Mind Over Murder

Mind Over Murder

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 sixth season with more than 500 podcast episodes and more than 1.5 MILLION DOWNLOADS. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

Episodes

BONUS: And Then Came the Blues Katrina Brownlee

January 9, 2026 • 31 mins
Former NYPD Detective Kristina Brownlee joins "Mind Over Murder" podcast co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her new book "And Then Came the Blues: My Story of Survival on Both Sides of the Badge." The book tells the story of Katrina's survival after her fiance tried to kill her, leaving her lying bleeding with 10 bullets in her body, her decision to push back against domestic violence by joining the NYPD, rising to ...
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NEW: A Plane Crash, A Train Wreck and Remarkable Acts of Heroism in Washington, DC

January 5, 2026 • 39 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the new book "The Worst Day: A Plane Crash, A Train Wreck, and Remarkable Acts of Heroism in Washington, DC" with author Bruce Goldfarb.  It tells the true story of the disaster of Air Florida Flight 90, which crashed into the Potomac River just after takeoff from Washington DC's National Airport in a blizzard. At the same time, a DC Metro train deraile...
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BONUS: Ann Rule w Author Cathy Scott

January 2, 2026 • 51 mins
"Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by best selling true crime author Cathy Scott, who fills us in on her new writing project, a biography of the legendary author Ann Rule.  This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on August 11, 2025.

Cathy Scott Website:  http://www.cathyscott.com/

American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3rNRZnL0E

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NEW: Death in the Jungle w Candace Fleming

December 29, 2025 • 50 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the new book "Death in the Jungle" with author Candace Fleming.  The book tells the bizarre story of the People's Temple, a religious organization which was responsible for the murder of more than 900 temple members in Jonestown, Guyana in November 1978. The temple, which many critics said ultimately became a cult, was led by charismatic leader Jim Jone...
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Christmas BONUS: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas

December 22, 2025 • 7 mins
Join Mind Over Murder true crime podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they read "A Visit from St. Nicholas," more popularly known as "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by author Clement C. Moore. This was originally read by Kristin and Bill in December 2021, and it is back by popular demand!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Mind Over Murder.

Whatever you celebrate, stay healthy and healthy in the New...
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NEW: Ask Us Anything Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 5)

December 19, 2025 • 40 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley in a new  "Ask Us Anything" episode. We discuss the Colonial Parkway Murders, the recent linkage of the Laurie Ann Powell murder to Colonial Parkway Murders suspect Alan Wade Wilmer Senior, his possible connection to New Zealand suspect Ron Little, and more.  This is Part 5 of our brand new "Ask Us Anything" series on the Colonial Parkway Murders.

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NEW: Ask Us Anything Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 4)

December 15, 2025 • 48 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley in a new  "Ask Us Anything" episode. We discuss the Colonial Parkway Murders, the recent linkage of the Laurie Ann Powell murder to Colonial Parkway Murders suspect Alan Wade Wilmer Senior, his possible connection to New Zealand suspect Ron Little, and more.  This is Part 4 of our brand new "Ask Us Anything" series on the Colonial Parkway Murders.

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BONUS: Reporter Kevin Fixler on Idaho 4 Case

December 12, 2025 • 56 mins
Kevin Fixler, investigative reporter for the Idaho Statesman, joins "Mind Over Murder" cohosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas to discuss murder of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen, four college students killed by spree killer Bryan Kohberger at a group house in Moscow, Idaho in November 2022, in a case now known as the Idaho 4 Murders.  Suspect Bryan Kohberger has recently accepted a plea arrangement ...
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NEW: Without Consent w Sarah Weinman

December 8, 2025 • 58 mins
"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by Sarah Weinman, Canadian journalist, editor, and true crime columnist for the New York Times.  They discuss her new book, "Without Consent: A Landmark Trial and the Decades-Long Struggle to Make Spousal Rape a Crime."  Her book tells the real-life story of the first spousal rape trail in America and urgent questions it raised about women's rights that would rev...
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BONUS: Confession Killers w Katherine Ramsland

December 5, 2025 • 49 mins
Criminal Psychologist Katherine Ramsland joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss confession killers, those criminals who confess to murders and other serious crimes that they did not commit.  Why do serial killers like Henry Lee Lucas, Ottis Toole and Samuel Little confess to scores of additional murders?  Why does this odd phenomenon keep recurring?  This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" orig...
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NEW: Ron Little's Connection to Colonial Parkway Murders

December 1, 2025 • 48 mins
"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by Joyce Call Canada, sister of Colonial Parkway Murders victim Keith Call and Kelly Richards, who worked with Ron Little and knew victims Laurie Anne Powell, Brian Pettinger, and Keith Call. They discuss the case as Virginia State Police break news that Colonial Parkway serial killer killer Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. is now linked via DNA to 1988 rape and murder of G...
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NEW: Cold Red FBI Profilers Discuss Colonial Parkway Murders

November 28, 2025 • 61 mins
"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by FBI Agents and Profilers James R Fitzgerald and Dr. Raymond Carr in a new crossover episode with "Cold Red" podcast recorded live Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025.  They profile the case as Virginia State Police break news that Colonial Parkway serial killer killer Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. is now linked via DNA to 1988 rape and murder of Gloucester, Virginia resident Laur...
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New: Runaway Groom Unsolved Murder with Ron Peterson Jr.

November 24, 2025 • 40 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they talk with true crime author Ron Peterson about his new book "Runaway Groom," a cold case mystery set in beautiful Staunton, Virginia. Was it cold feet-- or cold-blooded murder?

Runaway Groom:  Cold Feet—or Cold-Blooded Murder?

https://posthillpress.com/book/runaway-groom-cold-feet-or-cold-blooded-murder

American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders:

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NEW: Colonial Parkway Killer Linked to Laurie Ann Powell Murder (Part 2)

November 19, 2025 • 46 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley in a new  episode as the Virginia State Police break the news that Colonial Parkway Killer Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. is linked via DNA to the 1988 rape and murder of Gloucester, Virginia resident Laurie Ann Powell.  This Part 2 of our series on the news about Wilmer, a confirmed serial killer responsible for at least four deaths.

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NEW: Colonial Parkway Killer Linked to Laurie Ann Powell Murder (Part 1)

November 15, 2025 • 46 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley in a new episode as the Virginia State Police break the news that Colonial Parkway Killer Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. is linked via DNA to the 1988 rape and murder of Gloucester, Virginia resident Laurie Ann Powell.  This Part 1 of our series on the news about Wilmer, a confirmed serial killer responsible for at least four deaths.

WY Daily

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NEW: Criminal Minds: Real FBI Stories (Part 2)

November 10, 2025 • 39 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are they joined by former FBI agents Bobby Chacon, Jim Clemente and James "Fitz" Fitzgerald. All three were consultants, writers and/or  producers on the hit show "Criminal Minds," now celebrating its 20th anniversary and its spin-offs, "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders," "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior," and "Criminal Minds: Evolution." The series often incorporates r...
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BONUS: New Bedford Serial Killings w Maureen Boyle

November 8, 2025 • 40 mins
Author and journalist Maureen Boyle joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her book "Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer." 
The book tells the harrowing story of the still unsolved murder of 9 women who were left for dead off highways near New Bedford, Massachusetts, together with two others who went missing and have never been found.   This bonus episode of "Mind O...
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NEW: Criminal Minds: Real FBI Stories (Part 1)

November 3, 2025 • 39 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are they joined by former FBI agents Bobby Chacon, Jim Clemente and James "Fitz" Fitzgerald. All three were consultants, writers and/or  producers on the hit show "Criminal Minds," now celebrating its 20th anniversary and its spin-offs, "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders," "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior," and "Criminal Minds: Evolution." The series often incorporates r...
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BONUS: Celebrate Halloween with "The Monkey's Paw"

October 30, 2025 • 35 mins
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. This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on October 20, 2022.

The Monkey's Paw by William Wymark Jacobs

Different versions are available.

https://www.kyrene.org/cms/lib/AZ01001083/Cen...
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NEW: The People Vs. The Golden State Killer

October 27, 2025 • 41 mins
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by Sacramento County DA Thien Ho to discuss his powerful new book, "The People Vs. The Golden State Killer," which tells the behind the scene story of the successful prosecution of Joseph D'Angelo. The book will be released on November 11, 2025.

Thien Ho Website:  https://www.thienho.org/

American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders:

https://www.youtu...
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