Holly Williams, a 33-year woman, was murdered from Nashville, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Erik Charles Maund on 12 March 2020.
She died as a part of an alleged murder-for-hire scheme and her former boyfriend, William Lanway.
After the death of two Nashvillians couples, Metro Nashville Police Department has four men in custody nearly 21 months later.
What Happened To Holly Williams From Nashville?
Holly Williams died in a murder-for-hire scheme with her former boyfriend, William Lanway, on 12 March 2020. Her ex-boyfriend Erik Charles Maund plotted to kill her.
Federal prosecutors allege that he is a prominent Austin businessman and partner in Maund Automotive Group in Austin, Texas, has been indicted in the contract killings of his ex-girlfriend and her former boyfriend.
BREAKING: Four men are in custody, charged in an alleged elaborate murder-for-hire scheme involving an Austin, TX businessman & former military members that resulted in the 3/12/20 shooting deaths of Nashvillians Holly Williams, 33, & William Lanway, 36. pic.twitter.com/IyH1sTBL0K
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 13, 2021
Maund had a relationship with Holly and wanted to see her during his upcoming visit to Nashville on Feb. After he visited Nashville on 1 March 2020, he received a series of text messages from William.
The former boyfriend called Maund, who is married extorted money from him by threatening to expose the affair.
Maund hired three men, Gilad Peled, 47, Bryon Brockway, 46, and Adam Carey, 30, to shoot the pair to deal with the threats.
Death and Obituary Of Holly Williams
According to authorities, Holly Williams and William Lanway’s bodies were located in a white 2005 Acura at a Nashville, Tennessee, construction site in March 2020.
Her family might have held a small gathering after her death. Her family and friends might have visited the funeral home for condolences.
After the perpetrators are finally caught, the family can now be relieved to have their desired justice for so long.
Erik Charles Maund Charged With Murder
Erik Maund now faces life in prison if convicted and his partners in crime. He was arrested at a traffic stop near Austin, Texas.
He hired three men Gilad Peled, Bryon Brockway, and Adam Carey were arrested and remained in federal custody Monday.
Gilad was arrested at the airport in Austin, Texas, Bryon in San Diego, California, and Adam Carey at his home in North Carolina.
Murder-for-Hire Case: Erik Maund, 46 & Gilad Peled, 47, are in federal custody in Austin, TX; Bryon Brockway, 46, is in custody in San Diego, CA; Adam Carey, 30, is in custody in North Carolina. Investigation by MNPD, @FBIMemphis, @USAO_MDTN More here: https://t.co/DPDsFZqTO5 pic.twitter.com/pSSBa8n1CJ
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 13, 2021
Gilad is a former member of the Israeli Defense Forces and owner of Speartip Security in Austin, Texas.
Bryon is a former active-duty United States Marine who previously served in Force Recon, a Special Operations Capable unit, and owner of Ink Force LLC.
Adam Carey is a former active duty United States Marine who previously served in the Marine Corps Special Operations Group of Richlands, North Carolina.