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Mind Over Murder

William F. Thomas and Kristin M. Dilleymindovermurderpodcast.com
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 moderate the Colonial Parkway Murders FaceBook and Mind Over Murder pages with more than 20,000 followers. Join them for thoughtful true crime advocacy. Now celebrating their fifth season with 380 podcast episodes and more than ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS.

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Episodes

Donna Hall and Mike Margaret Murder w/ Retired Detective Thomas Holsinger (Part 2)

In this episode, cohosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Thomas Holsinger, a retired detective with the Henrico Police Department on his work in the unsolved murder of Donna Hall, 18, and her boyfriend Mike Margaret, 21, outside Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia in August 1984. This brutal double homicide has sometimes been linked to the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is part 2 of 2 episodes with Detective Holsinger. Facebook Page: "Justice for Donna Hall and Mike Margaret" https://w...

Oct 05, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Donna Hall and Mike Margaret Murder w/ Retired Detective Thomas Holsinger (Part 1)

"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Thomas Holsinger, a retired detective with the Henrico Police Department on his work in the unsolved murder of Donna Hall, 18, and her boyfriend Mike Margaret, 21, outside Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia in August 1984. This brutal double homicide has sometimes been linked to the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is part 1 of 2 episodes with Detective Holsinger. Facebook Page: "Justice for Donna Hall and Mike Margaret" https://w...

Sep 28, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Donna Hall and Mike Margaret Murder with Blue Hall (Part 4)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Eric "Blue" Hall, who is an expert on the unsolved murder of Donna Hall, 18, and her boyfriend Mike Margaret, 21, outside Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia in August 1984. This brutal double homicide has sometimes been linked to the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is part 4. Facebook Page: "Justice for Donna Hall and Mike Margaret" https://www.facebook.com/groups/744358745691890/ Citizens! Check out ...

Sep 21, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Donna Hall and Mike Margaret Murder with Blue Hall (Part 3)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Eric "Blue" Hall, who is an expert on the unsolved murder of Donna Hall, 18, and her boyfriend Mike Margaret, 21, outside Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia in August 1984. This brutal double homicide has sometimes been linked to the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is part 3. Facebook Page: "Justice for Donna Hall and Mike Margaret" https://www.facebook.com/groups/744358745691890/ Citizens! Check out ...

Sep 14, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Donna Hall and Mike Margaret Murder with Blue Hall (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Eric "Blue" Hall, who is an expert on the unsolved murder of Donna Hall, 18, and her boyfriend Mike Margaret, 21, outside Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia in August 1984. This brutal double homicide has sometimes been linked to the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is part 2. Facebook Page: "Justice for Donna Hall and Mike Margaret" https://www.facebook.com/groups/744358745691890/ Citizens! Check out ...

Sep 07, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Donna Hall and Mike Margaret Murder with Blue Hall (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Eric "Blue" Hall, who is an expert on the unsolved murder of Donna Hall, 18, and her boyfriend Mike Margaret, 21 outside Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia in August 1984. This brutal double homicide has sometimes been linked to the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is part 1. Facebook Page: "Justice for Donna Hall and Mike Margaret" https://www.facebook.com/groups/744358745691890/ Citizens! Check out o...

Aug 31, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Unabomber's Secrets with FBI Profiler James R. Fitzgerald (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview legendary FBI profiler James R. Fitzgerald, author of three books, "A Journey to the Center of the Mind, Books 1, 2 and 3. " Fitz was the forensic linguist who cracked the Unabomber's manifesto, after he and his team urged the FBI and DOJ to approach the New York Times and Washington Post to print the manifesto in full in the hopes that someone would recognize his distinctive writing style. Much of thi...

Aug 24, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 31

Unabomber's Secrets with FBI Profiler James R. Fitzgerald (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview legendary FBI profiler James R. Fitzgerald, author of three books, "A Journey to the Center of the Mind, Books 1, 2 and 3. " Fitz was the forensic linguist who cracked the Unabomber's manifesto, after he and his team urged the FBI and DOJ to approach the New York Times and Washington Post to print the manifesto in full in the hopes that someone would recognize his distinctive writing style. Much of thi...

Aug 17, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 30

DNA Expert Rock Harmon on Why Are Thousands of Felons Not in CODIS? (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview DNA expert Rock Harmon on the "CODIS Gap." Why are thousands of felony inmates and parolees not in the CODIS system? What can be done to correct this CODIS Gap? This is part 2 in a new 2 part discussion with Rock Harmon, who worked on hundreds of cases including the OJ Simpson, Grim Sleeper and Golden State Killer, among others. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other ...

Aug 03, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 29

DNA Expert Rock Harmon on Why are Thousands of Felons not in CODIS? (Part 1)

Join Mind Over Murder hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they interview DNA expert Rock Harmon on the "CODIS Gap." Why are thousands of felony inmates and parolees not in the CODIS system? What can be done to correct this CODIS Gap? This is part 1 in a new 2 part discussion with Rock Harmon, who worked on hundreds of cases including the OJ Simpson, Grim Sleeper and Golden State Killer, among others. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https...

Jul 27, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Forensic Genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick on How DNA Solves Cases (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview forensic genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick to discuss her work in this new field, followed by her key role in researching the Grim Sleeper Case. This is part 2 in a new discussion with Colleen Fitzpatrick on the Grim Sleeper Murders, as well as familial DNA search and forensic genealogy which is cracking so many cold cases. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other goo...

Jul 20, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Forensic Genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick on How DNA Solves Cases (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview forensic genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick to discuss her work in this new field, followed by her key role in researching the Grim Sleeper Case. This is part 1 in a new discussion with Colleen Fitzpatrick on the Grim Sleeper Murders, as well as familial DNA search and forensic genealogy which is cracking so many cold cases. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other goo...

Jul 13, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Author Christine Pelisek: Grim Sleeper Murders, Los Angeles

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Christine Pelisek, author of "The Grim Sleeper: The Lost Women of South Central." The book covers the Grim Sleeper Murders in Los Angeles, in which at least 12, and possibly many more women, were murdered by a man named Lonnie Franklin, Jr. This is part 3 of a series on the Grim Sleeper. Christine Pelisek is an award winning journalist who was a longtime reporter for L A Weekly before joining the staff...

Jul 06, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 25

Grim Sleeper Murders, Los Angeles (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley begin exploring the Grim Sleeper Murders in Los Angeles, in which at least 12, and possibly many more women, were murdered by a man named Lonnie Franklin, Jr. This is part 2 of a series on the Grim Sleeper. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of t...

Jun 29, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Grim Sleeper Murders, Los Angeles (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley begin exploring the Grim Sleeper Murders in Los Angeles, in which at least 12, and possibly many more women, were murdered by a man named Lonnie Franklin, Jr. This is part 1 of a series on the Grim Sleeper. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of t...

Jun 22, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 23

David Rambo, CSI Writer Producer (Part 3)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by David Rambo, writer and producer on the hit TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. This is part 3 of a 3 part episode. David Rambo Biography: https://www.davidrambo.com/biography/ Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence...

Jun 15, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 22

David Rambo, CSI Writer Producer (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by David Rambo, writer and producer on the hit TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. This is part 2 of a 3 part episode. David Rambo Biography: https://www.davidrambo.com/biography/ Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence...

Jun 08, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 21

David Rambo, CSI Writer Producer (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by David Rambo, writer and producer on the hit TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. This is part 1 of a 3 part episode. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project: "The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a co...

Jun 01, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Forensic Genealogy Solving Cases w/ Colleen Fitzpatrick (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley bring in forensic genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick to discuss her work in this new field and her key role in breaking the Phoenix Canal Killer case. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Projec...

May 25, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Forensic Genealogy Solving Cases w/ Colleen Fitzpatrick (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley bring in forensic genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick to discuss her work in this new field, followed by her key role in breaking the Canal Killer case. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Proje...

May 18, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Phoenix Canal Killer Case (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the "Canal Killer" case in Phoenix, Arizona. This is Part 2 of a multiple part discussion. Next week, we bring in forensic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick to discuss her work in this case, Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocen...

May 11, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Phoenix Canal Killer Case (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the "Canal Killer" case in Phoenix, Arizona. This is Part 1 of a 2 part discussion. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project: "The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a cold-case murder" https://www.washingtonpost...

May 04, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 16

DNA w/ David Mittelman, Othram: Help Solve Cold Cases (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss advanced forensic DNA testing with Dr. David Mittelman, founder and CEO of Othram Labs in Houston, Texas. This is Part 2 of a 2 part discussion. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project: "The FBI should use DNA, not pos...

Apr 27, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 15

DNA w/ David Mittelman, Othram: How Does DNA Solve Cases?

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss advanced forensic DNA testing with Dr. David Mittelman, founder and CEO of Othram Labs in Houston, Texas. This is Part 1 of a 2 part discussion. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project: "The FBI should use DNA, not pos...

Apr 20, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 14

True Crime Bookshelf Recommended Books

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss some of our favorite true crime books which are great to read as we spend more time at home. All of these titles are available online and at your favorite bookseller. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project: "The FBI s...

Apr 13, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 13

FBI Profiler James R. Fitzgerald (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview legendary FBI profiler and linguist James R. Fitzgerald, author of the three books, "A Journey to the Center of the Mind, Books 1, 2 and 3. " Yes, he is the same "Fitz" who cracked the Unabomber's manifesto, leading to his arrest by the FBI. This is part 2 of 2 parts. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder...

Apr 06, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 12

FBI Profiler James R. Fitzgerald (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview legendary FBI profiler and linguist James R. Fitzgerald, author of the three books, "A Journey to the Center of the Mind, Books 1, 2 and 3. " Yes, the same Fitz who cracked the Unabomber's manifesto, leading to his arrest. Much of this interview centers on Book 3, available online and at your favorite bookseller. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! htt...

Mar 30, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Author Ron Peterson Jr. on Gina Renee Hall, First Virginia "No Body" Homicide

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the case of Gina Renee Hall, the first first 'No Body' Homicide prosecuted in Virginia, with author Ron Peterson Jr., author of the new book "Under the Trestle." Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project: "The FBI should...

Mar 23, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Gina Renee Hall, First 'No Body' Homicide in Virginia (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the case Gina Renee Hall, the first first 'No Body' Homicide prosecuted in Virginia. This is Part 2 of 2 episodes. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project: "The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a cold-case mur...

Mar 16, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Gina Renee Hall, First "No Body' Homicide in Virginia (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the case Gina Renee Hall, the first first 'No Body' Homicide prosecuted in Virginia. This is Part 1 of 2 episodes. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885 Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project: "The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a cold-case mur...

Mar 09, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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