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 death of innocence
An abduction story from Paradise, Texas, blew up my social media accounts earlier this month. Paradise is a small-town northwest of Dallas. Seven-year-old Athena Strand was the victim. Her disappearance occurred while she was visiting her father and stepmother. Her body would be found within ten miles of her father's home. A FedEx driver named Tanner Lynn Horner, 31, had abducted and murdered her. According to him, he struck Athena and then panicked.
By Marc Hooverabout a year ago in Criminal
With friends like these
Many of us have an inner circle of family members, coworkers, and friends from school. My inner circle has shrunk as I have gotten older. I prefer to live my life by an old analogy. Instead of five nickels, I would prefer a quarter. In other words, I am more content with having one really good friend than five casual ones.
By Marc Hooverabout a year ago in Criminal
The disappearance of actor Joseph Pichler
Animal-themed movies have always been a favorite of mine, as they are for many other Americans. Among my favorite movies as a child were Lassie and Old Yeller, a Walt Disney classic. I remember loving the movie as a child, and in junior high our class was assigned the book.
By Marc Hooverabout a year ago in Criminal
The Kentucky Fried Chicken massacre
My first real job was at a Wendy's restaurant in Indianapolis, Indiana. After nine months, I left. I can only say that it was a miserable experience. The term fast-food refers to restaurants like McDonald's and Wendy's. This is because they are in the business of getting food to you fast. Credit cards and debit cards are probably the most commonly used payment methods today. However, plastic was uncommon in the 1980s. Almost everyone paid in cash.
By Marc Hooverabout a year ago in Criminal
The brutal axe murders of the Hill family
In a homicide investigation, the first 48 hours are crucial when a homicide occurs. Otherwise, the killer has a better chance of eluding capture. For law enforcement, catching a killer can be challenging despite technology and genetic evidence.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
The death of teenager Brianna Wells
How far would you go to get justice for a loved one? I hope you will never have to answer that question. A concerned mother named Gina shared a tragic story with me over a year ago. She has a daughter named Bridgette who was part of a trio of friends. Bridgette, Hannah and Brianna Wells were teenagers. They were inseparable. It was common for them to spend time at Hannah's house. The girls had sleepovers and big dreams.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
The woman without a face
Wyandot County is located in the northwest part of Ohio and has a population of just over 21,000 people. Formerly inhabited by the Wyandot Indians, the area is named after them. It doesn’t have a lot of high-profile crimes or scandals. A county worker found a dead woman in September 1953, making the county newsworthy. Her killer savagely strangled, beaten, and stabbed the woman to death. The media called her “the faceless beauty.” Her killer likely destroyed her body to prevent identification. But she wore a pair of red slippers.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
The unusual life and death of former Kokomo Mayor Henry Cole
Kokomo, Indiana is known for its vibrant history. Unfortunately, Kokomo reminds me of Ryan White's story. A blood transfusion led to him contracting HIV. The HIV virus was not well understood in those days. In the public's eyes, all they knew was that it was a death sentence. He became a pariah. As a result, he was unable to attend school and parents were concerned about their children associating with him. In 1987, his family relocated from Kokomo to Cicero, Indiana. On April 8, 1990, he was eighteen when he passed away.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
Justice for Brittany McGlone
For several years, I have produced a podcast titled Catch my Killer (www.catchmykiller.com). When I first began this journey, I knew I didn’t want to copy the same format of other true crime podcasters. I wanted to focus on the victim. However, I realized that to get the real story about a missing person or homicide victim; I needed to speak to someone who knew the real story. I also wanted to focus on victims who have never received much attention from social media, newspapers, television journalists or even law enforcement. Since deciding on this journey, I have never looked back and will continue bringing attention to missing people and unsolved homicide cases.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
Does the NFL take rape culture seriously?
Former Bills punter Matt Araiza and two of his former San Diego State teammates, Zavier Leonard and Nowlin Ewaliko, have been accused of sexual assault. In light of the allegations, Araiza was recently cut from the Bills. They are accused of rape, assault and false imprisonment. On October 17, 2021, it’s been alleged that the three men gang raped a high school teenager for about 90 minutes at an off-campus party.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
Jodi Sue Huisentruit: Gone forever
If you are a loyal follower of true crime cases, then you are familiar with Jon Benet Ramsey, Sharon Tate and countless others. However, there is a case that has stayed on my mind for many years. It happened on June 27, 1995, when Jodi Huisentruit, a popular Iowa newscaster, prepared to drive to work around 4 a.m. before someone abducted her. Despite being absent for nearly 30 years, her family and friends have never forgotten her.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
The lost boys of Fairfax
Fairfax, Ohio is a small village in Hamilton County, Ohio, east of Cincinnati. It is not known for having a high crime rate or for having any infamous criminals. In 1964, Fairfax had become the setting for a four-year-old child's murder and the disappearance of two young schoolboys.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal