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Deborah Hovestadt

Case from Mansfield, OH dated Jul 07, 2014

Victim Details

Deborah Hovestadt

Female

Mansfield

OH

2014-07-07

41

Deborah

Hovestadt

07/02/2026

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Deborah Hovestadt, a 41-year-old woman from Mansfield, Ohio, tragically passed away on July 7, 2014. She was born on January 8, 1973, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Bernard Hovestadt and Leota Ferguson. Deborah was known for her love of traveling and gambling. She is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, and several other family members.

Deborah's death was initially investigated as a possible suicide. However, an expert witness later testified that her death was not a suicide but r ...
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  • Mansfield News Journal: Darryl Taylor found guilty of murdering of girlfriend
  • Richland Source: Woman dies of gunshot wound on Kings Corner Road
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    I'm completely baffled by the prosecution's strategy. Just thinking about the expert witness, Alexan... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the debate around how the gun was found in Deborah Hovestadt’s hand... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role expert examinations played in Deborah’s case. The testim... ...Read More
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