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Nathan Hofkamp

Death by Force
Case Description
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Nathan Hofkamp, a 29-year-old white male, was tragically killed on April 14, 2017, in Channahon, IL, just hours after being released from the Vienna Correctional Center. Hofkamp had been celebrating his release with a small parole party at the home of his mother's boyfriend, James "Jim" Hess, in Minooka, IL. The celebration turned fatal when Hess, who was not intoxicated, became agitated by the late-night noise and fired warning shots inside his house. In the ensuing chaos, Hofkamp attempted to ...Read More
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  • The Herald-News: Suspect named in fatal shooting of parolee in Channahon area
  • Minooka Man's Trial In Murder of Newly Released Ex-Con To Begin
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    Victim Details

    Nathan Hofkamp

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Channahon

    IL

    2017-04-14

    29

    Nathan

    Hofkamp

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Just thinking about how tragic it is that Nathan Hofkamp went through the challenge of serving his t... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
    It's been a challenging time for Nathan Hofkamp's family and friends as they come to terms with his ... ...Read More
    08/18/2023
    Did anyone else catch that part about Jim Hess supporting Nathan financially while he was in prison?... ...Read More
    05/05/2023
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