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08/30/2024

Elaine Nix - Episode 2: But Then There Was Billy

Karaoke and cruising were the ways Elaine and her friends hung out in the pre-cellphone days. Four of her closest friends detailed how the 5-foot blonde teenager could hold her own, though she fell under the spell of boyfriend Billy Millwood. The music throughout this podcast is by Ben Ingram. For bonus content, including photos, video and case files, subscribe at the link below. Times subscribers already have access to this content. Have a tip about the case? Email co-host Greg Finan at gregfinan@gainesvilletimes.com. Subscribe | Gainesville Times - Subscribe here for access to local news coverage and bonus content for this series. Email Newsletters - For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters here.Episode 2 Bonus Content - Bonus content for this episode includes video clips from the interview with Elaine's friends. Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities. Follow local news with The Times on social media. Instagram: @gtimesnews Facebook: Gainesville Times TikTok: gtimesnews

08/30/2024

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54 min
08/22/2025

Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 1: In Your Own Backyard

Holly Fox Strickland was found dead in her own backyard five days after she was last reported being seen. In the season premiere, the Taken Too Soon team gives an overview of Holly’s case and the eight episode series. Later on, Holly’s mother and sister tell childhood stories of a generous and loving Holly, including the time she went thrift shopping so that a classmate would have a coat. Have a tip about the case? Email podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities. For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters at gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters. Follow local news with The Times on social media. Instagram: @gtimesnews Facebook: Gainesville Times TikTok: gtimesnews Subscribe to The Times to access local news, stories from the archives about Holly and to support the kind of journalism you heard on the podcast.

08/22/2025

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31 min
10/10/2025

Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 8: So Many Questions

Holly’s case has switched hands between at least five investigators since her death in 2014. Lacking confidence that the case will be solved, her family has sought help through the Coleman-Baker Act to reexamine Holly’s homicide. In the Season 2 finale, the Taken Too Soon team walks through what options are available to get more resources for Holly’s case. The music throughout the podcast is by Ben Ingram. Have a tip about the case? Email podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters at gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters. Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities. Follow local news with The Times on social media. Instagram: @gtimesnews Facebook: Gainesville Times TikTok: gtimesnews Subscribe to The Times to access local news, stories from the archives about Holly and to support the kind of journalism you heard on the podcast.

10/10/2025

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36 min
10/03/2025

Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 7: Whose DNA Is It?

A pen found near Holly Strickland’s body and her necklace were submitted for DNA testing. After private investigators Jon and Alex Dalman got the results back, they believe it could give law enforcement a lead that could solve this case. The Dalmans discuss this DNA testing while sharing their theory on the case with the Taken Too Soon team. Have a tip about the case? Email podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters at gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters. Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities. Follow local news with The Times on social media. Instagram: @gtimesnews Facebook: Gainesville Times TikTok: gtimesnews Subscribe to The Times to access local news, stories from the archives about Holly and to support the kind of journalism you heard on the podcast.

10/03/2025

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26 min
08/23/2024

Elaine Nix - Episode 1: ‘She Was a Pistol’

Elaine Nix, 18, went to a payphone Sept. 20, 1999, at Zack’s Food Rack in Gainesville, Ga. to talk with her boyfriend. Nine days later, her body was found next to an industrial park in Gwinnett County, right over the line from Hall County. Elaine’s protector and older brother, David Nix Jr., tells stories about making “potions” and singing songs with his younger sister. Becky Nix, Elaine’s mother, keeps frog figurines around the house to remind her of her 18-year-old firecracker who was taken too soon. The music throughout this podcast is by Ben Ingram. For bonus content, including photos, video and case files, subscribe at the link below. Times subscribers already have access to this content. Have a tip about the case? Email co-host Greg Finan at gregfinan@gainesvilletimes.com. Subscribe | Gainesville Times - Subscribe here for access to local news coverage and bonus content for this series. Email Newsletters - For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters here.Episode 1 Bonus Content - Bonus content for this episode include records requests, photos and video clips from the interviews with friends and family of Elaine Nix. Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities. Follow local news with The Times on social media. Instagram: @gtimesnews Facebook: Gainesville Times TikTok: gtimesnews

08/23/2024

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34 min
SEASON 2 TRAILER

Trailer Season 2: The Holly Fox Strickland Story

The Times presents the second season of "Taken Too Soon," a gripping podcast series delving into the unsolved cold cases of Hall County. Season two focuses on the tragic and mysterious case of Holly Fox Strickland, a young mother who went missing in 2014. Days later, her body was found in the backyard of her home. Her shooter remains at large, leaving her family and the community yearning for answers. Music included in this trailer is by Ben Ingram.

S2 Trailer

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1 min
08/29/2025

Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 2: 'An Ever-Growing Distance Between Us'

At 11 years old, Logan Fox had to grow up fast after his mother, Holly Strickland, died in February 2014. Unfortunately, losing Holly meant he would also lose contact with his sister, McKenna. Logan and his father Frank Delarosa discuss how Holly’s death has affected their family, how they have grown from it and how they define justice for Holly. Have a tip about the case? Email podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters at gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters. Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities. Follow local news with The Times on social media. Instagram: @gtimesnews Facebook: Gainesville Times TikTok: gtimesnews Subscribe to The Times to access local news, stories from the archives about Holly and to support the kind of journalism you heard on the podcast.

08/29/2025

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44 min
09/19/2025

Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 5: In the Line of Fire

Days went by without anyone finding Holly Strickland. Her body was left open to the elements, making the investigation more difficult. Returning to Taken Too Soon for the second time, University of North Georgia Professor Dr. Jon Hager breaks down Holly’s autopsy and gives insights as a forensic science expert. Have a tip about the case? Email podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters at gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters. Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities. Follow local news with The Times on social media. Instagram: @gtimesnews Facebook: Gainesville Times TikTok: gtimesnews Subscribe to The Times to access local news, stories from the archives about Holly and to support the kind of journalism you heard on the podcast.

09/19/2025

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42 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

Trailer Season 1: The Elaine Nix Story

Sign up to be notified when the first episode releases. Music included in this trailer is by Ben Ingram.

S1 Trailer

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1 min
09/12/2025

Holly Fox Strickland - Episode 4: Fresh Eyes on the Case

The third investigator on Holly’s case, Ashley Gilleland, still thinks Holly’s homicide is solvable. To Holly’s family, Gilleland was the closest to getting justice. The Taken Too Soon team sits down with Gilleland about taking on the case for the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, what she found and what might lead to a conviction. Have a tip about the case? Email podcastadmin@gainesvilletimes.com For more local news from The Times, sign up for free newsletters at gainesvilletimes.com/newsletters. Businesses interested in reaching the Taken Too Soon audience, reach out to marketing@gainesvilletimes.com about sponsorship opportunities. Follow local news with The Times on social media. Instagram: @gtimesnews Facebook: Gainesville Times TikTok: gtimesnews Subscribe to The Times to access local news, stories from the archives about Holly and to support the kind of journalism you heard on the podcast.

09/12/2025

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42 min

Local news in Hall County, Ga.