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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 Colo... more

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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 resi... more

"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

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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 resi... more

"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 kil... more

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Recent Guests

Randy Barnett
Prosecutor and author of Felony Review
Georgetown University (Professor of Constitutional Law); former Chicago prosecutor
Episode: NEW: Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago
Troy Hillman
Author of Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter; former Phoenix police detective
Author; former Cold Case Homicide Detective, Phoenix
Episode: NEW: Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter
Jim Clemente
Former FBI agent and writer/producer on Criminal Minds
Former FBI; Criminal Minds writer/producer
Episode: BONUS: Criminal Minds: Real FBI Stories (Part 1)
James Fitzgerald
Former FBI profiler and writer/producer on Criminal Minds
FBI; Criminal Minds writer/producer
Episode: BONUS: Criminal Minds: Real FBI Stories (Part 1)
Bobby Chacon
Former FBI agent and writer/producer on Criminal Minds
FBI; Criminal Minds writer/producer
Episode: BONUS: Criminal Minds: Real FBI Stories (Part 1)
Connor McCarthy
Documentary collaborator
The Scream Murder project
Episode: NEW: The Scream Murder Documentary
Patrick Rogers
Documentary collaborator
The Scream Murder project
Episode: NEW: The Scream Murder Documentary
Bill Thomas
Writer, consulting producer, and victim's advocate; brother of Cathy Thomas
Mind Over Murder
Episode: NEW: Cold Red FBI Profilers React to Colonial Parkway Solve
Kristin Dilley
Writer, researcher, teacher, and victim's advocate
Mind Over Murder
Episode: NEW: Cold Red FBI Profilers React to Colonial Parkway Solve

Hosts

Bill Thomas
Co-host and producer; victim's advocate and brother of Cathy Thomas, a murder victim.
Kristin Dilley
Co-host and researcher; victim's advocate and educator.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 704 ratings
  • Incredible Podcast

    In the last couple months I started listening to Mind Over Murder. This is an amazing, incredible, informative, and well planned out podcast. Bill and Kristen share with us the perfect combo of seriousness and humor on very serious and difficult matters. Plus their friendship and commitment to finding the bad guys shines through. The guests they have on are top notch too. I am working on catching up with five years of these and loving it. Please keep doing this outstanding work!! Thank you for a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sportslover1320
    United States4 months ago
  • Very Good

    I’m a new listener to this podcast and it has quickly become my favorite. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kellipepp
    United States5 months ago
  • Very interesting

    Good podcast, interesting guests, interesting cases, lots of research and preparation. Their analysis is always compassionate and sensible. I learn interesting facts and viewpoints from their podcasts. Both hosts are likable and chatty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    debllstl
    United States6 months ago
  • Please fix your audio.

    I don’t know what happened but I’ve been listening for a long time but sometimes is very wrong with your audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tamkatie
    United States8 months ago
  • Sound quality

    I enjoy this podcast very much. The hosts really do their research and homework. The only issue I have is that the sound quality is often poor. I don’t know if it’s their microphones or what?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Alygram
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the show's depth and the hosts' compassionate approach to sensitive topics.
Overall, the hosts are recognized for their expertise and the meaningful advocacy work they do in the realm of true crime.

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#163
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Apple Podcasts
#187
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NEW: Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago
Q: What does the Felony Review unit actually do?
The unit reviews potential charges before they are filed, interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence in police stations to ensure the system only charges those with solid guilt and to protect the innocent. They think like defense attorneys to anticipate arguments and to avoid overreaching prosecutions.
NEW: Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter
Q: What was the emotional turning point when Miller was finally arrested?
After three and a half years of persistent investigation and collaboration with the lab, the lab team informed the command that Miller was the source of the DNA evidence, leading to a celebratory but cautious arrest.
NEW: Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter
Q: Why did Miller waive a jury trial, and how did that decision affect the case?
The decision to opt for a bench trial was believed to limit the chance of a hung jury, but it also increased reliance on a judge's assessment and the prosecution's performance, which the hosts felt reduced the defense's ability to argue effectively.
NEW: Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter
Q: Explain the hobbies that lend itself to the name The Zombie Hunter.
Miller cultivated a public persona through involvement in Comic-Con, steampunk, and a police-car setup with a Bloody mannequin, which created a chilling contrast between his everyday persona and the crimes.
NEW: The Scream Murder Documentary
Q: Walk us through just the basics of the case for folks that might not be familiar with it or haven't seen your new documentary yet.
The case began in 2006 when Cassie Jo Stoddard, a 16-year-old house-sitter, was murdered by her boyfriend's friend, Brian Draper, who later confessed and led investigators to the crime scene and the evidence.

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This true crime podcast explores complex and often heart-wrenching cases, with a special focus on victim advocacy. The hosts, both deeply connected to the narratives they cover, share their insights and personal experiences, particularly regarding the Colonial Parkway Murders, a case that has impacted them directly. Each episode features discussions with various guests, including experts and authors, who provide unique perspectives on unsolved crimes and legal processes, elevating the discourse around justice and victim rights.

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2. Troy Hillman
3. Jim Clemente
4. James Fitzgerald
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