Catherine Hoggle reindicted for murder of her two missing children

In Maryland, Catherine Hoggle, a 38-year-old woman with a long history of severe mental illness, has been rearrested and charged with the murder of her two children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, who were last seen in September 2014 as toddlers and have never been found. Following their disappearance, Hoggle was admitted to a state-run psychiatric facility, where she was repeatedly deemed incompetent to stand trial due to her mental state. After several years of treatment, she was released in July 2025, which led to a grand jury reindicting her on two counts of first-degree murder shortly thereafter. The children's father, Troy Turner, has remained focused on seeking closure and believes that Hoggle's mental illness played a significant role in the case, alleging that she acted erratically and was paranoid before the disappearance of their children. Despite acknowledging her mental challenges, Turner also expressed skepticism about whether Hoggle's incompetence was genuine, suggesting she may have been feigning it. He has been vocal about wanting to ensure that Hoggle remains medicated and adequately cared for as they move through the legal process. The new indictment represents a significant step in a complex case involving mental health issues within the judicial system. In 2017, Hoggle was indicted on murder charges but was found not mentally fit for trial. Subsequently, in 2022, officials dropped the charges due to a five-year timeline stipulated by state law that necessitated restoring her competency. The Montgomery County State's Attorney, John McCarthy, indicated that this time there is a more substantial basis to argue that Hoggle has improved, enabling her to stand trial. As the pursuit of justice continues, the narrative surrounding Hoggle remains emotionally charged. The absence of Sarah and Jacob, both presumed dead, and the long, troubled history of their mother raises pressing questions about accountability, mental illness in the legal system, and the complexities of seeking justice for victims in cases where the accused struggles with severe psychological issues. Hoggle, having spent years in a psychiatric hospital, is now in the community but under legal scrutiny once again, as she faces charges that may define her future and seek to answer the haunting mystery of her children's disappearance.