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b"This week\\u2019s sponsor is BetterHelp.com\\xa0Save 10% with my promo code WHOwww.betterhelp.com/WhoThe Colonial Parkway Murders: Part TwoGuest: Bill Thomas, brother of victim Cathy ThomasConstruction stretched over twenty-six years through the Depression, World War II, and funding shortages.The Parkway allows for a stress-free drive from Yorktown to Jamestown that avoids the regular trafficThe parkway is made of stone pavement to give the feel of old-timey highwaysThe parkway connects Virginia's historic triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.The parkway runs along the York River and millions of cars travel this route each year.The parkway was built to resemble highways of the past so the two-lane river-gravel road doesn't have any line-markings.The parkway is only two lanes with a center lane for passing and the maximum speed limit is a mere 45 miles per hourAlthough the park closes at sunset the parkway stays open to trafficConstruction began in the spring of 1931\\xa0in Williamsburg.The parkway construction was hit with delays from the start.There were design and routing conflicts. Limited funding due to the Great Depression and World War II stretched construction over a 26-year period.The parkway was not completed until 1955 but is considered an architectural success as the design was meant to fit seamlessly in to the natural and historical beauty of Virginia.Roadtrippers.com, says the Parkway is America\\u2019s Most Calming Scenic Drive, with it\\u2019s \\u201cmostly lined with trees that block any views of modern societyIf you\\u2019d like help keep the lights on and the recorders running you can support the show by clicking the donate button on the right side on whokilledamymihaljevic.com or via the Venmo app with my username @billhuffman3. Any amount is appreciated and it helps keep the RECORDERS RUNNING.\\xa0Follow me on Twitter @billhuffman3Holly Tips:\\xa0\\xa0Thomas.w.sullivan3@massmail.state.ma.usColonial Parkway Murder Tips:\\xa0colonial_parkway_murders@ic.fbi.govSources:https://wtkr.com/2009/09/22/sensitive-fbi-photos-from-colonial-parkway-murders-leaked-to-the-public/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Parkway_murdershttps://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/posts/tips-in-the-colonial-parkway-murderswe-have-received-several-new-tips-in-the-col/1977438505834707/Anyone with information can e-mail it to\\xa0colonial_parkway_murders@ic.fbi.gov.The Daily PressAAARodtrippers.com\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"