Join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we review the new Netflix series "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal" now running on Netflix. The three part documntary covers a series of murders that have occurred in and around the Murdaughs, a prominent family of lawyers who have dominated politics and the law in the Low Country of South Carolina for more than 100 years. Father Alex Murdaugh was just found guilty in the brutal double homicide of his wife Maggie and son Paul, a...
Mar 13, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 247
True crime author Kevin M. Sullivan joins "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the case of Ted Bundy. Kevin is the author of six fascinating books on the serial murderer. How did Bundy get away with so many murders? Why are historians and true crime fans alike so fascinated with him? How does Kevin Sullivan separate the myths from the reality in this complicated case? What can we learn from this case that will allow us to catch killers and prevent serial mur...
Mar 09, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 246
Join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to for a True Crime News Roundup, with the latest on the wrongful death lawsuit into civil rights leader Malcolm X, a possible impersonator in the Madeline McCann missing persons case, how DNA from a sweet potato used as a silencer helped identify a killer in a Masschusetts murder case, and more details tying suspect Bryan Kohberger to the Idaho 4 murders of college students at the University of Idaho. NPR: Malcom X's family is suing t...
Mar 06, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 245
True crime author Kevin M. Sullivan joins "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the case of Ted Bundy. Kevin is the author of six fascinating books on the serial murderer. How did Bundy get away with so many murders? Why are historians and true crime fans alike so fascinated with him? How does Kevin Sullivan separate the myths from the reality in this complicated case? What can we learn from this case that will allow us to catch killers and prevent serial mur...
Mar 02, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 244
Steve French, the host of the "Unsolved Mysteries" podcast joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the popular podcast version of the legendary TV show, his career in voiceover, how the mix of supernatural and true crime topics works, and how much he has learned about working in the true crime space over the last few years. An upbeat and fun conversation unfolds, with a few serious moments mixed in as well. The Unsolved Mysteries Podcast: https://unsolved.com/pod...
Feb 27, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 243
"Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the probable cause affidavits filed against producer and star Alec Baldwin and head armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed in the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halnya Hutchins on the set of "Rust," a western movie being shot in New Mexico. After a civil suit with Hutchins' husband was settled, will Baldwin and Reed found to be criminally liable for her accidental death? This is Part 2 of 2 parts on the "Rust" affi...
Feb 23, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 242
Former Federal and State Prosecutor Francey Hakes, co-host of the "Best Case Worst Case" podcast with Jim Clemente, joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the recent Virginia school shooting. Who is liable when a 6 year old child brings a gun to school and shoots his teacher in the classroom? What can be done to prevent tragedies like this? What can America due to prevent more school shootings from indide and outside our schools? PBS: Lawyer for teacher shot ...
Feb 20, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 241
"Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the probable cause affidavits filed against producer and star Alec Baldwin and head armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed in the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halnya Hutchins on the set of "Rust," a western movie being shot in New Mexico. After a civil suit with Hutchins' husband was settled, will Baldwin and Reed found to be criminally liable for her accidental death? This is Part 1 of 2 parts on the "Rust" affi...
Feb 16, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 240
Author and attorney Kerrie Dorban talks with "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley about the new book that she so-wrote with Dr. Lynne Fenton, "Aurora The Psychiatrist Who Treated the Movie Theater Killer Tells Her Story." The book tells the behind the scenes story of the Aurora, Colorado movie theater mass killing, the trial that followed and the powerful ripple effect for the members of the Aurora community in the wake of mass murder. "Aurora The Psychiatrist Who Trea...
Feb 13, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 239
We celebrate the release of Dr. Barbara Rae Venter's new book "I Know Who You Are" (out Feb. 7, 2023) with this bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder." 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. Barbara Rae Venter's...
Feb 09, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 238
Former FBI Agent Bobby Chacon sits down with "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to talk about his work as a television and audiobook writer, how FBI investigative techniques actually work, the legal trial process and his observations regarding the Idaho murders and named suspect Bryan Kohberger. Bobby Chacon website: https://bobbychacon.com/ "After the Fall" Audiobook on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/After-the-Fall-Podcast/B09F4KFZVB Join the discussion on our ...
Feb 06, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 237
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they walk you through the search warrant recently executed on the Pullman, Washington apartment home of Idaho 4 murder suspect Bryan Kohberger. What does the warrant show us about what to expect in the murder trial of Kohberger, now scheduled for late summer 2023? How much physical and digital evidence exists in this quadruple homicide? Newsweek: Bryan Kohberger Search Warrant Reveals Detailas About Idaho Murder Case https://www....
Feb 02, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 236
Julie Murray, victim advocate and sister of Maura Murray sits down with "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her "Engage with Empathy" true crime campaign, the upcoming February anniversary of her sister's missing persons case, and the life lessons she has learned in the 19 years since her younger sibling went missing in the woods of New Hampshire. Official Maura Murray Site: https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/ Engage with Empathy Campaign: https://www.maura...
Jan 30, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 235
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we walk you through the 19 page affidavit released to show probable cause in the November 13, 2022 murder of 4 coilege students in Moscow, Idaho. Phd candidate Bryan Kohberger, a student at the nearby University of Washington in Pullman, WA was charged in the case after being arrested December 30 at his family's home in Pennsylvania. This is part 3 of 3 parts discussing the affidavit in the Idaho 4 case. New York Times: Read the ...
Jan 26, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 234
Sheryl 'Mac' McCollum, real-life CSI, host of the new "Zone 7" podcast, as well as the Emmy Award winning "CSI: Atlanta" TV series and Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute explains is all to "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. Mac is one of our favorite people in the world, and it shows. Join us for this great conversation on Mac's new "Zone 7" podcast, working with Nancy Grace, and Mac's expert observations on the "Idaho 4" murder case. Zone 7 ...
Jan 23, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 233
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we walk you through the 19 page affidavit released to show probable cause in the November 13, 2022 murder of 4 coilege students in Moscow, Idaho. Phd candidate Bryan Kohberger, a student at the nearby University of Washington in Pullman, WA was charged in the case after being arrested December 30 at his family's home in Pennsylvania. This is part 2 of 3 parts discussing the affidavit in the Idaho 4 case. New York Times: Read the ...
Jan 19, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 232
Natalie and Derrica Wilson, co-founders of the "Black and Missing Foundation" join "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a fascinating conversation about their organization. Now heading towards their 15th anniversary, the Black and Missing Foundation has helped solve hundreds of missing cases through their advocacy. We discuss why black and brown cases struggle to get media coverage, how young victims are being sex trafficked, how "Missing White Woman" syndrome can ...
Jan 16, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 231
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we walk you through the 19 page affidavit released to show probable cause in the November 13, 2022 murder of 4 coilege students in Moscow, Idaho. Phd candidate Bryan Kohberger, a student at the nearby University of Washington in Pullman, WA was charged in the case after being arrested December 30 at his family's home in Pennsylvania. This is part 1 of 3 parts discussing the affidavit in the Idaho 4 case. New York Times: Read the ...
Jan 12, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 230
Paul Wagner, award winning news reporter for WTOP Newsradio and NBC News 4 in Washington, DC takes us inside Season 3 of his "American Nightmare" podcast series for WTOP, and how genetic genealogy broke a true crime mystery, the case of the Potomac River Rapist, which had remained unsolved for more than 30 years. Join "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a fascinating case and conversation with this veteran newsman. WTOP's American Nightmare Podcast Series: https:/...
Jan 09, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 229
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...
Jan 05, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 228
Author Ron Franscell joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his new book "Shadowman," which covers a series of 1970's Montana murders solved by the team who were first to develop criminal profiling at the Behavioral Science Unit at FBI Quantico. Penguin: ShadowMan:An Elusive Psycho Killer and the Birth of FBI Profiling By Ron Franscell https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/639738/shadowman-by-ron-franscell/ Goodreads: ShadowMan: An Elusive Psycho Killer an...
Jan 02, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 227
How can citizen sleuths pass along tips to advocates in the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders? How are tips handled? 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 2 of a 2 part discussion. Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook. Mind Over Murder on ...
Dec 29, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 226
"The Boy in the Box" case has been an enduring mystery since a young boy's remains were found near Philadelphia in February 1957. The boy was identified as Joseph Augustus Zarelli a few weeks ago after Colleen Fitzpatrick, Misty Gillis and the Identifinders team worked with Philadelphia investigators for several years using investigative genetic genealogy. Colleen gives us the inside scoop on how this identification came together utilizing his DNA after numerous failed attempts. Philadelphia Inq...
Dec 26, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 225
Join Mind Over Murder true crime podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they read "A Visit from St. Nicholas," more popularly knows as "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by author Clement C. Moore. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Mind Over Murder. Whatever you celebrate, stay healthy and healthy in the new year. Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" (Traditional) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4612-we-wish-you...
Dec 24, 2022•7 min•Season 3Ep. 225
How can citizen sleuths pass along tips to advocates in the unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders? How are tips handled? 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 on ...
Dec 22, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 223
"The Babysitter" co-authors Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to tell us the true tale of serial killer Tony Costa, who was actually Liza's babysitter during her childhood summers on Cape Cod. The Babysitter on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54304192-the-babysitter The Babysitter at Simon and Shuster https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Babysitter/Liza-Rodman/9781982129484 Follow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help...
Dec 19, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 222
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 2 of 2 episodes with Kate. Goodreads Kathryn Miles "Trailed" Book: ...
Dec 15, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 221
Louis Bayard, author the bestselling historical fiction book "The Pale Blue Eye," about Army Cadet Edgar Allan Poe helping a detective solve a murder at West Point, talks to us about both the book and the movie version out now on Netflix. Join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas as we have a fascinating and fun conversation with Lou! "The Pale Blue Eye" will haunt you. The Pale Blue Eye book: https://www.louisbayard.com/pale-blue-eye The Pale Blue Eye movie trailer: https://w...
Dec 12, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 220
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: ...
Dec 08, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 219
It’s holiday gift time! If you’re not sure what to get the true crime aficionado in your life, never fear! Mind Over Murder has you covered! GIFT OF BOOKS: 1) A Killer by Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher the Criminal Mind-- Ann Burgess and Steven Constantine. If you’re a fan of David Fincher’s colossal hit MINDHUNTER, you won’t want to miss the story of the real-life Wendy Carr, the brilliant psychiatric nurse who worked alongside Robert Ressler, John Douglas, and the oth...
Dec 05, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 218
