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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
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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Rita McCoy Hoglen
Female
White / Caucasian
Morganton
NC
2024-09-18
65
Rita
McCoy Hoglen
11/14/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone,
I wanted to discuss a less obvious element of this incredibly sad case - Rita’... ...Read More
11/28/2024
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
10/12/2024
