Scotland Yard and FBI trained crime analyst Laura Richards, host of the Crime Analyst podcast, co-host of Real Crime Profile and victim's advocate joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her work in coercive control, the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders and her new venture into motherhood. This is part 2 of 2 parts. Crime Analyst Podcast: https://www.crime-analyst.com/ Real Crime Profile Podcast: https://www.realcrimeprofile.com/ Paladin National Stalking Adv...
Dec 01, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 217
"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss new legal strategies being used in the Hae Min Lee/Adnan Syed murder case, the 1965 Malcom X assassination settlement, and a new lawsuit filed in the murder of Army Private Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood, Texas. Can these methods provide some sort of rough justice? Rolling Stone: Victim’s Family Wants to See the Evidence That Released Adnan Syed A lawyer for the family of Hae Min Lee claims in a court filing that prosecutors treate...
Nov 28, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 216
Scotland Yard and FBI trained crime analyst Laura Richards, host of the Crime Analyst podcast, co-host of Real Crime Profile and victim's advocate joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her work in coercive control, the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders and her new venture into motherhood. This is part 1 of 2 parts. Crime Analyst Podcast: https://www.crime-analyst.com/ Real Crime Profile Podcast: https://www.realcrimeprofile.com/ Paladin National Stalking Adv...
Nov 25, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 215
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the "Engage with Empathy" campaign championed by Sarah Turney, Julie Murray and Kelsi German Siebert, all three siblings of murder victims. Can true crime podcasters, reporters and other users of social media interact with the families of murder victims in a more responsible and respectful manner? Are ethics in true crime too much to ask? Can we engage with empathy? Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a ca...
Nov 21, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 214
Author and filmmaker Mark Olshaker, co-author of the the new book "When A Killer Calls" and the incredibly successful book series"Mindhunter," together with FBI Profiler John Douglas joins "Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for an in-depth conversation. This is part 2 of 2 parts. Harper Collins: When a Killer Calls: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/when-a-killer-calls-john-e-douglasmark-olshaker?variant=33105398104098 Goodreads: Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Ser...
Nov 17, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 213
"Lady of the Dunes" Ruth Marie Terry's husband Guy Maldevin may prove to be her killer, now that her identity has been finally revealed thanks to Investigative Genetic Genealogy. Maldevin, a long-time conman, may be involved in several other murders beyond Cape Cod, including that of his former wife and step daughter in Seattle in 1960, and possibly a young couple ten years before that in Fortuna, CA. Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a fascinating true crime ne...
Nov 14, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 212
Author and filmmaker Mark Olshaker, co-author of the the new book "When A Killer Calls" and the incredibly successful book series"Mindhunter," together with FBI Profiler John Douglas joins "Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for an in-depth conversation. This is part 1 of 2 parts. Harper Collins: When a Killer Calls: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/when-a-killer-calls-john-e-douglasmark-olshaker?variant=33105398104098 Goodreads: Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Ser...
Nov 10, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 211
A Delphi suspect is arrested after a 5 year manhunt, and the 48 year old mystery of the identity "Lady of the Dunes' is finally revealed thanks to Investigative Genetic Genealogy. Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a fascinating true crime news roundup. Daily Mail: Delphi suspect Richard Allen faces murder charges with 'underlying offenses' as new court documents show as he was initially held on $20 million bond - as cops request he be moved to state jail for 'sa...
Nov 07, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 210
Barbara Rae-Venter, founder of Firebird Forensics Group Inc talks with "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. Dr. Rae-Venter is a pioneer in investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) and is credited with solving the Golden State Killer case, together with investigator Paul Holes and Steve Kramer of the FBI. Firebird Forensics Group, Inc.: https://firebirdforensics.org/ Follow Firebird Forensics Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirebirdFG/ NYT: She Helped Crack th...
Nov 03, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 209
"American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper" is the new book by New York Times bestselling author Daniel Stashower. Dan joins Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a fascinating discussion of an amazing unsolved case from Cleveland in the 1930's, after Eliot Ness had led "The Untouchables" to true crime notoriety. Good Reads: "American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59808343-amer...
Oct 31, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 208
Hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas of the "Mind Over Murder" podcast celebrate Halloween with a reading of Bram Stoker's horror classic "Dracula's Guest." This one has both vampires and werewolves. Happy Halloween one and all! Bram Stoker's "Dracula's Guest" http://www.bramstoker.org/stories/03guest.html Sound effects by Zapsplat. Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John &a...
Oct 27, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 207
Former prosecutor Francey Hakes co-hosts the "Best Case/Worst Case" podcast with former FBI profiler Jim Clemente for XG Productions in Los Angeles. Francey updates "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley on their latest podcast project, "Midwest Monster: The Hunt for the Kansas College Rapist" on Audible. "Midwest Monster: The Hunt for the Kansas College Rapist" via Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Midwest-Monster-Podcast/B0B52BN4V6 Best Case Worst Case Podcast: https://po...
Oct 24, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 206
Hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas of the "Mind Over Murder" podcast celebrate Halloween with a reading of "The Monkey's Paw," the horror classic by British author W.W. Jacobs, the writer who taught us all to be careful what we wish for. We will be reading more Halloween horror as bonus episodes of "Mind Over Murder" each Thursday during the month of October. We hope you enjoy. The Monkey's Paw by William Wymark Jacobs Different versions are available. https://www.kyrene.org/cms/lib/AZ01001083...
Oct 20, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 205
"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley provide an update in the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders, including the shocking news that the FBI has stated that they do not have funds available for advanced forensic testing in the Colonial Parkway Murders. The case has just past 36 years with no resolution in sight without advanced DNA tests. Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the ...
Oct 17, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 204
Hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas of the "Mind Over Murder" podcast celebrate Halloween with a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's 1842 horror story, "The Masque of the Red Death." This one has it all-- plague, pandemic, death, destruction, and spooky party crashers carrying disease. We will be reading more Halloween horror as bonus episodes of "Mind Over Murder" each Thursday during the month of October. We hope you enjoy. Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond, Virginia: https://poemuseum.org/ Follow Ot...
Oct 13, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 203
Othram's Kristen Mittelman and Carla Davis fill in "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley on how Othram is solving cases with law enforcement agencies across the country using Forensic Genetic Genealogy and Forensic Grade Full Genome Sequencing. This Part 2 of 2 fascinating episodes with Kristen and Carla. Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jan...
Oct 10, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 202
Hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas of the "Mind Over Murder" podcast start the Halloween season off right with a spooky reading of Edgar Allan Poe's 1846 horror short story, "The Cask of Amontillado." We will be reading more classic horror stories as bonus episodes of "Mind Over Murder" each Thursday during the month of October. We hope you enjoy. Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond, Virginia: https://poemuseum.org/ Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contri...
Oct 06, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 201
Othram's Kristen Mittelman and Carla Davis fill in "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley on how Othram is solving cases with law enforcement agencies across the country using Forensic Genetic Genealogy and Forensic Grade Full Genome Sequencing. This Part 1 of 2 fascinating episodes with Kristen and Carla. Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jan...
Oct 03, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 200
Chloe Canter, true crime blogger and co-host of the "True Crime Twins" podcast discusses Brianna Maitland's 2004 disappearance in northern Vermont with "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. In this episode, we discuss a number of people who have been regarding as suspects; this podcast originally ran in December 2020. This is Part 2 of 2 parts. True Crime Twins Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-twins/id1459114107 Vermont State Police a...
Sep 29, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 199
"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley provide an after-action report on the 2002 Savannah Crime Expo, an amazing experience for fans of true crime. This event, held each fall in the beautiful city of Savannah, is highly recommended for anyone interested in true crime, forensics, crime scene investigation, great food, amazing architecture and history, as well as cool graveyards and yes, ghost tours in actual hearses. Savannah Crime Expo: https://savannahcrimeexpo.com/ Othram ...
Sep 26, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 198
Chloe Canter, true crime blogger and co-host of the "True Crime Twins" podcast discusses Brianna Maitland's 2004 disappearance in northern Vermont with "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. This episode originally ran in December 2020. This is Part 1 of 2 parts. True Crime Twins Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-twins/id1459114107 Vermont State Police and Othram Partner to Investigate Brianna Maitland's Disappearance More than 15 years...
Sep 22, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 197
Bestselling author Casey Sherman joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to tell us about his new book, "Helltown: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer on Cape Cod," which outlines the chilling story of a series of brutal murders on Cape Cod in 1969-1970. Goodreads: Helltown: The Untold Story of Serial Murder on Cape Cod https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57693138-helltown Simon and Shuster Casey Sherman Author Page: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Casey-Sherman...
Sep 19, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 196
Investigators Lou Barry and Geg Overacker of "Private Investigations for the Missing" discuss 17 year old Brianna Maitland's 2004 disappearance in northern Vermont with "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. This episode originally ran in November 2020. This is Part 2 of 2 parts. Vermont State Police and Othram Partner to Investigate Brianna Maitland's Disappearance More than 15 years after she vanished, advanced DNA testing is being used to re-examine evidence in the Brianna M...
Sep 15, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 195
Forensic Genetic Genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to tell us the story of how she and an international team of experts cracked a 74 year old mystery in Australia-- who is the Somerton Man, whose body was found on a sandy beach near Adelaide in 1948? This is part 2 of 2 parts. Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick and the Identifinders Team: https://identifinders.com/about/ Smithsonian Magazine: Have Scholars Finally Identified the Mysterious Some...
Sep 12, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 194
Investigators Lou Barry and Geg Overacker of "Private Investigations for the Missing" discuss 17 year old Brianna Maitland's 2004 disappearance in northern Vermont with "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. This episode originally ran in November 2020. This is Part 1 of 2 parts. Vermont State Police and Othram Partner to Investigate Brianna Maitland's Disappearance More than 15 years after she vanished, advanced DNA testing is being used to re-examine evidence in the Brianna M...
Sep 08, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 193
Forensic Genetic Genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to tell us the story of how she and an international team of experts cracked a 74 year old mystery in Australia-- who is the Somerton Man, whose body was found on a sandy beach near Adelaide in 1948? This is part 1 of 2 parts. Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick and the Identifinders Team: https://identifinders.com/about/ Smithsonian Magazine: Have Scholars Finally Identified the Mysterious Some...
Sep 05, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 192
Bruce Maitland, father of Brianna Maitland and founder of "Private Investigations for the Missing" discusses his 17 year old daughter's 2004 disappearance in northern Vermont with "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. This episode originally ran in December 2020. This is Part 2 of 2 parts. Vermont State Police and Othram Partner to Investigate Brianna Maitland's Disappearance More than 15 years after she vanished, advanced DNA testing is being used to re-examine evidence in th...
Sep 01, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 191
Virginia Delegate Danica Roem joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to introduce the new Virginia Cold Case Database. Virginia Cold Case Database Link: https://coldcase.vsp.virginia.gov/ Virginia Pilot Online: New version of Virginia cold-case database includes killings unsolved for years — with plans to expand https://www.pilotonline.com/news/crime/vp-nw-cold-case-database-20220620-5trqzsdzozbkljqthgpk3rm6jq-story.html WTOP: ‘A matter of human decency’: Virginia state...
Aug 29, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 190
Bruce Maitland, father of Brianna Maitland and founder of "Private Investigations for the Missing" discusses his 17 year old daughter's 2004 disappearance in northern Vermont with "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. This episode originally ran in December 2020. This is Part 1 of 2 parts. Vermont State Police and Othram Partner to Investigate Brianna Maitland's Disappearance More than 15 years after she vanished, advanced DNA testing is being used to re-examine evidence in th...
Aug 25, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 189
Recently, victim advocate Sarah Sherman Soule joined "Mind Over Murder" co-host Kristin Dilley to visit the sites of the murders of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham, and the missing persons case of Sage Smith, in and around Charlottesville, Virginia. Kristin discusses this new foray into Virginia "Dark Tourism" with co-host Bill Thomas. The Crime Sheet: What Happened to Sage Smith? https://www.thecrimesheet.com/post/what-happened-to-sage-smith CPD Continues to Seek Leads Regarding Dashad "Sag...
Aug 22, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 188
