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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

Bonus: Colonial Parkway Murders Questions Answered (Part 3)

Welcome to this BONUS Episode of "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas answer your questions on evidence and forensics in the Colonial Parkway Murders. All questions are from our social media feeds, primarily from "Colonial Parkway Murders" and "Mind Over Murder" pages on Facebook. If you would like to ask us a question, add it to our Facebook pages and we will do our best to reply. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other g...

Apr 15, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Cassandra Hailey and Colonial Parkway Murders: Case Stalled?

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas speak with Teri Hailey Holman and Paula Hailey Meehan, sisters of Cassandra "Sandy" Hailey, who together with her date, Keith Call, went missing on the Colonial Parkway in Williamsburg, Virginia, April 10, 1988. They expression their frustration with the FBI and the fact that the investigation into the Colonial Parkway Murders seems stalled. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and ...

Apr 12, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Cassandra Hailey and Colonial Parkway Murders: Her Sisters Remember

In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas speak with Teri Hailey Holman and Paula Hailey Meehan, sisters of Cassandra "Sandy" Hailey, who together with her date, Keith Call, went missing on the Colonial Parkway in Williamsburg, Virginia, April 10, 1988. 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 Reporter Andy Fox of WAVY TV News 10's story on the unsolved murders of B...

Apr 05, 202150 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski: First to Fall in the Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 2)

In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas continue an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders covering the first two victims, Bill's sister, United States Naval Academy graduate Cathy Thomas and her girlfriend, Rebecca Dowski, a senior at the College of William and Mary. This is Part 2. USNA: https://www.usna.edu/homepage.php William and Mary: https://www.wm.edu/ Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepubli...

Mar 29, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Cathy Thomas and Becky Dowski: First to Fall in the Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 1)

In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas kick off an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders covering the first two victims, Bill's sister, United States Naval Academy graduate Cathy Thomas and her girlfriend, Rebecca Dowski, a senior at the College of William and Mary. USNA: https://www.usna.edu/homepage.php William and Mary: https://www.wm.edu/ Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/min...

Mar 22, 202155 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Reporter Andy Fox of WAVY News 10 on Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 2)

In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas kick off an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders with television reporter Andy Fox of WAVY News 10 in Norfolk, VA. This is Part 2 of 2 episodes with Andy Fox. You saw Andy Fox in the 4 new episodes on the Colonial Parkway Murders now running on Oxygen as "The Lover's Lane Murders." The series is also available on the free Oxygen app, Hulu, YouTube, Amazon, and many other platforms. https://www.oxygen.com/lovers-lane-murders ...

Mar 15, 202153 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Reporter Andy Fox of WAVY News 10 on Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas kick off an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders with television reporter Andy Fox of WAVY News 10 in Norfolk, VA. This is Part 1 of 2 parts with Andy Fox. You saw Andy Fox in the 4 new episodes on the Colonial Parkway Murders now running on Oxygen as "The Lover's Lane Murders." The series is also available on the free Oxygen app, Hulu, YouTube, Amazon, and many other platforms. https://www.oxy...

Mar 08, 202150 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Bonus: Colonial Parkway Murders Questions Answered (Part 2)

A BONUS Episode of "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas answer your questions on evidence and forensics in the Colonial Parkway Murders. All questions are from our social media feeds, primarily from "Colonial Parkway Murders" and "Mind Over Murder" pages on Facebook. If you would like to ask us a question, add it to our Facebook pages and we will do our best to reply. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! ht...

Mar 04, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Criminologist Dr. Laura Pettler: Why are the Colonial Parkway Murders So Different? (Part 2)

In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas kick off an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders with criminologist and crime scene reconstruction expert Dr. Laura Pettler. You saw Dr. Pettler in the four part true crime TV series, "Lovers Lane Murders" on the Oxygen Network. This is Part 2 of 2 parts with Dr. Pettler. 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=238...

Mar 01, 202154 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Bonus: Colonial Parkway Murders Questions Answered (Part 1)

A BONUS Episode of "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas answer your questions on evidence and forensics in the Colonial Parkway Murders. All questions are from our social media feeds, primarily from "Colonial Parkway Murders" and "Mind Over Murder" pages on Facebook. If you would like to ask us a question, add it to our Facebook pages and we will do our best to reply. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! ht...

Feb 25, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Criminologist Dr. Laura Pettler: Why are the Colonial Parkway Murders So Different? (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas kick off an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders with criminologist and crime scene reconstruction expert Dr. Laura Pettler. You saw Dr. Pettler in the four part true crime TV series, "Lovers Lane Murders" on the Oxygen Network. This is Part 1 of 2 parts with Dr. Pettler. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind...

Feb 22, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 57

The Colonial Parkway Murders on New Oxygen TV Series "Lovers Lane Murders"

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas kick off an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders to follow up as the case makes it debut in a four part true crime TV series, "Lovers Lane Murders" on the Oxygen Network 4 new episodes on the Colonial Parkway Murders are running on Oxygen as "The Lover's Lane Murders." The series is also available on the free Oxygen app. https://www.oxygen.com/lovers-lane-murders Citizens! Check out our new lin...

Feb 15, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 56

The Murder Accountability Project: Why Are So Many Murders Unsolved? (Part 2)

In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas interview Thomas Hargrove, founder of the Murder Accountability Project to find out why so many murders are going unsolved, and how the data compiled by the Murder Accountability Project can help law enforcement get the resources needed to solve more cases. This is part 2 of 2 episodes. Murder Accountability Project: http://www.murderdata.org/ Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://ww...

Feb 08, 202153 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Murder Accountability Project: Why Are So Many Murders Unsolved? (Part 1)

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas interview Thomas Hargrove, founder of the Murder Accountability Project to find out why so many murders are going unsolved, and how the data compiled by the Murder Accountability Project can help law enforcement get the resources needed to solve more cases. This is part 1 of 2 episodes. Murder Accountability Project: http://www.murderdata.org/ Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff ! https://...

Feb 01, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 54

Former FBI Agent Bobby Chacon on FBI Dive Team, Becoming a Scriptwriter

In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas interview former FBI Agent and scriptwriter writer Bobby Chacon on his work heading up the FBI Dive Team and his transition to screenwriter in Los Angeles. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. 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 The Colonial Parkway Murders will be the subject of a new four-part television series, "The Lo...

Jan 25, 20211 hrSeason 2Ep. 53

Former FBI Agent Bobby Chacon on the Mafia and the 9/11 Attack

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas interview former FBI Agent and scriptwriter writer Bobby Chacon 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. 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 The Colonial Parkway Murders will be the subject of a new four-part te...

Jan 18, 202159 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Life Lessons in the Colonial Parkway Murders: Advice for All Families

In this episode, co-host Kristin Dilley interviews her co-host Bill Thomas about what he has learned-- "Life Lessons in the Colonial Parkway Murders" -- from his work as a victim advocate. 8 young people were murdered in the Colonial Parkway Murders in lover's lanes near beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia from 1986 to 1989. Bill's younger sister Cathy Thomas and her girlfriend Rebecca Dowski were the first two victims in the Colonial Parkway Murders, which remain unsolved. Citizens! Check out our ...

Jan 11, 202152 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Bill Thomas on Victim Advocacy in the Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-host Kristin Dilley interviews her co-host Bill Thomas regarding his work as a victim advocate in the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders, in which 8 young people were murdered in lover's lanes in and around beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia from 1986 to 1989. Bill's younger sister Cathy Thomas and her girlfriend Rebecca Dowski were the first two victims in the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is Part 2. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over...

Jan 04, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Bill Thomas on Victim Advocacy in the Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 1)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-host Kristin Dilley interviews her co-host Bill Thomas regarding his work as a victim advocate in the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders, in which 8 young people were murdered in lover's lanes in and around beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia from 1986 to 1989. Bill's younger sister Cathy Thomas and her girlfriend Rebecca Dowski were the first two victims in the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is Part 1. Citizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over...

Dec 28, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Lisa Zambetti of Real Crime Profile and Killer Casting (Part 2)

In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Lisa Zambetti, who in addition to being the longtime Casting Director on CBS' hit TV show "Criminal Minds," is also the co-host of the podcasts "Real Crime Profile" and "Killer Casting." This is Part 2. New York Times: FBI Says Zodiac Cipher Solved https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/us/zodiac-killer-code-broken.html Zodiac 340 Cipher Solved! (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1oQLPRE21o The "Real Crime Profile" podcast cover...

Dec 21, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 48

Lisa Zambetti of Real Crime Profile and Killer Casting (Part 1)

In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Lisa Zambetti, who in addition to being the longtime Casting Director on CBS' hit TV show "Criminal Minds," is also the co-host of the podcasts "Real Crime Profile" and "Killer Casting." This is Part 1 of 2 parts. New York Times: FBI Says Zodiac Cipher Solved https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/us/zodiac-killer-code-broken.html Zodiac 340 Cipher Solved! (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1oQLPRE21o The "Real Crime Profile" po...

Dec 14, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Blogger Podcaster Chloe Canter on the Brianna Maitland Case (Part 2)

In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview blogger and podcaster Chloe Canter of the "True Crime Twins" and "Crawlspace" podcasts. She has done a great deal of work on the case of 17 year old Brianna Maitland, who disappeared in rural Montgomery, Vermont on March 19, 2004; she is still missing 16 years later. We discuss the latest developments in Brianna's case. This part 2. Vermont State Police Missing Notice for Brianna: https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/a/maitland ...

Dec 07, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Blogger Podcaster Chloe Canter on the Brianna Maitland Case (Part 1)

In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview blogger and podcaster Chloe Canter of the "True Crime Twins" and "Crawlspace" podcasts. She has done a great deal of work on the case of 17 year old Brianna Maitland, who disappeared in rural Montgomery, Vermont on March 19, 2004; she is still missing 16 years later. We discuss the latest developments in Brianna's case. This part 1. Vermont State Police Missing Notice for Brianna: https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/a/maitland ...

Nov 30, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Private Investigations for the Missing on Brianna Maitland Case (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Lou Barry and Greg Overacker from Private Investigations for the Missing. They are both investigating the case of 17 year old Brianna Maitland, who disappeared in rural Montgomery, Vermont on March 19, 2004; she is still missing 16 years later. We discuss the latest developments in Brianna's case. This is Part 2. Vermont State Police Missing Notice for Brianna: https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/...

Nov 23, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Private Investigations for the Missing on Brianna Maitland Case (Part 1)

In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Lou Barry and Greg Overacker from Private Investigations for the Missing. They are both investigating the case of 17 year old Brianna Maitland, who disappeared in rural Montgomery, Vermont on March 19, 2004; she is still missing 16 years later. We discuss the latest developments in Brianna's case. This is Part 1. Vermont State Police Missing Notice for Brianna: https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/a/maitland Vermont State Police...

Nov 16, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Bruce Maitland on the Disappearance of Brianna Maitland (Part 2)

Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Bruce Maitland, whose 17 year old daughter Brianna Maitland disappeared in rural Montgomery, Vermont on March 19, 2004. She is still missing 16 years later. We discuss the latest developments in Brianna's case. This is Part 2. Vermont State Police Missing Notice for Brianna: https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/a/maitland Vermont State Police and Othram Partner to Investigate Brianna Maitland's Dis...

Nov 09, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Bruce Maitland on the Disappearance of Brianna Maitland (Part 1)

In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Bruce Maitland, whose 17 year old daughter Brianna Maitland disappeared in rural Montgomery, Vermont on March 19, 2004. She is still missing 16 years later. We discuss the latest developments in Brianna's case. Vermont State Police Missing Notice for Brianna https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/a/maitland Vermont State Police and Othram Partner to Investigate Brianna Maitland's Disappearance: https://dnasolves.com/articles/brian...

Nov 02, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 41

True Crime Bookshelf: Our Choices for Best Crime Books

In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley celebrate the return of "Truce Crime Bookshelf," where our intrepid hosts recommend true crime books that they have been reading. 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.washing...

Oct 26, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Gemma Hoskins of The Keepers: Coverup for Murder in Baltimore? (Part 2)

In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Gemma Hoskins, star of the hit Netflix series "The Keepers, which explored the unsolved murders of Sister Cathy Cesnik and Joyce Malecki, and possible involvement and coverup by Archbishop Keough High School and the Baltimore Diocese of the Catholic Church. This is part 1 of 2 episodes with Gemma Hoskins, who also discusses her new book, "Keeping On: How I Came to Know Why I Was Born." This is Part of 2 episodes. "Keeping On: How I ...

Oct 19, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Gemma Hoskins of The Keepers: Coverup for Murder in Baltimore? (Part 1)

In this episode, hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley interview Gemma Hoskins, star of the hit Netflix series "The Keepers, which explored the unsolved murders of Sister Cathy Cesnik and Joyce Malecki, and possible involvement and coverup by Archbishop Keough High School and the Baltimore Diocese of the Catholic Church. This is part 1 of 2 episodes with Gemma Hoskins, who also discusses her new book, "Keeping On: How I Came to Know Why I Was Born." This is Part 1 of 2 episodes. "Keeping On: How ...

Oct 12, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 38
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