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Missing Alabama woman Karen Deann Hollis found dead as suspect charged with corpse abuse

Nypost · · 352 words · By Chris Bradford
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What to know about Missing Alabama woman Karen Deann Hollis found dead as suspect charged with corpse abuse

Missing Alabama woman Karen Deann Hollis found dead as suspect charged with corpse abuse See more of our coverage in your search results.

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What happened

Missing Alabama woman Karen Deann Hollis found dead as suspect charged with corpse abuse See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleAn Alabama woman who had been missing for more than a week has been found dead – and a man has now been charged with corpse abuse.

Common ground

Karen Deann Hollis, 23, was found by her friends and family Saturday – eight days after she vanished, WBRC reported.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Slaughter told the outlet he had been instructed by a bail bondsman not to contact Hollis due to a previous domestic violence charge”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Zackary Slaughter's statements or a bail bondsman's instructions.
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Claim 2: “a man has now been charged with corpse abuse”
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Multiple sources confirm a man (Randall Lendell Dejourney) was charged with abuse of a corpse in connection with her death.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of U.S. state representatives. This list contains the names of U.S. state representatives in the 25 states, listed alphabetically, from Alabama to Missouri. For the remaining 25 states…
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Claim 3: “An Alabama woman who had been missing for more than a week has been found dead”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Karen Deann Hollis, a 23-year-old Alabama woman, was found dead after being missing since May 8.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The most frequently presented Miss America awards are for preliminary talent and swimsuit. The talent award was introduced in 1936, and the swimsuit award in 1940. In the 2000s, preliminary awards for…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of U.S. state representatives. This list contains the names of U.S. state representatives in the 25 states, listed alphabetically, from Alabama to Missouri. For the remaining 25 states…
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web search NEUTRAL — Karen Deann Hollis, 23, was found dead on Saturday after going missing on May 8 from the Georgetown Apartments in Northport, Alabama.
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15826365/Karen-Deann-…
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Claim 4: “Randall Lendell Dejourney, 44, has been charged with abuse of corpse”
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Multiple sources identify the charged individual as 44-year-old Randall Lendell Dejourney, charged with abuse of a corpse.
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web search NEUTRAL — Randall Lendell Dejourney has charged with abuse of a corpse in connection to the disappearance and death of Karen Hollis.(Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit).
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/05/17/man-charged-with-abuse-corps…
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web search NEUTRAL — The man identified last week as the person of interest, 44-year-old Randall Lendell Dejourney, was immediately taken into custody. Dejourney is charged with abuse of corpse.
https://www.al.com/news/2026/05/family-friends-find-remains-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Randall Lendell Dejourney, 44, has been charged with abuse of a corpse. 'The investigation has been a priority for both agencies,' Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Captain Jack Kennedy said of the unit and N…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15826365/Karen-Deann-…
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Claim 5: “She was last seen at around midnight on May 8 in Northport”
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Multiple sources specify she was last seen around midnight on May 8 in the area of 43rd Avenue in Northport.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Northport Police, 23-year-old Karen Deann Hollis was last seen May 8 at 12 a.m. in the area of 43rd avenue in Northport. Officials say Hollis…
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/05/08/officials-asking-help-locati…
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web search NEUTRAL — Karen Deann Hollis was last seen around midnight on May 8 in the area of 43rd Ave. Northport Police Department (NPD) says that Hollis has a condition that could impair her judgement.
https://abc3340.com/news/local/23-year-old-woman-missing-out…
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web search NEUTRAL — Karen Deann Hollis, 23, vanished May 8 from Northport. She was last seen at about midnight in the area of 43rd Avenue in Northport. At the time of her disappearance, Northport police said Hollis was b…
https://www.al.com/news/2026/05/family-friends-find-remains-…
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Claim 6: “Her body was found in Greene County”
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Multiple sources confirm her remains/body were found in Greene County.
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web search NEUTRAL — An Alabama woman who had been missing for more than a week has been found dead - and a man has now been charged with corpse abuse.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/us-news/missing-alabama-woman-…
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web search NEUTRAL — A man has been arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse after the body of a missing Northport woman was found May 16 in Greene County. The body was identified as 23-year-old Karen Hollis, who ...
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2026/05/17/missing…
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web search NEUTRAL — Karen Deann Hollis, 23, vanished May 8 from Northport. Her remains were discovered May 17 in Greene County.
https://www.al.com/news/2026/05/family-friends-find-remains-…
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Claim 7: “Hollis texted her boyfriend, Zackary Slaughter, she was going to get a Reese’s peanut butter cup before she vanished”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific text message about a Reese's peanut butter cup.
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Claim 8: “the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency issued a missing and endangered person’s alert”
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Multiple sources confirm the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) issued a missing and endangered person's alert.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Northport police, 23-year-old Karen Deann Hollis was last seen May 8 at 12 a.m. Hollis was found by family and friends on May 16, eight days after s…
https://www.kcrg.com/2026/05/17/family-friends-find-remains-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency issued a missing persons alert, saying Hollis was believed to be living with a condition that could impair her judgment.
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15826365/Karen-Deann-…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Northport Police, 23-year-old Karen Deann Hollis was last seen May 8 at 12 a.m. in the area of 43rd avenue in Northport. Officials say Hollis…
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/05/08/officials-asking-help-locati…
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Claim 9: “cops revealed she suffered from a condition that could impair her judgement”
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While the specific evidence section for claim 4 contains irrelevant results, the evidence for claims 3 and 5 explicitly states that police/officials said she had a condition that could impair her judgment.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ree-AN-ə; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her multifaceted care…
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web search NEUTRAL — The head of the National Police, Ivan Vyhivskyi, stated that the explosion at a gas station in Mykolaiv, where seven patrol officers were injured, is a targeted attack. Two police officers are in seri…
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Claim 10: “Karen Deann Hollis, 23, was found by her friends and family Saturday – eight days after she vanished”
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Sources consistently report she was 23, vanished May 8, and was found by family and friends on Saturday, May 16 (8 days later).
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web search NEUTRAL — Karen Hollis, 23, was reported missing on Friday, May 8. Family and friends located her remains in Greene County, Alabama, on Saturday, May 16.
https://www.aol.com/articles/missing-woman-23-found-dead-132…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hollis was found by family and friends on May 16, eight days after she was reported missing.23-year-old Karen Deann Hollis(Alabama Law Enforcement Agency).
https://www.kcrg.com/2026/05/17/family-friends-find-remains-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Karen Deann Hollis, 23, was found dead on Saturday after going missing on May 8 from the Georgetown Apartments in Northport, Alabama.
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15826365/Karen-Deann-…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.