After Alyssa Burkett was murdered in broad daylight in Carrollton, Texas, Andrew Beard, the father of her child, became a suspect. Investigators would eventually discover a twisted murder plot they say was orchestrated by his fiancée, Holly Elkins.
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Gabriella Demirdjian
Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 6:00 PM EDT
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