Baby Holly Found (Rebroadcast)

David Muir and Deborah Roberts of 20/20 present the incredible story of Baby Holly, a child missing for 42 years, and the dedicated cold case team that finally brought her home. This rebroadcast delves into the shocking discovery of her parents' murders, the decades-long search, and the emotional reunion that captivated the nation.

The Discovery in the Woods

The story begins in the early morning hours of January 6, 1981, when three shepherds in Houston, Texas, stumbled upon a gruesome scene in the woods. While hunting with their dogs, one of their German Shepherds returned with a human arm in its mouth. This led to the discovery of two bodies, later identified as Dean and Tina Clouse. The bodies were found about 100 feet from the roadway and 50 feet from an access road, deep within a heavily vegetated area. The medical examiner determined that Tina, aged 15-18, had likely died from asphyxiation, while Dean, aged 17-24, died from blunt force trauma to the head. Both bodies were bound, and there was very little clothing found at the scene. Investigators concluded that the couple likely knew their killers due to the personal and brutal nature of the deaths.

At the time, law enforcement faced significant challenges. Houston, a sprawling 660-square-mile city, was largely rural in the 1980s, with vast undeveloped areas. Forensic techniques were limited; dental records and fingerprints were compared, but no matches were found. There were no IDs, paperwork, or wallets on the bodies, leaving investigators with no clues to their identities. The bodies were labeled as