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 unsolved murder of teenager Beverly Jarosz
Modern technological advances in genetic testing have contributed to the apprehension of many killers from the 60s and 70s. I always enjoy reading about it when law enforcement identifies these monsters, convicts them and then sends them to prison. One case I am still confident of being solved is the murder of a Cleveland, Ohio teenager named Beverly Jarosz.
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal
Howard Unruh's infamous walk of death
Howard Unruh was a mild-mannered war veteran, often described as a quiet loner. He joined the army in October 1942 and fought the Germans in Europe during WWII. His superiors considered him a model soldier. He followed orders and caused no trouble. Howard even kept meticulous records of his combat experiences. He recorded the number of German soldiers he killed, dates, times, and sometimes described the bodies.
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal
The deadly Atlanta Ripper
From 1888 to 1891, an unknown monster referred to as Jack the Ripper terrorized London. He had prowled the streets seeking prostitutes to murder. No one ever identified or caught him. His murderous exploits eventually reached across the ocean into America. You may not realize it, but Americans encountered a similar killer in Atlanta, Georgia known as the Atlanta Ripper. He didn’t seek out prostitutes, instead he preyed on attractive Black women.
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal
The unsolved murder of an American socialite
On October 12, 1944, Frederick Atwood, his wife and daughter wandered into a gruesome scene in a Hollywood, California apartment. Atwood, a custodian for an apartment complex, found an apartment with its door ajar. Atwood originally planned to clean the apartment sometime during the day.
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal
Dead weight in the water
Ask anyone about the most horrific ocean disaster and they will probably refer to the Titanic. The RMS Titanic was an unsinkable luxury ship. But this would come to a test during the early morning hours of April 15, 1912. After striking an iceberg, the Titanic began to sink. Of the 2,240 passengers and crew, over 1,500 people went down with the ship.
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal
The unsolved murders of Harry and Harriette Moore
It was Christmas Day 1951 when death and destruction ended the lives of two prominent Civil rights leaders in Mims, Florida. Harry Moore and his wife Harriette had returned home after celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple had said good night to each other and then retired to bed.
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal
The mysterious Bennington Triangle
As we get older, many of us put together a bucket list. On my list are visits to the Lizzy Borden house and the Villisca House. You probably already know about the young girl who gave her parents several deadly whacks. But you may not be familiar with the haunted Villisca house in Villisca, Iowa. In June 1912, an unknown maniacal killer also used an axe to kill two adults and six children as they slept.
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal
Wrath of the Kentucky cannibal
Since childhood, I have been a fan of old westerns. I enjoyed classics like Bonanza, Gunsmoke and anything with Clint Eastwood, John Wayne or James Stewart. The old westerns were called “Spaghetti Westerns” because they were often filmed in Italy. There are also legendary gunfighters that remain forever in old folklore.
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal
The disappearances of Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams
While in grade school during the 70s, I can recall when police officers would visit our school. They would tell us about the perils of drugs, stranger danger and tell us to obey the law. They also claimed to be our friends and to approach them if we were in danger. I still remember the following words:
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal
The lost boys
Frequently, my grandson asks me what I did for fun as a child. I told him I grew up during the late 70s and early 80s. It was a different time. We didn’t have cellphones, cable television or even a computer. We spent our days riding bikes, playing football or we just took long walks.
By Marc Hoover3 years ago in Criminal