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Bill Thomas, Brother of Cathy Thomas, Colonial Parkway Murders
Bill Thomas, Brother of Cathy Thomas, Colonial Parkway Murders
@Kell1 what do you think about SK Ed Edwards' behavioral profile lining up with all the Colonial Parkway killings/disappearances, save for Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski’s murders? I promise I'm not an enthusiast of Cameron's theory about Edwards being responsible for killing everyone from the Black Dalahia to JonBenet lol. Edward's know MO and signatures have always struck me as very similar to most of the Colonial Parkway victims. I wouldn't bet the farm on him being involved or anything, but I think he's interesting to at least consider. If any of those cases have developed offender DNA and uploaded it to CODIS with no match, then Edwards would be out though since he should also be in CODIS.
I think Daniel and Annamarie may have been killed by someone who knew Daniel had a substantial amount of money on him that night and was probably a robbery gone tragically wrong.I just finished listening to 2 of the episodes of "Who Killed", June 10 and 17. I'm glad to see this as these cases need an occasional kick start in the public.
One thing after listening that causes me to wonder, (1) if the same party is involved and (2) if more than person is involved.
Outside of trying control TWO persons I'm looking at the egress from the crime scene area. The second set - David Knobling and Robin Edwards - seems obvious. The killer likely drove up and left in a vehicle. But starting with the first case - Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski - it doesn't seem all that obvious if we're talking about one person. It's not likely the ladies were killed there so the killer drove the car there? If so, how did he leave? Outside of an accomplice, walking seems the only explanation. So the actual crime scene COULD have been only a mile or two away. In the 10 June episode it is mentioned about the noise made by a car on that rough pavement being heard 10-15 seconds before being seen. So maybe it is likely they could have hid each time.
The last case - Annamarie Phelps and David Lauer - seems like an accomplice is possible. The only explanation I can think of for a single killer is parking on the west bound side rest area and walking over to the east bound side. There he hijacks the two, has them drive to the next stop, commits the murders and drives back to his vehicle. If this is true - a random selection by the killer? Or with the money on David, maybe a marijuana purchase meeting - i.e., the killer knew they would be there at an appointed time.
Circling back around to the third case. Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey. This case is one I can't come up with an explanation for killing without a second party's help. The CP is outside their route to Cassandra's place and one or both apparently don't like the CP at night. So if the murders - and I believe they were murdered - occurred somewhere along the way home or they were abducted at Cassandra's place that is a long walk one way. I sometimes wonder if the third set had no relationship to the others and the car was put there to copy the first set of murders. After all, of the 4 sets it is the only one where neither the bodies nor the crime scene are ever found.
Just pondering out loud about just one aspect and whether or not there is a direct relationship between the four.
I just finished listening to 2 of the episodes of "Who Killed", June 10 and 17. I'm glad to see this as these cases need an occasional kick start in the public.
One thing after listening that causes me to wonder, (1) if the same party is involved and (2) if more than person is involved.
Outside of trying control TWO persons I'm looking at the egress from the crime scene area. The second set - David Knobling and Robin Edwards - seems obvious. The killer likely drove up and left in a vehicle. But starting with the first case - Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski - it doesn't seem all that obvious if we're talking about one person. It's not likely the ladies were killed there so the killer drove the car there? If so, how did he leave? Outside of an accomplice, walking seems the only explanation. So the actual crime scene COULD have been only a mile or two away. In the 10 June episode it is mentioned about the noise made by a car on that rough pavement being heard 10-15 seconds before being seen. So maybe it is likely they could have hid each time.
The last case - Annamarie Phelps and David Lauer - seems like an accomplice is possible. The only explanation I can think of for a single killer is parking on the west bound side rest area and walking over to the east bound side. There he hijacks the two, has them drive to the next stop, commits the murders and drives back to his vehicle. If this is true - a random selection by the killer? Or with the money on David, maybe a marijuana purchase meeting - i.e., the killer knew they would be there at an appointed time.
Circling back around to the third case. Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey. This case is one I can't come up with an explanation for killing without a second party's help. The CP is outside their route to Cassandra's place and one or both apparently don't like the CP at night. So if the murders - and I believe they were murdered - occurred somewhere along the way home or they were abducted at Cassandra's place that is a long walk one way. I sometimes wonder if the third set had no relationship to the others and the car was put there to copy the first set of murders. After all, of the 4 sets it is the only one where neither the bodies nor the crime scene are ever found.
Just pondering out loud about just one aspect and whether or not there is a direct relationship between the four.
In our next episode of Citizen Detective podcast, we will be covering the Colonial Parkway Murders, and focusing in particular on the first two murders, Cathy Thomas, and Rebecca Ann Dowski. We will be joined live by Cathy's Brother Bill Thomas @billthom56 who has been a wonderful advocate for his sister's case, and the series or murders overall.
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Just a reminder, if any sleuths would like to join us, we are brainstorming the Colonial Parkway Murders, starting off w/ the murders of Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski tonight Tuesday 8/9 at 9PM EasternIn our next episode of Citizen Detective podcast, we will be covering the Colonial Parkway Murders, and focusing in particular on the first two murders, Cathy Thomas, and Rebecca Ann Dowski. We will be joined live by Cathy's Brother Bill Thomas @billthom56 who has been a wonderful advocate for his sister's case, and the series or murders overall.
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My first time listening, it was very good. Bill Thomas is always informative and I learned even more details on this show. I'm sorry Bill and the other families have experienced so much frustration in getting the FBI to move this case forward for advanced testing of evidence.Just a reminder, if any sleuths would like to join us, we are brainstorming the Colonial Parkway Murders, starting off w/ the murders of Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski
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Yes, very sad that these families don't have answersMy first time listening, it was very good. Bill Thomas is always informative and I learned even more details on this show. I'm sorry Bill and the other families have experienced so much frustration in getting the FBI to move this case forward for advanced testing of evidence.
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Not sure if it has ever been confirmed if it was kerosene or diesel, i’ve read that the FBI refer to it as diesel.From two posts back:
"Their killer, or killers, had moved their vehicle and pushed it down an embankment toward the water after failing to burn the vehicle with kerosene."
My understanding is that it was instead diesel. Correct?