Marc Hoover
Bio
Marc Hoover is a Hooper award winning columnist for the Clermont Sun newspaper in Ohio. Contact him at [email protected]. Marc also has a podcast called Catch my Killer.
Stories (159/0)
The My Lai massacre
As Americans, many of us consider ourselves defenders of truth, honor and justice. We even become outraged when we learn about atrocities that occur in other countries. For instance, we think crimes like slavery, war crimes and child trafficking are crimes committed by non-Americans.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
The disappearance of Agatha Christie
A few years ago, an author named Gillian Flynn wrote a book titled Gone Girl. It was eventually turned into a motion picture focusing on an unhappily married couple that disliked each other. The wife intentionally dropped out of site in an effort to frame her husband for murdering her. I am not sure where Flynn got the idea, but I am sure it’s based on the life of Agatha Christie, the most famous novelist in history.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Geeks
The grave robbers who stole Charlie Chaplin's corpse
Charlie Chaplin is one of history’s most prolific comedians. The man known as the “Little Tramp” gained international fame through his comedy skits. As a child he lived a difficult life. His father was an alcoholic who didn’t support his family either financially or emotionally. Chaplin’s mother dealt with mental issues and was in and out of care for her issues. As a result, Chaplin never experienced any stability during his childhood. He spent his childhood suffering in poverty and living between homes.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Geeks
Who murdered Lucinda Strange?
In 1983, Lucinda and Jerome Strange moved to Nelson County, Kentucky. They settled on a 10-acre property in a secluded location. The couple had found paradise at 129 Clarktown Road in Bardstown, Ky. The couple also had a son and daughter. The Strange family life seemed perfect.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
The Rosewood Massacre
If you watch the news or any social media outlet, you can easily find an article about sexual assault. For instance, comedian Bill Cosby, Larry Nassar, the former U.S. Gymnastics doctor and Harvey Weinstein, a former movie producer have sexually abused women. Nassar recently received a lengthy prison sentence.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
The ghost of Grace Brown
For over 100 years, people claim to have seen the ghost of a woman named Grace Brown. She was murdered at the Big Moose Lake many years ago. People have reported seeing her ghost roaming the shore of the lake while others claim to have seen a ghostly woman drowning in the lake. So, what happened to Grace Brown and why are people still fascinated by her?
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Horror
The Brittany Phillips homicide
I recently spoke to a distraught mother from Oklahoma named Maggie Zingman. She is haunted by the death of Brittany Phillips, her only daughter. I assume that people think she should “move on” with her life. After speaking to so many people with murdered loved ones, it’s a common theme. But unless someone has experienced the murder of a loved one, it’s impossible to understand the grief. And the pain is even worse when the victim is a son or daughter. When people die, we never “get over it,” we just “deal with it.”
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
Unsolved: Who killed Amber Hagerman?
One morning before I went to work, my cell phone buzzed like an oversized hornet. Obviously, it’s important. I picked up my phone and saw an Amber Alert. My phone had told me that someone with bad intentions had snatched a child, pulled him into a car and had driven off into the darkness.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
The Ruppert family massacre
James Ruppert stood five-foot-six and weighed under 140 pounds. He appeared unremarkable, non-threatening and had experienced many hardships in his life. Ruppert didn’t have any close friends, a job or any significant future plans. He lived at home with his mother Charity, who had grown tired of supporting James at her home on 635 Minor Avenue in Hamilton, Ohio. And it’s the tension between Ruppert and his mother that may have led to the events that transpired on March 30, 1975.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
Was Jean Harlow's former home cursed?
Harlean Harlow Carpenter was born on March 3, 1911. At 16, she married a man named Charles McGrew. However, the wedding didn’t last. Carpenter moved to Los Angeles and became Jean Harlow. In 1929, she appeared in Double Whoopee and The Saturday Night Kid. Harlow became Hollywood’s original “Blonde Bombshell.”
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
Soldier involved in love triangle loses his head
What would you would do if you learned your spouse was cheating and became pregnant by another man? How would you handle the news? On December 7, 1993, Sergeant Stephen Schap (U.S. Army) found himself facing such a dilemma. He became enraged and used brutality against his wife’s lover. The U.S. Army had sent Sergeant Stephen Schap and his wife Diane to Sickles Army Air Field in Fulda, Germany.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal