Summary
In this episode of Two Crime Besties, we delve into the tragic case of Karlie Pierce-Stevenson and her daughter Khandalyce Pierce. We discuss the emotional toll of the case, and the investigation that followed the discovery of skeletal remains in the Belanglo State Forest. The episode covers the identification of the victims through DNA, the dark actions of Daniel James Holdom, and the eventual justice served with his sentencing. We reflect on the lasting impact of this case on the families involved and the importance of remembering the victims.
Keywords
True Crime, Karlie Pierce, Khandalyce Pierce, Daniel Holdom, Crime Podcast, Murder Investigation, Australian Crime, Family Tragedy, Child Murder, Podcast Episode
Sources and other links
"The Lost Girls" by Ava Benny-Morrison
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Milestones
09:20 Warning and Introduction to Carly and Candelice
18:04 Discovery of Remains in Blangalow State Forest
27:43 The Suitcase Discovery and Investigation
35:35 Identifying Candelice and Carly
41:55 Carly's Relationship and the Events Leading Up to Tragedy
45:34 The Impact of Friendship and Drugs
50:04 The Tragic Accident
53:26 The Aftermath and Family Dynamics
55:21 Daniel's Troubled Past
58:01 Karlie's Family and Their Struggles
01:02:18 The Disappearance of Karlie and Khandalyce
01:04:42 The Horrific Events in Belanglo Forest
01:09:01 The Investigation and Discovery
01:15:04 The Trial and Sentencing
01:29:10 The Lasting Impact on Families
