NV - Eric Holland, 57, arrested after severed head found in truck cooler, Las Vegas, 23 Dec 2021

[Bishop Black]

Las Vegas cops discover severed head in cooler during arrest of suspect on totally different charges

Las Vegas police shockingly discovered a severed human head on the truck of a suspect they were arresting on totally different charges, according to reports.

Suspect Eric Holland, 57, was tased by police on Thursday after he ran from authorities during a traffic stop near the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, sources told KLAS.

Officers arrested him later that day and made the gruesome discovery.

 

[dotr]

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Dec 26, 2021
Las Vegas police find severed head while arresting man on unrelated charges | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather
''LAS VEGAS (KLAS)– Las Vegas metro police discovered human remains inside a man’s truck during an arrest on Thursday, sources told sister station KLAS.

The driver, Eric Holland, 57, ran from officers and was tasered during a traffic stop near the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on Thursday, sources said.

Officers arrested Holland a short time later, finding large coolers in his truck bed. That is when they discovered human remains, including a severed head, sources said.

Records show a warrant was issued for Holland for theft, embezzlement of a motor vehicle and other unrelated charges in 2019.

Holland did not appear during a scheduled court hearing in court on Christmas.

He faces an additional charge of open murder. His next court date is set for Monday.

The I-Team is working to learn more about this investigation, including who the victim may be.''

 

[dotr]

Las Vegas cops discover severed head in cooler during arrest of suspect on totally different charges
''He did not appear for a scheduled court appearance on Christmas day. His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, and he faces an additional charge of open murder.

Fox News reached out to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sunday morning inquiring about the identity of the human remains and any other updates in the case.

Police data shows murders in Las Vegas have risen by more than 48% from the start of the year to Dec. 17, compared to the same time period in 2020. There have been 143 reported murders this year, while 2020 saw 96 murders.''

 

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https://www.8newsnow.com/i-team/i-t...ds-las-vegas-police-to-arrest-man-for-murder/

(KLAS-TV)

(KLAS-TV)

The victim’s name will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

 

[TenaciousTBacon]

What a traumatizing discovery.

 

[Catmommy]

I'll bet they weren't expecting that. I know I wasn't.

 

[Kristin Esq.]

I hope they are able to identify the victim soon. Who knows how long he's had that in a cooler!

 

[Layne2020]

I hope they are able to identify the victim soon. Who knows how long he's had that in a cooler!

I know who the victim was. Not sure if I'm allowed to say who so I won't. The victim was known for being into some "shady stuff" so I assume he got involved with a deal gone wrong of some sort. A good friend of his had been trying to get a hold of him for over six weeks. Now we know why.

 

[Kristin Esq.]

I know who the victim was. Not sure if I'm allowed to say who so I won't. The victim was known for being into some "shady stuff" so I assume he got involved with a deal gone wrong of some sort. A good friend of his had been trying to get a hold of him for over six weeks. Now we know why.

Wow!!!!! I hope LE identifies soon. You'll have to tell us if you're right once they do!

 

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CAUTION: Graphic language!

Suspect held without bail after severed head found in truck | | wfsb.com

Victim is Richard P. Miller of Las Vegas - homicide by gunshot.

 

[dotr]

Suspect in Vegas severed head case a prior felon, prosecutor says | abc10.com
''LAS VEGAS (AP) - A prosecutor in Las Vegas says a 57-year-old man jailed after police found the severed head and body parts of an acquaintance in the truck he was driving has prior felony and federal criminal convictions dating to the 1980s in states including California, Texas and Nevada.

Eric Holland appeared in court Tuesday flanked by heavily armed security guards and an attorney temporarily appointed to his case. His attorney later declined to comment.

Holland is being held without bail.

He was arrested Thursday after a traffic stop on an allegedly stolen truck in Las Vegas. Police say he tried to flee the scene but was taken into custody. Officers discovered human remains, including a severed head, in the truck.

“The victim is literally cut into pieces,” said Prosecutor Giancarlo Pesci in court. “His head is cut off.”

 

[Kristin Esq.]

Justice of the Peace Harmony Letizia set a preliminary hearing of evidence for Jan. 27.

Murder suspect found with severed head, body parts in Las Vegas had prior convictions in California: Prosecutor | KTLA

 

[Layne2020]

Wow!!!!! I hope LE identifies soon. You'll have to tell us if you're right once they do!

I was definitely right.

 

[Kristin Esq.]

I was definitely right.

If you wanted, you could be verified as a insider for this case.

 

[Layne2020]

If you wanted, you could be verified as a insider for this case.

I'll have to see about that. Been a lurker for years so I don't know. Thanks!

 

[Kristin Esq.]

Bail hearing is tomorrow.

 

[Kristin Esq.]

Lawyer claims Las Vegas man happened to steal truck with head, other body parts inside

Um what?!

ETA: from article:

Judge Harmony Letizia agreed to not grant Holland bail. His next court appearance was set for Jan. 27.

 

[YaYa_521]

Lawyer claims Las Vegas man happened to steal truck with head, other body parts inside

Um what?!

ETA: from article:

Judge Harmony Letizia agreed to not grant Holland bail. His next court appearance was set for Jan. 27.

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The suspect accused of killing a man was a victim of circumstance by stealing a vehicle that happened to have body parts, including a severed head, in the back, his defense attorney said Tuesday.
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Really? Uh, no. Holland isn't a "victim" of anything except his own greed & evilness. I'm glad to see the judge didn't buy that story.

 

[wary]

Lawyer claims Las Vegas man happened to steal truck with head, other body parts inside

Um what?!

ETA: from article:

Judge Harmony Letizia agreed to not grant Holland bail. His next court appearance was set for Jan. 27.

Sometimes I feel really sorry for defense attorneys. They have to say SOMETHIMG.

 

[azure]

Lawyer claims Las Vegas man happened to steal truck with head, other body parts inside

"Eric Holland faces a murder charge after Las Vegas Metropolitan Police conducted a vehicle stop on Dec. 23 on a Toyota Tundra with a suspended registration. Police said they followed the vehicle before Holland was seen driving a gold Chevrolet Avalanche.

LVMPD found a severed head and body parts in several coolers inside the second truck, according to an arrest report."

I'm so confused by this wording. How did the second truck come into play?