Thomas, who was in Los Angeles at the time, had seen a story on WTKR detailing how sensitive photos in the Colonial Parkway murders were leaked to the public. ", "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. 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. She was brilliant, beautiful and well-educated, but she was also thoughtful, modest and a deep thinker. [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. Nonetheless, to me, this is the work of a serial killer, said OConnell, who views variances among the dual homicides as an eerie sort of shapeshifting. Sept. 5, 1989: Annamaria Phelps, 18 and Daniel Lauer, 21, disappeared from an Interstate 64 rest stop in New Kent County. And remember, this was the 1980s. According to the FBI, there are about 1400 murders that remain unsolved.. To truly understand what happened, we need to embrace and dissect some of the more vivid, abhorrent, and gruesome aspects of the case. She was one of several family members to pursue the Navy. Their throats had been viciously slashed and they had been strangled to death. Remember, this was over 30 years ago in Virginia, which is a very conservative, military area. The Colonial Parkway is a historic and scenic road that links together the three points of Virginia's Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. By that time, local police were well aware that there was a predator on the loose, and they had a somewhat bivouac profile to work-off. Annamarie Phelps, top right, and Daniel Lauer, bottom right, disappeared Sept. 5, 1989. 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. These killings, known as the Colonial Parkway murders, remain unsolved. And a lot of fantastic work has gone into the Colonial Parkway murders. It's a roadway and state route, partly manned by the National Park Service, that interlocks Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. "He was always washing it, his sister, Joyce Call-Canada, told The Virginian Pilot. Joyce Call-Canada is the older sister of Keith Call. This car, along with their mangled bodies, found at the Cheatham Annex Overlook in Williamsburg, Virginia, had been doused in diesel fuel. Advocate. After leaving the armed forces, she had transitioned into a successful career as a stockbroker, according to Richmond.com. The keys were still in the ignition, the door was open, and the windshield wipers were going. The FBI, working in unison with the regions law enforcement, had a victim criteria in their arsenal. Psychic Pam Coronado felt that the killings were all related but that the locations of the cars were not where the actual violence occurred. On October 19, 1989, the skeletonized bodies of Phelps and Lauer were found in a wooded area by hunters along Interstate 64 between Williamsburg and Richmond. Fred was always vocal about the case to the point that he had strong opinions on who the killer was. "Colonial Parkway Murders" is a bit of a misnomer in that only 2 sets of the murders happened along the Colonial Parkway in Virginia, with . helps manage a Facebook page, Colonial Parkway Murders, with 14,000 followers, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. A typically tranquil area, no one expected the Parkway to be the setting for a gruesome string of murders. He also helps manage a Facebook page, Colonial Parkway Murders, with 14,000 followers, which aims to build awareness of the four cases. From 1986 to 1989, four double homicides occurred either on or near the scenic, seemingly safe road. In 1986, a 23-mile scenic road run by the National Park Service in Virginia became indelibly linked with a series of double homicides that came to be called the Colonial Parkway murders. All rights reserved. [But] we certainly were worried about harassment. But is it possible they are tragic, separate events? who has spent more than 20 years looking into the murders. At the time of her death, Cathy was dating Dowski, a student at the College of William and Mary. For over three years beginning in the fall of 1986, a 23-mile stretch of road in Virginia that connects Jamestown to Yorktown became the eerie epicenter of a string of grisly double homicides. After nearly three decades, the parents who are alive, many in declining health, are still without answers. Joyce Call-Canada is the older sister of Keith Call. Now, it is up to the victims siblings to carry the torch. The analyzed DNA can then pinpoint the exact relation between those tested, allowing law enforcement agencies to narrow down their suspect pool and make an arrest. "That tells me that either they were getting ready because they thought they were pulled over by a police officer or park ranger or whoever approached them pretended to be a cop -- or was a cop, he said. The following episode continues to examine the initial Colonial Parkway homicide, but the case is still unsolved when a new double murder takes place less than a year later. Here are prominent theories that have been put forth over the years. Dogs traced their scents to the river, but soon lost it. For Thomas, who has dedicated years of his life searching for answers, it is the hope that after three decades, his sisters cold case will be finally closed. Moderated by former FBI Special Agent Maureen O'Connell, the panel featured family members and advocates Joyce Call and Bill Thomas along with Blaine Pardoe, coauthor of a book on the case, A Special Kind of Evil: The Colonial Parkway Serial Killings. The hunters discovered the bodies on a logging road about a quarter-of-a-mile from Courthouse Road, a location about a mile from the I-64 New Kent rest stop where Lauer's car was found. [26], In June 2010, the victims' families requested the assistance of a retired Milwaukee Police Department homicide detective Steve Spingola. However, on their way back to Virginia Beach to start a new chapter in their lives, they vanished. He told Lovers Lane Murders that it suggests the driver was responding to authority. No one has been standing in this line longer than the family members.. And it pains me to think that 34 years have gone by now. Chilling and eerie similarities connected the four cases, but no one has ever been arrested for the crimes. Spingola believes the ThomasDowski crimes are directly linked to the deaths of Lollie Winans and Julie Williams who were found with their throats slashed in the Shenandoah National Park, 180 miles west of the Colonial Parkway, in 1996. Maps of crime scene. Then in April 1988, Keith Call, 20, and Cassandra Hailey, 18, disappeared after a college party, The Virginian-Pilot reported. They all died at night. The Colonial Parkway is a beautiful stretch of highway which cuts through the Colonial National Historical Park in South-East Virginia. If she had not been killed, Bill Thomas is sure she would have gone on to accomplish anything she wanted. . Cathys throat was slit so deepthat she was nearly decapitated. "She discovered after graduating from the Naval Academy that she was a lesbian. She was fascinated by the circus and had dreams of running off with Ringling Brothers. THE COLONIAL PARKWAY MURDERS: A STEP BY STEP REPORT. A man named Bill Thomas had reached out on their new Facebook page, What happened to Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey?. Unlike OConnell, Coombs doesnt see the work of a serial killer. Cathleen Thomas was just starting a new chapter after leaving the U.S. Navy, when her life was cut short. Market data provided by Factset. The place is a sightseeing extravaganza brimming with historical points, scenic pull-offs, markers, and memorials. Or could it be that four separate criminals were executing young people in the area? Robin Edwards, top row and second to the left, and David Knobling, bottom row and second to the left, were murdered Sept. 23, 1987. I feel like for my husband and my sister-in-laws sake well, really the whole family just wants to know what happened to their loved one, Jennifer Phelps, Annamaria Phelps sister-in-law, told Richmond.com. 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. For two decades, the crime-scene pictures have been secret, critical evidence in the hunt for a serial murderer. Every couple weeks, he hears from someone new. Edwards family members, meanwhile, grieved the lost opportunity to know the woman the teenager was becoming. Beckys wound isnt as deep as Cathys wound, Pettler added. Months later, they were found murdered, wrapped in a blanket in the woods. 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. He dropped Edwards off at her home, but later that night she snuck out to meet him. The bodies of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski were found near this location in October of 1986. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Get extra footage on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mobileinstinctMy T-Shirts \u0026 Sweatshirts available here - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mobileinstinct/ If you want to buy me a beer - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mobileinstinctAll of my videos are organized by state on my website https://www.TheMobileInstinct.com More videos on My Second Channel - https://www.youtube.com/mobileinstinct2INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/mobileinstinct New FACEBOOK page - Lets be friends - https://www.facebook.com/mobileinstinct*CHECK OUT these cool videos! Just three days later, they were found murdered inside Thomas 1980 Honda Civic. There's too many differences.". Survivor. 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. The series made its debut on February 1112, 2021. Virginia's beautiful Colonial Parkway has a dark history of unsolved murders and disappearances. He explained it might be easier to wrap ones mind around one killer, not four or even more different ones. 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. She enjoyed going to the Gap and dressing well, whatever the trend was. 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. And unfortunately . And Becky was also extremely athletic. "I hope people will understand that the loss that weve suffered has not prevented us as families from continuing to focus on seeing some degree of justice done," Thomas, who serves as one of the shows producers, told Fox News. On October 19th, a month and a half after their disappearance, hunters along interstate 64 between Williamsburg and Richmond stumbled onto the skeletonized remains of both kids. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "I cant emphasize this enough, but there was a tremendous amount of resistance for those women joining the academy," Thomas explained. To the FBI, he was a suspect; to the victims family, he was a patsy. He said extremely graphic crime scene photos were leaked to the public, fueling the familys anguish. For the families of the eight victims, it is yet another year spent searching for answers. WTVR News 6 in Richmond reported that there was additional DNA evidence available for testing in the Colonial Parkway murders. [1] During that time, three couples were murdered and one couple is missing and presumed to be dead. 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. They were couples in cars. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [17], On December 22, 2018, veteran reporter Mike Holtzclaw wrote an article for the Daily Press marking Colonial Parkway murders whistleblower Fred Atwell's passing titled: "Former Deputy's Death Leaves Parkway Victim's Families Wondering What He Knew. Edwards had struggled with her mental health and was prone to running away and some reckless behavior. Finally, the killers scope and the geographical stretch of his spree make it near impossible to set up a proliferation point from which to work from, a range to actively stake-out. The killer has never been caught.Oct. Legal Statement. Fred died in 2018, and whatever secrets he had died with him. An autopsy found rope burns on their necks and wrists, signs of strangulation, their throats had been slashed, and diesel fuel was poured over the bodies and the car but the car failed to ignite. As this field continues to advance, Moore said agencies could be waiting to test for better results. In total, 4 pairs of people were targeted, resulting in eight murders and six bodies found. And, as if that bit of info wasnt hair-raising enough, another independent study conducted by Dr. Mike Aamodt at Radford University actually confirmed Hargroves data and concluded that he might have lowballed the number. Entertainment Television presented a full-length documentary, THS Investigates Serial Killers on the Loose, which features a segment on the Colonial Parkway murders. As the agent at the beginning of this diabolical coverage said: What made these murders stand out was the complexity of them.. The killer could have been lying in wait specifically for them. Since then, 62-year-old Fred had numerous encounters with the law, including a larceny charge; 100 dollars. Within the past three and a half years, genetic genealogy has been responsible for solving approximately 350 cases. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. Their families were devastated and shocked. All the victims were from different backgrounds and demographics, making a profile an incredibly difficult task. His newest endeavor is a podcast which he co-hosts with Kristin Dilley called Mind Over Murder. The podcast has extensively covered the Colonial Parkway cases, in addition to exploring other trends in crime, such as DNA advancement. Justice is found here. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. On September 20, 1987, Knoblings truck was found abandoned by the James River Bridge, Richmond.com reported. In Spingolas eyes, there was no serial killer. "Im very optimistic," he said. Its still unclear what David Knobling, 20, and Robin Edwards, 14, were doing together the night of their murders in 1987. While the search for answers continues, theories have emerged. "And it saddens me that Cathy Thomas would have been one of those women. Lovers Lane Murders, a new four-part Oxygen series, uses fresh interviews with criminologists and victims family members as well as crime-scene reconstructions and analysis to puzzle out the still-unsolved Colonial Parkway murders. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! The scavengers, the muggy atmosphere, and the advanced decomposition made it impossible to determine the exact cause of death. There is this allure of serial killers, said, Steve Spingola, former homicide detective and author of. A critical future was the way the perpetrator might have approached them. On any given day, Thomas can be found behind his desk in his Connecticut home sifting through archives, reaching out to law enforcement and answering calls and emails about his sisters case. 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 2010, a note was discovered in a box taken years earlier from Annamaria Phelps's apartment. Lauers Chevrolet Nova was found on the westbound exit ramp, keys in the ignition, the next day. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. It also happens to be ground zero for one of the nation's most brutal crime sprees, which remains clouded in doubt and tragedy more than three decades later Shes remained in Gloucester most of her life, just in case. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! The car had been pushed down an embankment off the Colonial Parkway. Both their purses and their money were found inside the car, ruling out robbery as a motive. The thoroughfare is partially maintained by the National Park Service because it's an iconic piece of pavement that connects some of the country's most historic cities. They could be related, he said, adding that he doesnt see links among all four. Step by step directions for your drive or walk. Were reverse engineering the family tree of this unknown person, and eventually their identity through the family tree with who they share DNA with one or two genealogy databases that we have access to, said Moore. Because of the Colonial Parkways reputation, Thomas and Dowski could have been chosen at random. 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You cant exactly finger a suspect and develop a viable culprit on car displacement and fascination with couples. [Thomas] could hold their own from day one. | by Quinn Zane | Unburied | Medium Write Sign up Sign In 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. For Teri and Paula Hailey, it is the hope that they and their parents will see justice. The Colonial Parkway Murders. [10], In October 2016, there was extensive coverage of the 30th anniversary of the Colonial Parkway murders, including an eight-part multimedia presentation by the Daily Press newspaper. 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 human carnage six bodies were found, while two presumed-dead victims have never been recovered was collectively called the Colonial Parkway Murders. Authorities discovered Cathleen and Rebecca on Columbus Day weekend, 1986, inside a white 1980 Honda Civic. EXCLUSIVE: Bill Thomas is adamant that in his lifetime, hell find out the identity of his sisters murderer. For more on the Colonial Parkway murders, watch Oxygens new limited series Lovers Lane Murders, airing Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February 12 at 9/8c and 10/9c. What the investigators uncovered was a horrid tableau of deprivation. Thomas had also entered a relationship with Dowski, and the two were known to regularly visit the area where they were murdered. Bill Thomas shudders at the thought to this day. Despite the fact that there have been no public updates on the case for nearly 11 years, some of the families have found renewed hope through genetic genealogy and a resurgence in public awareness. All of these factors are critical to understanding the mystique that the murders still hold over the national narrative. The Colonial Parkway murders began here in Hampton Roads nearly 35 years ago. They had both been shot in the head, execution-style. They didnt use that expression much back then, but that was the idea. 19 talking about this. This section is going to be macabre, scatological, and disturbing. He and Cassandra Hailey vanished while on their first date in 1988. It was considered a double murder. 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. 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. Fully researched, completely skeptical, unreservedly on the side of the victims. ET. Green jumper the killer wore. 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. The Virginia State Police did a casual investigation, during the panic galvanized by the murders, of Camp Peary and its soldiers. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. So it wasnt like Cathy and Becky could live their lives in any kind of open fashion. Did The Colonial Parkway Victims Know The Killer? Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Their purses and money were found inside the car. [citation needed]. 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. [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. Check out 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. In 1986, a 23-mile scenic road run by the National Park Service in Virginia became indelibly linked with a series of double homicides that came to be called the Colonial Parkway murders. Between 1986 and 1989, at least eight people were murdered near or along Virginia's Colonial Parkway by an apparent serial killer. Thomas was nearly decapitated. This, in turn, ratcheted up the media when they got a hold of the fact that Camp Peary is a training facility for the Central Intelligence Agency. The only thing found was Calls car on the parkway. Knoblings father and the local constabulary spearheaded the manhunt. The investigations into all eight murders are ongoing and active, the Virginian Pilot reported. 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. They had been strangled with their throats cut. The eeriest part,. Their bodies have never been found, but both are presumed dead. It helps explain how the killer could take control of two people at once. Now he has three children of his own. Unburieda true-crime blog with no illusions in the police, the privileged, or the powerful. Robin Edwards, top row and second to the left, and David Knobling, bottom row and second to the left, were murdered Sept. 23, 1987. The brutal crimes claimed the lives of eight young people, including one couple whove never been found. Once more, there were no signs of sexual assault or robbery. The first known victims there could very well have been others before that havent been uncovered or linked to the case were Cathleen Thomas, 27, and Rebecca Ann Dowski, 21. All rights reserved. [3][4][5], In 1996, the unsolved case of the Colonial Parkway murders was presented on national television on the program Real Stories of the Highway Patrol, a series that aired from 19931999. GARY HEIDNIKS ATTORNEY TALKS INSANE HOUSE OF HORRORS KILLER IN DOC: THERE WAS A METHOD TO HIS MADNESS', Cathy Thomas (left) andRebecca Ann Dowski were dating at the time of their murders. However, these victims were known to frequent the area on Thursday nights. 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. From 1986 to 1989, four double homicides occurred on or near the Colonial Parkway. The burden gets a little easier, but in such a small incremental way that you dont realize it at first, Thomas said. According to Parabon NanoLabs Genetic Genealogist CeCe Moore, genetic genealogy involves linking DNA of unidentified bodies and/or potential suspects to relatives who have uploaded their DNA to genealogy sites that allow police to access their genetic information. The Colonial Parkway Murders A Tale of Two Killers? 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. [23] and "Was the Colonial Parkway Killer Pretending to be Law Enforcement? Keith Call, top row and third to the left, and Cassandra Hailey disappeared April 10, 1988. Three pairs were definitively murdered, but another couple went missing but were suspected to have been targeted by the same killer. Thomas had also entered a relationship with Dowski, and the two were known to regularly visit the area where they were murdered. The theory the first murder was a targeted hate crime adds heft to the notion the murders wereunconnected events. It's difficult to imagine that a community could be infiltrated in that way, he emphasized. Just like those 1400 unsolved murders, Hargrove conducted his studies on, theres a huge likelihood that the Colonial Parkway Murders will remain a cold case and that the devil behind it will never be brought to justice just like Jack The Ripper Just like the Zodiac Killer Just like the Alphabet Killer The Barnaul Maniac Charlie Chop-off and the 85 other serial killers. All the victims were killed with different methods (stabbing, strangulation, gunshot wound). Her son was only a year old when Robin died. A more micro look reveals that victims werent all killed in the same way. 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. Knobling's black Ford Ranger pickup truck was found at the refuge parking area next to the James River Bridge with the wipers and radio on and some articles of clothing inside. Author of Unburied: True Crime Shorts https://www.amazon.com/Unburied-Crime-Shorts-Quinn-Zane-ebook/dp/B0BK5BGSYY, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60693940, https://www.amazon.com/Unburied-Crime-Shorts-Quinn-Zane-ebook/dp/B0BK5BGSYY. Backtrack and take a look at the whole gruesome spectacle There were either multiple killers or the singular lone wolf was rather adept and elastic, forever changing and molding his M.O. 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