20 Years Later: Arrest Made In 2003 Murder Of Hudson Valley Woman

After two decades, New York State Police have made an arrest in the murder case of Megan McDonald, who was found dead in a field in the Hudson Valley.

Edward V. Holley
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

State Police have made an arrest 20 years after the murder of Megan McDonald in 2003.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Kathy Reakes

04/20/2023 2:00 p.m.

Click here for an updated story: New Details Released After Arrest Made In 2003 Murder Case Of 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman

Orange County resident Edward V. Holley, age 42, of Wawayanda, was arrested on Thursday, April 20, and charged with killing the 20-year-old, said Trooper Steven Nevel.

McDonald's body was found in Orange County on Saturday, March 15, 2003, in the field off Bowser Road in the town of Wallkill.

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Her 1991 white Mercury Sable was discovered two days later in an apartment complex parking lot, in the town of Wallkill, said Nevel.

The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma, Nevel said.

At the time of her death, McDonald worked at a restaurant in the Galleria Mall in Middletown and was attending SUNY Orange County Community College.

Holley is being held without bail at the Orange County Jail.

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