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Staunton caregiver charged in death of two-year-old

4 years ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

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June 20, 2022, News Release
On June 20, 2022 Christopher S. Hoover, 23, of Staunton, VA was arrested by the Staunton Police Department as a result of an investigation into the death of a two-year-old child that occurred on June 18, 2022. Hoover was charged with Second Degree Murder and is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call either the Staunton Police Department at 540.332.3842 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.322.2017.
Tags: 2nd degree murder, Christopher S. Hoover, Staunton VA

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