassandra "Sandy" Hailey, who went missing in April 1988 while with on a first date at Christopher Newport University in Virginia. Keith's brother Chris Call and sister Joyce Call Canada join Mind Over Murder co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas for this bonus episode. What happened that night? How do two college students just vanish? How does Keith and Sandy's disappearance tie in with the other Colonial Parkway Murders? Is their case

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44:13

NEW: Audrey Jean Weiler and the Colonial Parkway Murders

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2022/04/04

In this brand-new episode, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley explore the history of the Colonial Parkway itself, as well as the largely forgotten murder case of Audrey Jean Weiler, who was brutally murdered by Michael Marnell Smith, a two-time offender along the Colonial Parkway. Could Michael Marnell Smith's being put to death just weeks prior to the murder of Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski on the Parkway be somehow related to their deaths? Murderpedia: Michael Marnell

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42:41

BONUS: Chris Call & Joyce Call Canada on...

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2022/03/31

Explore the strange disappearance of Richard "Keith" Call and Cassandra "Sandy" Hailey, who went missing in April 1988 while with on a first date at Christopher Newport University in Virginia. Keith's brother Chris Call and sister Joyce Call Canada join Mind Over Murder co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas for this bonus episode. What happened that night? How do two college students just vanish? How does Keith and Sandy's disappearance tie in with the other Colonial Parkway Murders? Is their

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39:53

NEW: Brian Pettinger and Laurie Ann Powell Murders

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2022/03/28

In this brand-new episode, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley explore the 1988 murders of Brian Pettinger and Laurie Ann Powell. These two separate incidents are often linked to the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders. Are they related? What is status of the investigation? Is the fact that Brian and Laurie both worked at Liberty Security with New Zealander Ron Little related to their murders? Does new information received about Ron Little represent a potential key to these

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36:23

BONUS: Ron Little Outs Himself as Suspect in Colonial...

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2022/03/24

Explore the curious case of Ron Little, likely co-owner of Liberty Security (later Advance Security), a small security company in Virginia with Mind Over Murder co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas. Ron Little actually outed himself a murder suspect in the Colonial Parkway Murders and other unsolved murders in a widely distributed letter in 1989, shortly before Little was deported back to his native New Zealand by the INS. Why would someone write such a bizarre letter?Citizens! Check out our

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42:03

NEW: Your Colonial Parkway Murders Questions Answered...

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2022/03/21

In this brand-new episode, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley answer listener questions about the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders. What is status of the investigation? Were psychics ever brought in to help the investigation? Do Bill and Kristin believe that four double homicides are still related? Does the recent passing of longtime person of interest Ron Little represent a break in the case, or of that of the murder of Brian Pettinger and Laurie Ann Powell? This is part

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