BONUS: Cathy Thomas/Rebecca Dowski CPM Murder Solved (Part 1)

BONUS: Cathy Thomas/Rebecca Dowski CPM Murder Solved (Part 1)

From Mind Over Murder by William F. Thomas and Kristin M. Dilley

May 28, 2026 · 43 min · Season 7 · Episode 579

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent meeting with the FBI regarding the resolution of the murder case of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski.

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 many open questions remain? What about the other unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders? What are next steps? This is part 1 of multiple parts, and originally ran on January 26, 2026. NBC: FBI Norfolk field office links deceased suspect to additional Colonial Parkway MurdersIn 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3rNRZnL0E Washingtonian: A Murder on the Rappahannock River…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bill Thomas, Kristin Dilley

Topics covered

  • murder investigation
  • FBI meeting
  • Colonial Parkway Murders
  • case closure
  • unsolved cases

Keywords

  • Cathy Thomas
  • Rebecca Dowski
  • Alan Wade Wilmer
  • FBI
  • murder solved
  • Colonial Parkway Murders
  • true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI Norfolk

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