About this episode

This episode discusses the brutal and haunting unsolved murder of Karina Holmer in Boston.

The murder of Karina Holmer is one of the most brutal and haunting unsolved cases in Boston’s history. Karina was only 20 years old when she was killed. Her severed upper torso was discovered in a dumpster on the afternoon of June 23rd, 1996. This case has remained unsolved now for 30 years. The case remains active and investigators are continuously seeking any information that could lead to a breakthrough. To submit a tip, you can contact the Boston Police Department Unsolved Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470 OR to remain anonymous contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS

People in this episode

Host: TRUE CRIME GARAGE

Topics covered

• unsolved murder
• true crime
• investigation
• Boston history
• Karina Holmer
• cold case

Keywords

• Karina Holmer
• unsolved case
• Boston murder
• true crime
• cold case
• investigation
• CrimeStoppers
• homicide

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston Police Department Unsolved Homicide Unit, CrimeStoppers

Places: Boston

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