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. We have forensic genealogy available.". Chilling and eerie similarities connected the four cases, but no one has ever been arrested for the crimes. It's difficult to imagine that a community could be infiltrated in that way, he emphasized. After that cycle, the killings abruptly stopped.. She was actually the most improved Russian speaker at the Naval Academy. [14], On June 25, 2018, editors at Listverse released a new article, "Ten Disturbing Facts About the Colonial Parkway Murders. "[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. You saw Dr. Pettler in the four part true crime TV series, "Lovers Lane The autopsy was inconclusive and could not determine whether a blade had slashed their throats or if they had been strangled to near decapitation. Cathy Thomas (left) andRebecca Ann Dowski were dating at the time of their murders. IE 11 is not supported. Just three days later, they were found murdered inside Thomas 1980 Honda Civic. All the victims were from different backgrounds and demographics, making a profile an incredibly difficult task. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. The series was published again by the paper in 2010. PETER NYGARD ACCUSER EXPLAINS WHY SHE'S SPEAKING OUT IN NEW SHOCKING DOC: 'I HAVE NEVER BEEN QUIET ABOUT THIS', Bill Thomas, a producer on Oxygen's 'Lovers' Lane Murders' is seen here with a portrait of his sister Cathy Thomas. 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. Now he has three children of his own. Joyce Call-Canada is the older sister of Keith Call. So she decided that the Navy wasnt the right place for her. [Thomas] could hold their own from day one. In October 1986, the bodies of Cathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski were discovered inside the 1980 Honda Civic that belonged to Thomass sibling. 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. Cassandra Hailey, left, with her sisters Paula Hailey, center, and Teri Hailey, right in December 1986. So as long as theres something left to analyze, theres always hope that it will be solved through genetic genealogy.. 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. This section is going to be macabre, scatological, and disturbing. The linking of the four crimes is circumstantial, and no suspects have ever been publicly identified. The FBI declined to comment on the status of DNA testing because the investigation is ongoing. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "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. Did The Colonial Parkway Victims Know The Killer? Naval Academy in 1981 as part of its second class to admit women. Calls Toyota Celica was later found on the parkway along with several articles of clothing and the car keys. The killer has never been caught. The Colonial Parkway murders began here in Hampton Roads nearly 35 years ago. [citation needed] The show mentioned that this disappearance may be part of the Colonial Parkway murders. "When Cathy and Becky were killed, we thought it might be a hate crime. 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. [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". Mainly because no bodies have ever been uncovered. 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. Then in April 1988, Keith Call, 20, and Cassandra Hailey, 18, disappeared after a college party, The Virginian-Pilot reported. David's injuries. They also eventually helped organize some of the families. Dogs traced their scents to the river, but soon lost it. The double homicides took play over a four-year span . 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. 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. Now, it is up to the victims siblings to carry the torch. Over the years things have changed, you know, my dad died and my mom mentally cant handle the stress of dealing with the case.. Thomas Hargrove, researcher, and archivist. His investigation came to the startling conclusion that the murders were committed by multiple assailants and arent tied together. If she had not been killed, Bill Thomas is sure she would have gone on to accomplish anything she wanted. In September 2009, it was discovered by CBS News affiliate WTKR that nearly 80 highly graphic crime scene photographs of Colonial Parkway murders victims were used to instruct a class by a retired and now deceased former FBI photographer. Remember, this was over 30 years ago in Virginia, which is a very conservative, military area. The bodies of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski were found near this location in October of 1986. And its still certainly a possibility. The Parkway is surrounded by woods and has far fewer entries and exits than a typical highway. There's too many differences.". Annamaria Phelps, 18, and Daniel Lauer, 21, were not a romantic couple. During this time, a serial killer had struck multiple times, mostly attacking couples, along the Colonial Parkway in and around Williamsburg, Virginia. 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. They plan to write another soon. Edwards family members, meanwhile, grieved the lost opportunity to know the woman the teenager was becoming. Though two slayings took place on the actual parkway and two were in nearby areas, all four are tied together by the name, the Colonial Parkway Murders. [1] During that time, three couples were murdered and one couple is missing and presumed to be dead. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Their purses and money were found inside the car. From 1986 to 1989, four double homicides occurred on or near the Colonial Parkway. ", NASHVILLE TV PRODUCER VERONICA BOZZAS MURDER EXPLORED IN TRUE CRIME DOC: THE WHOLE THING WAS SENSELESS, The James River as seen from College Creek Beach on the Colonial Parkway. Six weeks later, hunters found their remains. Investigators have spent decades puzzling out the Colonial Parkway murders. And a lot of fantastic work has gone into the Colonial Parkway murders. The burden gets a little easier, but in such a small incremental way that you dont realize it at first, Thomas said. [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. Then people are more likely to care, finished Teri Hailey. He told Lovers Lane Murders that there may be links between the first and third murders, which are firmly tied to the Colonial Parkway. All rights reserved. This car, along with their mangled bodies, found at the Cheatham Annex Overlook in Williamsburg, Virginia, had been doused in diesel fuel. Hailey, 19, and Call, 20, were both students at Christopher Newport University. [26], In June 2010, the victims' families requested the assistance of a retired Milwaukee Police Department homicide detective Steve Spingola. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Despite the moniker the Colonial Parkway Murders, the time frame and proximity of the deaths, law enforcement has never conclusively linked the cases, leaving many, including the family members, to believe that some or all of the cases are connected or none at all. Theres always hope that you might find more DNA, finding smaller amounts, with more advanced techniques of detecting DNA, said Moore. At night its dark and isolated,making it an ideal spot for couples to be romantic discreetly. 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. The note, which was undated and purportedly written by Phelps, indicated that she was to meet someone in a blue van at a rest stop. Theyre very, very different in force and intensity. 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. Rebecca Dowski, top left, and Cathleen Thomas, bottom left, were killed Oct. 12, 1986. "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. | by Quinn Zane | Unburied | Medium Write Sign up Sign In 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. A couple, romantically involved, was found bound, gagged and their throats slit almost 200 miles from the initial hunting grounds. There was nobody she wasnt going to be a friend too [] She was very generous with everything, Joanne Hailey, her mother, told Lovers Lane Murders.. 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. 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. Cathy was eager to introduce her new girlfriend to the family during Thanksgiving that year. Nonetheless, inconclusive MRI scans appear to show that at least one of the bodies might have suffered knife wounds. 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. 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. Its still unclear what David Knobling, 20, and Robin Edwards, 14, were doing together the night of their murders in 1987. Their families were devastated and shocked. 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. 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. 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. Months later, they were found murdered, wrapped in a blanket in the woods. helps manage a Facebook page, Colonial Parkway Murders, with 14,000 followers, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 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The four episodes were to feature former FBI profiler Jim Clemente, as well as investigators including former FBI Agent Maureen O'Connell and former prosecutor Loni Coombs, together with crime scene reconstruction expert Dr. Laura Pettler. Thomas said Cathy was "very upbeat and excited." 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. Lauer's car, a gold 1972 Chevrolet Nova, was soon found abandoned at the I-64 New Kent rest stop in New Kent County and it was discovered to have been heading in the wrong direction, away from their intended Virginia Beach destination. If he receives what he believes to be a credible tip, he will then turn it over to the FBI. 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. A typically tranquil area, no one expected the Parkway to be the setting for a gruesome string of murders. It was known, not only by the homosexual community, but by the haters of the homosexual community, he said. The Colonial Parkway is a twenty-three mile scenic roadway stretching from the York River at Yorktown to the James River at Jamestown. She had a soft side but there was a toughness, too, her brother, Bill Thomas, told the producers of Lovers Lane Murders.. After nearly three decades, the parents who are alive, many in declining health, are still without answers. Since then, 62-year-old Fred had numerous encounters with the law, including a larceny charge; 100 dollars. 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. Knobling lived in Hampton while he worked for his fathers landscaping business, and was expecting a baby with his longtime girlfriend. [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. They could be related, he said, adding that he doesnt see links among all four. 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. 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. Beckys wound isnt as deep as Cathys wound, Pettler added. Finally, there was no evidence of sexual assault pre or post mortem; the pair were fully clothed and sexually intact. [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. The killer could have been lying in wait specifically for them. In the late 1980s, the murders spanning three years brought eight families together through the shared grief, frustration and denial that only they could understand. In 2008, E! However, Thomas claimed new tips come in "every week or two," giving hope that these cold cases can be solved today. The Colonial Parkway Murders. Ryan Noah Yawel Criminal Psychologist. ", EMILIE MORRIS, THE FORMER STUDENT WHO DIED AFTER ACCUSING HER COACH OF ABUSE, BECOMES FOCUS OF TRUE-CRIME DOC. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Weve got amazing investigators working on our case. Market data provided by Factset. She was fascinated by the circus and had dreams of running off with Ringling Brothers. 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. With portions built between 1930 and 1957, it links the three communities via a roadway . Still, he cant help but wonder what might have been. "That tells me that either they were getting ready because they thought they were, pulled over by a police officer or park ranger. (ill Tiernan). 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. [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. Actor Steve Altes portrayed the killer. After speaking for hours with Call-Canada about their family members cases, the pair began planning their efforts to pressure law enforcement. The Colonial Parkway is a scenic, 23-mile stretch in Virginia that links the historic towns of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Virginia's Colonial Parkway, a dark and isolated lovers' lane, was the scene of four brutal double murders between 1986 and 1990, with a new young couple meeting their untimely death each year. These killings, known as the Colonial Parkway murders, remain unsolved. The 22-mile-long stretch running between Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, Virginia, known as Colonial Parkway, is one such road. The scavengers, the muggy atmosphere, and the advanced decomposition made it impossible to determine the exact cause of death. Rebecca Dowski, top left, and Cathleen Thomas, bottom left, were killed Oct. 12, 1986. The sun begins to set Tuesday evening September 27, 2016 near an overlook along the Colonial Parkway. It was considered a double murder. And unfortunately . Annamarie Phelps, top right, and Daniel Lauer, bottom right, disappeared Sept. 5, 1989. As of 2017, our research estimates that over 2000 serial killers are still at large and active in the United States. She was one of several family members to pursue the Navy. 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. Stephen's bedroom crime scene. The pair went on a date, seeing a movie and attending a party, on April 9, 1988. Survivor. He explained it might be easier to wrap ones mind around one killer, not four or even more different ones. In total, 4 pairs of people were targeted, resulting in eight murders and six bodies found. who has spent more than 20 years looking into the murders. 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. 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. 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. State police and local agencies are investigating the murders of Knobling, Edwards, Lauer, and Phelps. A typically tranquil area, no one expected the Parkway to be the setting for a gruesome string of murders. Was The Colonial Parkway Killer Pretending To Be Law Enforcement? 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. "She discovered after graduating from the Naval Academy that she was a lesbian. David + Robin. 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,. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. So it wasnt like Cathy and Becky could live their lives in any kind of open fashion. 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. Oct. 26, 2018. The bodies of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski were found near this location in October of 1986. Its a roadway and state route, partly manned by the National Park Service, that interlocks Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. 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. "I cant emphasize this enough, but there was a tremendous amount of resistance for those women joining the academy," Thomas explained. Easily add multiple stops, see live traffic and road conditions. From 1986 to 1989, four double homicides occurred either on or near the scenic, seemingly safe road. [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. 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 theory the first murder was a targeted hate crime adds heft to the notion the murders wereunconnected events. In the 35 years since she passed, when I see all these amazing women running for president and vice president, Congress, senators, ambassadors, CEOs, Cathy Thomas would have been one of those amazing women, her brother said. And remember, this was the 1980s. Lauer and Phelps might have been a settlement of scores and was carried out by a professional, while Knobling and Edward were murdered following a robbery. However, the young couple was struggling financially, so Lauer had agreed to move in with them to help them out with money. "[15], On July 23, 2018. The car had been pushed down an embankment off the Colonial Parkway In Virginia. Spingola proposed that the murders are the work of different killers, especially the slayings of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski. And. Between 1986 and 1989, at least eight people were murdered near or along Virginias Colonial Parkway by an apparent serial killer. A man named Bill Thomas had reached out on their new Facebook page, What happened to Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey?. On September 20, 1987, Knoblings truck was found abandoned by the James River Bridge, Richmond.com reported. They were couples in cars. Advocate. We understand that were not going to be at the front of the line, but to hear that evidence hasnt been tested in over a year is unacceptable, Thomas said. They show how the Colonial Parkway Killer stalk 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays 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. Dowski, 21, was found in the backseat of the car while Cathy, 27, was stuffed into the hatchback. 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. This murder series is the single greatest unsolved murder series in the history of Virginia and it needs attention, Thomas said. 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. When did it happen, and whos the culprit? 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. 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. Murders all occurred, she said, within a 30-mile radius and all on a weekend or holiday.. Fred was considered something of a hero when he uncovered a slew of photographs leaked from the FBIs office in Norfolk. 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