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Charles Van Hooker

Death by Force
Case Description
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Charles Van Hooker, a 51-year-old resident of Gretna, Virginia, was tragically found dead in his home on February 11, 2022. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office responded to a dispatch call at approximately 7:20 a.m. and discovered Hooker's body in the 1300 block of Boxwood Road. The medical examiner's report confirmed that Hooker died from gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide. Hooker, originally from Baltimore, Maryland, was a self-employed mechanic and was remembered fondly b ...Read More
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  • https://www.wdbj7.com: Gretna man’s death determined to be homicide
  • https://www.wdbj7.com: Body found in Gretna home Friday morning
    • Victim Details

    Charles Van Hooker

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Gretna

    VA

    2022-02-11

    51

    Charles

    Van Hooker

    11/30/2025

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    04/05/2024
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    09/20/2023
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