About this episode

The episode explores the case of Holly McNeill Cote, whose disappearance leads to the discovery of a serial killer.

Around 2am on March 4, 1984, a server named Holly McNeill Cote left a bar in Gardner, Massachusetts, headed to a friend's apartment for a nightcap. Holly was never seen alive again. Months later, a flood leads to the discovery of Holly's body. Holly's case leads to a serial killer named James Randall, who was last seen with her. Randall is responsible for killing two women in Florida, years after Holly's death. Join us for a twisted tale of a predator who preyed on vulnerable women. Intro by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather, Dylan

Topics covered

• true crime
• serial killer
• unsolved case
• flood discovery
• vulnerable women
• murder

Keywords

• Holly McNeill Cote
• James Randall
• serial killer
• true crime
• Gardner Massachusetts
• unsolved murder
• flood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mountain Murders

Places: Gardner, Massachusetts, Florida

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