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Families Demand Police Accountability in Holm, Hunte Cases

3/22/2026

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Story summary

Families of Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte have launched a campaign demanding police accountability for how investigations into the disappearances and deaths were handled.
Holm's family says police ignored warnings about her vulnerability and about her partner, Carl Cooper.
Cooper was later convicted of both murders.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the actions of ten officers involved.
Both families express frustration over the lack of communication and progress.

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Story summary

Families of Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte have launched a campaign demanding police accountability for how investigations into the disappearances and deaths were handled.
Holm's family says police ignored warnings about her vulnerability and about her partner, Carl Cooper.
Cooper was later convicted of both murders.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the actions of ten officers involved.
Both families express frustration over the lack of communication and progress.