Joel Hollendorfer sentenced in manslaughter death of teen escort
Kara Nichols' family spoke at the sentencing, urging a judge to keep Joel Hollendorfer 'locked up' for the safety of the community. More
August 31, 2023
Joel Hollendorfer
Joel Hollendorfer was sentenced to 24 years after a jury convicted him of manslaughter in the death of Kara Nichols. Nichols was killed in 2012.
CO v. Joel Hollendorfer: Teen Escort Murder Trial
UPDATE: A judge sentenced Joel Hollendorfer to serve 24 years in prison after he was convicted of manslaughter in Kara Nichols' death. More
August 31, 2023
Judge considering enhanced sentence for Joel Hollendorfer
A judge is considering an enhanced sentence for Joel Hollendorfer, convicted in the manslaughter death of Kara Nichols. More
July 25, 2023
New details about events leading up to teen’s disappearance
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (Scripps News Colorado Springs) — An affidavit reveals new details about the events that led up to the disappearance of Kara Nichols. According to the affidavit, Paul Nichols reported his daughter missing to Deputy Ayyad with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 14, 2012. He went on to state that […] More
February 10, 2022
Arrest made after remains of teen found 10 years after she went missing
Police believe they found the remains of 19-year-old aspiring model, Kara Nichols, nearly 10 years after she went missing. More
February 9, 2022