Producer and podcast host Jennifer Amell and survivor and case advocate Jane Boroski join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to talk about "Dark Valley," their new podcast which covers the unsolved Connecticut River Valley Killings. Co-produced by Crawlspace Media in partnership with Glassbox Media, Dark Valley explores a fascinating true crime case which warrants further investigation and discussion. Dark Valley on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/da...
Jun 26, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 277
"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. This bonus episo...
Jun 22, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 276
Veteran reporter and television news anchor Carol Costello joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her new true crime podcast, "Carol Costello Presents Blind Rage," which tells the shocking story of Phyllis Cottle, who was attacked in March 1984. Carol Costello covered the story as a rookie TV reporter. She also discusses her career as an anchor at CNN, the transition to podcasting, ethics in true crime, and the recent struggles at CNN as her former network tr...
Jun 19, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 275
"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. This bonus episode originally ran in December 2022. 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/97...
Jun 15, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 274
Bestselling true crime writers Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan, authors of "The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer," join "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss how we find the truth in true crime. Has true crime gotten too sensational? Are writers and publishers pushing aside what really happened in favor of a good story? Are victims and survivors of true crime being forgotten? How do we find truth? Jumping off from a recent Op-Ed by Sarah Weinman in...
Jun 12, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 273
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 tale of a series of brutal murders on Cape Cod in 1969-1970. This bonus episode originally ran on Mind Over Murder in September 2022. Goodreads: Helltown: The Untold Story of Serial Murder on Cape Cod https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57693138-helltown Simon and Shuster Casey She...
Jun 08, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 272
Join "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts for a true crime news roundup. Cases discussed include the Natalee Holloway disappearance, fraud and extortion case in Aruba, the latest in the Lori Vallow "Doomsday Mom" cult murders in Idaho and Arizona, and the indictment of accused killer Bryan Kohberger in the "Idaho Four" murders of four college students. We also give you details on how to meet up with us at the True Crime and Paranormal Festival in Austin, Texas August 25-27 and at CrimeCon in Orlando...
Jun 05, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 271
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...
Jun 01, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 270
Kathryn "Kate" Miles, author of the award winning true crime book "Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders," talks of the impact of the book on the 1996 murder case of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans, as well as on her own life as an author and outdoorswoman. Published in hardcover and audiobook in 2022, the paperback of "Trailed" has just been released, with a limited television series to follow. Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders on Goodreads https:/...
May 29, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 269
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...
May 25, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 268
Former FBI profilers and Special Agents Jim Fitzgerald and Ray Carr join hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to fill us in on their new "Cold Red" true crime podcast. Longtime friends and colleagues, Fitz and Ray manage to be brilliant, thought provoking and funny all at the same time. They provide a behind the scenes look into their work of the exclusive Vidocq Society, where legendary crime experts help solve cases for law enforcment agencies across North America. New "Cold Red" podcast: http...
May 22, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 267
In this bonus episode from 2022, 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-k...
May 18, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 266
Bestselling true crime author John Glatt join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a discussion of his new book, "The Doomsday Mother: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and the End of an American Family." This fascinating story gives the background on how a couple's obsessions led them to establish a cult that led them to madness and multiple murder. Lori Vallow is currently on trial for multiple murders, and her husband's trial will follow, Book: "The Doomsday Mother: Lori Vallo...
May 15, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 265
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...
May 11, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 264
Join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a discussion of "Mass Shootings: Where Do We Go from Here?" Among the issues covered are whether law enforcement and the media should be releasing the so-called manifestos of mass shooters, and how the media should be educating the public as to the physical damage being done to shooting victims by AR-15 style rifles and other high velocity weapons of war. Does publishing the rantings of mass killers benefit the public in any way? D...
May 08, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 263
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 ...
May 04, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 262
Join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley for a True Crime News Roundup. Cases covered include the Lori Vallow "Doomsday Mom" trial, a guilty verdict in the "Phoenix Canal Killer" trial, charges filed against the mother of a 6 year old shooter in the Richneck Elementary School shooter in Newport News, Virginia, and charges dropped against actor/producer Alec Baldwin in the fatal accidental shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" in New Mexico. Daily Mail: Six Biggest Bombshell...
May 01, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 261
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 ...
Apr 27, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 260
Joyce Call Canada, sister of longtime missing person Richard "Keith" Call, joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the 35th anniversary of her younger brother's disappearance together with Cassandra "Sandy" Hailey as part of the still unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders. Joyce fills us in on the status of the FBI and Virginia State Police investigation, as well as plans underway to add a memorial to Keith at his parent's grave in Gloucester, Virginia. The Keith Cal...
Apr 24, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 259
"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley sit down to ask the provocative question: is Patricia Cornwell's 1992 best selling book "All that Remains" a thinly disguised version of the unsolved "Colonial Parkway Murders" case? How could Patrcia Cornwell have access to the files on a real-life unsolved murder case? Is it appropriate for an author to write a story so close to a true crime case, and publish it only a few years after the real events? This is part 3 of a 3 part discussion...
Apr 20, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 258
True crime author Ron Peterson, Jr. joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to talk about his book "Chasing the Squirrel," which chronicles the daredevil life and possible death of drug smuggler Wally Thrasher, AKA The Squirrel. How does a thrillseeking pilot become one of the top smuggling pilots in the country? Why did he choose to fly his private plane with loads of marijuana from rural Virginia to the Caribbean in the 1980s? Was Wally Thrasher killed in a plane crash in...
Apr 17, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 257
"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley sit down to ask the provocative question: is Patricia Cornwell's 1992 best selling book "All that Remains" a thinly disguised version of the unsolved "Colonial Parkway Murders" case? How could Patrcia Cornwell have access to the files on a real-life unsolved murder case? Is it appropriate for an author to write a story so close to a true crime case, and publish it only a few years after the real events? This is part 2 of a 3 part discussion...
Apr 13, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 256
Joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we celebrate over one million downloads with another "True Crime News Roundup." We give you the latest developments in the Adnan Syed convction being reinstated; details in the Nashville Covenant School shooting as we await release of the disturbed shooter's manifesto; and teacher Abigail Zwerner's decision to file a $40 million lawsuit against the Newport News School system after she was shot by a 6 year old in her elementary scho...
Apr 10, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 255
"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley sit down to ask the provocative question: is Patricia Cornwell's 1992 best selling book "All that Remains" a thinly disguised version of the unsolved "Colonial Parkway Murders" case? How could Patrcia Cornwell have access to the files on a real-life unsolved murder case? Is it appropriate for an author to write a story so close to a true crime case, and publish it only a few years after the real events? This is part 1 of a 3 part discussion...
Apr 06, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 254
Titles Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 1 Episode Description This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters (including Mind Over Murder with hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas) as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other. It’s...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 253
Join Mind Over Murder hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. This former partner of the late Jeffrey Epstein is now charged with sex trafficking of numerous girls as young as 14 years old. What does the landscape look like for Maxwell as her trial begins? How does a woman with so much going for her end up procuring teenage girls for a pedophile and his well-known friends? This is part 3 of three bonus episodes on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. N...
Mar 30, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 252
Join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to for a True Crime News Roundup, with the latest on another tragedy at Fort Hood Texas as a young female soldier complains of sexual harassment and is found dead shortly thereafter; Paul Flores is sentenced to 25 years to lfe with no parole in the 1996 murder of college student Kristin Smart: Stephen Smith's body to be exhumed 8 years after his suspicious death which may tie in to the murdererous Murdaugh family in South Carolina; and...
Mar 27, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 251
Join Mind Over Murder hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. This former partner of the late Jeffrey Epstein is now charged with sex trafficking of numerous girls as young as 14 years old. What does the landscape look like for Maxwell as her trial begins? How does a woman with so much going for her end up procuring teenage girls for a pedophile and his well-known friends? This is part 2 of three bonus episodes on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. N...
Mar 23, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 250
Author and editor Sarah Weinman joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her new true crime anthology, Evidence of Things Seen: True Crime in an Era of Reckoning as well as the first two books she authored, Scoundrel and The Real Lolita, and another collection she edited, Unspeakable Acts: True Tales of Crime, Murder, Deceit and Obsession. The new Evidence of Things Seen anthology is due out in July 2023, with a foreword by Rabia Chaudry. Sarah Weinman website: ht...
Mar 20, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 249
Join Mind Over Murder hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. This former partner of the late Jeffrey Epstein is now charged with sex trafficking of numerous girls as young as 14 years old. What does the landscape look like for Maxwell as her trial begins? How does a woman with so much going for her end up procuring teenage girls for a pedophile and his well-known friends? This is first of three bonus episodes on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. NY...
Mar 16, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 248
