Best Exploring the mind of a killer Podcasts (2024)

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Trust Issues: From Fake Reviews to Ethical Consumerism 19:26

7h ago19:26

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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Can we trust reviews anymore, or have they become part of the marketing game? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, we discuss the reliability of online reviews. With the rise of fake and paid reviews, can consumers trust what they’re reading anymore? The podcast panel explore how reviews have evolved, and how marketers are manipul…

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BONUS: Paper Ghosts Podcast w True Crime Writer M William Phelps 45:07

5m ago45:07

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M William Phelps, the prolific true crime author of 45 true crime books and host of numerous television series including "Dark Minds," joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to talk about his two highly successful podcasts "Paper Ghosts" and "Crossing the Line." This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on April…

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235: He EXECUTED his 3 sons - Chad Doerman 1:02:43

1h ago1:02:43

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On June 15th 2023 Chad Doerman did the unspeakable. This story is one of the most tragic stories Ive ever told. Join me in this latest true crime episode where I take you though the events that unfolded on that terrible day. Em xBy Bang to Rights

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NEW: Victim F: From Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors 48:05

3d ago48:05

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Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss their book, co-written with Nicole Weisensee Egan, "Victim F: From Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors," which tells the shocking true story of their bizarre 2015 kidnapping and the revictimization by the justice system in Vallejo, California, …

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234: The house of horrors SERIAL KILLER - Shawn Grate 1:19:56

17m ago1:19:56

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Shawn Grate AKA The Ladykiller was a serial killer from Ohio who murdered 5 young women. His reign of terror came to an end when an unlikely hero emerged. Join me in my latest true crime episode where we delve into this horrific story. Em xBy Bang to Rights

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Episode 25: The Forgotten Victims of Richard Cottingham "The Torso Killer" 43:16

4h ago43:16

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SummaryIn this episode, Vic shifts the focus from the serial killer, Richard Cottingham, to the victims of his heinous crimes. Cottingham, known as the Torso Killer, committed a series of brutal murders across New York and New Jersey, often targeting young women. The podcast delves into the backgrounds and tragic stories of each victim, highlightin…

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BONUS: Were Same Sex Couples Targeted in Colonial Parkway Murders? 37:01

28m ago37:01

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With a confirmed serial killer, Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. being named in the Colonial Parkway Murders in Virginia, "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss whether same sex couples were targeted in the Colonial Parkway Murders. Several of the sites of murders in this series were commited at locations where there was a lot of g…

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233: The babysitter from HELL - The murder of Fallon Fridley 1:04:27

9d ago1:04:27

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Kristie Flood and Jeffrey Meyers were babysitting little Fallon Fridley when she sustained massive injuries. Join me in this latest true crime episode where I take you through the events that led to this little angels death. Em xBy Bang to Rights

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NEW: Avoiding Missing Persons Scams with Already Gone Podcast 41:07

2d ago41:07

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Nina Innsted, host of the "Already Gone" podcast and the "Missing in Michigan" Facebook page joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss why some missing persons posts on social media turn out to be scams, why fake notices like these hurt real efforts to find missing people, and how to avoid these scams. Why do people r…

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232: The Deadpool killer - Wade Wilson 1:19:37

1h ago1:19:37

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Wade Wilson slaughtered two women for his own gratification. Join me in this true crime episode where take a look at how this man became known as the Deadpool Killer. Em xBy Bang to Rights

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AI Friendships, Becoming Invisible to Stand Out & Instagram's DM Focus 45:15

13d ago45:15

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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Could AI become your close friend? What if becoming “invisible” could help your business stand out? Have your heard about Instagram's new DM features? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, you'll be introduced to a new AI gadget and how it can potentially become your next friend. We'll explore using the private feed to deepen conne…

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BONUS: Joe Giacalone: True Crime with the Sarge 51:26

10h ago51:26

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Retired NYPD Homicide Detective Sargent Joe Giacalone joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss happenings in true crime, including the Karen Read case in Boston, the upcoming Idaho 4 trial of Bryan Kohberger, the Long Island Serial Killer/Giglo Beach 4 suspect Rex Huermann, and much more. This bonus episode of "Mind …

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231: Murdered by a jealous POLICEWOMAN ! 1:37:21

1d ago1:37:21

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This is the murder of Sherri Rasmussen by Stephanie Lazarus. Join me where we will go through the events that led up to this murder that when unsolved for many years. Em xBy Bang to Rights

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Inside The Mind Of The Border Patrol Serial Killer Juan David Ortiz 20:48

3d ago20:48

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Juan David Ortiz, a U.S. Border Patrol supervisor, wore the uniform of a trusted protector. But he lived a double life — husband, father, war veteran, and respected agent. Yet beneath this facade of normalcy lay a monster. Over the course of twelve days in 2018, Ortiz unleashed his dark urges on the streets of Laredo, Texas, brutally ending the liv…

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NEW: Getting Answers in the Colonial Parkway Murders 33:04

4d ago33:04

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Janette Edwards Santiago, older sister of Colonial Parkway Murders victim Robin Edwards, shares her thoughts on getting answers in her sister and David Knobling's murder with "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. On January 8, 2024, Virginia State Police and FBI investigators announced that deceased suspect Alan Wade Wilmer Sr…

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230: Parents found severed head in their sons bedroom - Brian Cohee Jr 58:24

4d ago58:24

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Brian Cohee Jr was a young man who decided he wanted to kill. His victim was a homeless man who was well loved in the community. Join me in my latest true crime episode where we take a look at this tragic story. Em xBy Bang to Rights

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Episode 24: The Vile Crimes of Rodney Alcala, the Dating Game Killer 41:42

7d ago41:42

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Rodney Alcala, also known as the Dating Game Killer, was a vile and violent serial killer who targeted women and children. He was responsible for multiple murders and sexual assaults across different states in the USA. His crimes included rape, strangulation, and brutal beatings. Alcala appeared on The Dating Game show and was chosen as the winner,…

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BONUS: Serial Killer's Apprentice w Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman 57:20

15d ago57:20

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"The Serial Killer's Apprentice: The True Story of How Houston's Deadliest Murderer Turned a Kid Into a Killing Machine" is the new book by authors Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman. The authors join us for a fascinating discussion of killers Dean Corll, David Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley worked together as victims and perpetrators. This bonus e…

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229: STABBED 28 times by her “friend” - Brianna Ghey 1:25:13

8d ago1:25:13

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Brianna Ghey was brutally stabbed by Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe on 11th Feb 2023 after meeting them to hang out, they lured her to her death by pretending to be her friend. Join me in my latest true crime episode where I take you through this tragic story. Em xBy Bang to Rights

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NEW: The Day My Mother Never Came Home 37:28

11d ago37:28

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Author Reginald L Reed, Jr. joins "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his powerful new memoir, "The Day My Mother Never Came Home." The book tells the story of the murder of Reggie's mother Selonia when Reggie was only 6 years old, and the indictment and trial of his father some 32 years later for his wife's cold case…

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Personal vs Business Brands, ManyChat's Auto Responder, Benefits & Pitfalls Using Health Apps & AI Regulations 46:50

27d ago46:50

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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) What’s more effective: building a personal brand or focusing on your company’s brand? Are wellness apps really beneficial, or do they pose hidden risks? How can chatbots like ManyChat enhance your social media engagement? Are AI-generated content and deepfakes a threat to online authenticity? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, w…

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BONUS: Exploring the Serial Killer Database 43:59

28d ago43:59

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Dr. Mike Aamodt, the founder of the Serial Killer Database joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss how the database came into existence, how it helps academics, students and law enforcement investigators understand the lives and minds of serial killer, including Colonial Parkway Murders serial killer Alan Wade Wi…

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228: Brutally slaughtered by their own SON 1:12:44

30d ago1:12:44

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Brian Blackwell was aged 18 years old when he killed his parents by stabbing and beating them with a carving knife and claw hammer in their home near Liverpool in2004. Join me in my latest Bang to rights episode where I take you through this horrific story. Em xxxBy Bang to Rights

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NEW: John Hinckley Jr and the Madness of American Political Violence (Part 2) 46:01

18d ago46:01

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"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the new article by Dublin based writer Mark O'Connell, "John Hinckley Jr and the Madness of American Political Violence," which ran in the New York Times Magazine on July 25, 2024. This new episode is Part 2 of 2. NYT: John Hinckley Jr and the Madness of American Political Violence htt…

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228: He bragged about killing TWO kids. 1:13:33

19d ago1:13:33

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The babes in the woods murders Ronald Jebson was a predator who was eventually convicted for the babes in the woods murder in 1970. Join me in my latest true rime episode where I take you through a story that remained unsolved for over 30 years. Em xBy Bang to Rights

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Episode 23: The Boston Strangler: "A Case of Multiple Killers?" 54:19

1M ago54:19

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SummaryIn this episode, Vic discusses the case of Albert DeSalvo, also known as the Boston Strangler. Vic explores the controversy surrounding DeSalvo's guilt or innocence and shares their personal observations. DeSalvo was never found guilty of the Boston Strangler murders due to a lack of evidence, but he confessed to being the killer. Vic delves…

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BONUS: Mark Olshaker on Release of Attempted Assassin John Hinckley, Jr. 40:25

23d ago40:25

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In this bonus episode from 2022, Author Mark Olshaker joins Mind Over Murder co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the recent release of John Hinckley, Jr. the man who attempted to assassinate former President Ronald Reagan in 1981. Hinckley will be living in Williamsburg, Virginia after his release from from supervision following a le…

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227: Pregnant mother stabbed to death ! 57:31

23d ago57:31

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After breaking down on the M50, 7 months pregnant Marie Wilks was abducted from the hard shoulder. Join me in this latest true crime episode where we take a look at what happened on that fateful day. Em xBy Bang to Rights

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AI Ethics, Digital Detox, Google’s Battle, Social Media Shifts, an AI Call Recorder Gadget 49:51

1M ago49:51

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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Do you trust the companies behind the tech you use every day, or are you concerned about the power they hold? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, the team dives into the fascinating yet sometimes intimidating world of emerging technologies. We touch on AI facial recognition, the implications of Google's potential breakup, and why…

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NEW: John Hinckley Jr and the Madness of American Political Violence (Part 1) 43:13

1M ago43:13

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"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the new article by Dublin based writer Mark O'Connell, "John Hinckley Jr and the Madness of American Political Violence," which ran in the New York Times Magazine on July 25, 2024. This new episode is Part 1 of 2. NYT: John Hinckley Jr and the Madness of American Political Violence htt…

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226: She allowed her daughter to be beaten to death ! 1:20:38

26d ago1:20:38

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Little Arabella Parker was murdered by her mother's partner Jahrid Burgess . Samantha Delcamp was also complicit in the death of her little girl. Join me in this truec rime episode where I take you through this truly awful story. Em xxBy Bang to Rights

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225: SHOCKING NEW EVIDENCE bringing Jeremy Bamber's conviction into question! 2:08:07

29d ago2:08:07

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Join me in a discussion with the UK's innocence project where we spend time digging through the evidence in the Jeremy Barber case. Go and read the piece in the New Yorker by Heidi Blake too.By Bang to Rights

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BONUS: Polygraph Expert Critiques Colonial Parkway Murders Testing 45:25

30d ago45:25

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Nationally known polygraph examiner and private detective Lisa Ribacoff joins "Mind Over Murder" co-host Bill Thomas to discuss how the FBI used a polygraph exam to ID then suspect Alan Wade Wilmer Sr as one of the responsible parties for the 1988 disappearance of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey in the Colonial Parkway Murders. Despite much corrobo…

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224: Jeremy Bamber and the Whitehouse farm murders PART 2 58:51

1M ago58:51

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Join me in part 2 of my Whitehouse farm murders special where I conclude the story of Jeremy Bamber. Do you think he is guilty or after watching my video have you changed you mind? Please listen my interview with the UK innocence project on my channel when it is released, where I spend 2 hours discussing the case and why they are fighting for his r…

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A Funeral Home Murder Mystery: Joe Pulizzi’s Bold Leap into Crime Writing 36:19

1M ago36:19

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Joe Pulizzi, the Godfather of Content Marketing, takes an audacious leap into crime fiction, delivering a story that is as mesmerizing as it is chilling. Set within the haunting confines of a funeral home, “The Will To Die” unravels a dark and twisted narrative brimming with suspense, secrets, and a touch of macabre. Pulizzi’s protagonist, a market…

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NEW: How Does CODIS Really Work? 39:07

1M ago39:07

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"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss Kristin's new research into how the CODIS System helps solve crime. How does CODIS work? Why do we have different CODIS policies in 50 different states? Can we make this system a better tool for solving crime? FBI Frequently Asked Questions on CODIS and NDIS https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-…

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223: Jeremy Bamber and the Whitehouse farm murders PT 1 1:21:04

2M ago1:21:04

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Join me in my latest True Crime special. This 2 part case is that of the infamous Whitehouse farm murders. Jeremy Bamber was accused of murdering his adoptive family including his adoptive parents Nevill and June Bamber; his adoptive sister, Sheila Caffell; and his sister's six-year-old twin sons. I will break down the facts and go through this sto…

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AI Solutions & Concerns, Phantom Vibration Revisit & Social Media During an Election Year 33:49

2M ago33:49

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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) In this episode, Brian shares how AI is reshaping various industries, from recruitment to customer service and even sports coaching. Imagine having AI help you make smarter inventory decisions or reducing daily tasks. But with these advancements come real concerns about privacy and regulation. We'll discuss two stories recently…

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Episode 22: From Troubled Childhood to Serial Killer: The Life of Derek Todd Lee 49:08

2M ago49:08

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This episode covers the story of Derek Todd Lee, also known as the Baton Rouge Strangler, a serial killer in Louisiana. The host discusses Lee's troubled childhood, his escalating criminal behaviour, and the murders he committed. The police initially overlooked him as a suspect, but eventually, DNA evidence linked him to the crimes. Lee was convict…

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BONUS: 8 Simple Rules for Being an Ethical True Crime Consumer 48:20

1M ago48:20

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Renee Williams, Executive Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime joins us to go over "8 Simple Rules for Being an Ethical True Crime Consumer." Mind Over Murder cohosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley join Renee for a fantastic conversation about how true crime media is changing-- for the better. This bonus episode of "mind Over Murder…

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222: Evil parents murdered their 5 WEEK old twins 50:25

1M ago50:25

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This true crime episode is one of evil and sadness. Angelina Belinda Calderon and Fernando Vega, both 21 years old of Houston in Texas subjected their little babies to a short life of horror . Join me where I take you through the events that unfolded . Em xBy Bang to Rights

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11 Days of Terror: The Deadly Texas Prison Hostage Crisis That Gripped The Nation 16:54

1M ago16:54

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Chaos erupted inside the impenetrable Walls Unit prison in Huntsville during the scorching Texas summer of July 1974. Frederico “Fred” Gomez Carrasco, a notorious drug lord often compared to Pablo Escobar of today, orchestrated a takeover that would become the longest prison siege in U.S. history. Carrasco, known as “The Mexican Connection,” smuggl…

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NEW: Virginia Unsolved Cases Reporter Courteney Stuart 45:40

1M ago45:40

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"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss unsolved cases in Virginia with reporter and radio host Courteney Stuart of WINA Charlottesville. Cases include the Colonial Parkway Murders, the Route 29 Stalker, and the Shenandoah National Park Murders of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans, followed by the the bizarre death of Darrell…

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The Right to Disconnect, Bridging Generational Gaps & Healthy Boundaries 36:07

2M ago36:07

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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Can a law protect your personal time from work demands? Join us for a special edition of the Mindful Bytes podcast, recorded live from the Metaverse, as we debate France's law that gives workers the right to disconnect from work communications outside of office hours. Our panel—Brian, Shawna, Olivia, and Ashton—brings a wealth …

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BONUS: Dark Valley Podcast on Connecticut River Valley Killings 43:14

1M ago43:14

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Producer and podcast host Jennifer Amell and survivor and case advocate Jane Boroski join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to talk about "Dark Valley," their new podcast which covers the unsolved Connecticut River Valley Killings. Dark Valley explores a fascinating true crime case which warrants further investigation and d…

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221: Actresses suicide was staged to cover her brutal murder 49:05

2M ago49:05

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Actress and film maker, Adrienne Shelly was at the pinnacle of her career. She had a beautiful little daughter and a Husband that loved her to the moon and back. When her husband couldn’t contact her after she didn’t come home from working he decided to find out why. What unfolded was both horrific and tragic. Join me in my latest true crime episod…

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NEW: Disappearance of Janice Starr: In the Wind 47:44

2M ago47:44

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Bestselling author Ron Peterson Jr joins "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to talk about his brand new book "In the Wind: The Disappearance of Janice Starr" which tells the story of groundbreaking female detective Kay Shucker, who helped solve the case of an Old Dominion University student who went missing in 1981. It …

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220: They wanted to kidnap a kid and SET FIRE to them. 58:29

2M ago58:29

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This episode is one of horror and disbelief. Talia Furman, of Springfield, Matthew Toole, of Battle Creek, David Bailey, of Coldwater and formerly of Kalamazoo, and Jamie LaPoint, of Athens are the people we all have nightmares about. They plotted to kidnap, torte and kill a child for their own pleasure. This case is one that will make your toes cu…

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Instagram's DM Dilemma, Tech's Impact on Creativity, Ready vs Done Mindset & AI Now 37:48

2M ago37:48

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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Can Instagram's latest update transform your business interactions, or will it complicate communication beyond repair? Join us on Mindful Bytes as we dissect Instagram's significant change to business accounts—now, you can only receive DMs from users you follow. Let's discuss the pros and cons with Olivia, from reducing spam to…

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Episode 21: The Twisted Mind of Jerry Brudos: A Tale of Shoe Fetish and Murder 48:54

2M ago48:54

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SummaryJerry Brudos, also known as the Shoe Fetish Slayer, was a serial killer with a disturbing obsession with shoes and women's underwear. He was abused by his mother and developed a shoe fetish at a young age. He would stalk and photograph women, and eventually escalated to kidnapping, raping, and murdering them. Brudos would dress the bodies in…

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