Key facts
- Ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins are identified as responsible for the fatal stabbing and shooting of Alyssa Beard.
- Detectives believe Holly Elkins orchestrated the murder plot.
- The victim, Alyssa Beard, was a mother from Texas.
What initially appeared to be a straightforward case for Texas investigators has revealed itself to be a complex murder plot. Authorities have identified Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend, Andrew Beard, and his fiancée, Holly Elkins, as the individuals responsible for her fatal stabbing and shooting. Detectives are reportedly treating Elkins as the mastermind behind the crime.