DeepSummary
This episode provides an update on the infamous Colonial Parkway Murders from the 1980s in Virginia. Ashley Flowers reveals that DNA evidence has recently linked Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. to three of the eight murders, including the double homicide of David Nobling and Robin Edwards. The episode recounts the chilling details of the four coupled murders along the Colonial Parkway between 1986 and 1989, the challenges investigators faced, and the various leads and theories explored over the decades.
While Wilmer passed away in 2017, investigators are now appealing to the public for any information that could connect him to the other murders or uncover additional victims. The families of the victims express relief at finally having some answers after over 30 years, even though Wilmer can no longer face justice. The episode emphasizes the meticulous work required to solve such intricate cold cases and the importance of public assistance.
Ashley urges listeners to follow ongoing updates on the dedicated Facebook page and provides resources for submitting tips to the FBI. She underscores the impact these cases have had on the victims' families and the community's hope for eventual resolution. The episode serves as a reminder of the persistence required in pursuing justice and the value of advancements in forensic technology.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- DNA evidence has recently linked Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. to three of the eight Colonial Parkway Murders from the 1980s, providing a breakthrough in the infamous cold case.
- Wilmer passed away in 2017, precluding him from facing justice, but investigators are appealing to the public for any information that could connect him to additional victims or the remaining unsolved murders.
- The episode recounts the chilling details of the four coupled murders along the Colonial Parkway between 1986 and 1989, highlighting the challenges faced by investigators and the various leads and theories explored over the decades.
- While some experts believe the cases are unrelated, others contend that the similarities and statistical improbability suggest they could be connected by a single perpetrator.
- The families of the victims express relief at finally having some answers after over 30 years, although lingering questions and pain remain.
- The episode underscores the importance of public cooperation, forensic advancements, and persistence in pursuing justice for such intricate cold cases.
- Ongoing updates and resources for submitting tips are provided, reflecting the continued efforts to unravel the remaining mysteries surrounding the Colonial Parkway Murders.
- The case serves as a reminder of the impact unsolved crimes have on victims' families and the broader community's hope for eventual resolution.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Although Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. Has been named, it is too late for him to serve his time behind bars, because back in 2017, Wilmer died alone in his home at the age of 63. And he actually wasn't found until a month later. So because of how badly decomposed he was back then, they actually had to do some dna testing in order to just id his body.“ by Ashley Flowers
- “Our agencies are still working to reconstruct the movements and encounters of Alan Wilmer Sr. So that's why we're asking for the public's help, said Virginia State Police public relations director Corrine Geller.“ by Virginia State Police public relations director Corrine Geller
- “The full remains were turned over to the Smithsonian to see if they could possibly come up with something more definitive or any more evidence. But those records are sealed.“ by Ashley Flowers
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