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The Problem with Erik | 1. Car Talk

2024/7/2
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Texas Monthly True Crime: The Problem With Erik

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This chapter introduces Eric Mond, a wealthy car dealership heir in Austin, Texas, who finds himself caught in a blackmail scheme. Despite his privileged upbringing, Eric's life takes a dark turn when he chooses to hire someone to deal with the blackmailer instead of going to the police. This decision sets off a chain of events that leads to murder and ultimately, his arrest.

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In early 2020, Erik Maund—an executive at one of the top Toyota dealerships in the country, founded by his grandfather—had a problem. A stranger was blackmailing him for having an extramarital affair. Erik’s response to the threat set off a series of fateful decisions that left two people dead. One of those victims was Holly Williams, a Nashville woman who trained as an esthetician, loved to party in the local EDM scene, and also worked as an escort. After months in an abusive relationship, she’d been trying to get her life on track when Erik requested a date.Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio) to join.