Mary Reiswig, aged 76, tragically passed away on December 16, 2020, in Lodi, California. Her death, along with that of her husband James Reiswig, was the result of a double homicide. The couple was found deceased in their home on West Kingdon Road by their granddaughter. The investigation revealed that the couple had been murdered, and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office quickly identified a suspect, Christopher Lee Holland, a 53-year-old convicted felon who was out on parole at the time of
the incident. Holland was known to the Reiswigs, and there was no sign of forced entry, suggesting a pre-existing relationship between the victims and the perpetrator.
The arrest of Christopher Lee Holland was made on the same day the bodies were discovered, following several tips from the community. Holland was apprehended at a park less than ten miles from the crime scene. He was charged with two counts of murder, robbery, and weapon charges, and was held without bail. The motive behind the murders remained unclear, but the swift arrest provided some relief to the shocked and grieving community.
The legal proceedings against Holland culminated in a conviction in September 2024. He was found guilty of multiple counts, including the first-degree murders of both James and Mary Reiswig. The jury also found special circumstances, such as the murders being committed during the commission of a robbery and burglary. Holland was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The conviction brought a measure of justice and closure to the Reiswig family and the Lodi community, who remembered the couple as kind and generous individuals deeply involved in their local Portuguese community.
