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By Jenna Sundel
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Catherine Hoggle, a Maryland mother whose two young children vanished more than a decade ago, was reindicted last week on two counts of murder.
Hoggle, now 38, was arrested on Friday, following her release from a psychiatric facility last month, the Montgomery County Department of Police said in a news release.
The Context
Sarah Hoggle and Jacob Hoggle were last seen on September 7, 2014. Police said their mother was reportedly the last person seen with them. Sarah was 3 years old and Jacob was 2 years old at the time of their disappearance. Officials said the circumstances of their disappearance remain unsolved.
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What To Know
Hoggle was arrested three days after her children went missing. She was initially charged with child neglect and obstruction, and later charged with murder. She was found incompetent to stand trial in 2017, with the judge determining she was a danger to herself or others.
Hoggle was found unfit to stand trial again in 2022. She has a history of schizophrenia and was treated with antipsychotic medications after her first arrest, the Associated Press reported.
The Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office said Hoggle was discharged from the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center on July 23.
Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy convened a grand jury, which returned the new indictment on Thursday.
Hoggle is expected to appear in court for a bond review hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. McCarthy is expected to speak to the media following the hearing.
"As this case is in pre-trial status, there are limits to the amount of information publicly available; however, State's Attorney McCarthy will be available to answer any questions he can," the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office said in a media advisory sent to Newsweek.
What People Are Saying
David Felsen, Catherine Hoggle's attorney, told Newsweek: "I was shocked that she was reindicted and rearrested. I don't think it was proper, and I don't think it's legal, but we'll leave that to the court system."
The family of Troy Turner, the missing children's father, in a statement obtained by NBC Washington: "We are following the latest developments closely and continue to work with authorities to seek justice for Sarah and Jacob. We ask that you please respect our privacy as we continue to rebuild our lives while continuing to search for our babies."
What Happens Next
Police said the investigation into Sarah and Jacob's disappearance is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the www.p3tips.com link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477.
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