Holly Bobo, a vibrant nursing student, vanished from her family’s home in Darden, Tennessee, under mysterious circumstances.

Her brother, Clint, reported seeing Holly for the last time as she headed into the woods behind their property with a man in camouflage who seemed familiar.

Years after a Tennessee man was convicted in the Holly Bobo murder case, the legal saga is back in court. A new filing seeks a retrial, citing that a crucial trial witness has now recanted the testimony that was pivotal in convicting his friend.

Holly’s case has encountered numerous challenges over the years; is this the latest hurdle?

At her disappearance, Holly Bobo was a 20-year-old student pursuing nursing at the University of Tennessee at Martin, attending the Parsons Center. She resided with her parents and brother.

On the morning of her disappearance, Clint, Holly’s brother, was awakened by a noise outside the home. Believing he heard and saw his sister talking with her boyfriend, he thought nothing was wrong.

However, when Clint spoke to their mother, she immediately sensed something was wrong and frantically called 911.

That morning, Holly had woken up at 4:30 a.m. to study for an exam. Around 7:30 a.m., she answered a call from her boyfriend, Drew Scott, who was out turkey hunting. By that time, Holly’s parents had already left for work, and Clint was still asleep. Twelve minutes later, Holly made her final cell phone call.

Now, her convicted killer wants a new trial. His then attorney testifies that she does not believe she was an effective counsel. She cites depression and being overwhelmed by the volume of evidence.

The judge will hear more testimony this month.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Additional Guest

• Shane Deitert – Former Assignment Editor for WATN in Memphis

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[Feature Photo: Holly Bobo/Handout]