Human Remains Found Close to Where Car of Missing Man Was Located Months Ago

On Sunday the remains of a man were discovered near the Gasquet Orleans Road, confirmed Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department Commander Bill Steven. The body was found close to where the 1999 Ford Escort belonging to Jack Hogle, age 40 was found several months ago.

Steven said Hogle was reported missing this summer and the body is believed to be his. “We suspect that it is probably him but, before we say that it is him, we have to do some DNA or some dental comparisons,” he said.

“We don’t suspect foul play,” Steven said explaining that the remains were found with a noose and suicide is a possibility. “The case is still under investigation though,” he added.

18699089C7816 (3)

Jack Hogle

Steven indicated that the remains had been disturbed by wild animals but that “there is enough left to make a comparison with dental records.”

The time it takes to confirm an individual’s identity with dental records varies widely, Steven explained. “It can take two days to two to four months,” he said. If investigators can quickly find a dentist the missing person used regularly, it could happen relatively soon. Or, he said, Investigators could “labor for weeks or months” to find a dentist used by the missing man.

Jack Hogle, a recent resident of Del Norte County had previously lived in Yreka. He appears on the California Megan’s Law website as a registered sex offender which states he has been in violation of his registration requirements since April 19th of this year. (See photo right from that website.)

 

Facebooktwitterpinterestmail

Join the discussion! For rules visit: https://kymkemp.com/commenting-rules

Comments system how-to: https://wpdiscuz.com/community/postid/10599/

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

58 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
No Need To Register
Guest
No Need To Register
8 years ago

If it is a suicide, I thought they kept that private. Not only possible suicide, they released information about him being a sex offender. If they are unsure who it is, why would they release the name and photo? It seems they would wait till they knew something 100%.

Kathy Warren
Guest
Kathy Warren
8 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

He had 46 new charges! Trial was set for Nov. 17,18,19.

Forbodden
Guest
Forbodden
8 years ago

Suicide must be a difficult and courageous act. I can’t imagine the emotional state one must be in to pull the trigger or putting a rope around your neck and jumping. When I get too old to live I would use drugs to take my life.

Kathy Warren
Guest
Kathy Warren
8 years ago
Reply to  Forbodden

Facing 20+ years on new child sex abuse charges. Already served 12 yrs. Nothing he has done is courageous! He was my neighbor. May he burn in hell!

Corporate
Guest
Corporate
8 years ago

Even tho I like hearing about a child molester blow his brains out just as much as the next guy, I believe you jumped the gun on this one cup-cake.
You should wait on DNA results to put this puzzle together.

Gazoo
Guest
Gazoo
8 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

I’m on your side, miss Kym would be a bit more respectful, way to keep calm and handle it properly, carry on

Papa Sancho
Guest
Papa Sancho
8 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

What about patronizing men? A lessor felony, perhaps?

Lost Croat Outburst
Guest
Lost Croat Outburst
8 years ago
Reply to  Papa Sancho

OK, first you have to give an example of Kym or someone patronizing men.

Of course, it’s never cool, either way. We get that. If this guy was a registered offender, then that is public knowledge, right? Corporate is well-named. Arrogance and disdain comes through clearly. Cupcake? What a jerk.

thinskin
Guest
thinskin
8 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

A little too thin skinned for your own Blog?? There is worse things in this world to be called and MUCH bigger issues. But then again you are in Humboldt so maybe you’re just too much in your own head and need to get out more so you’re not so easily offended.

In other words BIG FUCKEN DEAL.

Crescent city
Guest
Crescent city
8 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Good for you kym. Keep it real.

Friends of Jack Hogle
Guest
Friends of Jack Hogle
8 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Please understand people get railroaded by the courts all the time. Jack had a public defender that pleaded his case off. The twelve that Kathy warren spoke of. They used to be friends until they had a falling out. She has been out for blood ever since. Please be kind on your site and let him rest in peace. He was in turmoil over the current charges. He lost everything [edit] spray painted his house inside and out. He was stalked and harassed by them. They even tried to accuse him of violating a restraining order in the halls of the courthouse. So, you see there are two sides to every story. Again, please let us grieve. Thank you.

Friends of Jack Hogle
Guest
Friends of Jack Hogle
8 years ago

Why would you edit out my comments and you let this women say such awful things. She has no right to say such things. And since he is now dead, it was his father that posted his bail. He would never have done that, if he thought he was guilty. Please do not edit that out. Your readers need to know that his family believed in his innocence. If you want to continue investigating, I can take you to the site and you can report on the very bad job the police did recovering his remains

Friends of Jack Hogle
Guest
Friends of Jack Hogle
8 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

I spoke to the investigator in charge of this case and it is now closed. They gave me directions so “Friends of Jack Hogle” could go and pay their respects. My husband and I went first and we were appalled at what we saw. I don’t know who did the remains recovery, but they need glasses. I was angry and freaked out. I took pictures and will be contacting the police to see what will be done to finish the recovery.

Choose Not to Identify
Guest
Choose Not to Identify
8 years ago

How did you know Jack? I just found out only very recently he was dead, though I knew he was missing/on the lam.

Friends of Jack Hogle
Guest
Friends of Jack Hogle
8 years ago

We have been friends for almost 28 years. I met him in Happy Camp.

Crescent city
Guest
Crescent city
8 years ago

At least his victims are free of the abuse that will haunt them the rest of their lives.

Crescent city
Guest
Crescent city
8 years ago

Innocent people, prove that they’re innocent , not face charges repeatedly in their lives. Then all the sudden commit suicide?

SOME PEOPLE ARE BLIND I SUPPOSE.

Choose Not to Identify
Guest
Choose Not to Identify
7 years ago

For some reason I never saw your responses. Have you found anything else out?

Good
Guest
Good
8 years ago
Reply to  Corporate

Corporate needs to get a life. I wish all chomos would fallow jacks lead and take that jump. AND I HAPPEN TO LOVE CUPCAKES ALSO.

Phoenix
Guest
Phoenix
8 years ago
Reply to  Corporate

Kym was reporting facts that she had learned so far! Thats what the news is, most stories unfold more after the first article, that’s just the way the cookie crumbles!

Tracker
Guest
Tracker
8 years ago
Reply to  Corporate

Seriously? Cupcake? Who talks that way anymore?

tugboat
Guest
8 years ago

Kym, I like cupcakes. with all the sprinkles on top.

N Judah
Guest
N Judah
8 years ago
Reply to  tugboat

Sure, who doesn’t like cupcakes? But, being called one, especially by a stranger is a sexist put down , meant to demean her.

Butterfly Canyon
Guest
Butterfly Canyon
8 years ago

Was there not a search for this man after he was first reported as missing? Or rather, around his car after it was found?
The sheriffs department must have some pretty strong matching descriptions on the body, such as the clothing and maybe tattoos, that are leading them to suggest this is indeed the missing man. However, I do agree that it seems in poor taste to report before knowing for sure, ” We suspect it is probably him but, before we say it is him, we have to do some DNA or dental comparisons.”
The whole thing struck me as odd. Were there any previous news releases or articles on this story?

Crescent city
Guest
Crescent city
8 years ago

Did you ever think that it’s possible the idiots wallet was in his pants?

Butterfly Canyon
Guest
Butterfly Canyon
8 years ago
Reply to  Crescent city

Yes, of course that is a possibility. No doubt. The problem, for me at least, when there are no solid answers, is that anything is possible.

Friends of Jack Hogle
Guest
Friends of Jack Hogle
8 years ago

There was no search for his body. He was reported missing, but to no avail. They told us he simply walked away from his car.

Friends of Jack Hogle
Guest
Friends of Jack Hogle
8 years ago

The answer to your questions is no. We reported him missing, but he is an adult was all they replied. He can disappear if wants to. I moved away and in August I received a call saying they found his car. Again we told them he may be close to the car and no one searched for him. I was in Utah or I would have searched. I just found out today he is dead. I am hurt and angry, because I got nothing from the police. No one would return my calls. I left a frantic message on the investigating officers voicemail; requesting direction to where they found his car and he finally called me back to tell me he was dead.

Friends of Jack Hogle
Guest
Friends of Jack Hogle
8 years ago

All that was left by November were skeletal remains. I was up there yesterday and found bones five feet from the tree. I could see them everywhere. My question is what did they give the family?

Crescent city
Guest
Crescent city
8 years ago

YOU’RE REALLY something.

T.c.
Guest
T.c.
8 years ago

Just because there was a rope around his neck doesn’t necessarily make it suicide….just sayin.

Gazoo
Guest
Gazoo
8 years ago

Wow! A guy goes missing, they find his car, and then find his bones not far from his car, he happens to be a registered sex affender, these are all facts and yet you fools still doubt the story… Go get your own stories, print them out and see how stupid you all sound… 💨💨💨

Crescent city
Guest
Crescent city
8 years ago
Reply to  Gazoo

Couldn’t agree with you more.

Butterfly Canyon
Guest
Butterfly Canyon
8 years ago
Reply to  Gazoo

My ponderings, in no way were intended to offend anyone. And in no way were they intended to judge or critique Kym’s ability to report. I may be a fool, but but my intentions are good, so please don’t let me be misunderstood 😉 I just think it would have been nice if the sheriff’s office had more solid information to share, aka facts, that told a more complete story.

Anon Forrest
Guest
Anon Forrest
8 years ago
Reply to  Gazoo

Well said, Gazoo! We don’t need anything but the facts, and Ms Kemp works long and hard to present them; her work is called investigative reporting, and it is the back bone of our Nation… When we have one. Go RHBB! af

Food for thought
Guest
Food for thought
8 years ago

Either he hung himself or someone else helped him either way he’s a sex offender and I agree with whoever put the rope there. And cupcake!?!? Seriously!?!? Wonder if that guy has an extra noose. Who says that to somebody.?

For Real
Guest
For Real
8 years ago

Just saying- sometimes people get put on the “sex offender” list for stupid stuff that isn’t predatory. Like taking a piss becomes “public exposure” if the cop and the prosecutor want it that way. I wish we had a better system to specifically identify rapists and child molesters…but until you know for sure please save those murderous thoughts!

veteransfriend
Guest
veteransfriend
8 years ago
Reply to  For Real

You are right. Thank you.

Crescent city
Guest
Crescent city
8 years ago
Reply to  For Real

He wasn’t pissing
in public [edit]. The Megan’s site says continuous abuse of a child under 14. Learn to read before you comment.

For Real
Guest
For Real
8 years ago
Reply to  Crescent city

I did not read that information in this article. I stand by what I said about racing to judgement. Thank you for supplying more info. Could you please throw the link on here for all of us? No, I do not condone sexually assaulting children and this info changes my feelings on his death. I hate child molesters. So thank you for bringing that info here!

Kathy Warren
Guest
Kathy Warren
8 years ago
Reply to  Crescent city

You are right! Private indecency charge in Josephine County is for repeatedly exposing himself to 8 yrs old girl. These were new.Not related to the 12 years he already did in prison in prison. Plus 46 new charges!

Friends of Jack Hogle
Guest
Friends of Jack Hogle
8 years ago

Ouch, I hope you don’t get falsely accused of something. Put yourself in these shoes for while. You don’t know the whole story. Do not judge lest thee be judged. Food for thought.

Barry Wallowberg
Guest
Barry Wallowberg
8 years ago

Cupcake, lol! I’m guessing sugartits gets a quick (edit).

How was he hanging near his car and not found? Didn’t occupational units search the area, or just too lazy?
I like when they claim to be stretched thin, yet roll with massive BMI’s!

Shortjohnson
Guest
Shortjohnson
8 years ago

Now that’s pretty funny. Something my grandfather twice removed might say to his third wife. The one w the expensive embellishments.
I had a professor once who would also say shit like that. I’m pretty sure he got sued by the University.

Shortjohnson
Guest
Shortjohnson
8 years ago

I can see how someone could use the term cupcake and not mean any harm. But this ain’t my site and I get the feeling Kim is a woman w strong convictions.
On the other note this chap is a convict and one w a real bad rap. His crime involved a Vic and a young one at that. Might just be better for all that he has moved on and his demons are put to rest (if indeed it’s him they found).

Remee
Guest
Remee
8 years ago

Jack was a sick man he lived in happy Camp for way too long.our prayers are with the ones that he hurt

Crescent city
Guest
Crescent city
8 years ago
Reply to  Remee

Mommy didn’t raise no darn quitter.

brent
Guest
brent
8 years ago

Unfortunate all the way around my foreclosure in mendocino has a child molester 3 doors over he just spent thanksgiving unaccompanied with the daughter of the person he molested. She went to the police her church the stay away order she had didn’t have jurisdiction here etc… it has to be very hard for her to have to continue to deal with her step-father who molested her from age 5-14 and he still has regular access to her daughter. The case was hard to be substantiated and all the punishment he received was a slap on the wrist and some counseling. We send someone to prison for incredible periods of time for marijuana with ext supervision if it’s a federal charge and there’s no supervision of this guy or the other child molester in the same subdivision that killed Kayla Grace Chesser.

G-ma
Guest
G-ma
8 years ago

Thanks kym for keeping us well informed.you rock!!stay warm and dry all.watch for water on the roads

0LDMANWHOSTUMBLESINTHEWOODS
Guest
0LDMANWHOSTUMBLESINTHEWOODS
8 years ago

Buttercup…….The road to hell is paved with ” my intentions are good”……….” Please dont let me be misunderstood?…..” Isnt that Eric Burdons line?……. On another note….. What a blessing this rain is! ……. I can hear the whining in the wind already……… imallwheeeeetttwwhhhaaaaaaaa! Whenwillitstop…. whhhaaaaaaaa my weeeedsalllmouldty whhhaaaaaaaa

Kathy Warren
Guest
Kathy Warren
8 years ago

This puke of a human was my neighbor. He previously did 12 yrs in prison for repeatedly molesting a young boy. Jack moved to Oregon because there is no Megan’s law here. When his roommate’s 8 yrs old dtr told her mother and I his penis just kept ‘ falling out of his pants’ in front of her we immediately called the police! When he was arrested he was actually watching CHILD PORN on-line! He was facing 46 counts in the 1st and 2nd degree of encouraging child porn. Plus one charge for method and one for private indecency… For exposing himself but not trying to touch the child, or have the child touch him! His bail set at $250,000. He was released to the custody of David Smith of Crescent City. A former prison guard. Who knew him before his first conviction! I don’t know who put up the 25k cash for his release. He made 2 more court appearances before turning down any DA’s offer of 20 years in prison and requested a jury trial. Trial was set for Nov 17,18,19, one week prior to that we were notified by the DA he was missing. We knew he would run far and fast… Or kill himself. Thankfully this saves children from testifying and more children from harm. This piece of shit finally did something right!

Friends of Jack Hogle
Guest
Friends of Jack Hogle
8 years ago
Reply to  Kathy Warren

First, slandering people can and will get you sued Kathy warren. Your lies will only prove what an ugly human being you are. Since you are in such a sharing mood, how about I return the favor. [edit] Picking on the dead is evil. Besides, I read the police report and it said Jack was sleeping when the police arrived at the house. You and Penny weren’t even there. So, stop spreading lies that can be so easily disproved. [edit] These are the facts of the case. It is on record at the courts. It is a he said/she said case. The only real evidence is that the computer was left at the house, unattended, while he was detained. There were more then his fingerprints on the keyboard. All he wanted was to live in private and work. Now he will never get to do that [edit]

Crescent city
Guest
Crescent city
8 years ago

Slander the deceased? And yes he finally did something right.

Tyme
Guest
Tyme
6 years ago

Yes, i was there and no, he was not sleeping. I answered the door. Everything Kathy Warren stated is true. I knew Jack for the last 28 years and he was a close friend i thought. I was there. I can say that there is alot of healing needed from all this, for the family and the victims. It has been an awful ordeal for all sides.