
This episode covers the missing person case of Holly Lin Y. Monk, the investigation led by retired Marine gunnery sergeant JC Hawkes, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
JC Hawkes discusses his role as a former Marine special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and the urgency of the search for Holly, who vanished without a trace in July 2008.
Holly, a 24-year-old married to an active-duty Marine, was last heard from before her friend discovered suspicious conditions in her apartment, including smoke damage and signs of a fire.
The episode highlights the broader context of missing servicemembers during that summer, including another case involving a soldier found deceased, which added to the urgency of the investigation.
Hawkes reflects on the emotional toll of such cases and the importance of community awareness when someone goes missing.
Retired Marine JC Hawkes discusses the investigation into missing servicemember Holly Lin Y. Monk and the circumstances of her disappearance.

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