Episode 30 - Karlie and Khandalyce (The Lost Girls)

Summary

In this episode of Two Crime Besties, we delve into the tragic case of Karlie Pierce-Stevenson and her daughter Khandalyce Pierce. We discuss the emotional toll of the case, and the investigation that followed the discovery of skeletal remains in the Belanglo State Forest. The episode covers the identification of the victims through DNA, the dark actions of Daniel James Holdom, and the eventual justice served with his sentencing. We reflect on the lasting impact of this case on the families involved and the importance of remembering the victims.

Keywords

True Crime, Karlie Pierce, Khandalyce Pierce, Daniel Holdom, Crime Podcast, Murder Investigation, Australian Crime, Family Tragedy, Child Murder, Podcast Episode

Sources and other links

"The Lost Girls" by Ava Benny-Morrison

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Milestones

09:20 Warning and Introduction to Carly and Candelice

18:04 Discovery of Remains in Blangalow State Forest

27:43 The Suitcase Discovery and Investigation

35:35 Identifying Candelice and Carly

41:55 Carly's Relationship and the Events Leading Up to Tragedy

45:34 The Impact of Friendship and Drugs

50:04 The Tragic Accident

53:26 The Aftermath and Family Dynamics

55:21 Daniel's Troubled Past

58:01 Karlie's Family and Their Struggles

01:02:18 The Disappearance of Karlie and Khandalyce

01:04:42 The Horrific Events in Belanglo Forest

01:09:01 The Investigation and Discovery

01:15:04 The Trial and Sentencing

01:29:10 The Lasting Impact on Families