Crime with Holly

After several tragic losses in her life, 18-year-old Rachel Burkheimer got mixed up with the wrong crowd of people. In September 2002, Rachel was forced to watch her very own grave be dug by people who she once considered her friends.  Listen to her tragic story now. NOW AVAILABLE: CRIME WITH HOLLY PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/crimewithholly Enjoy ad free for just $2 a month! Enjoying the...

In January 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike snuck out of her group home in Mesa, Arizona. She was never seen alive again. Nearly three weeks later her dismembered body would be found 100 miles away near Globe, Arizona. What happened to Emily Pike and who could do this to such a sweet young girl? Listen to her story now! If you or anyone you know has information contact the Gila County Sheriffs Of...

Andrew Sadek went missing on the early morning hours of May 1st, after leaving his dorm room.  It is unknown where he was headed or who he met up with.  Andrew remained missing for 2 months.  During the investigation his parents found out that Andrew had been working as a confidential informant for the Richland County, Sheriffs office in Wahpeton North Dakota.  Andrew was found in a very myster...

Joseph Smedley was a 20-year-old Indiana University student with a bright future, a curious mind, and a love for science. But in September 2015, he vanished without a trace — only to be found days later in a nearby lake, his death ruled a suicide. Yet, nothing about Joseph’s case adds up. Was it truly suicide? Or did something more sinister happen? Listen to his story now! Justice for Joseph ...

Shauna Tiaffay was living in Las Vegas in September 2012.  She and her husband had recently separated but shared custody of their daughter.  Her husband went to her home after a 24 hour shift as a Las Vegas firefighter to find her deceased on the floor. Listen to Shauna's story now! NOW AVAILABLE: CRIME WITH HOLLY PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/crimewithholly Enjoy ad free for just $2 a mont...

Lauren Giddings was a promising law graduate with her whole future ahead of her — until she vanished without a trace. In this episode, I explore the chilling story of her disappearance, the shocking discovery that followed, and the investigation that gripped a community. Stephen’s News Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSK47WlZ6Ac Stephens Interrogation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Emmett Corrigan was an up-and-coming attorney just starting his career in the criminal defense world.  His life seemed picture perfect, until it wasn't. Listen to his story now! Dr. Phil Episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_49JB7eoPTo NOW AVAILABLE: CRIME WITH HOLLY PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/crimewithholly Enjoy ad free for just $2 a month! Enjoying the show? Here's a way to find...

Patricia "Patty" Otto was a 24-year-old mother of two, who went missing in August 1976 after an argument with her husband Ralph Otto. While Ralph wanted to make it seem like Patty ran off, her family knew she would never leave behind her two daughters with him. In this episode I sit down with Patty's youngest daughter Suzanne, who witnessed things at the young age of 3-years-old, that would ha...

In November 2003, 22-year-old Dru Sjodin had just gotten off her shift at Victoria Secret at the Columbia Mall in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  While talking on the phone with her boyfriend the call would abruptly ended and then she vanished.  Days after he disappearance a suspect would emerge and her story would unfold.  Dru's death however has gone on to change lives and the National Sex Offend...

Please enjoy this episode from Leah Dee of Least of These Podcast. The last phone call, an abandoned van, and keys in the ignition. On June 25th, 2018, Joe Bruce left Devil’s Lake, North Dakota to be at his son’s bedside after the 12-year-old was airlifted to a children’s hospital due to a medical emergency. The last time Joe talked to his long time partner, Miranda, he told her he was on hi...

On June 27, 1995, TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished without a trace from the parking lot of her Mason City, Iowa, apartment complex. Signs of a struggle were left behind, but no definitive answers have surfaced in nearly three decades. Who took Jodi, and why? In this episode, we explore the haunting details, the chilling theories, and the enduring mystery that still grips investigators a...

Daniel Morcombe was 13 years old when he went missing from a bus stop in Queensland Australia.  He remained missing for 9 years before his body was found and an arrest was made.  The person nearly got away with it but was caught by intelligent police work!  Listen to his story now told by Holly! Daniel Morcombe Foundation Website: https://danielmorcombe.com.au (https://danielmorcombe.com.au/) ...

Sadie Hartley was a 60-year-old successful business owner living a beautiful life in the United Kingdom.  She was dating a man who she had known for years and it seemed like everything was perfect.  But when Sadie was found murdered in her home, some secrets would come out. Listen to her story now! NOW AVAILABLE: CRIME WITH HOLLY PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/crimewithholly Enjoy ad free fo...

Mandy Stavik was 18-years-old in November 1989.  She came home to visit during the Thanksgiving Holiday from her first year of college.  On the day after Thanksgiving Mandy set out for her usual 5 mile jog on a route she did countless times.  But when she didn't return home her family knew something wasn't right. The search lasted days until she was finally found in the Nooksack River. Mandy'...

In the early morning hours of February 10th, 2020 35-year-old Matthew Misener was driving his morning commute to work when tragedy struck.  He was shot in the head and he didn't even see it coming. Was this road rage or a planned attack? Listen to his story now! Enjoying the show? Here's a way to find out where else you can follow CrimeaHolly! https://linktr.ee/CrimeaHolly (https://linktr.ee/...

Cedar Rapids, Iowa was a safe place to raise a family in 1979.  People trusted their neighbors, left their doors unlocked, and kids played outside until the streetlights came on.  But all of that would change on December 19th, 1979 when 18-year-old Michelle Martinko was brutally stabbed to death.  For 39 years the case would remain unsolved until genetic genealogy helped solve the mystery of wh...

In December 2009, 30-year-old Steven Koecher who was a devout mormon moved to Saint George Utah for a change of scenery.  His family received an unexpected phone call from the Henderson, Nevada police department stating that Steven's car had been found abandoned.  After some investigative work done by private investigators and Nevada and Utah police, they are left with more questions than answe...

Judith Barsi was a 10 year old girl who was just beginning an incredible career in acting.  She starred in many well known movies in the 80's including Raws the Revenge, Land Before Time, and All Dogs Go To Heaven.  Judith and her mother were brutally murdered by her father. Listen to the tragic story of Judith Barsi, the child star now! *This episode was recorded previously for the purpose t...

25-year-old Denita Smith was a college student at North Carolina Central University in January 2007.  She was in the final stretch to her masters degree program, and was newly engaged to the love of her life.  On the morning of January 4th, 2007 she was shot in the back of the head leading authorities to wonder who did it?  With a lot of he said, she said, they were able to piece together what ...

In February 2014, 20-year-old Hollie Gazzard tried to break off her one year relationship with her boyfriend.  However he did not take it well and the relationship ended in murder. Listen to her story now! Hollie Gazzard Trust: https://holliegazzard.org (https://holliegazzard.org/) Hollie Guard App: https://hollieguard.com (https://hollieguard.com/) Eric Richins story mentioned at the beginn...

50-year-old Beverly Carter was a successful real estate agent in Little Rock, Arkansas and was known as the Queen of million dollar listings.  She was well liked and loved by everyone she came in contact with.  On September 24th, 2014 she left her office to go do one final showing for the day, but she would never make it home. Listen to her story now! The Beverly Carter Foundation: https://be...

21-year-old Grace Millane was on an adventure of a lifetime.  After graduating college she set off on a solo backpacking trip that took her to Auckland, New Zealand.  On the eve of her 22nd birthday she logged into Tinder to see if she could match with anyone.  After matching with a 26-year-old man she agreed to go out for drinks but she never returned. Listen to her story now! Grace’s Twitte...

Claudia Lawrence was a 35-year-old chef when she went missing in March of 2009 in Yorkshire, England.  There has been zero sign of her since she was last heard from and now 15 years has past. What happened to Claudia? Link mentioned in the episode with contact info: http://www.ryedale.co.uk/ryedale/claudia_lawrence_missing_person.htm#Phone%20Numbers*This episode was recorded previously for th...

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode includes details of domestic violence and domestic abuse.  Listener discretion is advised. In April 2022, 27-year-old Christian Obumseli was living in Miami Florida with his girlfriend, Only Fans model Courtney Clenney, also known as Courtney Tailor on social media.  While the couple had been together for over two years, their relationship was a toxic and tumultu...

25 year old Cody Johnson had everything going for him in his life.  He had a great career, hobbies he was passionate about and he just tied the knot to his dream girl.  Life for Cody couldn't be better.  8 days after his wedding he would go missing and eventually be found murdered. Listen to his story now! *This episode was recorded previously for the purpose to be used on my old podcast.  Ne...

In July 2017, 26-year-old Cynthia Martinez Perez went out to celebrate a quinceañera and then headed to a bar in Keizer, Oregon to celebrate her recent birthday.  After sometime at the bar her friend left leaving Cynthia stranded there alone.  After leaving the bar with two men she completely vanished. What happened to Cynthia?  Listen to her story now. Missing Cynthia Martinez Perez FB page:...

Lynsie Ekelund was a 20-year-old woman who was just beginning to find out who she was.  She was a college student and a tutor who had overcome some serious hurdles in life.  In February 2001 after going out with friends she seemingly vanished.  She remained missing for nearly a decade before she was finally found. Listen to her story told by Holly now! *This episode was recorded previously for...

*This episode is a borrowed episode from Prime Time Krime.  Thank you so much to Kiley for allowing me to share her episode with my listeners!* In 1998, single mother of two and school principal Kathleen Heisey was killed in her home in Bakersfield California. Her murder remains unsolved today. Let’s chat about the case, possible suspects and where it all stands today, 24 years later. Follow ...

In April of 1996, 15-year-old Sara Bushland went missing after getting off the school bus.  It took 3 years for authorities to take her case seriously as they had initially ruled her as a runaway.  Now 28 years later there are still no answers on what happened to this beautiful blonde haired girl. Where is Sara Bushland? Listen to her story now! *This episode was recorded previously for the pu...

In April 2018, Molly Watson was gearing up for her wedding day.  After dating for 7 years she was finally going to be marrying the love of her life, James Addie.  However, on the day before she was set to say "I do" she was found murdered on a desolate dirt road. As the death notification was given, secrets would unravel.  Who could want Molly Watson dead? Listen to her story now! Molly Watso...

How do families in the trenches of grief and despair navigate how to seek justice for a loved one? Where do families go after a loved one is missing, murdered, or kidnapped? This holiday season, a group of women  in true crime podcasting have come together to raise money to help those in need of guidance while they navigate the unthinkable- seeking justice and advocating for their loved one dur...

Leah Anderson had a rough start at life, but at 15 and living in a new community she was thriving.  On January 4th, 2013 Leah had left the home to go ice skating in a small remote community called Gods Lakes Narrows in Manitoba Canada.  She would never return.  Listen now to Leah's story and help spread awareness on this case as it is unsolved. To learn more about the MMIW please visit: https:...

In 1991 Jennifer Patterson was just 7 years old when she (according to her father Alan), left home to walk to a neighbors house, but she never made it there or back home. Back then, and still today her father Alan Patterson has been the number one suspect. In this episode we hear from private investigator Jimmy Henley Jr, who was one of the first responding officers to get the call about a mis...

Prologue & Chapter 1: March 25, 2004 The Last Contact...Ever Jennifer Wix was just 21. Adrianna, her baby girl, was just 2. On March 25, 2004, the girls were never seen or heard from again. We started this podcast with a sliver of hope that perhaps one of the girls was still out there- after all, who could harm an innocent little girl? We now have confirmation that neither girls took a breath...

Danielle Locklear was a 15-year-old girl living in Hope Mills, North Carolina in March of 2014.  She was a straight A student, with so much life ahead of her.  On the night of March 11th, 2014 she left her home sometime around 10pm to walk a few houses down to give a friend something for school the following day.  Danielle would never make it back home. Listen to her story told by Holly now! ...

On November 30th, 1980 38-year-old Faye Dollar tucked her two sons in for bed.  The following morning when they woke up she was gone.  A search for Faye lasted four days before he body was discovered in the trunk of her own car. Listen to her story now! Caitlin Farmer's article mentioned in the episode: https://caitlinpfarmer.com/2022/05/04/the-whispers-fact-versus-fiction-in-the-story-of-fay...

In September 1998, Brianne Wolgram was your average 19-year-old girl living in Revelstoke, British Columbia.  After her shift at a gas station she went home to take a nap and had planned to pick up her friend at 11pm.  She left her home and was seen outside of a 7-11 sometime between 11-11:30pm on the night of September 5th, 1998.  She never made it to pick up her friend Cindy.  What happened t...

In September 2016, 13-year-old Lauren Landavazo was just starting her final year of middle school.  While walking home with her best friend Makayla Smith, she was gunned down in a senseless murder.  Who would want Lauren dead? Listen to her story now! Murdered at First Sight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I_L24Gb2Zc Victim Impact Statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQS4SVdgZjo Inf...

28-year-old Niqui McCown was just weeks away from her wedding to her high school sweetheart Bobby Wagner.  Niqui had been doing laundry at a nearby Laundromat when she stopped at her moms house and complained of some men harassing her.  After leaving to go back to the laundromat Niqui would never be seen again.  What happened to her and who was involved? Listen to her story now! Enjoying the ...

A 33-year-old father of four was gunned down in Florida, with his 2-year-old daughter in the back seat of the car.  Jared was a loving husband and father.  He was a well respected member of his church and a Microsoft executive.  Who could want him dead? Listen to his story now! GoFund Me to help Gaylord & JoAnne Bridegan with trial expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-bridegan-family...

*TRIGGER WARNING* The content in this episode can be hard for some listeners.  If sexual assault and crimes against children are triggering for you please skip this episode. Ebony Simpson was just 9-years-old on August 19th, 1992.  After getting off the bus after school she seemingly vanishes.  Investigators worked quick and found Ebony within 30 hours, but it was too late. Listen to her sto...

In July of 2016 Lashaya Stine was a smart high school student who was set to graduate school early and begin pursuing her dreams of becoming a nurse.  In the early morning hours of July 15th, she would vanish in Aurora Colorado.  With many sightings and tips pointing towards Lashaya being a trafficking victim her family fights to find her and are hopeful she is alive. Listen to her story now t...

Reagan Hancock was a 21-year-old mother, who was pregnant with her second child, a baby girl that she and her husband intended to name Braxlynn Sage.  In October 2020 their lives would tragically be stripped away. Listen to their story now! Enjoying the show? Here's a way to find out where else you can follow CrimeaHolly! https://linktr.ee/CrimeaHolly (https://linktr.ee/admin?integrationLinkI...

In this Missing Mondays episode I speak to Jovanna Burney, the sister of Bianca Carrasco, a San Antonio woman who went missing in 2016 after telling her husband she wanted a divorce. If you or anyone you know has information please contact the San Antonio Police Department at: 210-207-7662 July 20th, 2024 Birthday Outreach Event: Held at Friesenhahn Park 15701 O'Conner Rd. San Antonio, TX 782...

“72 Acres” - The Case of Diana Way - Dodgeville, Wisconsin A will, an “L” shaped stain, and the “Panty Dropper”. On July 19th, 2021, a man arrived at the home of 74-year-old Diana Way to purchase a collection of books. He found Diana unresponsive in her bedroom. When EMS arrived, Diana was pronounced deceased. Firefighters found high levels of carbon monoxide throughout the house but what the...

20-year-old Shelbey Thornburgh was brutally murdered inside of her Southwest Houston apartment on November 4th, 2015.  Despite there being very clear video surveillance footage of the suspect, her case still is unsolved. Listen to her full story now and please help share to bring awareness to her case.  Shelby's life matters and she deserves justice. Support Team Shelbey FB page: https://www....

On October 16th, 2015, 27-year-old Sasha Samsudean went out with a group of friends to a few local bars in Orland Florida.  Shortly after midnight Sasha decided to head back to her apartment just a mile away.  With the help of two strangers she made it back to her apartment.  The following morning nobody could get ahold of Sasha and after a welfare check she was found murdered in her apartment....

Major David Shannon was serving in the Army special forces at Fayetteville, North Carolina when he was murdered on a hot and humid summer night in July 2002. As the murder investigation unfolded... so did many of his secrets. Listen now to David's story! Enjoying the show? Here's a way to find out where else you can follow CrimeaHolly! https://linktr.ee/CrimeaHolly (https://linktr.ee/admin?i...

In November of 2012, Dylan Redwine was your average 13-year-old boy.  After his parents divorce he lived with his mother but had a court ordered visitation with his dad for Thanksgiving 2012.  On November 19th, Dylan would be reported missing and a long 6 month search would begin. Listen to Dylan's story told by Holly now! Dr. Phil Show mentioned in episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VA...

This episode was so graciously shared to us by Margot from Military Murder. In September 2001, despite world events, Sherri Malarik was happy to be reunited with her husband and kids after a yearlong deployment to Greece. But, everyone’s excitement was short-lived, when Sherri was murdered. Sherri’s murder would eventually grow cold for decades, until it got a fresh look. Join Margot as she w...