Please remember!
The victim of this crime is Donna J. Guerriri, who left behind a husband and children. The two who committed this crime are NOT the victims, nor will I portray them as such. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a photo of the victim or much information on the crimes and trials. I will update whenever I find more.
Convicted
Holly L. Coomber [pled guilty, 12 1/2 years to 25 years in prison + 12 1/2 years to 25 years for the robbery, to be served consecutively]
William Horton Allen [convicted, sentenced to 37 1/2 years to life]
Women Behind Bars: Holly Coomber Bio
WeTV revisits 1986 Seneca Falls Kwik Fill Murder
1986 Kwik Fill Murder,Revisited
Seneca murder to be reopened? (be sure to read the comments all the way – there are some from people who apparently knew Holly)
Emily Moore murder (the other robbery/murder that these two committed)
INMATE INFORMATION
Identifying and Location Information
As of 05/18/10 DIN (Department Identification Number) 06G0893
Inmate Name COOMBER, HOLLY L
Sex FEMALE
Date of Birth 01/04/1969
Race / Ethnicity WHITE
Custody Status IN CUSTODY
Housing Releasing Facility BEDFORD HILLS
Date Received (Original) 08/25/2006
Date Received (Current) 08/25/2006
Admission Type NEW COMMITMENT
County of Commitment SENECA
Crimes of Conviction
Crime Class
ROBBERY 1ST B
ASSAULT 1ST C
Sentence Terms and Release Dates
Aggregate Minimum Sentence 012 Years, 06 Months, 00 Days
Aggregate Maximum Sentence 025 Years, 00 Months, 00 Days
Earliest Release Date 03/02/2018
Earliest Release Type PAROLE ELIGIBILITY DATE
Parole Hearing Date 11/2017
Parole Hearing Type INITIAL RELEASE APPEARANCE
Parole Eligibility Date 03/02/2018
Conditional Release Date 04/30/2022
Maximum Expiration Date 08/30/2030
[I cannot find inmate information for William Allen, but he is apparently in a NY prison somewhere. I will continue to look.]
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i think it must be said that holly coomber was abused and from foster care to foster care most of her life when she was placed with william horton and his wife when she was 15. shortly after william horton began having sex with her.
she was 17 when these crimes occurred.
By: d. miller on July 6, 2010
at 9:49 am
I knew Donna well. Her sister was and still is my best friend. Donna was on our softball team, she knew used to work with my brother, she ALWAYS smiled when she saw you. She was working for extra Christmas money for her children when she was brutally killed. Don’t ever confuse who the victim is here. Holly Coomber could have ran away at anytime. She chose to stay.
By: Donna's friend on December 7, 2010
at 12:21 pm
I feel very bad for Donnas family with the possibility of her clemency. Donna nor her family and friends can never be afforded this and can never have her back.
I have written the Gov. and urge others to do as well to stop the clemency.
As stated above…. She could have left at any point.
By: Dale on December 16, 2010
at 12:08 pm
Dale – I am a Ct resident, former NY. Do you know if a letter from me would bear any weight on the Governor’s decision? I suppose it can’t hurt!
By: Donna's friend on December 17, 2010
at 7:56 am
Donna’s Friend,
I think that is a good idea. I believe that ANYONE who feels compelled should send a letter to the
By: mylifeofcrime on December 17, 2010
at 1:29 pm