Mind Over Murder

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we discuss the Long Island Serial Killer/Gilgo Beach Murders and the recent arrest of suspect Rex Heuermann. Is he responsible for all of the LISK murders, or just the Gilgo Beach 4? Are there more than one killer on Long Island? How did Suffolk County drop the ball so badly in the LISK case? Can the new task force finally solve th...

John Glatt, New York Times bestselling author of "Tangled Vines: Power, Privilege and the Murdaugh Family Murders" joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his fascinating new book. The book was released August 8, 2023. Macmillan: Tangled Vines: Power, Privilege, and the Murdaugh Family Murders https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250283481/tangledvines Amazon: Tan...

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" po...

Richard Foster, author of "Southern Nightmare: The Hunt for the Southside Strangler," which tells the true crime story of Richmond's notorious seral killer and the first murder case in the U.S. to be solved with DNA, joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. Southern Nightmare started out a successful true crime podcast hosted by Richard Foster before he continued his resea...

"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 d...

Renowned foresnics psychologist Katherine Ramsland joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss how we can identify psychopaths in our midst, whether they be be criminials, our former spouses and partners, or the kid next door. Dr. Ramsland has written 70 books, and is the Assistant Provost at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. Her latest novel is "Ice Cream Man," a...

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the recent parole of Manson Family member and convicted murderer Leslie Van Houten. Van Houten served 53 years for the brutal murder of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca on August 10, 1969. Should Van Houten have been released at all? Is the purpose on incarceration one of punishment, rehabilitation, or both? Join as as we tackle these th...

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley offer our observations about of the new HBO true crime documentary series "Burden of Proof," which covers the disappearance of 15 year old student Jennifer Pandos who went missing from her parent's home in Williamsburg, Virginia in February 1987. This is Part 5 of our discussion of Burden of Proof and this baffling case. We also begin a di...

Veteran Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Baden joins "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his amazing new book "American Autopsy: One Medical Examiner's Decades-Long Fight for Racial Justice in a Broken Legal System." Penguin Random House Books: "American Autopsy: One Medical Examiner's Decades-Long Fight for Racial Justice in a Broken Legal System." https://www.p...

Filmmaker Cynthia Hill and victim advocate Stephen Pandos join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we continue our analysis of the new HBO true crime documentary series "Burden of Proof," which covers the disappearance of 15 year old student Jennifer Pandos who went missing from her parent's home in Williamsburg, Virginia in February 1987. This is Part 4 of our discussion...

Investigator Wendi Reed joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we continue our analysis of the new HBO true crime documentary series "Burden of Proof," which covers the disappearance of 15 year old student Jennifer Pandos who went missing from her parent's home in Williamsburg, Virginia in February 1987. Wendi was the lead invetigator for the James City County Police D...

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we begin our analysis of the new HBO true crime documentary series "Burden of Proof," which covers the disappearance of 15 year old student Jennifer Pandos who went missing from her parent's home in Williamsburg, Virginia in February 1987. This is Part 2 of our discussion of Burden of Proof and this baffling case. Burden of Proof |...

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as we begin our analysis of the new HBO true crime documentary series "Burden of Proof," which covers the disappearance of 15 year old student Jennifer Pandos who went missing from her parent's home in Williamsburg, Virginia in February 1987. This is Part 1 of our discussion of Burden of Proof and this baffling case. Burden of Proof |...

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 i...

"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...

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 tran...

"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...

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 t...

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...

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 u...

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:/...

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 televisi...

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:/...

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 exp...

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 Boo...