[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. Irvin Wells, retired FBI special agent. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Shes remained in Gloucester most of her life, just in case. If they are smart enough not to get caught, theres very little we can do.. 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. THE COLONIAL PARKWAY MURDERS: A STEP BY STEP REPORT. Their purses and money were found inside the car. Several million travelers a year use this route . Every couple weeks, he hears from someone new. Dowski was younger and still a student at the College of William and Mary. Ryan Noah Yawel Criminal Psychologist. Colonial Parkway is a 23-mile (37 km) scenic parkway linking the three points of Virginia's Historic Triangle, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.It is part of the National Park Service's Colonial National Historical Park.Virginia's official state classification for the parkway is State Route 90003. Over the years, things have changed, you know, my dad died and my mom mentally cant handle the stress of dealing with the case, said Santiago. He told Lovers Lane Murders that it suggests the driver was responding to authority. The bodies of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski were found near this location in October of 1986. Between 1986 and 1989, at least eight people were murdered near or along Virginia's Colonial Parkway by an apparent serial killer. A small caveat before we spring forth into the latest horror room, the third couples link to the Parkway Murders is somewhat debatable. Their bodies have never been found, but both are presumed dead. 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. [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. Thomas Hargrove, researcher, and archivist. But is it possible they are tragic, separate events? [2] Thomas was working as a stockbroker at the time of the murder. Naval Academy in 1981 as part of its second class to admit women. There were little signs of struggle. IE 11 is not supported. On April 10, 1988, Christopher Newport University students Cassandra Lee Hailey, 18, and Richard Keith Call, 20, were reported missing after attending a party in the University Square area in Newport News during their first date together. By all accounts, his truck was his prized possession, so family members knew right away something was terribly wrong when it was found abandoned, the Virginian Pilot reported. 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. The brutal crimes claimed the lives of eight young people, including one couple whove never been found. This was the first time Thomas had spoken to any of the other victims family members, since his sisters death 20 years prior, but it would not be the last. 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. ", "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. There has to be a degree of self-sabotage from a serial killer for an investigation to pan out. Just three days later, they were found murdered inside Thomas 1980 Honda Civic, Richmond.com reported in 2016. Green jumper the killer wore. Still, some investigators are on the fence and dont want to definitively classify their disappearance as part of the serial killers cycle. [citation needed]. To learn more about the case, watch Lovers Lane Murders" on Oxygen, or stream episodes any time on Oxygen.com. | by Quinn Zane | Unburied | Medium Write Sign up Sign In 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. The realization that his sister, Cathleen Thomas, was murdered on a scenic Virginia roadway. "When Cathy and Becky were killed, we thought it might be a hate crime. 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. The eeriest part,. [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. In 2010, the FBI arranged the first and, to date, only in-person meeting with all the families to discuss the status of the cases and field questions. ", 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. The couple, investigators hypothesize, might have been romantically involved. It's difficult to imagine that a community could be infiltrated in that way, he emphasized. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. In 2008, E! Entertainment Television presented a full-length documentary, THS Investigates Serial Killers on the Loose, which features a segment on the Colonial Parkway murders. The vision behind the Murder Accountability Project. On September 20, 1987, Knoblings truck was found abandoned by the James River Bridge, Richmond.com reported. The Colonial Parkway Murders A Tale of Two Killers? For Call-Canada, it is the thing that keeps her going: hope that her brothers remains will be discovered and laid to rest. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Once more, there were no signs of sexual assault or robbery. The Colonial Parkway is a 23 mile (37km) scenic landscape/thoroughfare that links Virginia's Historic Triangle. In Spingolas eyes, there was no serial killer. Inside The Unsolved Cases", "Inside the Maddening Search for Virginia's Colonial Parkway Serial Killer", "New Investigator Looking into the Colonial Parkway Murders", "New details published in Colonial Parkway murders", "Is note a break in Colonial Parkway murders? A more micro look reveals that victims werent all killed in the same way. Just three days later, they were found murdered inside Thomas 1980 Honda Civic. Will mock murderers with glee. This unwholesome section is grisly and malignant Youve been warned. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. It was the first of several gruesome murders. 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. Knobling lived in Hampton while he worked for his fathers landscaping business, and was expecting a baby with his longtime girlfriend. 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. 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. 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. Fred Atwell: Fred Atwell is the former deputy sheriff that was active during the investigation in 1986. 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. Dowski, 21, was found in the backseat of the car while Cathy, 27, was stuffed into the hatchback. Steve Spingola, former Milwaukee homicide detective, investigated the murders on behalf of the families. Lauers Chevrolet Nova was found on the westbound exit ramp, keys in the ignition, the next day. She was determined She was also a Russian scholar. Annamarie Phelps, top right, and Daniel Lauer, bottom right, disappeared Sept. 5, 1989. They were both in top physical condition. 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. 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. 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. Theory: A Serial Killer Stalked The Parkway, 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "And it saddens me that Cathy Thomas would have been one of those women. "[15], On July 23, 2018. In October 1986, the bodies of Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski were discovered inside the 1980 Honda Civic that belonged to Thomass sibling. Chilling and eerie similarities connected the four cases, but no one has ever been arrested for the crimes. I see the killer evolving, she said, not just in his methods but in his motives.. Stoking this belief is the fact that victims car windows were found rolled down at crime scenes, according to Irvin Wells, retired FBI special agent. 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. Robin Edwards, top row and second to the left, and David Knobling, bottom row and second to the left, were murdered Sept. 23, 1987. Annamaria Phelps, 18, and Daniel Lauer, 21, were not a romantic couple. After their parents died, Call-Canada and her brother took up the effort to prod investigators. With portions built between 1930 and 1957, it links the three communities via a roadway . All the victims were killed with different methods (stabbing, strangulation, gunshot wound). At night its dark and isolated,making it an ideal spot for couples to be romantic discreetly. At the time of her death, Cathy was dating Dowski, a student at the College of William and Mary. 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. 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. Its very important to do these interviews, and to let your readers, and the viewers of the television series, even listening to the podcast, and whatever, know why this is still important, Thomas said. 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. He also helps manage a Facebook page, Colonial Parkway Murders, with 14,000 followers, which aims to build awareness of the four cases. And in these 34 years, she would have done amazing things.". 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. All the victims were from different backgrounds and demographics, making a profile an incredibly difficult task. Fred was considered something of a hero when he uncovered a slew of photographs leaked from the FBIs office in Norfolk. And. Annamarie Phelps, top right, and Daniel Lauer, bottom right, disappeared Sept. 5, 1989. David's injuries. All of the victims were young, White, and were either a romantic couple or could resemble one to. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. All of the victims were young, white, and either a romantic couple or could resemble one to an outsider. "So people knew you could go there and basically be left alone, especially at night. or redistributed. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He dropped Edwards off at her home, but later that night she snuck out to meet him. They had been strangled with their throats cut. Three days later, their bodies washed up onto the beach at Ragged Island Wildlife Refuge. [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. Bill Thomas shudders at the thought to this day. Fun Fact: Tunnel was built in 1942 and is 1,190 feet long. 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 During that time, three couples were murdered and one couple is missing and presumed to be dead. He believes itcame down to chance, he said. [1] During that time, three couples were murdered and one couple is missing and presumed to be dead. Fred was always vocal about the case to the point that he had strong opinions on who the killer was. Joyce Call-Canada is the older sister of Keith Call. She had everything going for her. ET. Three days later, the bodies of Knobling and Robin Edwards, 14, washed ashore on the James River at the Ragged Island Wildlife Refuge. 8:00 a.m . Three pairs were definitively murdered, but another couple went missing but were suspected to have been targeted by the same killer. So, who were the Colonial Parkway murder victims? There is a pattern that OConnell said she cannot ignore.. 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. The sun begins to set Tuesday evening September 27, 2016 near an overlook along the Colonial Parkway. Thomas described the Colonial Parkway as a popular spot to travel along the river. This time, their goal is to have DNA in the cases tested. Although it is compelling and plausible, there is no evidence that it was law enforcement, said former prosecutor and series co-host Loni Coombs. She was fascinated by the circus and had dreams of running off with Ringling Brothers. Over the years things have changed, you know, my dad died and my mom mentally cant handle the stress of dealing with the case.. And Becky was also extremely athletic. The second Annamaria and Daniel were reported missing, the red-flags went up, and the district devolved into a panic. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. On September 20, 1987, David Knobling, 20, and Robin Edwards, 14, were shot to death in the Ragged Island Wildlife Refuge, on the south shore of the James River in Isle of Wight County, near Smithfield, Virginia. 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. After leaving the armed forces, she had transitioned into a successful career as a stockbroker, according to Richmond.com. This car, along with their mangled bodies, found at the Cheatham Annex Overlook in Williamsburg, Virginia, had been doused in diesel fuel. Its a roadway and state route, partly manned by the National Park Service, that interlocks Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. We dont need the reminder that these are cold cases.. Thomass throat had been slit so savagely ear-to-ear that she was almost decapitated. The cases are now the subject of a new four-part true-crime docu-series on Oxygen titled "Lovers Lane Murders." "In 1986, DNA was barely out of the lab and it wasnt really used commonly in law enforcement applications. From 1986 to 1989, four double homicides occurred either on or near the scenic, seemingly safe road. As this field continues to advance, Moore said agencies could be waiting to test for better results. However, the young couple was struggling financially, so Lauer had agreed to move in with them to help them out with money. According to the special, gays and lesbians were banned from the Navy at the time and she had reportedly been investigated by nine agents. According to the FBI, there are about 1400 murders that remain unsolved.. Remember, this was over 30 years ago in Virginia, which is a very conservative, military area. "I cant emphasize this enough, but there was a tremendous amount of resistance for those women joining the academy," Thomas explained. On September 5, 1989, just after Labor Day weekend, Annamaria Phelps, 18, and Daniel Lauer, 21, vanished while en route to Virginia Beach. Series co-host Maureen OConnell, a former FBI special agent, sees telltale signs to support this theory. 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. A typically tranquil area, no one expected the Parkway to be the setting for a gruesome string of murders. [1] During that time, three couples were murdered and one couple is missing and presumed to be dead. It's difficult to imagine that a community could be infiltrated in that way, he emphasized. Murders all occurred, she said, within a 30-mile radius and all on a weekend or holiday.. She had a soft side but there was a toughness, too, her brother, Bill Thomas, told the producers of Lovers Lane Murders.. Edwards had struggled with her mental health and was prone to running away and some reckless behavior. In the late 1980s, one possible serial killer in Virginia claimed at least eight lives along a certain stretch of road connecting the two historically important cities of Jamestown and Yorktown. And its still certainly a possibility. Knoblings father and the local constabulary spearheaded the manhunt. From about October 1986 to September 1989, 8 people are presumed to have been murdered near Colonial Parkway in Eastern Virginia. Refresh the page, check. The scavengers, the muggy atmosphere, and the advanced decomposition made it impossible to determine the exact cause of death. Hailey, meanwhile, was a college freshman who modeled and taught gymnastics, according to the outlet. He said extremely graphic crime scene photos were leaked to the public, fueling the familys anguish. Market data provided by Factset. "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. Why? Then in April 1988, Keith Call, 20, and Cassandra Hailey, 18, disappeared after a college party, The Virginian-Pilot reported. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Within the last five years, he has turned over dozens of tips. Unlike OConnell, Coombs doesnt see the work of a serial killer. For the families of the eight victims, it is yet another year spent searching for answers. 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 place is a sightseeing extravaganza brimming with historical points, scenic pull-offs, markers, and memorials. [9], In 2013, the Colonial Parkway murders were profiled in the Investigation Discovery television series Dark Minds, with host and true crime author M. William Phelps. Investigators have spent decades puzzling out the Colonial Parkway murders. She described Robin as a firecracker personality, who got along with everyone she met. They were never seen again after that night. 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. They were couples in cars. While Phelps was stabbed, Lauers body was too decomposed to determinea manner of death. 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 keys were still in the ignition, the door was open, and the windshield wipers were going. Cassandra Hailey, who was a talented gymnast and spent her time helping others in the sport, would have been 51 this year. According to Moore, this new advancement has led to hundreds of arrests across the country. Now, more than 10 years later, the families are pushing for another meeting. For the the other half, the parents who have died, they will never see justice for their childrens deaths. "He was always washing it, his sister, Joyce Call-Canada, told The Virginian Pilot. 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. "Yes, this is a tragedy, but hope never dies," he shares. What the investigators uncovered was a horrid tableau of deprivation. However, these victims were known to frequent the area on Thursday nights. To the FBI, he was a suspect; to the victims family, he was a patsy. The Colonial Parkway Murders. 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. A typically tranquil area, no one expected the Parkway to be the setting for a gruesome string of murders. 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