A woman from Phoenix, Arizona, has been accused of carrying out a relentless harassment campaign against her former friend. The suspect, Christina Lynn Holt, 47, allegedly made over 150 phone calls and sent more than 120 text messages using spoofed numbers since November 2023. According to court documents, she admitted to police that she was “waiting for a restraining order” before stopping her actions.
The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, ended their friendship in October 2023 after Holt allegedly “crossed a boundary.” This decision reportedly left Holt feeling angry and hurt, leading her to engage in cyberbullying and harassment through various electronic means.
Sharing a Private Image Without Consent
One of the most disturbing aspects of Holt’s harassment involved the unauthorized distribution of a nude photo of the victim. The victim received the image from an unknown sender, despite never consenting to share it. Additionally, Holt allegedly sent this private image, along with other clothed pictures of the victim, to a member of the victim’s Homeowners’ Association (HOA) board.
Holt also threatened to share the explicit images with other people, including the victim’s coworkers, in an attempt to cause further distress and humiliation.
Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer
According to court documents, Holt took her harassment a step further by impersonating a police officer. On December 2, the victim’s mother received a phone call from a male voice claiming to be an officer from the Pima County Sheriff’s Office. However, authorities later confirmed that no such call had been made by any actual law enforcement personnel.
Authorities Track Down the Suspect
After an extensive investigation, authorities traced the phone calls and messages back to Holt. She was arrested on March 6, 2024, following the discovery of her use of multiple VOIP numbers to conceal her identity…