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Taken Too Soon

Taken Too Soon

Written by: Gainesville Times
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 A gripping series delving into the unsolved cold cases of Hall County, Ga. Season two focuses on the case of Holly Fox Strickland, a young mother living in Oakwood who disappeared from her home on Feb. 3, 2014. Five days later, her body was found in her backyard. Her assailant has yet to be apprehended, leaving her family and the community searching for justice and closure. Catch up on Season 1: The debut season shines a spotlight on the tragic and mysterious case of Elaine Nix, an 18-year-old whose life was cut short almost 25 years ago. On Sept. 29, 1999, Elaine Nix's body was discovered in a wooded area near a Buford industrial park, nine days after she was last seen using a payphone off Candler Road. Despite extensive investigations, her killer remains at large, leaving her family and the community yearning for answers.Copyright 2025 Gainesville Times Politics & Government Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 8: So Many Questions

    Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 8: So Many Questions
    Oct 10 2025

    Holly’s case has switched hands between at least five investigators since her death in 2014. Lacking confidence that the case will be solved, her family has sought help through the Coleman-Baker Act to reexamine Holly’s homicide.

    In the Season 2 finale, the Taken Too Soon team walks through what options are available to get more resources for Holly’s case.

    The music throughout the podcast is by Ben Ingram.

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    36 mins
  • Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 7: Whose DNA Is It?

    Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 7: Whose DNA Is It?
    Oct 3 2025

    A pen found near Holly Strickland’s body and her necklace were submitted for DNA testing. After private investigators Jon and Alex Dalman got the results back, they believe it could give law enforcement a lead that could solve this case.

    The Dalmans discuss this DNA testing while sharing their theory on the case with the Taken Too Soon team.

    Have a tip about the case? Email podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com

    For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters at gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters.

    Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities.

    Follow local news with The Times on social media.

    • Instagram: @gtimesnews
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    Subscribe to The Times to access local news, stories from the archives about Holly and to support the kind of journalism you heard on the podcast.

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    26 mins
  • Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 6: The Pen That Could Crack the Case

    Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 6: The Pen That Could Crack the Case
    Sep 26 2025

    Alex and Jon Dalman’s line of work focuses on finding people who don’t want to be found. Years after Holly’s death, the pair took on her case and talked to people who had never shared their stories.

    The Dalmans sit down with the Taken Too Soon team to discuss some of their findings, a piece of potential evidence and what it might take to get this case solved.

    Watch the video of the bail pen that the Dalmans brought to the studio.

    Have a tip about the case? Email podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com

    For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters at gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters.

    Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities.

    Follow local news with The Times on social media.

    • Instagram: @gtimesnews
    • Facebook: Gainesville Times
    • TikTok: gtimesnews

    Subscribe to The Times to access local news, stories from the archives about Holly and to support the kind of journalism you heard on the podcast.

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    48 mins
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