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This podcast delves into the shocking case of Eric Monde, a multi-millionaire auto-magnet living in Austin, Texas. Monde becomes the target of extortion when an anonymous individual threatens to expose his affair with an escort named "Layla Love." He hires Gil Pellet, a private security specialist, to handle the situation. Pellet's investigation reveals the true identity of "Layla Love" as Holly Williams, a professional aesthetician and escort. The investigation uncovers a volatile relationship between Holly and her boyfriend, Bill Landway, marked by violence and police involvement. The case takes a dark turn when Holly and Bill are found dead in a car crash, but the scene suggests foul play. Police investigate the possibility of a murder-suicide but find evidence that contradicts this theory. Security camera footage reveals three men in black visiting Holly's home in the days leading up to her murder. Police trace an unlisted number that contacted both Holly and Bill's phones to Adam Carrey, a former US Marine with a history of violence and weapons charges. Police identify Adam Carrey as one of the men seen on Holly's security cameras and uncover his connection to Byron Brockway, another former Marine who owns a private security company. The investigation reveals that Gil Pellet hired Adam and Byron to investigate the extortion plot, but they ultimately decided to murder both Holly and Bill to eliminate the threat permanently. All three defendants, Eric Monde, Byron Brockway, and Adam Carrey, are found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and are facing mandatory life sentences in federal prison. The scandal surrounding Eric Monde's arrest and conviction led to the sale of the family business, which was renamed Toyota of North Austin.

Outlines

00:01:01

The American Dream Gone Wrong: Eric Monde's Scandalous Secret

This chapter introduces Eric Monde, a multi-millionaire auto-magnet living in Austin, Texas, and sets the stage for a shocking case involving a scandalous secret, extortion, and a team of mercenaries.

00:03:07

The Extortion Plot and the Mercenary Squad

Eric Monde is blackmailed by an anonymous individual who threatens to expose his affair with an escort named "Layla Love." He hires Gil Pellet, a private security specialist, to handle the situation. Pellet's investigation reveals the true identity of "Layla Love" as Holly Williams, a professional aesthetician and escort. The investigation uncovers a volatile relationship between Holly and her boyfriend, Bill Landway, marked by violence and police involvement.

00:18:58

The Double Homicide and the Investigation

Holly Williams and Bill Landway are found dead in a car crash, but the scene suggests foul play. Police investigate the possibility of a murder-suicide but find evidence that contradicts this theory. Security camera footage reveals three men in black visiting Holly's home in the days leading up to her murder. Police trace an unlisted number that contacted both Holly and Bill's phones to Adam Carrey, a former US Marine with a history of violence and weapons charges.

00:28:32

The Trial and the Aftermath

Police identify Adam Carrey as one of the men seen on Holly's security cameras and uncover his connection to Byron Brockway, another former Marine who owns a private security company. The investigation reveals that Gil Pellet hired Adam and Byron to investigate the extortion plot, but they ultimately decided to murder both Holly and Bill to eliminate the threat permanently. All three defendants, Eric Monde, Byron Brockway, and Adam Carrey, are found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and are facing mandatory life sentences in federal prison. The scandal surrounding Eric Monde's arrest and conviction led to the sale of the family business, which was renamed Toyota of North Austin.

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Q&A

• What was the scandalous secret that Eric Monde was trying to hide?

  Eric Monde was having an affair with an escort named "Layla Love," and he didn't want his wife to find out.

• How did Eric Monde's attempt to silence the blackmailer lead to the murders of Holly Williams and Bill Landway?

  Eric hired a team of mercenaries to investigate the extortion plot, but they ultimately decided to murder both Holly and Bill to eliminate the threat permanently.

• What evidence did police uncover that contradicted the initial theory of a murder-suicide?

  Police found evidence that the car windows were broken at a different location, no gun was found at the scene, and Bill had two bullet wounds.

• How did police identify Adam Carrey as one of the men involved in the murders?

  Police traced an unlisted number that contacted both Holly and Bill's phones to Adam Carrey, and they recognized him from security camera footage.

• What was the role of Gil Pellet in the murders?

  Gil Pellet hired Adam Carrey and Byron Brockway to investigate the extortion plot, but he was unaware that they would ultimately murder Holly and Bill.

• What was the outcome of the trial for Eric Monde, Byron Brockway, and Adam Carrey?

  All three defendants were found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and are facing mandatory life sentences in federal prison.

• What was the impact of this case on Eric Monde's family business?

  The scandal surrounding Eric Monde's arrest and conviction led to the sale of the family business, which was renamed Toyota of North Austin.

Show Notes