When Alyssa Burkett was murdered In broad daylight at an apartment complex in Carrollton, Texas, in October 2020, the entire community was shocked to its core. After the victim’s ex-boyfriend, Andrew Beard, After he was found guilty and sentenced, the case took a different turn when it was reported that he had help from his fiancée, Holly Elkins. The entire incident surrounding Alyssa’s murder, full of twists and turns, is examined in detail on CBS’ ’48 Hours: The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett’; This book also includes insightful and in-depth interviews with the victim’s loved ones.

Holly Elkins and Andrew Beard Tried to Make Alyssa Burkett’s Life a Hell

Holly Ann Elkins started dating Andrew Beard in early April 2020, shortly after ending things with his baby mama Alyssa Burkett. He was also introduced to his daughter, Willow Ann, a few weeks after their relationship began. One thing led to another, and the couple began looking for an engagement ring the next month. By then Holly was said to be dreaming of having a future with Andrew and their daughter. But with Andrew’s ex-girlfriend and his daughter’s mother still in the picture, that seemed like a distant dream.

In June 2020, Holly’s frustrations with Andrew’s relationship with Alyssa worsened. After moving into her home, he managed to persuade her to launch a campaign of harassment against him over the coming months. For example, the couple installed a GPS tracking device on Willow’s mother’s car, and on July 25, Holly allegedly falsely reported that Alyssa was driving dangerously on the interstate. A few weeks later, reports indicate that Andrew’s fiancée also claimed that his ex-girlfriend’s mother assaulted him. The duo even paid a private investigator to dig up some dirt on Alyssa and her new boyfriend.

Exactly a month before the fateful day, Holly and Andrew allegedly planted illegal drugs and a gun in the trunk of Alyssa’s car in an attempt to get her arrested. Despite all these attempts, the couple failed to get him arrested. So they allegedly began planning the murder. On September 10, 2020, Holly went with her fiance to buy a black raincoat. Over the next few days they acquired a vehicle, some dark makeup, a Camillus knife, and .410 shotgun ammunition. In late September he texted her from Mexico, “I hope you can work it out, I’m not coming home to s***,” and told her that if she wasn’t okay with him traveling or dying, the relationship couldn’t continue.

Andrew Confesses Guilt and Blames Holly for Conspiring with Him

The blackmail conversation was enough motivation for Andrew to commit the cold-blooded murder in the parking lot of a Carrollton apartment complex on October 2, 2020. A few hours later, police stopped the pickup truck with Holly and Willow inside. Authorities not only seized the vehicle, but they also searched his home that night and found GPS tracking batteries that linked him to Alyssa’s murder. During her interrogation, Holly told detectives: “I can’t believe my fiancée would do something like that to a woman, or anyone for that matter…” Additionally, Holly created an alibi for him by claiming he was at home with her and Willow. murder time.

He was released as police were unable to find any evidence linking him to the crime, but not until Andrew pleaded guilty in June 2022 and revealed full details of the couple’s murderous plan. In May 2023, Andrew Beard was sentenced to prison for the murder of Alyssa Burkett, and just a few months later, police arrested Holly Elkins at the Miami airport after returning from the Dominican Republic and charged her with conspiracy to stalk and stalk using a dangerous weapon . resulting in serious bodily injury or death and brandishing a firearm in connection with a crime of violence.

Holly Elkins Is Currently Incarcerated in a Texas Prison

Unlike Andrew Beard, Holly Elkins did not plead guilty and chose to stand trial for the murder of Alyssa Burkett. At her trial in April 2024, the victim’s new boyfriend testified against her, saying that, in her opinion, he was the “puppet master” behind the murder. Meanwhile, the prosecution emphasized the defendant’s claim that he wanted custody of Willow. After a week-long trial, the jury returned with a guilty verdict after deliberating for an hour and a half. They convicted him of all charges against him.

After the decision was announced, Alyssa’s mother, Teresa Collard, expressed how overwhelmed she was. “But happy, happy, overwhelming feelings at the end. It’s something that’s been a long time coming,” he told Fox 4. He also commented that Holly showed no signs of emotion during the hearing. He explained: “There is no emotion. He had nothing. I don’t know if she even blinked.” A few months later, on August 15, 2024, Holly Elkins was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. As of today, she is apparently serving her sentence behind bars at a prison in Texas.

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