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Nicholas Hood

Case from Caseyville, IL dated Oct 20, 2015

Victim Details

Nicholas Hood

Male

White / Caucasian

Caseyville

IL

2015-10-20

24

Nicholas

Hood

07/18/2026

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Nicholas Lee Hood, a 24-year-old male from Granite City, Illinois, tragically lost his life on October 20, 2015, in Caseyville, Illinois. Born on November 3, 1990, in Alton, Illinois, Nicholas, known as "Nick," was a beloved member of his community. He worked for John's Lawn Care in Edwardsville, Illinois, and had a passion for riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers. He was survived by his fiancée, Amber Sarmento, his children Miranda Leigh Stratham-Hood and Madilynn Rose Hood, and his stepchildre ...
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  • bnd: Belleville man and Cahokia man charged in Caseyville home-invasion killing
  • bnd: Gunman kicks in door, fatally shoots Caseyville man while family in house
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    Does anyone else feel like there's something missing about the entire situation at Nick's house that... ...Read More
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    I'm really troubled by the fact that the suspects were believed to be acquaintances of Nick. It's ch... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Nicholas Hood, and something that's been on my mind is the involveme... ...Read More
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