CARBONDALE, IL – A family is in mourning after the tragic death of Cadence Eileen Prince, a 17-year-old who was reportedly stabbed in southern Illinois. Her boyfriend, Julian Holloway, 18, has been arrested in connection with the incident, leaving the community in shock.
John Prince, Cadence’s father, is grappling with the loss of his daughter, whom he described as a sweet and trusting young woman. Cadence had moved to Illinois with her mother a few years prior, where she met Holloway at school. John, who spoke frequently with Cadence, never suspected Holloway of any harmful behavior.
The investigation is ongoing as detectives seek to uncover the motive behind the attack. Authorities are currently analyzing the couple’s phones for potential clues. John has been cooperating with the investigation, even providing fingerprint access to Cadence’s phone.
A social media video, reportedly linked to Holloway, surfaced on Sunday, complicating the investigation. With Holloway now in custody, John is left searching for answers and hoping for justice. He wishes to confront Holloway to understand why he would betray Cadence’s trust.
Facing financial difficulties, John is struggling to return to Illinois to be with his family. He has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover travel and other expenses.
The community is left to mourn the loss of Cadence, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short, as the investigation continues to unfold.