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Michael Hodo Jr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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Michael Hodo Jr., a 17-year-old teenager, was one of the three victims in a triple homicide that shook the rural community of Ocklawaha, Florida, in the spring of 2023. His body was discovered on March 31, 2023, approximately 0.4 miles from where the first victim, Layla Silvernail, was found on March 30, 2023.

Hodo's body was found in a ditch, and when deputies arrived, he was pronounced dead at the scene. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the back of the head.

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  • https://www.wcjb.com: Grand jury indicts 3 suspects in Ocklawaha triple murder, charged as adults
  • Mail Online: Baby-faced boy, 12, indicted for murder over killing of three FL teens
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    Victim Details

    Michael Hodo Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Ocklawaha

    FL

    2023-03-30

    17

    Michael

    Hodo Jr.

    Yes

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been thinking about the role of the community in solving this case? It's truly remar... ...Read More
    06/29/2024
    Does anyone else find it chilling how close-knit Michael, Layla, and Camille were with their group, ... ...Read More
    06/14/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following the tragic events around the Ocklawaha triple homicide and wanted ... ...Read More
    03/07/2024
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