Janice Morgan

It can link together a serial killer's crimes very quickly. It also helps identify John Doe's. But because Wilmer was never charged with a felony, his DNA legally cannot be entered into CODIS, even though we know he's guilty of three murders and Virginia police suspect he's guilty of more. But they still have to follow the ethical protocol, even when it's a technicality.

It can link together a serial killer's crimes very quickly. It also helps identify John Doe's. But because Wilmer was never charged with a felony, his DNA legally cannot be entered into CODIS, even though we know he's guilty of three murders and Virginia police suspect he's guilty of more. But they still have to follow the ethical protocol, even when it's a technicality.

There is a workaround, but it's much slower. Individual police departments can request Wilmer's DNA to test against specific cold cases that fit his profile. Since summer 2024, they've been doing that. So there is hope that this chance find can lead to even more closure. At least in cases where there's DNA involved. As you'll recall, not every crime scene had DNA evidence.

There is a workaround, but it's much slower. Individual police departments can request Wilmer's DNA to test against specific cold cases that fit his profile. Since summer 2024, they've been doing that. So there is hope that this chance find can lead to even more closure. At least in cases where there's DNA involved. As you'll recall, not every crime scene had DNA evidence.

Like Keith Call and Cassandra Haley, they're still missing, and the evidence inside the abandoned car was compromised. And this is hard because their case is where Wilmer was initially brought up as a suspect. Knowing Wilmer is guilty of another Colonial Parkway murder is a link, but it's not strong enough to solve the case.

Like Keith Call and Cassandra Haley, they're still missing, and the evidence inside the abandoned car was compromised. And this is hard because their case is where Wilmer was initially brought up as a suspect. Knowing Wilmer is guilty of another Colonial Parkway murder is a link, but it's not strong enough to solve the case.

The discovery also links Wilmer to the murders of Anna Maria Phelps and Daniel Lauer. Their bodies were dumped in the woods, just like Teresa Spa Howell's. And remember how Wilmer was harassing couples in cars?

The discovery also links Wilmer to the murders of Anna Maria Phelps and Daniel Lauer. Their bodies were dumped in the woods, just like Teresa Spa Howell's. And remember how Wilmer was harassing couples in cars?

According to author Blaine Pardoe, during the initial investigation, one couple told police that Wilmer came up to their car on a lover's lane and mocked them for being lesbians, only to back off when he realized one was a man with long hair. Is it possible he also harassed Kathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski and didn't back off? The connections keep coming.

According to author Blaine Pardoe, during the initial investigation, one couple told police that Wilmer came up to their car on a lover's lane and mocked them for being lesbians, only to back off when he realized one was a man with long hair. Is it possible he also harassed Kathy Thomas and Rebecca Dowski and didn't back off? The connections keep coming.

Kathy's brother Bill Thomas told local Norfolk news network Wavy that, quote, We had unconfirmed reports that Kathy and Becky were seen at the Yorktown pub. Now we understand that Wilmer was a regular at the Yorktown pub. It's a possibility that if they stopped there, they might have been followed from the Yorktown pub to a location along the Colonial Parkway.

Kathy's brother Bill Thomas told local Norfolk news network Wavy that, quote, We had unconfirmed reports that Kathy and Becky were seen at the Yorktown pub. Now we understand that Wilmer was a regular at the Yorktown pub. It's a possibility that if they stopped there, they might have been followed from the Yorktown pub to a location along the Colonial Parkway.

All these possible links are on investigators' minds. An FBI spokesperson has stated that the FBI is seeking connections between Alan Wilmer and the other six Colonial Parkway murders. In early 2024, searches were performed at Wilmer's former properties and along the area's waterways. No findings were made public.

All these possible links are on investigators' minds. An FBI spokesperson has stated that the FBI is seeking connections between Alan Wilmer and the other six Colonial Parkway murders. In early 2024, searches were performed at Wilmer's former properties and along the area's waterways. No findings were made public.

But it's incredible that after 35 years, these cold cases have active investigation. There's still reason to hope for answers. As Bill Thomas put it to the Virginian pilot, authorities, quote, "...told me over and over again that this is a solvable case. It just takes time, attention, and resources.

But it's incredible that after 35 years, these cold cases have active investigation. There's still reason to hope for answers. As Bill Thomas put it to the Virginian pilot, authorities, quote, "...told me over and over again that this is a solvable case. It just takes time, attention, and resources.

And the FBI wasn't putting in the time, attention, and resources until the families started ratcheting up the pressure." As of this recording, the resources are there again. The FBI and Virginia State Police have opened investigations into the Colonial Parkway murders. They're asking for tips, especially related to Alan W. Wilmer.

And the FBI wasn't putting in the time, attention, and resources until the families started ratcheting up the pressure." As of this recording, the resources are there again. The FBI and Virginia State Police have opened investigations into the Colonial Parkway murders. They're asking for tips, especially related to Alan W. Wilmer.

This is a case where spreading awareness did make a difference and did catch a serial killer. And as long as people are pushing for answers, there is always the hope that justice will be served. If you know anything, you can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at www.tips.fbi.gov.

This is a case where spreading awareness did make a difference and did catch a serial killer. And as long as people are pushing for answers, there is always the hope that justice will be served. If you know anything, you can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at www.tips.fbi.gov.