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Calabasas True Story: Alma Ready

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On December 14, 1984, 21-year-old Alma Ready was found dead in her apartment in Calabasas, California. She had been stabbed multiple times in the chest and back. Her murder remains unsolved to this day.

Calabasas: A True Story

by Alma Ready

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Alma Ready was a young woman with a bright future. She was a student at Pierce College and had dreams of becoming a teacher. She was also a talented artist and musician. Her family and friends described her as a kind and caring person who was always willing to help others.

On the night of her murder, Alma Ready was home alone. Her roommate had gone out for the evening. Alma was watching television when she heard a knock at the door. She opened the door and was confronted by a man she did not know.

The man forced his way into the apartment and attacked Alma. She fought back, but she was no match for her attacker. He stabbed her multiple times and then fled the scene.

Alma's roommate returned home shortly after the murder. She found Alma's body lying on the floor of the living room. She called the police, but by the time they arrived, Alma was already dead.

The police investigated Alma's murder, but they were unable to find any suspects. The case remains unsolved to this day.

Alma Ready's murder is a tragedy. She was a young woman with a bright future who was taken from her family and friends in a senseless act of violence. Her case remains unsolved, but her family and friends continue to hope that one day her killer will be brought to justice.

The Investigation

The police investigated Alma Ready's murder, but they were unable to find any suspects. They interviewed her family, friends, and neighbors, but no one had any information about who might have killed her.

The police also searched Alma's apartment for evidence, but they did not find anything that could help them identify her killer. They did find a bloody fingerprint on the door, but it did not match any known criminals.

The police also investigated the possibility that Alma's murder was a random act of violence. However, they found no evidence to support this theory. Alma lived in a safe neighborhood, and there had been no other violent crimes in the area recently.

The police eventually closed the case, but they never gave up hope of finding Alma's killer. They continued to investigate the case over the years, but they were never able to make any progress.

The Suspect

In 2018, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced that they had identified a suspect in Alma Ready's murder. The suspect was a man named John Raymond Holmes, who was already in prison for another murder.

Holmes was a drifter who had a long history of violence. He had been arrested multiple times for assault, robbery, and other crimes. He was also a suspect in several other unsolved murders.

The police believe that Holmes killed Alma Ready during a burglary. They believe that he broke into her apartment and attacked her when she confronted him.

The police have not yet charged Holmes with Alma Ready's murder. However, they are confident that they have enough evidence to convict him.

The Trial

The trial of John Raymond Holmes for the murder of Alma Ready is scheduled to begin in 2023. Holmes has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The trial is expected to be a lengthy and complex one. The prosecution will present evidence that Holmes was responsible for Alma's death. The defense will argue that Holmes is not guilty and that the evidence against him is circumstantial.

The outcome of the trial is uncertain. However, Alma's family and friends are hopeful that Holmes will be convicted and that they will finally have justice for her.