The James River as seen from College Creek Beach on the Colonial Parkway. [26], In June 2010, the victims' families requested the assistance of a retired Milwaukee Police Department homicide detective Steve Spingola. [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. To the FBI, he was a suspect; to the victims family, he was a patsy. Three days later, Robin Edwards and Knoblings bodies were discovered in the Ragged Island Wildlife Refuge in Isle of Wight County, shot to death. Finally, one of the most bizarre theories about the murders states that the killers identity was, in fact, a rogue CIA operative. "[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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Rumors and legends started hitting the headlines. Series co-host Maureen OConnell, a former FBI special agent, sees telltale signs to support this theory. *Going Inside an Ice Cavehttps://youtu.be/FHo1aXnMjdw1930's Baseball Stadium Abandoned in the Woods https://youtu.be/4Sy7NUlFGtYAbandoned LA ZOO https://youtu.be/jgepM4f9HI4 Border wall at an Abandoned Beach https://youtu.be/VtmKJw7J6lo He believes itcame down to chance, he said. Although it is compelling and plausible, there is no evidence that it was law enforcement, said former prosecutor and series co-host Loni Coombs. [22], On February 4, 2021, in advance of their Lover's Lane Murders television series, the Oxygen Network released a series of videos including "Why Would Law Enforcement Not Release All Records On a Case Like the Colonial Parkway Murders? [citation needed], In January 2010, a team from FBI Norfolk and FBI Headquarters met with the victims' families to update them on the status of the investigation. He said extremely graphic crime scene photos were leaked to the public, fueling the familys anguish. 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. [2] Thomas was working as a stockbroker at the time of the murder. Because of the Colonial Parkways reputation, Thomas and Dowski could have been chosen at random. [14], On June 25, 2018, editors at Listverse released a new article, "Ten Disturbing Facts About the Colonial Parkway Murders. However, just before her death, she had left the Navy. A more micro look reveals that victims werent all killed in the same way. Authorities discovered Cathleen and Rebecca on Columbus Day weekend, 1986, inside a white 1980 Honda Civic. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The series was published again by the paper in 2010. Tying them all together helps in a way because, if they put a title to it and people want to put together a show, Paula Hailey said. With portions built between 1930 and 1957, it links the three communities via a roadway . However, the string of murders that followed their deaths made them wonder whether a serial killer was involved. Oxygen's two-night true-crime special Lovers' Lane Murders focuses on the slaying of eight men and women at the Colonial Parkway in Virginia. 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. [23] and "Was the Colonial Parkway Killer Pretending to be Law Enforcement? "The families are determined to see this through. 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. The former was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and the latter a senior of Willam & Mary College. Thomas had also entered a relationship with Dowski, and the two were known to regularly visit the area where they were murdered. 26, 2018. "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 . Victims were in cars and all were young and killed in pairs. They were never seen again after that night. Unburieda true-crime blog with no illusions in the police, the privileged, or the powerful. 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 Did The Colonial Parkway Victims Know The Killer? 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Their throats had been viciously slashed and they had been strangled to death. Maps of crime scene. This car, along with their mangled bodies, found at the Cheatham Annex Overlook in Williamsburg, Virginia, had been doused in diesel fuel. She described Robin as a firecracker personality, who got along with everyone she met. Still, he cant help but wonder what might have been. [19], On July 30, 2019, The Washington Post ran a story on the search for answers in the Colonial Parkway murders and other cases titled Victims, Families and America's Thirst for True-Crime Stories [20], On September 17, 2020, the publication Forensic Genomics published an article by family member Bill Thomas covering the Colonial Parkway murders entitled "The Family Perspective. Explore! The outlet noted that there were no clear signs of robbery or rape for any of these cases. 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. He told Lovers Lane Murders that it suggests the driver was responding to authority. Karl Knoblings theory behind the murder of his son David and Robin Edwards in 1987 doesnt have sinister overtones -- and its all the more chilling because of that. A more micro look reveals that victims werent all killed in the same way. ", "We told her upfront and we express concern that going to the Naval Academy was going to be very tough," he continued. (Photo by Scott Neville/ For The Washington Post via Getty Images). 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The Colonial Parkway is a twenty-three mile scenic roadway stretching from the York River at Yorktown to the James River at Jamestown. A year later in September 1989, the outlet reported Annamarie Phelps, 18, and Daniel Lauer, 21, vanishedfrom a rest stop in New Kent County. Now, a team of former FBI special agents led by former FBI Profiler Jim Clemente intends . Inside the Maddening Search for Virginia's Colonial Parkway Serial Killer COLD CASE Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos Courtesy Bill Thomas Four brutal double homicides near. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! While Phelps was stabbed, Lauers body was too decomposed to determinea manner of death. Shes remained in Gloucester most of her life, just in case. She was one of several family members to pursue the Navy. The FBI, working in unison with the regions law enforcement, had a victim criteria in their arsenal. "[15], On July 23, 2018. . According to Moore, this new advancement has led to hundreds of arrests across the country. 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. While the search for answers continues, theories have emerged. Call's red 1982 Toyota Celica was found, unoccupied, at the York River Overlook on the Colonial Parkway the next day with some articles of clothing inside. 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. "When Cathy and Becky were killed, we thought it might be a hate crime. She had a soft side but there was a toughness, too, her brother, Bill Thomas, told the producers of Lovers Lane Murders.. All of these factors are critical to understanding the mystique that the murders still hold over the national narrative. He became a well-known whistleblower, and thanks to his action, the FBI was put under the proverbial microscope. The second Annamaria and Daniel were reported missing, the red-flags went up, and the district devolved into a panic. 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. 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. He dropped Edwards off at her home, but later that night she snuck out to meet him. The vision behind the Murder Accountability Project. As of 2017, our research estimates that over 2000 serial killers are still at large and active in the United States. Laundry room crime scene. Both their purses and their money were found inside the car, ruling out robbery as a motive. The eeriest part,. On October 12, 1986, Columbus Day weekend, their bodies were found inside Thomas's white 1980 Honda Civic at the Cheatham Annex Overlook along the Colonial Parkway in Williamsburg, Virginia. Thomas described the Colonial Parkway as a popular spot to travel along the river. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. I think the offender was targeting Cathy, Dr. Laura Pettler, a forensic criminologist, told Lovers Lane Murders. He dealt with the body with a lot more contempt.. Cathy has been gone longer than she was with us. The second night airs Friday at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. (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. Jordan apologized to his mom before steamy Calvin Klein underwear ad was released, Kristin Cavallari jokes shes 'heartless' for breaking up with guys over text: 'I know thats horrible', Gisele Bndchen shares tips for when 'life gets challenging': 'Remember that the sun rises everyday', Amy Grant says she leaned on her faith after horrific bike accident: Its helped me not be afraid. [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. 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. 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. It was considered a double murder. The only thing found was Calls car on the parkway. Refresh the page, check. The two-night special premiere of "Lovers Lane Murders" airs Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. After their parents died, Call-Canada and her brother took up the effort to prod investigators. She had everything going for her. "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. Finally, there was no evidence of sexual assault pre or post mortem; the pair were fully clothed and sexually intact. (Bill Tiernan). Im proud to know them. Emily discusses a slew of disappearances and double murders within a four-year period along the Colonial Parkway in Virginia in the late 80's. . 8:00 a.m . 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. Multiple reports alleged Edwards had snuck out to meet Knobling before they were killed. "She discovered after graduating from the Naval Academy that she was a lesbian. 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. Virginia's Colonial Parkway. The place is a sightseeing extravaganza brimming with historical points, scenic pull-offs, markers, and memorials. For Call-Canada, it is the thing that keeps her going: hope that her brothers remains will be discovered and laid to rest. (Jonathon Gruenke / Daily Press). Oct. 26, 2018. However, her sister, Janette Santiago, told Lovers Lane Murders that Edwards, who she described as full of energy and not afraid of anything, had entered therapy and made remarkable progress in the months before her death. 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. Or could it be that four separate criminals were executing young people in the area? Edwards had struggled with her mental health and was prone to running away and some reckless behavior. Nonetheless, inconclusive MRI scans appear to show that at least one of the bodies might have suffered knife wounds. THE COLONIAL PARKWAY MURDERS: A STEP BY STEP REPORT. [7], In 2010, the Daily Virginian-Pilot ran a photo essay on the case entitled "A Cold Case Heats Up: The Colonial Parkway Murders"[8], In 2011, author Michelle McNamara, author of I'll Be Gone in the Dark, on the Golden State Killer, later an HBO series, published a two-part exploration of the Colonial Parkway murders in her True Crime Diary. The linking of the four crimes is circumstantial, and no suspects have ever been publicly identified. Several million travelers a year use this route . A couple, romantically involved, was found bound, gagged and their throats slit almost 200 miles from the initial hunting grounds. While genetic genealogy offers the family members a new prospect, they have never given up hope that their siblings cases will be solved. She was brilliant, beautiful and well-educated, but she was also thoughtful, modest and a deep thinker. Thomass throat had been slit so savagely ear-to-ear that she was almost decapitated. 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. Psychic Pam Coronado felt that the killings were all related but that the locations of the cars were not where the actual violence occurred. The Virginia State Police did a casual investigation, during the panic galvanized by the murders, of Camp Peary and its soldiers. This question of serial killer or coincidence is explored in Oxygens new limited series. The Colonial Parkway is a scenic, 23-mile stretch in Virginia that links the historic towns of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. 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. Here are prominent theories that have been put forth over the years. Call was a computer science major and an old soul in a way, his brother told Lovers Lane Murders.. The Parkway murders are believed to be the act of an apparent serial killer. And remember, this was the 1980s. The Colonial Parkway is a scenic, 23-mile stretch in Virginia that links the historic towns of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. They show how the Colonial Parkway Killer stalk 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays [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. Fun Fact: Tunnel was built in 1942 and is 1,190 feet long. The tone of his parents voice signaling something was wrong. S, eries co-host Maureen OConnell, a former FBI special agent, sees telltale signs to support this theory. The cases are now the subject of a new four-part true-crime docu-series on Oxygen titled "Lovers Lane Murders." At the time of her death, Cathy was dating Dowski, a student at the College of William and Mary. 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. "In 1986, DNA was barely out of the lab and it wasnt really used commonly in law enforcement applications. | by Quinn Zane | Unburied | Medium Write Sign up Sign In 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. And as of today, all of the murders remain unsolved. On September 20, 1987, Knoblings truck was found abandoned by the James River Bridge, Richmond.com reported. The investigations into all eight murders are ongoing and active, the Virginian Pilot reported. They didnt use that expression much back then, but that was the idea. He also helps manage a Facebook page, Colonial Parkway Murders, with 14,000 followers, which aims to build awareness of the four cases. Cassandra Hailey, who was a talented gymnast and spent her time helping others in the sport, would have been 51 this year. A man named Bill Thomas had reached out on their new Facebook page, What happened to Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey?. Thomas was nearly decapitated. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. The Colonial Parkway Murders The Colonial Parkway is a historic and scenic road that links together the three points of Virginia's Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. , including one couple whove never been found. LA County Criminal Prosecutor Loni Coombs and former FBI Special Agent Maureen OConnell are seen here speaking with Bill Thomas. Phelps had been stabbed, but Lauers body was too decomposed to determine cause of death. And. The sun begins to set Tuesday evening September 27, 2016 near an overlook along the Colonial Parkway. They had both been shot in the head, execution-style. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! What the investigators uncovered was a horrid tableau of deprivation. Legal Statement. 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. From 1986 to 1989, four double homicides occurred on or near the Colonial Parkway. A small caveat before we spring forth into the latest horror room, the third couples link to the Parkway Murders is somewhat debatable. [6] Former WTKR investigative reporter Mike Mather found that much of the evidence, stored for over two decades, had yet to be tested for DNA and other trace evidence. All of the victims were young, white, and either a romantic couple or could resemble one to an outsider. A double homicide is a rare occurrence in and of itself, so four happening so close together has naturally caused many to wonder if a serial killer is behind this series or murders. Now, it is up to the victims siblings to carry the torch. 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 between 1986 and 1989. The sightseeing is prime. So, who were the Colonial Parkway murder victims? 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. Still, as crime writer David Lohr of the Huffington Post tells us, the stretch has seen its share of bloodshed in the shape of a suspected serial killer. 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. Joyce Call-Canada is the older sister of Keith Call. "In those first classes at the service academies, they were subject to such levels of hatred and harassment. But when the other crimes started taking place, year after year, youre just shocked This person may have a law enforcement background or at least understand how law enforcement works.". Still, some investigators are on the fence and dont want to definitively classify their disappearance as part of the serial killers cycle. [1] During that time, three couples were murdered and one couple is missing and presumed to be dead. 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. 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. In total, 4 pairs of people were targeted, resulting in eight murders and six bodies found. Dowski, 21, was found in the backseat of the car while Cathy, 27, was stuffed into the hatchback. According to the special, gays and lesbians were banned from the Navy at the time and she had reportedly been investigated by nine agents. "Yes, this is a tragedy, but hope never dies," he shares. A typically tranquil area, no one expected the Parkway to be the setting for a gruesome string of murders. 19 talking about this. Their throats had been viciously slashed and they had been strangled to death. "She had martial arts training from the Naval Academy and she was incredibly athletic. Cathy was eager to introduce her new girlfriend to the family during Thanksgiving that year. All the victims were from different backgrounds and demographics, making a profile an incredibly difficult task. Both women were found with rope burns on their neck and wrist with signs of strangulation. [citation needed]. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) The FBI and Virginia State Police have uncovered DNA from three of the four crimes scenes of the 1986 Colonial Parkway Murders that may belong to a perpetrator,. Roadway Killers Are Still Active In United States Today, How Behavioral Profiling Works To Catch Killers. 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. Three days later, the two bodies were discovered by Knobling's father and a search party along the water's edge of the James River. Although it is compelling and plausible, there is no evidence that it was law enforcement, said, former prosecutor and series co-host Loni, Theory: Murders Are Linked By Location, Not One Killer. The realization that his sister, Cathleen Thomas, was murdered on a scenic Virginia roadway. It's difficult to imagine something as gruesome and shocking as a string of murders occurring on this seemingly safe road but that's exactly what happened decades ago. 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. The women were bound with rope and strangled. Mainly because no bodies have ever been uncovered. It appears that Thomas may have struggled with her attacker as a clump of hair was later found between her fingers. At least one of the badly decomposed bodies appears to have suffered knife wounds. Weve got amazing investigators working on our case. Theres always hope that you might find more DNA, finding smaller amounts, with more advanced techniques of detecting DNA, said Moore. Annamarie Phelps, top right, and Daniel Lauer, bottom right, disappeared Sept. 5, 1989. You cant exactly finger a suspect and develop a viable culprit on car displacement and fascination with couples. "So people knew you could go there and basically be left alone, especially at night. Unlike OConnell, Coombs doesnt see the work of a serial killer. The Colonial Parkway is a beautiful stretch of highway which cuts through the Colonial National Historical Park in South-East Virginia. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! The car had been pushed down an embankment off the Colonial Parkway. No one has been standing in this line longer than the family members.. helps manage a Facebook page, Colonial Parkway Murders, with 14,000 followers, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. This unwholesome section is grisly and malignant Youve been warned. After a deep dive into the four Colonial Parkway murders. They had been strangled with their throats cut. David's injuries. Each homicide occurred somewhere along the Colonial Parkway, hence the colloquial name. This year, he would have been 53. 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. Thomas and Dowskis were a hate crime motivated by the couples lesbian relationship. Then in April 1988, Keith Call, 20, and Cassandra Hailey, 18, disappeared after a college party, The Virginian-Pilot reported. 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. 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. However, these victims were known to frequent the area on Thursday nights. EXCLUSIVE: Bill Thomas is adamant that in his lifetime, hell find out the identity of his sisters murderer. 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. Market data provided by Factset. Cathy Thomas would drive up from Virginia Beach to visit her girlfriend, Becky Dowski, at the College of William and Mary on Thursday nights. This murder series is the single greatest unsolved murder series in the history of Virginia and it needs attention, Thomas said. Edwards family members, meanwhile, grieved the lost opportunity to know the woman the teenager was becoming. Between 1986 and 1989, at least eight people were murdered near or along Virginias Colonial Parkway by an apparent serial killer. According to Thomas, three out of the four cases have DNA evidence. Green jumper the killer wore. 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