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"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by Jonathan Rocks and Beth McNamara, hosts of "The Missing Candy Heiress" podcast, which tells the true story of the unsolved disappearance of Helen Vorhees Brach, who went missing in 1977. This is part 2 of 2 episodes on the case. The Missing Candy Heiress Podcast: https://themissingcandyheiress.com/ American Detective "Colonial Parkway Murders" on HBO, Discovery and Apple: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/homicide-hunter-american-detective/s5/432653a5-7652-4708-94d5-09d71a6cc17e/e1-colonial-parkway-murders/80cd0b33-1aad-4340-b9ae-9b07427ff469 NBC: FBI Norfolk field office links deceased suspect to additional Colonial Parkway Murders In January 2026, the FBI announced Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. is responsible for the 1986 Virginia murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/colonial-parkway-murders-cathleen-thomas-rebecca-dowski-resolved-rcna255097 American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3rNRZnL0E Washingtonian: A Murder on the Rappahannock River: https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/27/murder-on-the-rappahannock-river-emerson-stevens-mary-harding-innocence-project/ WTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand? https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-stand Won't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer WTVR CBS News:  Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024 WAVY TV 10 News:  New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/ Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders. 13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database: https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49 WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos: https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/ WTKR News 3 https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-cases Virginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway’ murders died alone in 2017 https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/ Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase You can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here: https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murders Mind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster: https://www.spreaker.com Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder Colonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.com Please subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends! We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning. Follow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOver Follow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56 Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/ Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/ Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero Productions

🔫 From street thug to Chicago's king—how Capone built history's most brutal business empire. 💰 Inside his billion-dollar bootlegging operation: speakeasies, corrupt cops, and blood-soaked streets. 🎭 Unheard testimonies reveal which celebrities drank at his private clubs. ⚰️ From Valentine's Day hits to hidden vaults, explore how Scarface revolutionized organized crime. 🗞️ Plus: The journalist murders that exposed his real power. ⚠️ Warning: Contains graphic historical details. 

🚨 GRAPHIC: The most savage mob hit in Chicago's history exposed! 💰 EXCLUSIVE: Former wiseguys reveal why the Outfit killed their own enforcer. ⚡ Never-released crime scene details about the cornfield execution. 🔥 WARNING: Contains disturbing evidence about his final moments in that Indiana basement. 🎭 FBI recordings capture the real conspiracy behind Tony's death. 🎯 True Crime Alert: When the hunter became the hunted. How Vegas's most feared gangster met his brutal end. The true story makes Casino look tame. #CriminalEmpire #MafiaMysteries

🩸 Shatter every Hollywood myth about America's most notorious gangster in this blood-soaked journey through Al Capone's Chicago. Beyond the Valentine's Day Massacre lies a darker, more complex web of corruption that reached from City Hall to the White House. Through restored police files, prohibited IRS documents, and recently discovered family archives, we expose how Capone built the blueprint for modern organized crime. Experience spine-chilling details about his forgotten murders, secret political deals, and the true extent of his empire that history books won't touch. From the deadly Circus Café hit to the hidden speakeasy tunnels still existing beneath Chicago, discover how Scarface transformed crime into big business. What really happened to his millions? Why did the government really bring him down? Warning: Contains graphic historical content and disturbing crime scene details. Experience this immersive documentary in premium audio quality on Spreaker, or listen via Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Tell Alexa to "Play Scarface Empire on Spreaker" and witness the bloody rise of America's first crime emperor.

💼 Journey into the modernized underworld of 1980s Chicago, where three-piece suits replaced tommy guns and corporate boardrooms became the new back alleys. This explosive exposé reveals how The Outfit evolved from street rackets to infiltrating Wall Street, City Hall, and Silicon Valley. Through wiretapped conversations, FBI surveillance files, and insider testimonies, we uncover how the modern mob created an invisible empire using legitimate businesses, political influence, and cutting-edge technology. Discover how they manipulated the S&L crisis, corrupted emerging industries, and built a criminal network that makes Al Capone's empire look amateur. From Union pension fund schemes to international money laundering operations, this investigation exposes how organized crime didn't die - it went corporate. Warning: Contains sensitive information about organizations that may still be active. Experience this gripping investigation in premium audio quality on Spreaker, or listen via Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Tell Alexa to "Play Chicago's New Empire on Spreaker" and witness how the modern mob really operates.

🔥 THE UNTOLD STORY OF CHICAGO'S MOST TERRIFYING GANGSTER 🔥 What kind of man could make Al Capone himself tremble with fear? Meet Hymie Weiss - the Polish-American psychopath who turned Chicago's streets into a blood-soaked battlefield and became the only criminal in history that Scarface himself genuinely feared. This isn't just another gangster story - this is the spine-chilling tale of a man so ruthless, so calculating, that even the most powerful mob boss in America would cross the street to avoid him.  💀 WITNESS THE RISE OF A MONSTER as we dive deep into the twisted mind of Earl "Hymie" Weiss, the North Side Gang leader who pioneered drive-by shootings, invented new methods of torture, and turned assassination into an art form. From his humble beginnings as a small-time thug to becoming Chicago's most feared enforcer, every step of his bloody ascent is more shocking than the last. ⚡ THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE BEGINS when Weiss declares war on Capone's empire, launching a campaign of terror so brutal that it would make modern serial killers look like amateurs. Picture this: a man so unhinged that he would drive through enemy territory in broad daylight, machine gun blazing, just to prove he feared no one. The cat-and-mouse game between these two criminal masterminds escalated into a bloodbath that left Chicago's streets littered with bodies. 🩸 EVERY CALCULATED MURDER, EVERY MOMENT OF TERROR, EVERY WHISPERED THREAT is exposed as we reveal how Weiss's reign of terror pushed even Al Capone to his breaking point. The brutal tactics, the psychological mind games, the twisted loyalty that bound killers to their cause - witness how one man's insatiable thirst for power nearly destroyed Chicago's entire criminal underworld. 💥 WARNING: This episode contains revelations so disturbing that they'll haunt your dreams for weeks. The methods Weiss used to maintain control were so savage, so innovative in their cruelty, that they became the blueprint for organized crime violence that still echoes today. Once you hear these secrets, you'll understand why Al Capone himself said that Hymie Weiss was the most dangerous man he'd ever encountered.  🔓 THE VAULT IS OPEN and the most terrifying criminal mind in Chicago history is about to be exposed. Are you ready to meet the only man who ever made Al Capone genuinely afraid? Hit play now - because some monsters are too dangerous to forget. 🎧💣

Prepare yourself for a descent into absolute darkness as we uncover the horrifying true story of Vincent "Mad Dog" McErlane - the psychopathic enforcer who made Al Capone look like a choir boy. While history remembers Capone, it deliberately forgot about McErlane for good reason: his brutality was so extreme, so sadistic, that even hardened Chicago mobsters crossed themselves when his name was whispered. This isn't just another gangster story - this is the blood-soaked chronicle of America's most deranged killer hiding in plain sight during Prohibition's golden age. McErlane didn't just eliminate enemies; he obliterated them with a savage creativity that would make modern serial killers envious. From his signature Tommy gun massacres to his twisted psychological games with victims' families, Mad Dog McErlane carved a path of terror through Chicago's underworld that left even seasoned detectives traumatized. We understand that true crime isn't entertainment - it's about honoring victims while exposing the darkest corners of human nature. Tonight, we're pulling back the curtain on how one man's unchecked violence shaped organized crime forever, and why law enforcement buried his story so deep that most people have never heard his name. You'll discover the chilling connections between historical organized crime and today's most notorious cases, and understand why criminal psychologists still study McErlane's disturbing behavioral patterns. Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and may be disturbing to some listeners. We encourage listener discretion and remind our community that victim advocacy resources are always available. Are you ready to meet the monster that monsters feared? The truth about Mad Dog McErlane will haunt you long after the credits roll.

Step into the hidden world of Mae Josephine Capone—the woman who wasn't just married to America's most notorious gangster, she was the brilliant mastermind pulling the strings behind his entire criminal empire! 🔥 This jaw-dropping episode exposes the shocking truth about the Irish beauty who transformed from a naive shop girl into the ruthless shadow queen of Chicago's underworld, secretly managing millions in blood money while maintaining the perfect facade of a devoted Catholic wife. Discover how Mae used her feminine charm to manipulate politicians, judges, and rival gang leaders, becoming Al's most trusted advisor and the keeper of his darkest secrets. 💰 We reveal never-before-told stories of her role in planning major hits, her sophisticated money laundering operations through legitimate businesses, and the terrifying moments when she personally threatened anyone who dared cross the Capone family. Hear exclusive details about her survival of multiple assassination attempts, her secret meetings with FBI informants, and how she single-handedly saved Al from certain death on countless occasions. 🗡️ From her heartbreaking struggles with Al's syphilis-induced madness to her decades-long battle to protect their son from the family legacy, Mae's story is one of love, betrayal, and survival that proves behind every great gangster stands an even more dangerous woman. This isn't just mob history—it's the untold story of America's first crime family matriarch! ⚰️👑

Welcome to the most explosive gang war in American history! 🔥 This gripping two-part series plunges you into the savage streets of 1920s Chicago where George "Bugs" Moran and Al Capone turned the Windy City into a bullet-riddled battlefield that would make modern warfare look like child's play. Witness the rise of Bugs Moran from a petty thief to the ruthless leader of the North Side Gang, commanding an army of Irish and Polish killers who refused to bow down to Capone's Italian empire. 💰 This episode exposes the shocking truth behind their legendary feud—from hijacked liquor trucks and bombed speakeasies to the brutal torture murders that escalated their war beyond all human decency. Discover how Moran's innovative smuggling operations from Canada challenged Capone's monopoly, leading to a series of bloody ambushes that left dozens of bodies scattered across Chicago's streets. 🗡️ We reveal never-before-told stories of their psychological warfare, the corrupt politicians who played both sides, and the terrifying moments when these two criminal masterminds came face-to-face in meetings that could have ended in instant death. From the Genna Brothers massacre to the planning stages of the Saint Valentine's Day bloodbath, this is organized crime at its most savage and strategic. Buckle up for a journey into pure evil that will leave you counting down the days until Part 2! ⚰️

Prepare for the ultimate deep dive into the mind and empire of Alphonse "Scarface" Capone—the man who didn't just become a gangster, he became the very definition of organized crime itself! 🔥 This explosive episode chronicles the incredible transformation of a violent Brooklyn street punk into the most powerful and feared criminal mastermind in American history, controlling Chicago with an iron fist that generated $100 million annually during the height of Prohibition. Discover the shocking truth behind his legendary scar, his ruthless climb through the ranks of Johnny Torrio's organization, and the savage business tactics that eliminated every rival who dared challenge his empire. 💀 We expose his most diabolical schemes—from the innovative speakeasy networks and corrupt political machines to the horrifying torture chambers where enemies simply vanished without a trace. Hear exclusive insights into his psychological warfare against law enforcement, his lavish lifestyle that included bulletproof Cadillacs and private armies, and the brutal methods he used to maintain absolute loyalty among his soldiers. 🩸 From the bloody takeover of Cicero to his cat-and-mouse games with Eliot Ness, this isn't just a crime story—it's the terrifying blueprint of how one man's violence and vision created a criminal dynasty that still influences organized crime today. Experience the rise of America's original public enemy number one in all his murderous, magnificent glory! ⚰️👑

📜 Summary: He ruled Chicago like a king, silenced rivals with Tommy guns, and lived like royalty… until the IRS brought him down. In this cinematic true crime episode, we peel back the pinstriped veil on Al Capone — the mob boss who became the face of the American underworld. From the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre to his luxury prison life, discover the real story of how Capone built an empire on vice, intimidation, and fear — and how the U.S. government finally ended his reign. Packed with raw facts, FBI files, and chilling reenactments, this is Mafia history like you've never heard it.

"Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by Jonathan Rocks and Beth McNamara, hosts of "The Missing Candy Heiress" podcast, which tells the true story of the unsolved disappearance of Helen Vorhees Brach, who went missing in 1977. This is part 1 of 2 episodes on the case. The Missing Candy Heiress Podcast: https://themissingcandyheiress.com/ American Detective "Colonial Parkway Murders" on HBO, Discovery and Apple: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/homicide-hunter-american-detective/s5/432653a5-7652-4708-94d5-09d71a6cc17e/e1-colonial-parkway-murders/80cd0b33-1aad-4340-b9ae-9b07427ff469 NBC: FBI Norfolk field office links deceased suspect to additional Colonial Parkway Murders In January 2026, the FBI announced Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. is responsible for the 1986 Virginia murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/colonial-parkway-murders-cathleen-thomas-rebecca-dowski-resolved-rcna255097 American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3rNRZnL0E Washingtonian: A Murder on the Rappahannock River: https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/27/murder-on-the-rappahannock-river-emerson-stevens-mary-harding-innocence-project/ WTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand? https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-stand Won't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer WTVR CBS News:  Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024 WAVY TV 10 News:  New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/ Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders. 13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database: https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49 WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos: https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/ WTKR News 3 https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-cases Virginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway’ murders died alone in 2017 https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/ Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase You can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here: https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murders Mind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster: https://www.spreaker.com Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder Colonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.com Please subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends! We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning. Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.com Contribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/register Follow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOver Follow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56 Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/ Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/ Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero Productions

Frank Calabrese Jr. has only had one taker for his $15 Cameo videos — but he's turned a lifetime of gangster stories into a second act.