S11 E27 - The Doctor, The Secret and The Man He Let Inside

A respected Detroit neurosurgeon. A private life. A trusted connection that turned deadly.

In April 2023, Dr. Devon Hoover was found murdered inside his historic Boston-Edison home—shot and hidden within the very walls he built his life around. What began as a missing person case quickly unraveled into a complex investigation involving digital evidence, financial activity, and a relationship that raised more questions than answers.

In this episode of Malice in the Mitten, we take a deep, respectful dive into the life of Dr. Hoover, the timeline of his disappearance, and the investigation that led to Desmond Burks—a man he knew.

This is not a story of randomness.

This is a story about access, trust, and the devastating consequences when both are exploited.

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Produced and Hosted by Tracy Preston, Featuring Christine Mulligan.

Researched and written by Tracy Preston

Original music created exclusively for Malice in the Mitten by Tracy Preston

Original artwork by Todd Preston

Sources:

Detroit Free Press. Coverage of Dr. Devon Hoover homicide investigation and arrest.

WDIV ClickOnDetroit. Case updates and sentencing reporting.

People Magazine. Investigative summary of relationship and arrest details.

Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. Official sentencing release (2026).

Fox 2 Detroit. Coverage of financial activity and investigation.