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EP. 178 : TENNESSEE - (Pt. 2) The MURDER Of APRIL HOLT: Our Most IMPORTANT Episode To DATE

2024/10/25
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Key Insights

Why did the police initially conclude that April Holt's death was a suicide?

They believed Donovan Holt's story that April died by suicide after he told them she had a history of drug and alcohol abuse and placed a plastic bag over her head.

What evidence did the investigators overlook that suggested April Holt's death was not a suicide?

They failed to test for DNA under April's fingernails and did not search Donovan's San Antonio apartment, where crucial evidence was later found.

Why did Jamie Dickerson believe that Donovan Holt fully intended to kill April?

She found Donovan's fingerprints on the plastic bag and tape used on April's head, and he later confessed to accidentally killing her during sex.

What significant event happened just days before April Holt's death that may have contributed to her murder?

April was sexually assaulted by Floyd Thomas Jr., which left her traumatized and struggling emotionally.

Why did the police department refuse to search Donovan Holt's San Antonio apartment?

They claimed they didn't have enough grounds to obtain a search warrant, despite Donovan being arrested for a homicide in Nashville.

What was the main reason April Holt decided to divorce Donovan Holt?

Financial problems, as Donovan was not contributing to household bills and they were facing eviction.

How did April Holt's friends and family react to the initial ruling of suicide?

They refused to believe it and provided evidence to the police, including text messages and journals, showing April's intent to divorce Donovan.

What did Donovan Holt write in his journal about his feelings towards April's desire for a divorce?

He wrote that he didn't want to get divorced because he feared becoming just a bill payer and losing financial support.

Why was the evidence found in Donovan Holt's apartment potentially inadmissible in court?

It was gathered without a search warrant, which the police claimed was necessary due to legal constraints.

What did April Holt write in her journal after being sexually assaulted?

She wrote about feeling embarrassed, ashamed, and physically hurt, and that it wasn't her fault.

Chapters

The episode begins with a recap of April Holt's mysterious death, initially ruled a suicide, and the subsequent investigation that uncovered new evidence suggesting it was murder.
  • April Holt's death was initially ruled a suicide by the Nashville police.
  • Donovan Holt confessed to accidentally killing April during sex, leading to charges of reckless homicide.
  • The investigation involved visiting crime scenes and discovering new evidence.

Shownotes Transcript

In this episode, we investigate the mysterious death of April Holt, which the police, for over a year, claimed was a suicide... which turned out to be, a murder. In this episode we go in-depth like we never have before, investigating a crime in person, visiting crime scenes and discovering new evidence to tell a more complete version of this story than you will find anywhere else.

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