Rita McCoy Hoglen

Murdered
Case Description
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On September 18, 2024, at approximately noon, the Burke County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of gunshots at a residence on Stephens Road in Morganton, North Carolina. Upon entering the home, deputies discovered 65-year-old Rita McCoy Hoglen deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.

Investigators quickly identified her husband, Gerald Hoglen, as the primary suspect in her death. Shortly thereafter, authorities located Gerald at a separate location on Chester Avenue in Morganton, wh ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Rita McCoy Hoglen

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Morganton

    NC

    2024-09-18

    65

    Rita

    McCoy Hoglen

    12/24/2024

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    Hey everyone,
    I wanted to discuss a less obvious element of this incredibly sad case - Rita’... ...Read More
    11/28/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how engaged Rita was in her community. I've read so many comments about ... ...Read More
    10/12/2024
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