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Mom’s Bizarre Cheerleading Obsession Led to Courtroom Drama, Daughter Says
At age 14, Shanna Holloway believed she was going to lose her mother for good. I can’t even step into a courtroom," the 47-year-old told Fox News Digital. "When my mom was found guilty, I thought I would never see her again. I really believed I would not see her. Well, maybe I would see her, but I wouldn’t be able to touch her for 14 or 15 years."
The case, which rocked Channelview, Texas, and the rest of the nation, is now being explored in a true-crime docuseries on Investigation Discovery, "The Texas Cheerleading Murder Plot." According to the network, the special aims to illuminate Wanda’s "true emotions" and how Shanna coped with the aftermath of the high-profile trial.
Shanna, who still lives in Texas, is now a teacher and a mother of two. "We had pep rallies at my school when I started teaching," she recalled. "I remember one time when I was pregnant, I went to a pep rally. I started having contractions. My stomach started tightening just from being triggered. Just the word ‘pom-pom,’ it’s triggering."
Growing up, Shanna had a close bond with Wanda, who was recognized as a devoted mother in her blue-collar community. Like many girls, cheerleading caught Shanna’s eye. While she eventually lost interest, Wanda reportedly pushed her to still pursue it.
Shanna still resides in Texas, where the case occurred. (Investigation Discovery)Growing up, Shanna had a close bond with her mother. Those in the community said Wanda would have done anything for her daughter. (Investigation Discovery) "I guess maybe I wasn’t very competitive," said Shanda. "It’s not in my nature. And this was a period where you had to be very competitive. It wasn’t just for fun. You had to be able to tumble, and you had to be able to cheer, and you had to have the popularity. It was almost like a job."
The defense argued that Wanda’s ex-husband, Tony Harper, had conspired with his brother to frame her. (Investigation Discovery)Wanda was arrested before the plot came to fruition. She was quickly labeled "Pom-Pom Mom" by the press. She was convicted of solicitation of capital murder in 1991, but the conviction was overturned due to a mistrial. According to the outlet, she was eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison in 1996. Wanda was released on probation in 1997.
Shanna said the high-profile case took a toll on her mental health for years. At one point, she no longer wanted to live. (AP Photo/David Scarborough)We didn’t talk about it… it was swept under the rug," said Shanna. "I wasn’t allowed to talk about it. I was almost chastised if I brought it up. I couldn’t even speak about it without getting all red and sweaty and my chest getting tight… I had suppressed all that baggage that I hadn’t dealt with."