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July 28, 2025 6 mins

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🎙️ TheColdCases.com Podcast | True Crime & Cold Cases

In this gripping episode, Dustin Terry investigates one of the most shocking and disturbing true crime stories in recent medical history: the case of Anthony “TJ” Hoover, a Kentucky man declared brain dead… who woke up during organ procurement testing. 😳

Explore the timeline of events that nearly led to TJ’s organs being harvested while he was still alive. Hear testimonies from hospital staff who witnessed him crying, thrashing, and fighting for life, and uncover what happened behind closed doors in this chilling real crime scenario.

This episode examines systemic failures, accountability, and trust in the medical system, highlighting how one case can reveal larger patterns of negligence and hidden dangers in practices that touch countless lives.

🔍 Topics covered:

  • The timeline and shocking details of TJ Hoover’s case 🧠💔
  • Staff testimonies and eyewitness accounts
  • Uncovering potential patterns in unsolved crimes and forgotten cases in hospital settings
  • Implications for justice, ethics, and oversight in medical institutions

If you’re fascinated by cold cases, unsolved crimes, true crime stories, and investigative analysis of shocking events, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Stay informed on more true crime stories, cold cases, and investigative journalism at TheColdCases.com.

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