Investigation Update: Arrest Made in 1988 Cold Case Homicide

Investigation Update: At about 4:44 PM, on Thursday, September 19, 2024, members of the Fugitive Unit arrested James Holloman, 65, of Dorchester, in the area of Chipman Street. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a Murder warrant issued out of Suffolk Superior Court for the 1988 murder of Karen Taylor. Holloman is expected to be arraigned in Suffolk District Court.

The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word "TIP" to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.

For those who find themselves in need of emotional support or simply needing to talk to someone about the distressing events in our community, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) provides free, private support 24/7 at 617-431-0125.