This page is a point of reference for a growing list of documents on Holly's life and the quest for justice on her behalf.This story spans 23 years from the death of Holly Maddux in 1977 at the hands of Ira Einhorn to present day.
"Unicorn's Secret: Murder in the Age of Aquarius"
A book by Steven Levy published in 1988

A Timeline of the Case

Highlights of the Chase
Case Chronology - Philadelphia Daily News, December,1997

Excerpt from "Unicorn's Secret: Murder in the Age of Aquarius"

The Fatal Attraction
Part two from "Unicorn's Secret: Murder in the Age of Aquarius"

Global View - Where to Run?
Part three from "Unicorn's Secret: Murder in the Age of Aquarius"

The Search for Unicorn
Stephen Lopez, Time Magazine, Sept.1997

The Strange Case of Ira Einhorn
Case reaches denouement - Time Magazine, Feb. 23, 1997

A Charismatic Symbol of the '60s
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1997

They All Thought He'd Show Up
Philadelphia Daily News, June 1997.

Major Figures - Where Are They Now?
Philadelphia Daily News, June 1997

Tracking Blood Money
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1997

DA: How Did Einhorn Pay His Bills?
Philadelphia Daily News, June 1997

In Post-OJ Era, Einhorn's Act Likely Wouldn't Play
Philadelphia Daily News, June 1997


Einhorn was recaptured in June, 1997 at his home in Champagne Mouton, France. After a brief stay in prison, he was released when the French court refused an extradition request from the Philadelphia D.A.s office on December 4, 1997.

Ira Blathers at Extradition Hearing
Philadelphia Inquirer, September 1997

Wife Says: Ira is Harmless
Philadelphia Inquirer, September, 1997

She Knew Ira Was a Killer
Philadelphia Daily News, June 1997

In a French Village Ira Vanishes Into a Rewritten Life
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1997

France Sets Fugitive Einhorn Free
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1997.

The Einhorn Jurors Feel Insulted
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1997.

Strutting in Public, Einhorn Hides No More
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1997

Time Passes, Not Anguish
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1997

The Einhorn Revelations
Article by Steven Levy, Philadelphia Inquirer Sunday Magazine, November 1998.


The struggle for justice did not end with the release of Einhorn. It continued on in the legislature, the internet and beyond.

Cyber-Posse Website

Lawmaker's Proposal Might Allow Extradition
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1997

House Okays Measure
Forged With Einhorn in Mind- Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1997

Maddux Family Won't Give Up
Philadelphia Daily News, December 1997

Einhorn to Speak
Article on 20/20 interview with Connie Chung. Philadelphia Daily News, November 1998

Einhorn Asserts Innocence

Einhorn Still Insists He Was Framed
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 1998

Holly Maddux Story to be TV Miniseries
Philadelphia Daily News, November 1998

Ira Lies About His Role in Earthweek
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1998

Family's Mission for Justice to Air as TV Movie
Seattle Times, May 1999

Investigator Who Found Einhorn Loses Job
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 1999.

 


In September 1998, the French court agreed to allow a second extradition request to be filed by the Philadelphia D.A.s office. Three hearings later the courts agreed to extradite, provided Einhorn receives a re-trial when he is returned to the U.S.

Face to Face With the Killer
Philadelphia Daily News, November 1998

Coming Home
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 1999

French court: Return Einhorn
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 1999.

Will Ira Run?
Philadelphia Daily News, February, 1999

Escaping Again Would Be Easy for Einhorn
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 1999

 


The family of Holly Maddux went to court in July, 1999 in a civil action to prevent Einhorn from profiting from the murder of their sister. Einhorn was reportedly pursuing the sale of a book based on his "life experiences" and the "conspiracy" against him.

Law Digest
Article in Law Digest, July 1999

Suit Against Einhorn Headed to Court Without Him
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1999

Einhorn Jurors to Hear of Victim
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1999

Ira Einhorn Civil Trial To Begin
Article in Law Digest, July 1999

Jury Awards Maddux Family $907 Million
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1999


July, 2000 finds the case still stalled. Prime Minister Lionel Jospin of France delayed signing the extradition order for 14 months, even though it was mandated by the French court system in February, 1999.

Mediation on a Murderer: Ira and Me
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1999

Emailing a Murderer
APBnews.com, December 1999

Secretary of State Urges Einhorn Return
APB news article. December, 1999


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