Murders all occurred, she said, within a 30-mile radius and all on a weekend or holiday., Moreover, the slayings occurred at night, and mostly in areas that look like lovers lanes. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. And it pains me to think that 34 years have gone by now. He may have been watching victims, the former profiler theorized, and when the opportunity arose he became a predator.. The burden gets a little easier, but in such a small incremental way that you dont realize it at first, Thomas said. Phelps had been stabbed, but Lauers body was too decomposed to determine cause of death. Thomas said he had been notified by the FBI a year ago that DNA in his sisters case was being sent for testing at Quantico. Both their purses and their money were found inside the car, ruling out robbery as a motive. [1] During that time, three couples were murdered and one couple is missing and presumed to be dead. The linking of the four crimes is circumstantial, and no suspects have ever been publicly identified. That kind of opens up the window for somebody else to come along and pick on them.. And. [11], On October 8, 2016, the Richmond Times Dispatch ran an in-depth article on the 30th anniversary of the Colonial Parkway murders case: After 30 Years, Relatives in Parkway Murders Hope for a Break in Cases[12], On October 8, 2016, the Virginian-Pilot published in-depth story, "The Killer Could Still be Out There: 30 Years Later, Still No Answers in the Colonial Parkway Murders"[13], On May 4, 2018, the Colonial Parkway murders were covered in featured panel discussion at the annual "CrimeCon" true crime convention in Nashville. The FBI, working in unison with the regions law enforcement, had a victim criteria in their arsenal. In total, 4 pairs of people were targeted, resulting in eight murders and six bodies found. Each had been shot in the head. The realization that his sister, Cathleen Thomas, was murdered on a scenic Virginia roadway. The murders associated with the series span from the area around the Colonial Parkway around Williamsburg, to New Kent . Cassandra Hailey, left, with her sisters Paula Hailey, center, and Teri Hailey, right in December 1986. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. The Colonial Parkway is a beautiful stretch of highway which cuts through the Colonial National Historical Park in South-East Virginia. Fun Fact: Tunnel was built in 1942 and is 1,190 feet long. Edwards family members, meanwhile, grieved the lost opportunity to know the woman the teenager was becoming. He was shy at first, but once you got to know him he opened up, he said. Legal Statement. "She had martial arts training from the Naval Academy and she was incredibly athletic. All of the victims were young, white, and either a romantic couple or could resemble one to an outsider. But is it possible they are tragic, separate events? Virginia State Police, who are handling the Knobling and Edwards and Phelps and Lauer cases, declined to comment if they had DNA in either of the cases. , including one couple whove never been found. [25], On July 23, 2021, The Daily Beast published an article about the Colonial Parkway murders, primarily focusing on the murder of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski, the first known victims of the Colonial Parkway killer. She described Robin as a firecracker personality, who got along with everyone she met. The former was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and the latter a senior of Willam & Mary College. Calls beloved Toyota Celica was discovered at a York River overlook, just a few miles from where Thomas and Dowski had been murdered two years prior. Their throats had been viciously slashed and they had been strangled to death. Three pairs were definitively murdered, but another couple went missing but were suspected to have been targeted by the same killer. And as of today, all of the murders remain unsolved. Finally, one of the most bizarre theories about the murders states that the killers identity was, in fact, a rogue CIA operative. The only evidence of any wrongdoing was the discovery of Calls red Toyota Celica, unoccupied at the York River Overlook. Then, the little ideas turned into big ideas and that was the start of our connection.. ", JONBENET RAMSEYS HALF BROTHER STILL WANTS TO FIND HER KILLER: THIS CASE CAN BE SOLVED, Part 1 and 2 of Oxygen's 'Lovers Lane Murders' airs Thursday night. Edwards had struggled with her mental health and was prone to running away and some reckless behavior. The sightseeing is prime. "[15], On July 23, 2018. The human carnage six bodies were found, while two presumed-dead victims have never been recovered was collectively called the Colonial Parkway Murders. Rebecca Dowski, top left, and Cathleen Thomas, bottom left, were killed Oct. 12, 1986. THE COLONIAL PARKWAY MURDERS: A STEP BY STEP REPORT. Several million travelers a year use this route . The evidence of the crime was kept intact by a fluke of fate when the diesel failed to ignite. Virginia's beautiful Colonial Parkway has a dark history of unsolved murders and disappearances. The Colonial Parkway is a 23 mile (37km) scenic landscape/thoroughfare that links Virginia's Historic Triangle. Federal Bureau of Investigations Public Affairs Specialist Christina Pullen would not confirm the presence of DNA, whether it has been tested or any specifics on the ongoing case. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The sun begins to set Tuesday evening September 27, 2016 near an overlook along the Colonial Parkway. Theyre very, very different in force and intensity. Nonetheless, inconclusive MRI scans appear to show that at least one of the bodies might have suffered knife wounds. (Oxygen), "She had been very sorry to leave the Navy after five years, but she didnt feel that it was welcoming for her as a gay woman," said Thomas. Im sorry we met as a part of this club that no one wants to be invited to join, but they are wonderful, thoughtful people on their own and have done great things to keep their family members memories alive, Thomas said. In 2018, when the news broke that the 45-year-old Golden State Killer cold case had been solved with the arrest of Joseph DeAngelo, many, including Thomas and other families of the Colonial Parkway Murder victims, found a renewed sense of hope with investigative genetic genealogy. During this time, a serial killer had struck multiple times, mostly attacking couples, along the Colonial Parkway in and around Williamsburg, Virginia. Throughout the years, it was usually the victims parents who spearheaded efforts to find justice, renew interest and pressure law enforcement to pursue their cases. Was it a serial killer or a coincidence? This month marks the 35th anniversary of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowskis murder, the first homicides in what would later be called the Colonial Parkway Murders, which resulted in the deaths of three couples and the disappearance of another. She was one of several family members to pursue the Navy. Remember, this was over 30 years ago in Virginia, which is a very conservative, military area. Finally, there was no evidence of sexual assault pre or post mortem; the pair were fully clothed and sexually intact. The killer has never been caught.Oct. My name is Bill Thomas. And unfortunately . Lauer needed to go back home to get his belongings, and Phelps decided to accompany him for the drive to see her own family in their hometown. We had a good and long conversation about everything and started asking, What do we do and how do we get the word out? Call-Canada said. "[21], On January 15, 2021, the Oxygen Network announced that a four-part true crime series, Lovers Lane Murders would cover the Colonial Parkway murders. Virginia's Colonial Parkway runs a relatively short 23 miles, from Jamestown to Yorkstown, passing through Williamsburg and thereby connecting all of Virginia's famous "Historic Triangle." Part of the Colonial National Historic Park, the scenic route is designed with sightseeing in mind. Still, some investigators are on the fence and dont want to definitively classify their disappearance as part of the serial killers cycle. The Colonial Parkway is a 23 mile (37km) scenic landscape/thoroughfare that links Virginias Historic Triangle. EXCLUSIVE: Bill Thomas is adamant that in his lifetime, hell find out the identity of his sisters murderer. These killings, known as the Colonial Parkway murders, remain unsolved. The Colonial Parkway is 23 miles of beautiful Virginia road running between Yorktown and Jamestown, and as such, far from a terrifying, serial killer-y location. Unlike OConnell, Coombs doesnt see the work of a serial killer. It is a pageantry of American history embroiled in dozens of tunnels and bridges that are incredibly charming and visually impacting. The killer has never been caught. The first two known victims were United States Naval Academy Class of 1981 graduate Cathleen Thomas, 27, and College of William & Mary senior Rebecca Ann Dowski, 21. The Colonial Parkway Murders - Revisiting The Crime Scenes Mobile Instinct 370K subscribers Subscribe 10K 264K views 1 year ago Virginia's beautiful Colonial Parkway has a dark history. From about October 1986 to September 1989, 8 people are presumed to have been murdered near Colonial Parkway in Eastern Virginia. (Jonathon Gruenke / Daily Press). Between 1986 and 1989, three young couples were found brutally murdered while one couple is still missing and presumed dead, on or near the Colonial Parkway, a roadway that connects Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown, the nations Historic Triangle. She worked two jobs while studying, caring for toddlers at a daycare center and at the colleges English department as a clerk, the Virginian Pilot reported in 2016. But youre always reminded, in little ways, who is here and who is not., Em Holter, emily.holter@virginiamedia.com, 757-256-6657, @EmHolterNews, Abigail Adcox, abigail.adcox@virginiamedia.com, 757-264-8149, @abigailadcox. The young woman had graduated from the U.S. 2023 Copyright Colonial Ghosts. In October 1986, the bodies of Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski were discovered inside the 1980 Honda Civic that belonged to Thomass sibling. She worked two jobs while studying, caring for toddlers at a daycare center and at the colleges English department as a clerk, Cassandra Hailey and Richard Keith Call, For more on the Colonial Parkway murders, watch Oxygens new limited series. Welcome to "Mind Over Murder." In this episode, co-hosts Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas kick off an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders with criminologist and crime scene reconstruction expert Dr. Laura Pettler. ", "Murder Accountability Project: Tracking America's unsolved homicides", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colonial_Parkway_murders&oldid=1110597999, This page was last edited on 16 September 2022, at 11:09. My gut tells me that these cases are not connected, she said. (Oxygen). Here are prominent theories that have been put forth over the years. "That tells me that either they were getting ready because they thought they were, pulled over by a police officer or park ranger. The Colonial Parkway murders were the slayings of at least eight people apparently by a serial killer along the Colonial Parkway of the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia (or nearby) between 1986 and 1989. The Parkway is surrounded by woods and has far fewer entries and exits than a typical highway. There has to be a degree of self-sabotage from a serial killer for an investigation to pan out. Dowski was younger and still a student at the College of William and Mary. Sean Xu/Shutterstock From 1986 to 1989, a series of murders along Virginia's historic Colonial Parkway claimed the lives of eight people in their teens and twenties. They show how the Colonial Parkway Killer stalk 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays (Oxygen). Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. There is this allure of serial killers, said Steve Spingola, former homicide detective and author of Predators on the Parkway, who has spent more than 20 years looking into the murders. [27] In 2010, Spingola published Predators on the Parkway, a 29-page magazine article that detailed his findings.[28]. On September 5, 1989, their car was found abandoned at an I-64 rest stop strangely, the rest stop was on the opposite route of their way back to Virginia Beach. Three days later, their bodies washed up onto the beach at Ragged Island Wildlife Refuge. The Colonial Parkway murders began here in Hampton Roads nearly 35 years ago. Its difficult to imagine something as gruesome and shocking as a string of murders occurring on this seemingly safe road but thats exactly what happened decades ago. Cathy Thomas, 27, and Rebecca Dowski, 21, were strangled and had their throats cut in 1986; David Knobling, 20, and Robin Edwards, 14, were shot in 1987; Keith Call, 20, and Cassandra Hailey, 19, disappeared after a college party in 1988 and are still missing; and the remains of Annamaria Phelps, 18, and Daniel Lauer, 21, were found by hunters in 1989. It was considered a double murder. Over the years things have changed, you know, my dad died and my mom mentally cant handle the stress of dealing with the case.. Their bodies uncovered in Virginias Shenandoah National Park. The autopsy was inconclusive and could not determine whether a blade had slashed their throats or if they had been strangled to near decapitation. Why not just tell us that our case will never be a priority? Coombs and OConnell reviewed commonalities and dissimilarities in terms of location, treatment of bodies, method of murder, time and date, victims, motive, and crime scene. This unwholesome section is grisly and malignant Youve been warned. Annamarie Phelps, top right, and Daniel Lauer, bottom right, disappeared Sept. 5, 1989. There were little signs of struggle. He dropped Edwards off at her home, but later that night she snuck out to meet him. Three days later, Robin Edwards and Knoblings bodies were discovered in the Ragged Island Wildlife Refuge in Isle of Wight County, shot to death. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. "But she was undaunted. This question of serial killer or coincidence is explored in Oxygens new limited series. I see the killer evolving, she said, not just in his methods but in his motives., Theory: A Serial Killer Was (Or Posed As) Law Enforcement, Stoking this belief is the fact that victims car windows were found rolled down at crime scenes, according to. It was the last time they would be seen alive. "So people knew you could go there and basically be left alone, especially at night. Santiago said she had previously been told by Virginia State Police that there was DNA evidence in her sisters case and the possibility of conducting more advanced testing on it, but has not heard anything since, as communication has varied over time as the case is handed down to new people. Since then, 62-year-old Fred had numerous encounters with the law, including a larceny charge; 100 dollars. "[18], On April 25, 2019, The New York Times published a story on the use of DNA in the Golden State Killer case, the Colonial Parkway murders and other unsolved homicides titled Sooner or Later, Your Cousin's DNA is Going to Solve a Murder. Joyce Call-Canada, Richard Calls sister, hyphenates her last name so that people recognize it while one of her brothers still keeps their familys home phone number. A typically tranquil area, no one expected the Parkway to be the setting for a gruesome string of murders. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! In 2007, the disappearance and presumed murder of Cassandra Hailey and Keith Call was featured in the Investigation Discovery program Sensing Murder, whereby investigators brought in psychics Pam Coronado and Laurie Campbell to gain new insights into the crimes. [1] During that time, three couples were murdered and one couple is missing and presumed to be dead. Cathy has been gone longer than she was with us. The Parkway murders are believed to be the act of an apparent serial killer. The double homicides took play over a four-year span . Thursday night was theirs a time when they could be alone together despite living so far apart, despite living in such an unwelcoming world every Thursday night, they were able to live as they wanted. But she left with great regret because she had hoped to have the kind of career that my dad had.". Within the last five years, he has turned over dozens of tips. They were couples in cars. At least one of the badly decomposed bodies appears to have suffered knife wounds. LA County Criminal Prosecutor Loni Coombs and former FBI Special Agent Maureen OConnell are seen here speaking with Bill Thomas. This section is going to be macabre, scatological, and disturbing. My theory is that David saw something he wasnt supposed to see, Karl Knobling told Lovers Lane Murders. OConnells response: Wrong place, wrong time. Knoblings theory points to why innocent people become victims all too often. And a lot of fantastic work has gone into the Colonial Parkway murders. But is it possible they are tragic, separate events? All of the slayings, known as "The Colonial Parkway Murders," are stillunsolved. A typically tranquil area, no one expected the Parkway to be the setting for a gruesome string of murders. Now you flash forward and as painful as the passage of time can be, we now have truly advanced DNA testing available. Advocate. Or could it be that four separate criminals were executing young people in the area? Theory: A Savage Hate Crime Set Off The Series Of Killings, In the 1980s, the Colonial Parkway was known as a gay lovers lane, according to, It was known, not only by the homosexual community, but by the haters of the homosexual community, he said. Phelps had been dating Lauer's brother at the time they went missing. [29] While the Virginia State Police claim the information in this note was previously examined, one of the state police investigators working during the 1989 PhelpsLauer murders told a television reporter from WAVY-TV that he was "unaware of the existence of the note". Soon, other victims family members followed with Thomas leading the charge, providing interviews to the media and speaking out about their frustration with the lack of progress on the case. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! He told Lovers Lane Murders that it suggests the driver was responding to authority. After a deep dive into the four Colonial Parkway murders, Coombs and OConnell reviewed commonalities and dissimilarities in terms of location, treatment of bodies, method of murder, time and date, victims, motive, and crime scene. If they are smart enough not to get caught, theres very little we can do.. So, who were the Colonial Parkway murder victims? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Series co-host Maureen OConnell, a former FBI special agent, sees telltale signs to support this theory. A few key facts primarily that Davids black Ford Ranger pick-up truck was discovered with the side window partially rolled down that made investigators question whether the killer had ties to lay-enforcement or was posing as a police officer. Call-Canada was at work in 2009 when she got a call from her brother. State police and local agencies are investigating the murders of Knobling, Edwards, Lauer, and Phelps. I see the killer evolving, she said, not just in his methods but in his motives.. ", "Was The Colonial Parkway Killer Pretending To Be Law Enforcement? To the FBI, he was a suspect; to the victims family, he was a patsy. That kind of opens up the window for somebody else to come along and pick on them., Theory: A Moral Enforcer Became A Deadly Predator, Theory: Victims Were In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time, To learn more about the case, watch Lovers Lane Murders". To his knowledge, the DNA still has not been tested. [2] Thomas was working as a stockbroker at the time of the murder. According to Moore, there may be reasons why the DNA has not been tested yet, such as the sample size of the DNA could be too small or too severely degraded to undergo genetic genealogy analysis. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. It appears that Thomas may have struggled with her attacker as a clump of hair was later found between her fingers. All rights reserved. According to the special, gays and lesbians were banned from the Navy at the time and she had reportedly been investigated by nine agents. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. After their parents died, Call-Canada and her brother took up the effort to prod investigators. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Sept. 20, 1987: David Knoblings truck was found abandoned in a parking lot with the door open, the radio on and his wallet on the dashboard. In a way, the fact that such murders and foul deeds took place in that spot was nothing short of sacrilegious and a scar on the Parkways patriotic nature and what it represents. Cathy Thomas, 27, and Rebecca Dowski, 21, had been dating for several months when they went out for food on October 9, 1986. DOOMSDAY MOM LORI VALLOW IS AN EVIL MONSTER WHO OBSESSED OVER END OF TIMES BEFORE CHILDREN'S DEATHS: DOC. Its still unclear what David Knobling, 20, and Robin Edwards, 14, were doing together the night of their murders in 1987. They were both in top physical condition. Im the older brother of Cathy Thomas who together with her girlfriend Rebecca Dowski were the first two victims in the so-called Colonial Parkway Murders, he wrote. The brutal crimes claimed the lives of eight young people, including one couple who've never been found. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Six weeks later, hunters found their remains. (Photo by Scott Neville/ For The Washington Post via Getty Images), Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for February 11, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry suffered Hollywood 'miscalculation' with explosive tell-alls: experts, Jussie Smollett files appeal argument in hate crime hoax conviction, Michael B. 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[citation needed] The show mentioned that this disappearance may be part of the Colonial Parkway murders. From a macro view of the murders, the fact that they all took place in close proximity bolsters the popular belief that a serial killer stalked the Colonial Parkway. What really made these murders stand out was their complexity that fact that couples and not individuals were the targets; their setting a brazen attack done in an area steeped in our Nations history, which made them even more morbid and profane to the collective subconscious; their wild and oftentimes misleading media coverage the murders are still prime fodder for all sorts of sensational series, books, and podcasts; and finally, the disquieting realization that the killer was never identified and that he or she will most likely escape any justice. Part 1 and 2 of Oxygen's 'Lovers Lane Murders' airs Thursday night. "[24], On February 9, 2021, Access Hollywood presented a television series about the Colonial Parkway murders. The tone of his parents voice signaling something was wrong. Gays and lesbians were banned from the Navy at that time, and she had been investigated by nine agents regarding her sexuality, her brother told producers. Dowski, 21, was found in the backseat of the car while Cathy, 27, was stuffed into the hatchback. Keith Call, top row and third to the left, and Cassandra Hailey disappeared April 10, 1988. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. She was fascinated by the circus and had dreams of running off with Ringling Brothers. Both women were fully clothed and there was no evidence of robbery or sexual assault. 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