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Carl ‘Butch’ Hoopingarner Sentenced: Cold Case Link Reveals Decades-Old Crimes
Hoopingarner Sentenced for 1990 Death, Implicated in Colorado Killing
In a shocking turn of events, Carl “Butch” Hoopingarner was given a term ranging from 20 years to life in prison for a crime that occurred more than thirty years ago, according to True Crime News. The case centers on James Bradley’s sad 1990 death which was first determined to be an accident caused by an automobile fire. But according to fresh information discovered by Ohio’s Guernsey County authorities Bradley’s tragic death was caused by a purposefully started fire. The fact that Bradley’s case was reopened in 2021 was a direct result of Butch Hoopingarner’s recent suspicion after another sad incident in Limon, Colorado. Butch Hoopingarner was implicated in the death of his roommate 64-year-old Everett Kerr after a welfare check uncovered Kerr’s lifeless body there. An altercation between the two men reportedly escalated resulting in Kerr’s tragic demise. Authorities tracked Butch Hoopingarner to Buffalo, Ohio where they discovered the vehicle of his deceased roommate Everett Kerr concealed on a property. The discovery led to a tense standoff that ended with Butch Hoopingarner surrendering to law enforcement.
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20 Years to Life: Carl “Butch” Hoopingarner Sentenced for Decades-Old Cold Case Murders in Ohio and Colorado (PHOTO: NewsBreak)
Carl ‘Butch’ Hoopingarner Sentenced for Decades-Old Cold Case Murders in Ohio and Colorado
During subsequent interrogations, Butch Hoopingarner stunned investigators by confessing to the long-unsolved murder of James Bradley in 1990. This admission marked a pivotal moment as it implicated Hoopingarner in two separate homicides spanning decades. The legal aftermath saw Hoopingarner charged with aggravated murder for Bradley’s death along with additional serious charges related to Kerr’s case. These proceedings underscored the relentless dedication of law enforcement over the years to uncovering the truth behind these tragic events. After experiencing protracted uncertainty and pain Hoopingarner’s punishment offered some closure to the families impacted by these terrible acts of violence. While Hoopingarner waits for any parole to be given in Ohio and considers his chances of being extradited to Colorado the communities affected by these horrific murders are still grappling with the aftermath. The case is a sobering reminder of law enforcement’s persistent dedication to seeking justice even over many years.
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