Eureka Police Department press release: 

On August 2, 2023, at about 6:37 p.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to the 100 block of W. Sonoma Street in response to a 911 call of a physical altercation. Responding officers discovered 27-year old Holland Elbik experiencing medical distress inside her home. Officers and medical personnel from Humboldt Bay Fire and City Ambulance attempted lifesaving measures, unfortunately, Elbik died at the hospital. Officers determined she had sustained multiple injuries as a result of a physical altercation between Elbik, a roommate, Destinee Rhamy, and a male friend of Rhamy. The EPD has conducted an in-depth investigation of the incident and has determined Holland Elbik was stabbed to death during the altercation.

The EPD has secured an arrest warrant for Destinee Grace Rhamy of Eureka, in connection with the homicide. Rhamy is described as a 20-year old white female, approximately 5’6” tall, medium build, with dark hair and blue eyes.

If you see Rhamy, or know of her whereabouts, please call the Eureka Police Department immediately at 707-441-4044 or dial 9-1-1. Do not attempt to contact or apprehend Rhamy as she is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Ray Nunez at 707-441-4109.