Tyler Holman, 40, from Salem, Oregon, was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 25 years on January 14, 2026, following his January 5 guilty plea to second-degree murder in the 2025 killing of his ex-girlfriend, Ashley Gandolfi, 35. He shot her, placed her body in her own car, then drove intoxicated and crashed it in Polk County near Independence on January 27, 2025, where deputies discovered the remains.
Case Timeline
Holman and Gandolfi, who shared a child living with her parents, had ended their long-term relationship. After the rollover crash, an autopsy revealed a fatal gunshot wound unrelated to the wreck. Holman faced additional charges like tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, and weapons offenses, but these were dropped per the plea deal from Marion County DA.
Legal Outcome
A second defendant pleaded guilty in March 2025 to related tampering and corpse abuse charges. Under Oregon law (ORS 163.115), second-degree murder carries life with a 25-year minimum for firearm use, reflecting intent without premeditation. No public attorney comments noted.
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