The Colonial Parkway murders were the serial murders of at least eight people in the U.S. state of Virginia between 1986 and 1989.

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, Sheryl sits down with Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss the latest developments in the Colonial Parkway murders. They discuss the identification of Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. as a suspect, its implications for the case, its emotional toll, and the relentless pursuit of answers and justice.

If you have any information regarding the Colonial Parkway Murders or Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. call 1-800-225-5324 (1-800-CALLFBI)

2 ‘Colonial Parkway Murders’ Solved, Over 30 Years After Death of Young Virginia Couple

Bill Thomas is a true crime podcaster and entertainment executive now living in Connecticut who sadly is the brother of a murder victim. His sister Cathy Thomas along with her girlfriend Rebecca  Dowski, were the first two victims in the Colonial Parkway Murders, a horrific crime series that claimed the lives of eight young people near Williamsburg, Virginia from 1986  to 1989.

Kristin Dilley is a true crime podcaster, researcher, writer, and teacher from beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia. After losing a good friend’s mother to homicide, she developed an interest in true crime and has become a passionate advocate for the families of unsolved murder victims.

Resources:

MIND OVER MURDER: True Crime Podcast

Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)

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