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07/15/2026

For 51 years, a story can sit in a town like an open secret—something people whisper about behind closed doors, or worse, treat like casual town gossip. But when it involves a young, beautiful life like Stephanie Olisky’s, it isn't just an old story. It is a real human life that was taken, and it is absolutely mind-boggling how long people can hold onto a truth without ever picking up the phone.
​Years ago, when I first uncovered the story of what happened to Stephanie, I did my own research to find her name and immediately reached out to the state police. It broke my heart to realize they didn't even have a clue who she was. There has been no movement, no justice, and no peace because for over five decades, the people who actually know the details chose to shrug it off with a chuckle or a passing "oh yeah, I heard that rumor."
​I refuse to let Stephanie’s memory just be treated like local folklore. It has been 51 years, and it is time It takes just one person refusing to stay quiet to break a cycle of silence. If you know the truth, if you know the people involved, or if you ever heard those stories firsthand, stop just passing it off as old town history. Every piece of truth matters, no matter how many decades have passed, and it belongs where it can finally do some good.

02/06/2026

UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: 1973, Gardner, Massachusetts

On February 2nd, 1973, 19-year-old Mark Twohey disappeared after attending a dance at the Polish American Citizens Club in Gardner, MA. What happened after that is a mystery.

3 weeks later, on February 21, 1973, his body was found near Hobbys Pond, 55 feet off Raymond Street in Gardner. At the time, police stated that he had been stabbed and left for dead and his death was ruled a homicide. Police have released little info about the investigation.

Because of the passage of time, investigators continue to rely on community memory, old leads and new tips. People who lived in Gardner or neighboring towns in 1972-1973, or who knew Mark or saw him around that period, may hold pieces of information that could move this case forward. Even small or seemingly minor recollections may be useful.

George Barnes, a friend, wrote an article about Mark for the Telegram, saying, “At the time of his death, Mark and I had fallen out of touch, but I have not forgotten him. He was one of the funniest people I have ever known, witty and a little crazy. He and Craig, like myself and others in my family, spent a lot of time visiting the home of my Aunt and Uncle Haley in Phillipston. There were often more than a dozen kids at the house at any given time, and Mark was usually at the center of fun or mischief. I still smile a little when I think of him, before the memory of his death takes that away.”

If you have information that can help, contact the Massachusetts State Police Unresolved Homicide Unit at 508-453-7589 or the Worcester County District Attorney’s office at [email protected].

Info from: Telegram & Gazette, Worcester DA’s Office

02/06/2026

Holly Kristen Piirainen was a ten‑year‑old girl from Grafton, Massachusetts. In the summer of 1993 she was visiting her grandparents’ summer cottage in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. On the morning of August 5, 1993, she left the cottage around 11:45 a.m. to walk a short distance with her five‑year‑old brother to see some puppies at a nearby home. Her brother returned without her, and when she did not come back her father began searching and discovered one of her sneakers on the roadside. Local and state police, sheriff’s departments and volunteer searchers from multiple states launched an extensive search but were unable to find her.

After more than two months, on October 23, 1993, hunters discovered Holly’s skeletal remains in a wooded area off Five Bridge Road in Brimfield, Massachusetts, several miles from where she was last seen. The state medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, but because her remains were in an advanced state of decomposition, investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of death or whether she was sexually assaulted.

Over the years, investigators pursued various leads. There were reports from the day she disappeared of a man in a pickup truck seen near the area, and in 2012 authorities announced that forensic evidence found near her remains was linked through DNA testing to a Springfield man who had died in 2003. That link was considered significant but did not result in an official suspect designation or charges, and the man could not be questioned. Investigators continue to review and test evidence as forensic technology improves.

Among the items recovered near her remains was a white tank top with “Boston” written on it. Law enforcement released the image of the shirt and appealed to the public for help identifying it.

In recent years, the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State Police have also employed modern investigative techniques including forensic genetic genealogy and have organized voluntary DNA sampling events to help generate leads. The DA’s office continues to appeal for information from anyone who might know something about the case or recognize items of evidence.

Despite more than three decades having passed, no one has been arrested or convicted in connection with Holly Piirainen’s abduction and murder. The case remains open, and authorities strongly encourage anyone with information to come forward.

If you have information about this case or believe you might know something that could help investigators, you can contact law enforcement through the following numbers:

• Holly’s dedicated tip line: 413‑426‑3507 – this number is used specifically for tips related to her disappearance and murder.
• Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the case: 413‑505‑5993 – this unit works in cooperation with the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office.
• You can also send a text tip by texting the word CRIMES (2‑7‑4‑6‑3‑7), then typing the word SOLVE followed by your tip message.
• For broader contact with the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office in Springfield, Massachusetts: 413‑747‑1000.

These contacts are publicly shared by law enforcement to help bring new information forward in Holly's case.

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