Episode 1: Blindness

What Happened to Holly Bartlett

Holly Bartlett was just 31-years-old in March 2010, and already on her way to achieving her dreams. She was finishing her master’s degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and was working for the province of Nova Scotia, when her life was tragically cut short. Almost nine years later, her family and friends are still looking for answers. In this episode, host Maggie Rahr sits down with Holly’s sisters Amanda and Kim, and her mom Marion. We’ll hear the story of the Bartlett family and their strong bond, and learn what it’s like having a blind person in the family. We’ll also meet Peter Parsons, Holly’s former orientation & mobility instructor, and his father Brian, who worked as a private investigator on Holly’s case. Join Maggie as she learns about Holly’s life and passions, and tries to uncover what happened the night of March 26th, 2010.