# Man in Custody After Missing Alabama Woman, 23, Is Found Dead By Her Friends

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-05-30T04:19:37+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2035

## Resource

This episode chronicles the homicide investigation of 23-year-old Karen Deann Hollis, who disappeared from her Northport, Alabama, apartment in May 2026. The episode details how her family and friends eventually discovered her remains in a trash bag along an interstate after digital forensics and location-tracking apps provided critical leads. Authorities subsequently arrested Randall Lendell Dejourney, a man with a documented criminal history of violence, and charged him with her murder. Beyond the specific criminal case, the article examines the broader implications of apartment safety, the reliability of electronic evidence, and the systemic vulnerabilities faced by young women. The narrative honors the victim's memory while highlighting the emotional devastation experienced by her loved ones during the search. Ultimately, the source serves as a comprehensive look at the intersection of community grief and the legal pursuit of justice in West Alabama. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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