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Winter Ashley Hodges

Death by Force
Case Description
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Winter Ashley Hodges, an 11-year-old girl from Vinton, Virginia, tragically lost her life on August 29, 1994, in a horrific incident that claimed the lives of her entire family. Winter, along with her parents, William Blaine Hodges and Teresa Lynn Hodges, and her younger sister, Anah Michelle Hodges, were found dead in their burning home. The initial discovery was made by firefighters who responded to a fire at the Hodges' residence early that morning.

Upon entering the house, authorities ...Read More
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  • Roanoke Times: Murder case still mystery to writer
  • Horror History .net: Family murdered by man obsessed with oldest daughter
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    Victim Details

    Winter Ashley Hodges

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Vinton

    VA

    1994-08-29

    11

    Winter

    Ashley Hodges

    11/27/2025

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    Hey everyone,
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    10/02/2024
    I've been revisiting the Hodges case lately, and something that stands out to me is the role of witn... ...Read More
    07/02/2023
    I was just thinking about how the tragedy of the Hodges family has never really left the community o... ...Read More
    06/16/2023
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