Mind Over Murder

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...

Former FBI Agent Shawn Johnson and former bank robber Steven Meyers join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss their new Netflix series "How to Rob a Bank." The series tells the true story of how Shawn Johnson and an FBI Seattle task force pursued a team of highly successful bank robbers including Scott Shurlock, known as 'Hollywood' for his elaborate masks, and his ac...

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...

Former FBI Agent Shawn Johnson and former bank robber Steven Meyers join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss their new Netflix series "How to Rob a Bank." The series tells the true story of how Shawn Johnson and an FBI Seattle task force pursued a team of highly successful bank robbers including Scott Shurlock, known as 'Hollywood' for his elaborate masks, and his ac...

"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...

"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 v...

"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...

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by former FBI profiler Julia Cowley, to discuss her FBI career and her successful true crime podcast The Consult, which features four former FBI profilers. This is Part 2 of 2 parts. The Consult: Real FBI Profilers A true crime podcast that examines criminal behavior with real retired FBI profilers. https://www.truecrimeconsult....

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?  This bonus episode originally ran November 24, 2025, Runaway Groom:  Cold Feet—or Cold-Blooded Murder? https://posthillpress.com/book/runaway-groom-co...

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by former FBI profiler Julia Cowley, to discuss her FBI career and her succesful true crime podcast The Consult, which features four former FBI profilers. This is Part 1 of 2 parts. The Consult: Real FBI Profilers A true crime podcast that examines criminal behavior with real retired FBI profilers. https://www.truecrimeconsult.c...

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 Wilmer, a confirmed serial killer responsible for at least six deaths.  The episode originally r...

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by former prosecutor Randy Barnett to discuss his new book "Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago." 5-STAR REVIEW: FELONY REVIEW by Randy Barnett https://novelsalive.com/2026/03/27/5-star-review-felony-review-by-randy-barnett/ Randy Barnett Revisits Chicago’s Era of Courtroom Corruption and Criminal Justic...

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 Wilmer, a confirmed serial killer responsible for at least six deaths.  The episode originall;y...

 "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the case of Georgia father Colin Gray, who was found guilty of supplying his troubled son Colt with an AR-15 style assault rifle which the son used in a 2024 school shooting which killed four and injured nine people. His now 16 year son Colt will be tried separately. NBC: Georgia father Colin Gray found guilty in connection with s...

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: Evolutio...

 "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by former Phoenix police detective Troy Hillman to discuss his powerful new true crime book "Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter: The True Story of a Small Town Accountant, an Elite Group of Detectives and Arizona's Most Terrifying Cold Case."  Troy tells the chilling account of how Troy and his team tracked down Bryan Miller, AKA t...

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: Evolutio...

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss a New York Times article, "Online Accusations in Guthrie Case Leave One Family Scared Numb."  Why are irresponsible true crime creators naming suspects in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping? Are true crime podcasters, You Tube sleuths and Tick Toc producers acting in such a bizarre and irresponsible way? Have true crime ethi...

"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by writer/producers Connor McCarthy and Patrick Rogers to discuss their new series "The Scream Murder" on Disney and Hulu Plus. Their series tells the true story of two horror obsessed teens in Idaho who modeled their real- life murder of a 16 year old girl on the "Scream" movie franchise. People:  Inside the Teen Killing Where a L...

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss Bill Thomas and Bob Dowski's recent meeting with FBI Norfolk, where they were told that waterman Alan Wade Wilmer, Senior was responsible for the murder of their two sisters in October 1986. Let us take you inside the actual meeting. How was the Thomas/Dowski case closed? Are they satisfied with the FBI's story? How ma...

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho to discuss his powerful new book, "The People Vs. The Golden State Killer," which tells the behind the scenes story of the successful prosecution of Joseph D'Angelo. This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on October 27, 2025. Thien Ho Website:  https://www.thi...

"Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by former FBI agents and profilers James R Fitzgerald and Dr. Raymond Carr in a new crossover episode with the "Cold Red" podcast.  Fitz and Ray offer their expert opinion as they discuss the recently announced news that the October 1986 murder of Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski has now been linked via DNA to Colonial Parkway Mu...

Journalist Andrew Goldman joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his new podcast "Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder," which covers the 1975 case of Martha Moxley.  Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel was convicted of Moxley's murder in 2002. His conviction was later overturned due to inadequate counsel, and after several back and forth decisions, the State of Co...

Journalist Andrew Goldman joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his new podcast "Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder," which covers the 1975 case of Martha Moxley.  Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel was convicted of Moxley's murder in 2002. His conviction was later overturned due to inadequate counsel, and after several back and forth decisions, the State of Co...

Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they interview Jerome Elam, expert on human trafficking and chairman of the Trafficking in America Task Force.  Learn how kids, young people and adults are trafficked and how they are drawn into this sordid multimillion dollar business where humans are traded for sex, drugs, money, and even human organs. This bonus episode of "Mind...