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 1980 disappearance of Tiffany Papesh
On June 3, 1980, a Maple Heights, Ohio family suffered a terrible tragedy. Frank and Debbie Papesh had planned a camping trip for 6 pm that evening with Tiffany, their eight-year-old daughter. Before leaving, they had to get hamburger buns. Tiffany walked to a local convenience store to buy the hamburger buns.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
The disappearance of Ashley Summers
According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons (NamUS) database, more than 600,000 people go missing every year. Many of these cases are never resolved. Among these unresolved cases is one from Cleveland. In this case, a teenager left a family outing and has not been seen since.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
Girl in the picture
If you are reading this, then I am inclined to believe you know your true identity. My guess is that you could tell me something about yourself, such as your birthdate and other pertinent information. The question is, how do you know you are who you say you are? Could your entire life be a lie? You always hope everything you know about your life is true, but is it? For many years, there has been a photograph of a man and a child that I have seen many times. You've probably seen it before. It wasn't until last week that I learned the backstory.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
The Permon Gilbert cold case
Hamersville, Ohio is a small blip on any Ohio map. A 2010 census reported that the town had just over 500 residents. True crime programs often feature unsolved homicides from large cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles or even Atlanta. In fact, you are unlikely to see the Discovery Channel or Nancy Grace cover anything out of Hamersville. Despite the town's small size, they have an unsolved murder from forty years ago. If someone was murdered in such a small town, you might think it would have been solved. Besides, how many possible suspects could there be?
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
The unsolved homicide of Alana "Laney"Gwinner
Although police officers often receive a bad rap, I wouldn't want to live in a society without them. As a military veteran, I have much admiration and respect for the military and law enforcement. Both professions play an imperative role in our society. Despite not knowing the people they are protecting, they put their lives on the line to protect them. I have seen countless stories of police officers losing their lives in the line of duty, but one stands out in my mind.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
James Ruppert: Ohio's most evil monster has died
My Facebook timeline recently displayed the face of one of Ohio's most despicable human beings. His name was James Ruppert and is enough to make any Ohioan cringe. He had 47 more years of life that he denied his family.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
The legacy of Marcus Fiesel
The first time I heard of Marcus Fiesel was in early 2006. The three-year-old boy was found wandering a busy street. He was removed from his mother's care after nearly being struck by a car. Marcus was placed in foster care by Butler County Job and Family Services.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
Who killed Russell and Shirley Dermond?
It was eight years ago on May 6, 2014, that one of the strangest unsolved homicide cases ever occurred. The Dermonds, Russell, 88, and Shirley, 87, lived a peaceful life at their lakefront home in Eatonton, Georgia. Both had retired after successfully owning several fast-food restaurants. Eatonton is a small city with just over 6,000 residents. Homicides rarely, if ever, occur in Eatonton, so it is considered a safe place to live. However, the double homicide of a beloved elderly couple would shake up Eatonton residents. The murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond must keep Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills up at night.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
Jeffery Hubbard is the face of evil
Anyone who doubts the existence of evil should look at Jeffery Hubbard. Although his name may not be familiar to you, he is in the news again with his bid for parole. It’s no different from when his face last appeared in the media back in 2012. Hubbard is up for parole again on May 12 after being convicted of a homicide in 1986. The victim of his crime was no stranger to him either. Her name was Tiffany Hubbard, his own three-year-old daughter. Considering him for parole is beyond me. He would take a dirt nap if it were up to me.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal
The house that bled
Throughout my life, I have witnessed many unexplained occurrences. I figure we can’t know everything. Our creator does not make us privy to everything that happens for a reason. However, when we encounter strange events, we will keep trying to figure them out.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Horror
Have you seen Karen Spencer?
For nearly three years, I have interviewed many people from all over the country for the Catch my Killer podcast. The names and faces have changed, but the stories remain the same. It could be a loved one who has disappeared, or a murdered family member. Families are left to grieve without answers. These people have lost faith in law enforcement and accept that they may never receive answers.
By Marc Hoover2 years ago in Criminal