#540 - Ghost Hunter - Everson, Washington
Small Town Murder
Deep Dive
Why did Linda Holman shoot Mark McCollum?
Linda claimed it was an accident while she was putting the gun back on the rack.
What evidence did the prosecution present against Linda Holman?
Evidence included conflict in the relationship, prior incidents, and physical evidence suggesting the shooting was intentional.
How did Travis Cargill, the convicted murderer, spend his time in prison?
He became a quilter and participated in a program caring for kittens.
Why did Linda Holman abandon her children, Travis and Daisy?
She left them at the apartment and moved out without arranging for their care.
What was the outcome of Linda Holman's trial for Mark McCollum's death?
She was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 28 years in prison.
How did Travis, Linda's son, find out about his mother's arrest?
He discovered it through a Google search of her name.
What was the relationship between Linda Holman and Mark McCollum like?
It was strained, with Mark often staying at his mother's house to avoid Linda's disturbances.
What did Linda Holman claim was the reason for the shooting?
She said they were discussing a ghost-related TV show when the gun accidentally went off.
What happened to Travis Cargill after his parole in 2018?
He violated parole multiple times, including testing positive for methamphetamines and making threats to his estranged wife.
How did Linda Holman's son, Travis, describe her parenting?
He said she was affectionate but unreliable and had a difficult upbringing.
- Linda Holman has a history of murder and instability.
- She shoots her boyfriend, Mark McCollum, claiming it was an accident.
- The community is skeptical of her story about ghosts and accidents.
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