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.
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
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
A judge is considering an enhanced sentence for Joel Hollendorfer, convicted in the manslaughter death of Kara Nichols. More
July 25, 2023
A Colorado jury found Joel Hollendorfer guilty of manslaughter in the cold case death of Kara Nichols. More
June 23, 2023
Forensic and digital evidence as well as an alleged confession to his ex-wife were presented in the case against Joel Hollendorfer. More
June 22, 2023
Toni Payne described finding black plastic and smelling decomposition while digging on Joel Hollendorfer's parents' property. More
June 16, 2023
A judge denied Joel Hollendorfer's lawyer's motion for a mistrial after a witness described his behavior as 'violent and abusive.' More
June 16, 2023
Joel Hollendorfer, 47, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Kara Nichols, who was last seen in October 2012. More
June 16, 2023
Det. Tammy Gugliotta testifies about searching Joel Hollendorfer's parents' property for Kara Nichols' remains. More
June 15, 2023
Kara Nichols was 19 when she was reported missing in Oct. 2012. Joel Hollendorfer is accused in her death. More
June 15, 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (Scripps News Colorado Springs) — An affidavit reveals new details about the events that led up to the disappearance of Kara Nichols. More
February 10, 2022
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
