Unicorn Killer: Ira Einhorn and Holly Maddux

About this episode

The episode explores the toxic relationship between Ira Einhorn and Holly Maddux, leading to a missing person's case and a lengthy pursuit of justice.

A bright young woman from Texas falls in love with a self-proclaimed counterculture guru in Philadelphia in the 1970s. The relationship that ensues is incredibly toxic and results in a missing person's case. When the truth comes out, the suspect goes on a flight from justice that lasts for years and spans countries. Sources Levy, Steven.  The Unicorn’s Secret . Open Road Media, 2016. “Einhorn Flying Solo In Court This Week - CBS News.”  CBS News | Breaking News, Top Stories & Today’s Latest Headlines ,  https://www.facebook.com/CBSNews/ ,  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/einhorn-flying-solo-in-court-this-week/ . Accessed 4 April 2026. “Holly Maddux (1947-1977) - Find a Grave Memorial.”  Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records ,  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6816551/holly-maddux . Accessed 4 April 2026. Interview with Wife of Convicted Ira Einhorn . YouTube, 21 July 2015,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkHD0ytsaE8 . “Long-Ago Memories of a Just-Deceased Mt. Airy Killer | The Chestnut Hill Local.”  The Chestnut Hill Local , The Chestnut Hill Local, 12 May 2020,&nbsp…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jessie Pray, Andie Cassette

Topics covered

• toxic relationships
• missing persons
• flight from justice
• 1970s Philadelphia
• true crime

Keywords

• Ira Einhorn
• Holly Maddux
• toxic relationship
• missing person
• true crime
• 1970s
• Philadelphia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS News, Find a Grave, The Chestnut Hill Local, People Magazine Investigates, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Books & works: The Unicorn’s Secret

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