MI - Neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover, 53, found fatally shot during welfare check, Detroit, Apr 2023

[ilovewings]

His house has been put on the market.
150 W Boston Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 | MLS #20230073207 | Zillow

I don't think I would want to live in a home where a gruesome murder occurred- but hey, that's just me.
I hope they resolve this case soon. Every day I hope to hear of an arrest.

 

[LaborDayRN]

C'mon, folks, just identify them! We need an arrest.

I also wish they would charge someone.
At the same time I'm comfortable with LE taking the time they need to garner the evidence needed to prosecute and convict the killer.

 

[starlightstarbright]

His house has been put on the market.
150 W Boston Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 | MLS #20230073207 | Zillow

It’s such a beautiful property. Clearly very treasured.

 

[Sundog]

It’s such a beautiful property. Clearly very treasured.

Devon Hoover made it a beautiful home and I wish the new occupants who purchase the home every happiness as they make it theirs and continue Devon's legacy of protecting and enjoying these historical treasures in our cities.

 

[ilovewings]

Devon Hoover made it a beautiful home and I wish the new occupants who purchase the home every happiness as they make it theirs and continue Devon's legacy of protecting and enjoying these historical treasures in our cities.

Very beautifully stated and I echo your thoughts!

 

[61Montcalm]

His house has been put on the market.
150 W Boston Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 | MLS #20230073207 | Zillow

What an absolutely gorgeous home! It's so nice to see a piece of Detroit history lovingly preserved like this given all the negative publicity the city often gets. In addition to this being a horrible and senseless crime against Dr. Hoover, IMO it's also a slap in the face to the City of Detroit and its rich vibrant history. IMO Detroit has lost a star citizen in this act of blind stupidity.

 

[ar3593]

His house has been put on the market.
150 W Boston Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 | MLS #20230073207 | Zillow

This Italianate-style home is the epitome of class, so magnificent ! You can tell no detail of this home was overlooked. Such a tragic story, it's heartbreaking. This home needs a wonderful family to buy it, I wish I had the 2.5 million. One of a kind. RIP Dr. Hoover and may justice come soon.

 

[Sundog]

His house has been put on the market.
150 W Boston Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 | MLS #20230073207 | Zillow

I wish some philanthropic organization would buy it if the zoning laws allow it, and turn it into some kind of non-profit that is a service to the community in some way. Seems that would befit the home that the good doctor so beautifully and lovingly restored and opened to others for charity and other philanthropic events.

 

[61Montcalm]

Just looking at the Cadillac in the garage pictured in the listing. It's a 1966 Fleetwood Brougham imo and the most expensive Cadillac on sale that year with a base price of $6,695. Being that this is Detroit and the home of Cadillac, it would be interesting to find out the provenance of this car. Why did Dr. Hoover select this car? Was it owned by someone like Harley Earle? Or another top GM Executive? It's immaculate and deserves to be saved.

 

[fred&edna]

Just looking at the Cadillac in the garage pictured in the listing. It's a 1966 Fleetwood Brougham imo and the most expensive Cadillac on sale that year with a base price of $6,695. Being that this is Detroit and the home of Cadillac, it would be interesting to find out the provenance of this car. Why did Dr. Hoover select this car? Was it owned by someone like Harley Earle? Or another top GM Executive? It's immaculate and deserves to be saved.

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The car is fab! Heck... I love the "B Siegel Co Parking" sign! Everything in and around this home MUST be preserved and cared for. Is there a Detroit Historic Society or similar??

 

[MistyWaters]

The car is fab! Heck... I love the "B Siegel Co Parking" sign! Everything in and around this home MUST be preserved and cared for. Is there a Detroit Historic Society or similar??

My experience with historical homes is I visit every one I can. However mostly the homes are donated by the owner or a family to the historical society who’s tasked with preservation. If this home doesn’t sell, perhaps that will become a future consideration of the seller as there’s certain tax advantages related to donations whether it be cash or real estate.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

The car is fab! Heck... I love the "B Siegel Co Parking" sign! Everything in and around this home MUST be preserved and cared for. Is there a Detroit Historic Society or similar??

Detroit Historical Society | Where the past is present

detroithistorical.org

 

[DeDee]

It was surprising to see the photos of the third floor or attic as the Police called it. Devon's friends call it the ballroom due to the expansive wooden floor. Which crawl space did the killer use to secret the good doctor?

Every elegant touch holds Dr. Hoover's imprint. I admire his preference for restoring things of beauty. His magnificent Boston Blvd property is listed with Christie's but he should be living in that glorious home today.

Praying for a thorough investigation that leads to a successful prosecution of this crime. The killer chose an outstanding pillar of the community to destroy. The victim had patients awaiting surgery and others who relied upon Dr. Hoover's excellent medical care. There must be Justice.

image showing the door that leads to the roof from the 3rd floor at the back of the mansion

 

[fred&edna]

Love the "safe" doors used for freezer or 'fridge (I'm assuming) in pantry area... clever use!

Does anyone know the "cotton picking" artist - framed painting? It's not Hale Woodruff but reminds me of his work.

 

[ilovewings]

It was surprising to see the photos of the third floor or attic as the Police called it. Devon's friends call it the ballroom due to the expansive wooden floor. Which crawl space did the killer use to secret the good doctor?

Every elegant touch holds Dr. Hoover's imprint. I admire his preference for restoring things of beauty. His magnificent Boston Blvd property is listed with Christie's but he should be living in that glorious home today.

Praying for a thorough investigation that leads to a successful prosecution of this crime. The killer chose an outstanding pillar of the community to destroy. The victim had patients awaiting surgery and others who relied upon Dr. Hoover's excellent medical care. There must be Justice.

image showing the door that leads to the roof from the 3rd floor at the back of the mansion
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It seems he was as meticulous in decorating his magnificent home as he was a meticulous physician. This case demands justice---

 

[realanastasia]

Love the "safe" doors used for freezer or 'fridge (I'm assuming) in pantry area... clever use!

Does anyone know the "cotton picking" artist - framed painting? It's not Hale Woodruff but reminds me of his work.

I've been trying, but Google image search is not helping me figure this out!

 

[acutename]

His house has been put on the market.
150 W Boston Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 | MLS #20230073207 | Zillow

says that it has a security system... not activated the night he was killed? that house is so big, it would be weird to be there alone IMO.

 

[acutename]

I've been trying, but Google image search is not helping me figure this out!

from Google, it looks like a modern rendition but I am surprised just how common a theme it is even today- artists saying that they are revisiting history.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

This Italianate-style home is the epitome of class, so magnificent ! You can tell no detail of this home was overlooked. Such a tragic story, it's heartbreaking. This home needs a wonderful family to buy it, I wish I had the 2.5 million. One of a kind. RIP Dr. Hoover and may justice come soon.

Yes... so ornate, so gorgeous... I can see him just loving to roam around his prized home...

But it is also just feels so... lonely. Oh, what will happen with the place?

 

[ilovewings]

This Italianate-style home is the epitome of class, so magnificent ! You can tell no detail of this home was overlooked. Such a tragic story, it's heartbreaking. This home needs a wonderful family to buy it, I wish I had the 2.5 million. One of a kind. RIP Dr. Hoover and may justice come soon.

It really is so heartbreaking- ---- I think we all want so badly for justice in this case: Such a wonderful man- gave so much to the world- and had so much more to give---It pains me to know that as of this moment, the person or persons who committed this atrocity are still free as the breeze.