It’s been seven years since Holly Strickland’s family found her shot to death behind her home in Oakwood. Now, investigators are reopening the case, hoping to bring the 32-year-old mother’s killer to justice.
According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, detectives are investing additional time and resources this year combing over files in the case with plans to conduct follow-up interviews. Additionally, they are seeking out new DNA testing.
Investigators, who have been in recent contact with Strickland’s family, hope it will pay off.
“Holly’s family deserves closure, and whoever is responsible for her death should be held accountable,” says Hall County Sheriff’s Investigator Michael Alford. “I hope our ongoing efforts and renewed public awareness will accomplish that.”
Public’s help needed
Strickland’s family last saw her alive in her home in the 5500 block of Raintree Trace subdivision around 10 p.m. on February 3, 2014. They later reported her missing. Five days later, on February 8, a family member discovered her body.
Strickland’s mother, Wilma Patterson, told news media at the time that her daughter did not own a gun. The case went cold after few leads developed, leaving Patterson and Strickland’s children, then ages 7 and 11, desperate for answers to many unanswered questions.
Investigators hope the public can help.
“We’re asking that anyone who has information about Holly’s death or events leading up to it to please contact us,” Alford says. “No new detail is too small.”
If you have information about this case, please contact Investigator Alford at (770) 533-7690 or email [email protected]. You may also leave an anonymous tip at (770) 503-3232.
