William F. Thomas and Kristin M. Dilley

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 now living in Connecticut who is also the brother of a murder victim. His younger sister Cathy Thomas along with her girlfriend Rebecca Dowski, were the first two victims in now partially solved Colonial Parkway Murders ,which claimed the lives of at least 10 young people near Williamsburg from 1986 to 1989. They moderate the Colonial Parkway Murders FaceBook and Mind Over Murder pages with more...

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William F. Thomas and Kristin M. Dilley

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True Crime

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

BONUS: Crime Analyst Laura Richards on Coercive Control (Part 1) 25.11.2022

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-anal...

NEW: True Crime "Engage with Empathy" Campaign 21.11.2022

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 cr...

BONUS: Mark Olshaker, Co-Author with John Douglas of "When A Killer Calls" (Part 2) 17.11.2022

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-...

NEW: A Serial Killer on Cape Cod? 14.11.2022

"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,...

BONUS: Mark Olshaker, Co-Author with John Douglas of "When A Killer Calls" (Part 1) 10.11.2022

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-...

NEW: Delphi Arrest, Lady of the Dunes Identified 07.11.2022

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 s...

BONUS: Barbara Rae-Venter: Solving Cases with Investigative Genetic Genealogy 03.11.2022

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...

NEW: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper: American Demon 31.10.2022

"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: Elio...

NEW: Celebrate Halloween with "Dracula's Guest" by Bram Stoker 27.10.2022

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...

NEW: Midwest Monster w Prosecutor Francey Hakes 24.10.2022

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: ht...

NEW: Celebrate Halloween with "The Monkey's Paw" 20.10.2022

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...

NEW: FBI Says No Funds Available for DNA Tests in Colonial Parkway Murders 17.10.2022

"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...

NEW: Celebrate Halloween: Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" 13.10.2022

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 Octo...

NEW: How Othram Uses Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Solve Cases (Part 2) 10.10.2022

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...

NEW: Celebrate Halloween: Poe's Spooky "The Cask of Amontillado" 06.10.2022

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: http...

NEW: How Othram Uses Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Solve Cases (Part 1) 03.10.2022

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...

BONUS: Chloe Canter on Brianna Maitland Case Suspects (Part 2) 29.09.2022

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...

NEW: Savannah Crime Expo 2022 26.09.2022

"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...

BONUS: Chloe Canter on Brianna Maitland Case Suspects (Part 1) 22.09.2022

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 Vermon...

NEW: Helltown with Author Casey Sherman 19.09.2022

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...

BONUS: Private Investigations for the Missing Brianna Maitland (Part 2) 15.09.2022

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...

NEW: Colleen Fitzpatrick on Solving Somerton Man Mystery (Part 2) 12.09.2022

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:/...

BONUS: Private Investigations for the Missing Brianna Maitland (Part 1) 08.09.2022

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...

NEW: Colleen Fitzpatrick on Solving Somerton Man Mystery (Part 1) 05.09.2022

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:/...

BONUS: Bruce Maitland on Brianna Maitland Disappearance (Part 2) 01.09.2022

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 Mo...

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