Episode
Trash Bag Murder in Tuscaloosa
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- Jun 1, 2026
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- 107
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Summary
A chilling murder case in Tuscaloosa County centers on 23-year-old Karen Hollis, found dead in a trash bag after going missing May 8. Acquaintance Randall Dejourney, with a violent criminal history including domestic violence and a recent Florida fugitive stint, is now charged with murder and abuse of a corpse. Security footage and cell phone data show him leaving Hollis’s apartment with a large tote, then traveling eastbound after her phone went dark. Her sister confirmed Hollis’s phone was vital to her — its absence triggered immediate alarm. Dejourney’s past includes a protection order, strangulation charges, and a quick release from Florida just days before the crime. Now, the case heads to a grand jury as the family demands justice. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/85212190d38bcfe1