Cafecito & Crime

172. The Murders of Jean, Vicky, and Izzy Wholaver

Estela and Barbara Season 3 Episode 172

Every year for Christmas, Jean Wholaver and her family would make the drive to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to spend the holiday with her parents. In 2002, the plan was no different than it had been in previous years. However, this year, Jean and her daughters, Vicky and Izzy, would never make it to her parents’ home on Christmas Eve. The following day, Jean, Vicky and Izzy were found murdered in their home.  As the investigation began, the first suspect detectives looked into was Jean’s estranged husband, Ernest. And they soon learned that Ernest had a strong motive to want his family dead.

Join us for today's episode to learn what happened in the Wholaver home on Christmas Eve 2002. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 


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