Sword And ScaleSeason 3Sword and Scale Episode 68
At 18, Cara Marie Holley vanished from Roanoke, Virginia, on July 7, 2010. Her body was found days later, leading to the swift arrest of Carey Shane Padgett, who was using her credit card and car. Shockingly, Cara knew her killer; they were high school friends. Yet, Padgett harbored a disturbing intent to kill for fame. Despite experts' attempts in court to rationalize his actions, some evils defy explanation. We hear from Cara's friend Victoria Johnson and her mother Lisa Cowling, as they share this devastating tale of loss and anguish.
At 18, Cara Marie Holley vanished from Roanoke, Virginia, on July 7, 2010. Her body was found days later, leading to the swift arrest of Carey Shane Padgett, who was using her credit card and car. Shockingly, Cara knew her killer; they were high school friends. Yet, Padgett harbored a disturbing intent to kill for fame. Despite experts' attempts in court to rationalize his actions, some evils defy explanation. We hear from Cara's friend Victoria Johnson and her mother Lisa Cowling, as they share this devastating tale of loss and anguish.
Sources
- Facebook Community - R.I.P Cara Marie Holley
- Police search two cars in Cara Holley murder case
- Interview with Lisa Cowling
- Cara Marie Holley
- CNCPunishment.com Thread
- Suspect in Roanoke teen's death arraigned on capital charges; death penalty possible
- Police: Murder suspect confesses
- Missing Roanoke Teen Found Murdered, Suspect in Custody
- Man guilty in 2010 killing
- Padgett avoids death penalty, sentenced to five life terms
- Padgett’s mother testifies about family life
- Sentencing begins in Roanoke County capital murder case
- Murderer gouged out eye of girl before beating her to death and taking PICTURES of body