O’Fallon teen charged with murder in stabbing death of girlfriend
An 18-year-old from O’Fallon was charged Tuesday with murder/intent to kill/injure in connection with the stabbing death of his girlfriend on Sunday.
Julian G. Holloway faces allegations of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Cadence Eileen Prince of O’Fallon, according to charging documents filed by St. Clair County State’s Attorney Jim Gomric’s office.
Holloway was being held in the St. Clair County Jail Tuesday.
The stabbing occurred in the parking lot of the Goshen Trailhead in the 300 block of Kyle Road, according to a news release from the O’Fallon Police Department.
“This was not a random incident as the victim and the suspect were known to each other,” the release stated.
Prince was the girlfriend of Holloway, according to a GiveSendGo post by her father, Jon Prince.
“This wonderful girl was so smart and had the potential to do anything she set her mind to,” the GiveSendGo post states. “This case needs to be shown to as many people as possible. She was so happy, creative, and ready to take on the real world. Please help me bring justice to the one she trusted. The one who broke that trust, and took her from us.”
O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman urged people “experiencing abuse” to reach out for help.
Brueggeman said one source of assistance is the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788.
“This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the often-hidden dangers of teen dating violence and domestic abuse,” Brueggeman said in a news release. “No one — regardless of age — should feel unsafe in a relationship. We urge all families, schools, and community leaders to have open and ongoing conversations about healthy relationships, warning signs of abuse, and available support systems.”
Police are asking anyone with information or who may have been in the area of the Goshen Trailhead between 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sunday to contact Detective John Kostainschek at 618-624-9571.
This story was originally published May 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM.
