In this episode of the Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unpack the chilling homicide of famed neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover, who was found in his Detroit mansion. They discuss the details of the murder, the physical evidence, the complexities of the gunshot wounds, the forensics, and theorize about the identity of the murderer and their familiarity with the residence.

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00:00 - Introduction.

01:20 - Dr. Devon Hoover.

02:45 - of Dr. Hoover's grand home and his profession.

05:30 - The demanding path to neurosurgery.

07:40 - Skills required for neurosurgery.

08:10 - Dr. Hoover's personality and devotion to work.

10:00 - Introduction to "crawlspace" in relation to the murder.

12:15 - Discovery of Dr. Hoover's body in the attic crawlspace.

13:00 - Peculiarities in the murder scene.

15:30 - Postmortem changes and body positioning.

16:40 - Importance of postmortem interval in the case.

17:15 - Speculation on potential suspects and motives.

18:55 - Dr. Hoover's attic.

20:00 - Forensic analysis of Dr. Hoover's gunshot wounds and the intimate nature of the crime.

23:20 - Evidence suggesting the perpetrator's familiarity with the house.

26:10 - Detailed impact of a close-range gunshot wound.

28:30 - Examination of the array of forensic tests.

30:30 - Observations indicating the murderer might be known to the victim, such as lack of forced entry.

31:05 - Perpetrator's meticulous body cover-up, suggesting a personal connection.

32:55 - Outro.

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Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan: The Mansion Murder Mystery - The Homicide of Dr. Devon Hoover