BONUS: Serial Killers Hiding in Plain Sight (Part 2)
From Mind Over Murder by William F. Thomas and Kristin M. Dilley
May 22, 2026 · 44 min · Season 7 · Episode 577
About this episode
The episode discusses the experiences of families connected to serial killers, focusing on the Kohberger and Wilmer cases.
Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss new article in the New York Times by Mike Baker: "Her Brother Pleaded Guilty to the Idaho Murders. Now She is Ready to Talk." Kristin and Bill compare the experience of Mel Kohberger, sister of Idaho 4 killer Bryan Kohberger, and the family of Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr., who has been linked to 4 murders in Virginia, including 2 of the Colonial Parkway Murders. This is part 9 of 2 parts, and originally ran on January 19, 2026. Her Brother Pleaded Guilty to the Idaho Murders. Now She’s Ready to Talk. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/us/idaho-murders-bryan-kohberger-family.html 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: 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
- Idaho Murders
- Colonial Parkway Murders
- true crime
- family impact
- serial killers
Keywords
- Idaho Murders
- Bryan Kohberger
- Alan Wade Wilmer
- Colonial Parkway Murders
- true crime
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York Times, NBC, American Detective, WTKR News 3
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