About this episode

The episode discusses the book 'The Worst Day' and the true stories of heroism during the Air Florida Flight 90 disaster and a DC Metro train derailment.

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 derailed, resulting in multiple deaths-- a tremendous challenge for first responders from throughout the region. This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on January 5, 2026. Goodreads: The Worst Day: A Plane Crash, A Train Wreck, and Remarkable Acts of Heroism in Washington, DC https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228645067-the-worst-day NBC: FBI Norfolk field office links deceased suspect to additional Colonial Parkway Murders In January 2026, the FBI announced Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. is responsible for the 1986 Virginia murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/colonial-parkway-murders-cathleen-thomas-rebecca-dowski-resolved-rcna255097 American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bill Thomas, Kristin Dilley

Guest: Bruce Goldfarb

Topics covered

• plane crash
• train wreck
• heroism
• first responders
• true crime

Keywords

• Air Florida Flight 90
• train derailment
• heroism
• Washington DC
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Air Florida

Books & works: The Worst Day: A Plane Crash, A Train Wreck, and Remarkable Acts of Heroism in Washington, DC

Places: Potomac River, Washington, DC

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