CBB Substack: The Wichita Massacre--Five Dead, One Survivor
When Wichita Police Officer Dave Hinners responded to a 9-1-1 call, he had no idea of the heinous crime he would soon learn about and the lone survivor who would tell him the story
McLean, VA (October 9, 2026) - The Wichita Massacre remains one of the most brutal crime sprees in modern American history — seven days in December 2000, five murdered, one survivor who refused to let the truth die with her friends. In this two‑part Heroes Behind the Badge series, we sit down with Dave Hinners, the Wichita (KS) patrol officer who stayed with that survivor through the night. After a home invasion in by two brothers, “Holly G” and four of her friends were beaten, robbed, sexually assaulted and then taken to a secluded field of snow where they were shot in the back of the head and run over by a truck. But, miraculously, Holly G survived. She walked a mile through the snow, naked, and with a gunshot wound to the back of her head to seek help—a plastic hair clip the only reason she was still alive. Hinners responded to the 9-1-1 call, followed Holly G to the hospital, filled a case book with her account, relayed descriptions of both suspects and a stolen pickup truck, and stayed with her until morning. Her courage — and his steady presence — helped capture the cold-blooded killers the next day. Continue reading for FREE on Substack: https://behindbadge.substack.com/p/the-wichita-massacre-five-dead-one
About “Heroes Behind the Badge” Podcast
“Heroes Behind the Badge” is a podcast produced by Citizens Behind the Badge (BehindBadge.org), a national nonprofit organization supporting law enforcement. The podcast aims to bridge the gap between public perception and police reality, providing an up close and personal glimpse at the true heroes behind the badge. Video versions of the podcast can be found at: youtube.com/CitizensBehindTheBadge. Audio versions are available at HeroesBehindtheBadgePodcast.org or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms.
