Lisa Zambetti, longtime Casting Director on CBS' hit TV show "Criminal Minds," and the co-host of the podcasts "Real Crime Profile" and "Killer Casting" joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. This episode originally ran in December 2020. This is Part 2 of 2 parts. Real Crime Profile Podcast: https://www.realcrimeprofile.com/ Killer Casting Podcast: https://killercasting.libsyn.com/ Lisa Zambetti Casting: https://www.lisazambetticasting.com/ Othram DNA Solves: You can help...
Aug 18, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 187
Victim advocate Sarah Sherman Soule joins Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the unsolved case of Cassandra Morton, whose 2009 killing in Lynchburg, Virginia may tie in to the murders of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham. Jesse Matthew has been convicted in the murder of Harrington and Graham. Her body was found six weeks after she had disappeared on Candler's Mountain, near the campus of Liberty University, which was attended by Jesse Matthew. NBC 12 News: Lyn...
Aug 15, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 186
Lisa Zambetti, longtime Casting Director on CBS' hit TV show "Criminal Minds," and the co-host of the podcasts "Real Crime Profile" and "Killer Casting" joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley.This episode originally ran in December 2020. This is Part 1 of 2 parts. Real Crime Profile Podcast: https://www.realcrimeprofile.com/ Killer Casting Podcast: https://killercasting.libsyn.com/ Lisa Zambetti Casting: https://www.lisazambetticasting.com/ Othram DNA Solves: You can help ...
Aug 11, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 185
Victim advocate Sarah Sherman Soule joins Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the disappearance of Dasha "Sage" Smith, a transgender woman from Charlottesville, Virginia who disappeared while on a date with a man she was seeing in fall 2012. Sage is missing and presumed murdered. Charlottesville PD is handling the case. The Crime Sheet: What Happened to Sage Smith? https://www.thecrimesheet.com/post/what-happened-to-sage-smith CPD Continues to Seek Leads Regarding...
Aug 08, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 184
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 Hoskins https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54899962-keeping-on "The ...
Aug 04, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 183
"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 websi...
Aug 01, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 182
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 Hoskins https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54899962-keeping-on ...
Jul 28, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 181
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:...
Jul 25, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 180
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/B09F4KFZVB Bobby 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...
Jul 21, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 179
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 College: https://www.bc.ed...
Jul 18, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 178
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/B09F4KFZVB Bobby 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 ...
Jul 14, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 177
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 ...
Jul 11, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 176
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: https://www...
Jul 07, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 175
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 ...
Jul 04, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 174
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/...
Jun 30, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 173
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 Gehring https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58631598-madman-in-the-woods Jamie Gehring website: https://www...
Jun 27, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 172
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=aQzFx060DCQ Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook. Mind Over Mu...
Jun 23, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 171
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=aQzFx060DCQ Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook. Mind Over Mu...
Jun 20, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 170
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 ...
Jun 16, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 169
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/mindoverpodcast Colonial Parkway Murders Fa...
Jun 13, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 168
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 Sleep...
Jun 09, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 167
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 Ov...
Jun 06, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 166
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 Sleep...
Jun 02, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 165
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...
May 30, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 164
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. 2022): https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/01/06/judge-ruled-br...
May 26, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 163
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" Book: https://www.goodreads.com/boo...
May 23, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 162
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. 2022): https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/01/06/judge-ruled-bryan-patrick-miller-mentally-fit-canal-kil...
May 19, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 161
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" Book: ...
May 16, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 160
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/cc22 CrimeCon September 2023: https://www.crimecon.com/cc23 Savannah Crime ...
May 12, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 159
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/cc22 CrimeCon 2023: https://www.crimecon.com/cc23 Othram DNA Solves: You can help...
May 09, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 158
