Zachary Adams Is Found Guilty

To the utter relief of Holly’s family, the jury found Zachary Adams guilty on all 8 counts brought against him, some of which were for ‘first-degree murder and aggravated rape.’ And while he didn’t get the death penalty, he did receive prison without the possibility of parole, plus 50 years. Holly’s mom shared after everything was said and done, “Maybe, we can start to rebuild what life we have left, and if there is any joy to be found in life anymore, then we can start finding it.”

Putting Holly To Rest

Her family was able to bid Holly farewell even before the trial began, and despite the pain of losing her too soon. And now that her killer has finally been sentenced to life imprisonment, never to get out of jail again, they can rest in knowing that justice has been served. Holly’s cousin, Whitney Duncan, even wrote a song in her honor named “Better Place,” which hopefully her family can find comfort and solace in it, knowing that that is where she finally is.