Episode 8

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23rd Jul 2023

Heroism & Valor | Episode 8

All the Miracles | Episode 7

A memorial service to honor K9 Rik was held two weeks after Megan’s escape. During the ceremony, Deputy Schiffler was recognized with the Medal of Valor, which he received not only for his bravery but also in honor of K9 Rik’s courageous sacrifice. Additionally, Deputy Lovell and Sergeant Raymond were both bestowed with the Medal of Valor for their exceptional acts of bravery during the incident. Sergeant Raymond also received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Join our host, Emily, as she continues to explore what happened in the weeks following Megan's kidnapping.

Interviews in the order they are heard: 

Mark Browning was a news anchor for News Channel 6.

Audra Burgener is the spokesperson for the Hoopes family and Amber's aunt.

Megan recounts when she found out that Hescock had killed himself and that it was all over. 

Karole Honas was a news anchor for KIFI Local News 8.

Sheriff Roy C. Klingler was the Madison County Sheriff and was in charge of the investigation of the shooting.

Deputy Chris Reed explains why Hescock probably would have never told the police anything.   

Deputy Jim Schiffler was K9 Rik's partner and received the Medal of Valor.

Governor Dirk Kempthorne awarded the deputies involved in the shooting with the Medal of Valor and presented Megan with a medal of heroism.

Keira attended the K9 Memorial with Megan and her family.

Sergeant Todd Raymond described Hescock as one of the most evil men he had encountered. He also retells a story of Megan coming to visit him after the shooting.

Pam was the wife of Todd Raymond at the time.

Nicole is Megan’s younger sister. She recounts attending a candlelight vigil for Amber Hoopes with her family.

Faydra Brown is the niece of Kieth Hescock and lived with him at the time of the kidnapping. She explains when Keith Hescock started going by Mark during his time living in Florida.

Not interviewed but mentioned: 

Darrel - Megan’s dad. Went with Megan to search for Amber Hoopes.

Gina - Megan’s mom. Talked to her children about Megan's kidnapping and who Amber Hoopes was.

K9 Rik - Two-year-old Belgian Malinois and Jim Shiffler’s partner. Killed in the line of duty. 

Sergeant Brian Lovell - received the Medal of Valor.

Faydra’s Mom - She also lived with Hescock, as well as Faydra’s grandma and brother. 

Amber Hoopes - Disappeared from her grandparents’ home on Sept. 14, 2001.

Kieth Hescock - The man who took Megan and held her captive.

Key Points

  • Megan believes that Hescock has something to do with Amber's disappearance
  • Amber's family starts to search the area where Hescock leads the police
  • The deputies involved in the shooting are given the Medal of Valor
  • Todd Raymond received a Purple Heart
  • Megan received a Medal of Heroism
  • Faydra explains that Hescock used an alias when living in Florida

You can find more information about Amber Hoopes at:

https://bonnevillesheriff.com/news/2021-09/amber-hoopes-missing-person-case-20-years-later/

If you have any information about Amber Hoopes' disappearance, contact Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office at 208-529-1200, online at www.ifcrime.org, or through the P3tips App on your mobile device, available in the Apple or Google Play store.

Leave a note on K9Rik’s memory page: https://www.odmp.org/k9/1553-k9-rik

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Special Thanks to: 

News Channel 6 archived video

KIFI Local News 8 archived video

K9 Rik 

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office

Next Week…

We will hear more from Hescock's niece, Faydra. We will also discuss the timeline of Hescock's life. We will also hear more from Megan's friends, family, and the deputies.

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She's Missing
The Disappearance of Amber Hoopes
“She's Missing” is a narrated, true crime podcast that invites listeners to join an immersive journey into stories of missing girls and women. Season 2 takes a closer look at the disappearance of Amber Hoopes from her home in Southeast Idaho. This journey will take you through the emotions felt by those most closely affected by her abduction. As the story builds, you will see how new clues and the kidnapping of Megan, brought answers and more questions that are still unanswered to this day.

Season 1 delves into the disappearance of Megan, a 14-year-old girl abducted from her trampoline in Southeast Idaho, on June 5th, 2002. Hosted by Emily, the podcast presents an unprecedented blend of personal interviews, investigative twists, and emotional resonance, transcending the true crime genre.

"She's Missing" strives to show the miraculous story of Megan's kidnapping, featuring candid interviews with family, friends, and authorities. This documentary-style narrative is not just about the investigation but the impact on those connected to Megan. The podcast also raises intriguing parallels between Megan's case and the disappearance of Amber Hoopes, from September 14, 2001.

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Emily is a true crime enthusiast. As a child, her mom would read mystery novels aloud on long car rides and instilled that love for a good mystery in Emily. Her interest in unsolved disappearances started with Stephanie Crane, a 9-year-old who disappeared from Challis, ID on Oct. 11, 1993. Emily was also 9 at the time and the story really emphasized the fact that even in small towns evil is lurking.