2025 Crimefighter of the Year: A conversation with Lt. Jerry Holeman and his wife Nikki

Lieutenant Jerry Holeman of the Indiana State Police joins The Detectives Podcast with his wife, Nikki, after receiving the 2025 Crimefighter of the Year award at CrimeCon Denver. Dave and Steve trace Lt. Holeman’s path from the Marine Corps into law enforcement and explore the leadership, pressure, and resilience required to lead a major investigation that drew worldwide attention. Lt. Holeman explains why he views the recognition as shared with victims’ families and with all the investigators who worked on the case. He also discusses the demands of long-running investigations and the human cost that comes with the job. Nikki offers an honest look at being both a military and police wife, the missed moments, and the strength it takes to keep a family steady when duty calls. Together they reflect on what the honor means in their home and community. Lt. Holeman looks ahead to retirement with a simple goal: to be fully present for the family that stood with him through it all.Connect with The Detectives Podcast: https://linktr.ee/thedetectivespodcastJoin us on Patreon for early access and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thedetectivesShop official merch: https://www.tritonpublishing.net/thedetectivespodcastDirectly support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/thedetectivesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.