Summary
Lisa Dodd, a 22-year-old pregnant woman from Alton, Illinois, was found murdered in her apartment on June 9, 2022, just weeks before her due date. Her mother, Heidi Noel, discovered her daughter’s body after failing to reach her by phone. The investigation revealed that Lisa had been in a tumultuous relationship with her on-and-off boyfriend, DeAndrea Holloway, who had a history of violence against her. Despite her family's concerns and previous attempts to leave him, Lisa continued to seek reconciliation.
On the night of her murder, surveillance footage captured Lisa and Holloway entering the apartment together, but only Holloway was seen leaving later with a white laundry basket, which would later be linked to the disposal of Lisa's severed head. Following a series of events that included Holloway's erratic behavior at his mother's home, he was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including first-degree murder and dismemberment.
After a lengthy legal process, Holloway pleaded guilty to the charges in December 2024 and was sentenced to 60 years in prison, with a requirement to serve at least 52 years before eligibility for release. During the sentencing, Heidi expressed her profound sadness over the loss of her daughter and the future that was taken from their family.
Show Notes
In June 2022, 22-year-old Liese Dodd was eight months pregnant and preparing to welcome her baby girl in Alton, Illinois. But her future was tragically cut short when she was brutally murdered by her on-and-off boyfriend, Deundrea Holloway. After Liese stopped responding to messages, her mother, Heidi Noel, went to check on her and made a horrifying discovery. Surveillance footage, disturbing accounts from neighbors, and Holloway's suspicious behavior helped investigators reconstruct her final night. In this episode of You Can't Unhear, we explore the murder of Liese Dodd, the history of domestic violence preceding her death, the evidence that led to Holloway's arrest, and the 60-year prison sentence handed down in January 2025.
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