Holley Wimunc
- Died Jul 12, 2008
- Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
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Beautiful woman tragically killed
Two U.S. Marines have been arrested in connection with the death of a U.S. Army nurse who was married to one of the Marines. Marine Cpl. John Wimunc, 23, was charged with first-degree murder after the body of his wife, Army 2nd Lt. Holley Wimunc, was found in a brush fire in North Carolina.
Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle Alden, 22, was charged with first-degree arson, conspiracy to commit arson and accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. Both were arrested at Camp Lejeune.
Authorities said Lt. Wimunc did not show up for work last Thursday at Womack Army Medical Center and co-workers could not contact her. She was last seen last Tuesday, July 8, when she went out with friends.
Apartment Bedroom Burned
When police went to her apartment, they found her car in the parking lot and found evidence of a fire inside her apartment. Army Sgt. Chris Corcione said the walls of Wimunc's bedroom were black with soot, but the fire apparently burned itself out.
On Sunday, a brush fire in Onslow County led Forestry personnel to find Lt. Wimunc's body burned in a shallow grave. District attorney Dewey Hudson said apparently someone tried to burn her body in the grave and accidentally set off the brush fire, attracting attention to the area.
"It seems that someone tried to torch the body in the shallow grave," Hudson said. "It seems to me that the fire in that location came from the burning inside the grave." Hudson believes the body may never have been discovered if it had not been for the brush fire leading authorities to the area.
Two Marines Arrested
The brush fire and the shallow grave were discovered in an area near Lance Cpl. Alden's residence. After they interviewed Alden on Sunday, authorities arrested John Wimunc (left) on murder charges and conspiracy to commit arson in the death of his wife and charged Alden (right) as his accomplice.
"We were able to corroborate a lot of the things he told us," Fayetteville Detective Jeff Locklear told reporters. "We used that information, interviews with witnesses ... to get the arrest warrant."
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my childhood friend ♥
Shara Givens Sep 30, 2009
Remembering You on Memorial Day
Linda May 25, 2009
It is truly unfortunate that even though I am your aunt , we never met. However, the tragedy of your passing has united family as nothing else ever has. People make a lot of mistakes as they try to find their way in life. If Christ can forgive me for my sins, then the rest of us can look past the sins of others and realize that people do things to us out of hurt, anger, and misunderstanding. I love your mother and I know I would have loved you too! Your aunt Kathy told me that you once said that you wish your family could be closer. In honor of your wish, I will truly try to uphold my end; to reach out and keep reaching. Peace be with you mighty warrior of God!
You all are in my prayers.
lettherebepeace Feb 27, 2009
You all have been in our prayers You will continue to be as I'm sure the wounds will take much time to heal. I have not met any of you but her Mother: Julie James. I have known her for over two years and she is a wonderful, sweet person. It saddens me so to read the bitter and hurtful things being said. From Son to Mother? I have a son and I don't know what I would do if he ever spoke of me in that manner. I don't know what has happened in your family in the past. I do know this has been a horrible tragedy and I'm sure Holley would love nothing more than to see her family come together and make peace with one another. We have all made mistakes in our lives. Isn't there a time to forgive? It would be so nice for Holley's family to keep her memory alive together. This doesn't mean that you have to share Thanksgiving Turkey or sing Christmas Carols together. Just make peace with one another. What could your Mother have done to make you hate her so? As your family has sadly learned, our time on earth is limited. We do not know when it will be out time to go;make sure you go with peace and love in your heart for one another. Call your Mother. Maybe you don't know the whole story. Maybe you were only told what someone wanted you to know. I don't know. Please honor Holley and her life by coming together. I will be praying for peace in your family.
My heart is breaking for you; not only for the loss of Holley. But, for the loss of your love, respect and unity with one another. Holley look over your family~~bring them together in Heaven's name. Love, a prayerful friend
My Memory
Lana Feb 17, 2009