Forensic Files

Episode 264

Sword and Scale

  • May 20, 2024
  • 1:06:33
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In 2002, high school senior Stacy DeGrandchamp died after getting into a physical fight with her schoolmate, Holly Boisvert. For many, the assumption was that Holly had murdered Stacy, but the police could never figure out how she did it, if she did it at all. The case eventually went cold, and nobody would get any real answers about Stacy’s death for almost twenty years.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com

Brief Summary

Stacey DeGrandchamp was murdered by Holly Boisvert after a fight fueled by jealousy and teenage drama in 2002.

Key points

  • The Fight Begins. Stacy DeGrandchamp and Holly Boisvert engage in a brutal fight at a house party.
  • Tragic Outcome. Stacy is rushed to the hospital after the fight but tragically dies hours later.
  • The Unsolved Mystery. For many years, Stacey's family waited for answers as the case went cold, until a cousin reignited the investigation in 2019.
  • Stacey's Tragic Death. 17-year-old Stacey DeGrandchamp dies after a fight with schoolmate Holly Boisvert, leading to a complex investigation.
  • Holly's Confession. During a police interview, Holly Boisvert claims she didn't stab Stacey, despite having a knife.
  • The Knife Revelation. Detective Martin is shocked when Holly hands over the potential murder weapon.

Episode highlights

Tension

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