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Evil Lives Here is an American documentary TV show that started on Investigation Discovery on January 17, 2016.
Episode 5 from season 15, titled My Wicked Stepmother, will air on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 9:00 PM on Investigation Discovery.
This episode focuses on the case of Donald Hoop, whose life took a tragic turn when he married Joy Major Hoop. The plotline centers on how Joy’s controlling nature led to a chain of events that culminated in a cold-blooded murder.
My Wicked Stepmother uncovers how Joy manipulated circumstances to plan her husband's death. It captures the terror faced by Donald's daughter, Desiree, as she witnessed the events unfold.
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The episode features Desiree, as a central figure narrating the ordeal. It also includes insights into Joy's actions and the investigation team that unraveled the crime. The cast mainly involves family members and law enforcement personnel involved in the case.
The official synopsis of this Evil Lives Here episode 5 reads as follows:
"After her father, Donald Hoop, meets a woman named Joy, Desiree's life spirals; Joy is hot-tempered, cruel, and controlling; Desiree knows her dad can't escape his toxic marriage, but she has no clue that Joy is orchestrating a cold-blooded murder."
About the crime explored in Evil Lives Here season 15, episode 5
The crime detailed in Evil Lives Here is about Donald, who found himself trapped in a toxic and volatile relationship. His daughter, Desiree, observed Joy's hot-tempered and manipulative behavior, which gradually worsened.
Donald was shot and killed in the parking lot of Slammers Bar in Mount Orab, Ohio, on February 10, 1997. The awful tragedy happened early in the morning when Brown County Sheriff's Office Deputy Buddy Moore saw a strange truck leaving the area around the bar.
Someone in the parking lot called for help and mentioned that there had been a shooting. Upon arrival, authorities found Joy Major Hoop leaning over Donald's lifeless body.
The investigation and evidence
It didn't take long for the experts to point out that there had been foul play. Soon after Donald's body was found, police tracked the strange truck to a nearby trailer park. Kathy Kerr, a resident of the area, led police to the bathroom, where they found an individual named Carl G. Lindsey, who was trying to wash off blood.
The police also found Lindsey's clothes blood-soaked, a pocket knife, bullets, and a. 22-caliber automatic pistol. Police also found Donald's wallet holding almost $1,000 cash.
Immediately, the police arrested Lindsey and took Joy in to question her. Joy admitted that she, Lindsey, Kerr, and another accomplice, Kenneth Swinford, were talking about killing Donald earlier that day.
Joy tried to say that the conversation was just a joke, but the investigators weren't convinced because she had a reputation for being rude and controlling.
Unraveling the motive
Further investigation clarified the poison in Donald and Joy's marriage. Family members and witnesses called Joy manipulative and violent, and raised questions about her intentions.
Joy reportedly had expressed several times that she wanted to see Donald dead. This revelation confirmed her part in planning the murder, which resulted in her conviction for complicity in Donald's brutal murder and conspiracy.
Involvement of Carl G. Lindsey and case resolution
Their relationship turned into the main focus of the case since it highlighted how Joy persuaded others to carry out her plan. For his involvement in Donald's death, Lindsey was found guilty and was sentenced to death.
Joy Major Hoop was found guilty and given a life sentence with an option of parole after 25 years. She is currently incarcerated at the Ohio's Dayton Correctional Institution.
Desiree’s trauma and survival
Donald's daughter Desiree was deeply affected by what happened to her father. She was left to deal with the trauma caused by her stepmother's actions.
Desiree's testimony was very important in showing how Joy was manipulating her, and her life sentence helped Desiree put an end to an extremely frightening part of her life.
Evil Lives Here season 15, episode 5, provides an in-depth look into the murder of Donald Hoop and the manipulative forces that led to his death. For those interested in true crime documentaries, this episode is available on Investigation Discovery and can be streamed on their platform.
