The Maine “Real Estate Rapist” Appeals “Life Sentence”
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Oliver Hooper, who posed as a home buyer and then raped a 19 year old, is appealing his consecutive 50 to 100 year sentences. This animal says there was not enough evidence to convict him.
When doing an open house, take precautions, please. And try to have someone with you when you are showing a property, or your own home. It may seem like an inconvienance, but as we have seen recently with Sarah Anne Walker, preditors think this is an easy target. Now with the media getting the story out as much as it has, copycat crimes may follow.
35-year-old Oliver Hooper, who’s from Gorham, was convicted in May of raping a 19-year-old Dover, New Hampshire woman in her home after posing as a potential home buyer.
The appeal argues there was no DNA, blood, hair or other tissue evidence connecting Hooper to the woman, and that there was evidence of contact from another person that was not introduced at trial.
Hooper is serving a 50 to 100 year sentence in state prison. via WCSH6.com
Comment by Richard Johnston on 22 September 2006:
There are several precautions agents should take to safeguard their security at an open house.
1. Ask the owner to be there.
2. Ask another agent to help you with your open house.
3. leave several doors open and windows open in case you need to call for help.
4. Have a cell phone handy.
5. Dont wear high heels.
I believe the Realtor.com website has more ideas..
Comment by Todd Hodgen on 23 September 2006:
I agree that it is always good to have someone with you at an open house. However, I don’t necessarily agree it is good to have the seller there. From a marketing position, it’s never good to have the seller in the home when others are looking at it. The second issue is one of liability. I believe agents have a duty to inform their clients of potential safety issues and educate them on how to minimize them. A client safety form that outlines steps to lower those risks is a good start.
Speaking to the neighbors about your hours of the open house is a great tip. If they know you are there, they will know that anything suspicious needs to be watched.
I have several opinions about having several doors open as well. Unfortunately, you need to control who comes in and out of that home. With several doors open, it is difficult to control the situation. I do believe strongly that the curtains should be opened, so it is easy to see inside the home during an open house. This will also keep predators awas if they see the home is not going to conceal their attack.
It is always good to have your cell phone with you. But do not rely on it as your primary method of survival. We all know how reliable cell phones can be in residential areas - not much at all. It’s essential that agents take a self defense course so they understand the methods of escape, reasons to escape, and timing of it. Having something to get the attention of others is always good, as the attacker has no idea who it will attract.
We have a very complete safety tips section on our website at Realguard.com. We also have an extensive list of news stories about agents being attacked, which is a great read to help agents understand the situations they need to avoid.
Author - we have a real estate safety blog you may be interested in at http://realestatesafety.com/blog
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Comment by Bethany Jo on 30 January 2007:
In the case of Oliver Hooper, I have one question. How can a man be convicted of a crime if there is absolutely no DNA, hair or other evidence connecting him to the crime? Is Hooper the right man behind bars? I think that if there is no evidence, no man should be convicted. Hooper was just a man in the wrong place at the wrong time who couldn’t afford a good enough lawyer to point out these obvious doubts.
Comment by sara on 6 February 2007:
They did have evidence in the case of Oliver Hooper, and He had also visited many other people’s houses trying the same thing. He didnt cooperate with police and he had nothing to say in court.
Comment by Lu on 11 April 2007:
No DNA, no hair, no struggle marks, no evidence. Here is a man that was convicted and tossed away and it seams that he did not have any connection to the scene of the crime other than stopping to ask about a home for sale. His life is over even if the conviction is overturned, and what about his family? I heard that his name was published in a national magazine, and that it lead to his family having problems. Even if he did do this, his family does not deserve to suffer.
Comment by nancy on 11 May 2007:
I believe that they found the knife that hooper used in the crime and Also the car he was driving which he wouldn’t cooperate with police and tell them where it was. How can you dismiss that evidence?
Comment by loulou on 22 August 2007:
WHY WAS IT NOT ALLOWED IN COURT EVIDENCE OF OTHER DNA. IS THE GIRL HIDING SOMETHING?AND HOW DO YOU THINK THE POLICE FOUND THE VAN?AND THE KNIFE WAS FOUND IN THE VAN MAYBE HE USES THIS FOR WORK HE DOES WORK FOR A WAREHOUSE DOES HE NOT?
Comment by jan on 22 August 2007:
NO DNA FROM OLIVER D. HOOPER.WHY IS HE IN PRISON?
WHAT EVIDENCE PUT THIS GUY AWAY FIFTY YEARS?
EXACTLY THERE WAS NONE.JURY TRIAL WAS JUST THIER OPINIONS.HE DESERVES AN APPEAL .DID THEY INVESTIGATE HER OTHER CONTACT?BEFORE YOU PUT SOMEONE AWAY FIFTY YEARS THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN MORE FACTS.THIS GUY IS NO REAL ESTATE RAPIST HE WAS OUT LOOKING FOR A HOME TO BUY FOR WIFE AND CHILD.THE PUPLIC MADE UP THIS TERRIBLE NAME FOR HIM .HOW DO YOU THINK THE POOR FAMILY MEMBERS FEEL WHEN HE IS LABELED LIKE THIS?EXACTLY NO ONE CARES.WELL HOPELY HE WILL PROVE HIS INNOCENCES.
Comment by loulou on 23 August 2007:
EVERYONE IS CORRECT WHEN THEY SAY THAT HE WAS CONVICTED NOT KNOWING THE COMPLETE STORY. MAYBE SHE HAD SOMETHING TO HIDE. THERE WAS NOT ANYTHING ABOUT HER BACKGROUND. WE SHOULD ALL KNOW THAT BEFORE WE JUDGE HIM. ANYONE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN IN THE SPOT LIGHT DOES NOT UNDERSTAND AND CAN MAKE ALL KINDS OF COMMENTS. I THINK HE SHOULD HAVE AN APPEAL. HE AT LEAST DESERVES THAT.MAYBE THEY KNEW EACH OTHER. HOW DO ANY OF US KNOW IF THEY DID OR NOT? THERE MUST BE ALOT MORE TO THIS STORY.
Comment by scott on 17 October 2007:
if you would have read the court notes, hooper didnt have anything to say in court and he made her take a shower afterwards. DNA evidence isnt always easy to obtain, i should know because i am a forensic specialist
Comment by me on 22 October 2007:
I was on the jury for this trial, there was enough evidence. This man was sick. He claimed she lied and he never met her. Well how can you explain the fact that this women described with detail his nasty uncircumcised penis? I wish some of the other stuff he did to this women was made public. He is a freak and should have got life in jail.
Comment by LOULOU on 27 October 2007:
OKAY THEN WHY WAS OTHER DNA FOUND?THIS TELLS ALITTLE ABOUT THE GIRL. PLUS SHE STARTED WORKING IN A BAR BECAUSE SHE WAS SO UPSET? THAT DID NOT SOUND RIGHT.DOES IT? WHY WAS THERE SOMEONE ELSES DNA FOUND AND NOT TOLD ABOUT?AND YOU MAY BE A FORENSIC SPECIALIST THEN WOULD THERE NOT BE SOME KIND OF DNA? AND FOR THE PERSON ME, DO YOU REALLY THINK YOU SHOULD BE ADDING ANY COMMENT WHEN YOU HELPED CONVICT HIM? YOU KNOW THIS MAY GO BACK TO COURT. WHO KNOWS YOU MAY BE ONE OF THE GOOD OLD BOYS AS THEY SAY UP THERE.THERE ARE ALOT OF MEN THAT HAVE A PENIS THAT LOOKS LIKE THAT.THIS IS ONLY WHAT I THINK BUT EVERYONE CAN THINK HOW THE WISH TO.IM SORRY I DONT THINK AS YOU DO.
Comment by jan on 29 October 2007:
hey [me] what i think is that the state and jury had him framed before court . Out of state man not his home town locked him up for ever NOT AFARE TRIAL.I know this guy, HE IS NOT A FREAK.He’s was the nice guy you would ever want to meet to bad you dont him as i do.Maybe shes a freak!No one checked her background.She started working in a bar.Wow must not of upset her to bad. Sounds alittle strange to me most victims would not go in a bar and further more shes to young to even be in a bar.I think that tells a little about this girl.She just might be a liar wants attention, oh she’ll get it at the bar!!!!!!!!!
Comment by jan on 6 November 2007:
Its not over yet Oliver Hooper will get a new trial soon.He’s not a Real Estate Rapist!!!! Just some big head lines the media&reporters made up.I hope these people have sons and daughters and this is done to them .
Comment by joe on 13 November 2007:
(jan) you sound very angry. why do you doubt the person on the jury? why would Hooper have claimed he never met her. that is stupid, and in what capacity do you know Hooper?
Comment by loulou on 19 November 2007:
This is for an answer to Joe.Maybe Jan is angry. Everybody has their thought about this. I think she is right maybe she is a freek. I have been watching the headlines and all Maine does is lock up people they think are rapist. And would you not say you don’t know her?Im sure they both knew each other in some way or the other.The one that was on the jury as I know for a fact they only here what they want and to get out of the court fast they will pin anyone to the wall. Oliver was not from Maine so I guess they will keep him behind bars.What does it matter how Jan knows Oliver? Or even if I know him does it matter? If she knows him then she must know he is not who they make him out to be.
Comment by jan on 21 November 2007:
(Joe)The jury is matter of opinions.Yes I am mad because all facts were not brought to the court room.There was dna found but not Oliver Hooper”s.The jury was not told this!!Could this have opened a can of worms”,yes.Theres more to the story.Just like I said The state had him guilty before all facts were out for every one to hear,with holding information.Like I said before he’s a good guy.Just a out of state guy so they locked him up and threw the key away.Well guess what its not over yet.So Joe are you one of those persons on the jury?If so maybe you need to do some investigation on the girl first before you make these smart remarks about Hooper.By the way lou lou thanks for your opinion and support maybe you will be needed next court day . Believe me hes very well thought of in his state……I say it again not fair trial !!!!!!
Comment by joe on 11 December 2007:
well, it does say there was no DNA evidence because hooper forced her to take a shower. Or perhaps that isn’t true either? Whatever the case, sentencing hooper until he is 85 is too strict a penalty. Did he have a bad lawyer? I dont understand why he didnt speak in court.
Comment by loulou on 16 December 2007:
there was DNA of someone elses. It was not hoopers. So if Hooper mad her take a shower why was his DNA not there but someone elses. This is what I cant understand. Did she have sex after she was so called raped? This question was never answered. Would you talk in court if you were told not to! There is alot to this story that people don’t know. When I ask the one that was on the jury why she was talking about this because it was not over she or he never replied back. this is strange is it not? The court system is not fair where he is at. I know alot about this case that maybe you don’t.
Comment by joe on 30 December 2007:
to (loulou) so what happens now? they denied hooper’s appeal?
Comment by jan on 1 January 2008:
[joe]You know so much about hoopers buiness what does happen now…Dont ask loulou..We should ask you since you keep up with whats happening with hooper.Hope this kind of ordeal hits your home…hope yours gets unfair trial.And Joe who supplies you with all this information? Guess your on the panel.Theres more to come .Like two sides to every story .Hooper needs to tell his side.He had bad advice from his lawyer not to talk.lawyer took his money and ran.Theres always hope in this life time.Hooper has no crimimal record .This sentence was to long…even murders get just 20 years .Joe maybe you can do some research on this case and get this man a fair trial.I think someone was payed up front for this action.
Comment by joe on 3 January 2008:
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=73341
this is where i got my information..
Comment by jan on 3 January 2008:
[Joe]Do you know the media lies most the time?How they get away with it sure does amaze me.Could you imagine if we told lies on people .We would be sued” plus thrown in jail.Dont aways believe the news remember the reporters gather all info from media they make up thier own story .Its there job to have a big story and more money in there pocket.
Comment by loulou on 3 January 2008:
Have you heard anything Joe on what happens now? I sure have not heard a thing. I think the media should have to tell all the story and not just what he said she said.
Comment by jan on 3 January 2008:
[LouLou]I want to thank you for not being one sided.Hooper needed you in court.Also I thought you had a good question for Joe.Wonder what he thinks will happen?He must know someone in the court sytem.What do you think Loulou?
Comment by loulou on 4 January 2008:
Well I would have liked to have been in the court room or one to judge Hooper.But I have to work like everyone else. We would still be there now. If I knew someone in the system you better believe Hooper would be getting another trial. You know what I even Watched the vidio of Hooper appeal. The Judges ripped the state lawyer a new butt. Thats what I cant understand. Thats why I say if you are not one of the good old boys there you are screwed.
Joe,
Have you heard what will happen next. I dont have a clue?
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 8 January 2008:
This man needs a GOOD lawyer to step us and offer their help. I know Oly and he nor his family does not have money unfortunately to get the truth told.
I dated Oly Hooper for a long long time and like Jan states above, he is a great guy and thought of highly in his home state. I too watched the appeal video and heard the entire trial- he never had a chance. The court was so one sided. It did seem like it was all planned with the “good ole’ boys” from the start- he never had a chance. Obviously if he had raped her, his DNA would have been present like the other guys they found in her- 100% did not match that of Oly’s. I feel so bad not only for his wife and children but also for him and his parents. No one like him deserves this. He is a complete gentleman and would never hurt a fly. I can say this from personal experience with him. Whatever bashers out there want to say, go ahead as those who know him know the person he is.
One day, the girl who did this to him will be judged and she will get the punishment- hopefully far more severe than what she had done to him.
Comment by loulou on 8 January 2008:
Well maybe she will get what she ask for. People judge others all the time. Maybe people should judge her. When you work in a bar after being raped what does that sound like.
Comment by jan on 8 January 2008:
[absolutely not guilty]I want to thank you for your thoughts it is greatly apprecatied.I honestly think he was framed from the start.His lawyer took his money and ran.Did not do any investigation on her at all.Maybe she has a history of something.Hooper has no criminal record at all.I know him he is not this terrible guy their making him out to be.He is well respected in his home town.Ive always be proud of him.Hes also agreat father.He has two children he needs to be out supporting.It seems to me money ruled in this trial.There had to be exchange of money somewhere in the system.Why else would they put a man away 50 to 100 years without dna.Like i said before its not over…..
Comment by sarah on 12 January 2008:
i know hooper also and i cant believe that they would convict someone on hearsay evidence without DNA.
i would like to see the appeal video and trial notes. Does anyone know how i can view it. I would like to go through it and see what was said, missed, etc…
Comment by scott on 12 January 2008:
Was hooper at the house or not? did his wife confirm his story he was looking for a house? how come 2 other women identified hooper? if the victim described his uncircumsized penis– how else would she know that information? did she guess? OR is it possible he was cheating on his wife and the girl changed her story?
Comment by loulou on 12 January 2008:
How would anyone know. Maybe the media should write a update on this and check into things before it is on the news. Was there an investigation done on the girl.? From what I have been reading there was not. Go to the supreme Court in maine and you should be able to see the judge whene he ripped the state lawyer apart. This is what I dont understand and then they still convict him.
Comment by jan on 13 January 2008:
[scott]I think your on to something.Do you think she should be brought back to court for questioning?Do you think he should be brought back to court for questioning?I think so because Im not happy with the sentence.I think theres more to the story.Im guessing he was scared.Scott do you have a son?I have a son and daughter.So im not one sided.Some of the jury could have related to or a neighbor of the girl.Investigation will be done on this case.Hey Scott and Joe maybe you guys could help.Since were out of state and we already have a full time job.And Im thinking this was part of your job anyway.How many innocent people are in jail up there .Are they mostly males?And also acused of being rapist and putting them a way for life with out finding there dna.You better be checking this out it could happen to you or your son next or your grand son ect.By the way Scott we can not answer your questions.They should have been asked in court.[ lou lou] The state of Maine and Newhampshire convicted him before trial done deal.SARA go to Maine supreme court.Ty for your support also.Hooper is a great guy and one day maybe he can prove his innocence.No one likes out of state guys so he didnt have a chance.;
Comment by jan on 13 January 2008:
[scott]Are you are realtor?Or on the jury?It doesnt matter who you are.Facts are facts Hooper is not guilty.The girl will soon or later come forward with the truth about the story.Mean while your tax dollars will support all prisners and thier families.In maryland we have a better system.Before we put someone away for life without DNA there is a very big investigation done on both parties.Hooper has no back ground of being a rapist.Where is all the other victims?It was the world announced about this realestate rapist.No one esle came forward.There should be a law against all this bull the media comes up with before trial.They already convicted him before trial. These people need Gods forgiveness or they will pay the price…………
Comment by loulou on 13 January 2008:
Jan you are correct. Where are all the girls that were suppost to be raped? Yes everyone in the long run will pay for this. Like I said they did not investigate the girls background.I would like to be a news reporter because I would check everything out before I let someone look at it. I guess the news doen not care what they put because it is a big story up there and because they have nothing else to write. My family has had this happen to them. Not the same kind of reason but a big story went in the paper and it was not true. They news made my family member look as though they were the worst people in the world and when it went to court the judge found all the facts were not true but still left the person in jail for a few years. This is why I know the news is not always true.They need investigation before they run there staory and their mouth. News just make people look bad .
Comment by jan on 14 January 2008:
I sure wish Hooper had talked ,he would not be serving this jail time.Hopefully he will get the chance soon.Hooper and his family are in my prayers.God bless them all.
Comment by sara on 15 January 2008:
http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/3jx/2007/20060708.pdf
i found this about the appeal in case you havent seen it.
Comment by loulou on 16 January 2008:
Thank you Sara. I have seen that already but thanks anyway. I have been following the case very close. The Hooper family are in my prayers also. I am sure this is not easy for them. We must have scared everyone away. They have not been writting. I did go to scarey monkey and it was all realtors. That was a bad thing to do.
Comment by jan on 16 January 2008:
[Sara] Thank you for the information.I also have seen it there.This realestate rapist bull is all over the world.Hopefully this nice guy can prove his self.This man is not an animal either.Hes a humane like everyone esles sons.We all live in glass houses ….So i would advise you nasty people not to throw rocks.Yours may break just like ours.Theres only one perfect person…I guess you have no idea who that is or you wouldnt be judging people That is not your job.Please attend church on Sunday .Ty sara for your concern.
Comment by jan on 16 January 2008:
By the way this realestate rapist nonsence was announced world wide and no one else came forward.Only Newhampshire and Maine knows of this type person.Whats that tell you?
Comment by jan on 18 January 2008:
Wheres all the media?Did we scare you ?Or are you having second Thoghts?Well question when in doult thats what should have happened.But no it was already rigged for this man to be guiltyI see this judge sends everyone to prison for the least little thing.Hope you like how your tax dollars are spent.New prison for you guys up there talk of the town.More employment for NewHampshire.
Comment by jan on 18 January 2008:
[Thoughts] [doubt]corrections…….from above
Comment by jan on 19 January 2008:
Could it have been realestate agents in the jury?Maybe a better selection of jurors for the next trial.What do you think loulou,sarah?What were everyones occupations?Did they have sons and daughters? There was no concrete evidence in this trial.He just wasnt one of those good old guys from Maine.Thats the only thing I can think of.
Comment by sara on 21 January 2008:
I think before any of us judge the girl or hooper we need to see the court notes. NOT saying that hooper is guilty or innocent, it would help if we all knew the facts of the trial.
Comment by jan on 21 January 2008:
Sara you have a good point.I was only getting everyone to realize that.Hoopers trial was based on here say prior to the trial.The ten realestate agents that said he approached them also that was bull and sure did not help his case.Anyone could have claim the same story and it would have been concrete information from the jury and judge.Because he had been labeled already by reporters and media.Such lies are sinful.I know Hooper and I would be proud to claim him as my son but he is not.Thats how highley I think of him.Anyone who knows him will say the same thing.I do have a son around hoopers age and daughter a few years younger.Believe me I have experiance.
Iguess I got off track lol.What Im trying to say is ,their were no facts that this girl was raped by hooper.The media had him guilty before trial.There should be a law against what the reporters get a way with.Actually they need someone to sue them.Do you know how this affected the parents of hooper?No one would know til its done to them.Everyone should be repectful and not judge when they were not even present at time when all this was suppose to have happened.
Comment by sara on 21 January 2008:
One question: How would the girl know that Hooper had an uncircumsized penis?
Comment by jan on 21 January 2008:
Does Hooper have a uncircumsized penis?And how would you know this?Was this hear say or did you see it?I do not know about his private parts.I just know hes not a Realestate Rapist.Dont you think he would have had other victims?It was announced world wide and no one came forward.
Comment by jan on 23 January 2008:
#12[me] and [sara]
Was this talk about hoopers penis being uncircumsized in the court notes,and the girl descibing it?If this was…[me] you made an oath in court not to discuss the case.
Comment by jan on 23 January 2008:
There must be a law ……to screen all our jury better than what they did.I guess I dont need the court notes I can ask you.
Comment by sara on 23 January 2008:
Yes hooper has an uncircumsized penis and I do know this for a fact. I think “absolutely not guilty” #28 can confirm this if she dated him.
That fact is the Only thing that disturbs me about this case, which leads me to believe:
1. the girl had to have done some contact with hooper to be able to know that, however perhaps it was a mutual thing , and she changed her mind?
2. she is good at guessing?
Comment by jan on 23 January 2008:
me #28 confirmed that hooper had a uncircumsized penis and she was on the jury,thats all I needed to know.I wonder if any others in the jury thought the way you do?Or was hooper guilty before walking in the court room?Dont you think questions like this should have ran threw ther minds?Well thats what im saying no one was there to see what really happen.So hooper may not be all at fought.We dont know for sure.But this is not the guy I know.His wife even stated that hes not the animal everyone is talking about he a human.I for got which paper it was in.His wife has to protect thier children from the media and news reporters.How sad.Hoopers wife and children had nothing to do with whatever has happened.Idont have any answers for you sara,sorry.
Comment by jan on 24 January 2008:
Excuse me im wrong…..Hoopers wife quoted hes not the monster everyone is talking about,hes a very caring person.She knows him the way I do.
Comment by sara on 25 January 2008:
Jan– I agree with you and hoopers wife that he is not the monster everyone is talking about and he is a nice guy.
Its just sad that he didnt speak or say anything, so we may never know what really happened and the fact that the girl accusing him knew he was uncircumsized is really disturbing.
Comment by jan on 25 January 2008:
Sara-Ty for taking the time to write me back.Ty for realizing that hooper is not that monster.I do not know why he didnt talk.Maybe afraid he was going to loose his wife and kids?I guess he didnt realize what was in stake.Trust me his parents and family and friends need answers also.We havent been able to get them.Its still under investigation.Phone calls are being monitered.We will never give up on him though.He needs to be with his children.He needs to help his wife support them.I feel so sorry for his wife,she has alot on her shoulders.They both are good parents.
Comment by jan on 25 January 2008:
[sara]I do know that a picture of hoopers penis was given out in the court room.
Comment by sara on 27 January 2008:
Are his parents and friends able to visit him? Has he even talked to his family? You think that he would tell them and his wife what happened, or maybe he has been silent with them also?
Either way, it is VERY sad ,espec. for his kids. Dont know how someone in jail can support his kids at all….
Comment by jan on 28 January 2008:
Yes he is allowed visitors.Yes parents and friends have visited him.We live in Maryland .We all have full time jobs and NewHampshire is so far away.Yes he has talked to family.He has been silent..
Comment by jan on 28 January 2008:
The state of Maine has a very high record for rapist.Wonder why that is?I hope this is not a pattern.I have been doing my homework.Ill let everyone know the out come.
Comment by sara on 29 January 2008:
so, because hooper is silent, does that make you think he has something to hide? Perhaps he is a nice guy, but something happened and he just flipped?
the whole thing is very weird.
Comment by jan on 29 January 2008:
I dont know why hes silent.He wants another trial.Yes Sara if he did something like what was told he did,Yes I would say he flipped out .He was not himself.He is a wonderful guy.I think hooper could have been under alot of stress prior to this.I know alot about stress and that it leads to depression,because my son suffers from it.He gets very little sleep because of it.Sometimes he seems to be not himself,lite stranger.Then we realize he must go in the hospital for a short time.This happens about once a year the stress builds up and he does sometimes flip out.Actually I got a phone call from my son 3;00 this morning,not quite himself.I can see him being admitted to the hospital with in the next few days.What Im trying to say is til my son gets help he is not the son I know.He needs to go back on meds.My son is 34 and this started happening to him at age 24.He has depression.He hasnt been dangerous yet but who know what he may do ,like I said I do not know my son at this point.We live only ten mins away from him thank god,cause he needs us.
yes the whole thing is weird about hooper,IDONT THINK THIS IS THE REAL HOOPER I KNOW EITHER.I WISH WE HAD ANSWERS.
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 30 January 2008:
Jan- It is nice to see someone supporting Oly so much. You are a great friend to him and his family. I wish I could talk with you directly via email vs this site but there is no way to get emails across.
How are his parents doing? Do they support him? Does he get to see his wife and kids?
I still and will continue to say that he is not guilty and was framed. Maybe he will open up soon. He was always one to hold his emotions in. I just can’t believe someone’s life can be ruined on such hear say like it was in this case. This is just such a sad story. I wish I could do something to help him. With all the lawyers out there always looking for publicity, I can not believe one has not come forward to help him in this situation. Please continue to support him and his family. I know I will and always believe that he is not guilty. Our justice system is horrible and I hope that the accuser comes forward soon. If not, she will get her judgment one day. I do not know how she can go about her life knowing she lied and ruined not only his life but his parents, children’s and other family.
Comment by loulou on 30 January 2008:
All the lawyers are out for is the money. Of course that is what life is about I guess.He would never get a good lawyer from up there because the don’t want to step on anyones toes. If you know what I mean.
Comment by scott on 31 January 2008:
What would the girl who accused hooper of the crime have to gain? Also, do you believe that nothing happened at all between hooper and the girl? Just because you both know hooper doesnt mean that he didnt do this.
What person in their right mind (who was innocent) would stay silent? He also denied ever meeting the girl. strange. scared or not it doesnt make sense
Comment by loulou on 31 January 2008:
(SCOTT) HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD DO? ALL A FEMALE HAS TO DO IS SAY RAPE AND THATS ALL AND YOU WOULD BE LOCKED UP TO. YOU NO DOUGHT ARE ONE OF THE GOOD OLD BOYS FROM UP THERE. WHY DONT YOU READ THE STORY OR MAYBE CALL THE PAPER UP THERE YOU WILL GET ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED.
Comment by loulou on 31 January 2008:
DID ANYONE SAY HOOPER WAS IN HIS RIGHT MIND AT THE TIME? NO! SCOTT ARE YOU ALWAYS IN YOUR RIGHT MIND! THIS WHOLE WORLD IS CRAZY AT TIMES. I ALSO AM ON MEDS FOR DEPRESSION OR SHOULD I SAY BECAUSE I ALSO GO CRAZY. I UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS CAN DO.ANSWER ME HOW SHE COULD HAVE DNA BUT NOT HOOPERS? THIS IS MT QUESTION, GUESS ONE DAY I WILL GET AN ANSWER.YOU KNOW WE CAN SAY ANYTHING WE WANT BUT UNTIL HOOPER GETS ANOTHER TRIAL WE WILL NOT KNOW THE STORY. (SCOTT MAYBE WE WILL SEE YOU THERE) IT IS FUNNY THAT YOU SCOTT BEING A MALE WOULD STANDUP FOR THE GIRL. YOU NO THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU AND WHAT WOULD YOU DO OR SAY?
Comment by jan on 31 January 2008:
[Scott]Maybe hooper wasnt in his right mind when and if he did this.We and you have no proof of this.Maybe you should go back to school to learn how to be an forensic specialist.Because no dna was found.If hoopers dna was found sure then hes guilty but it was not.You did your job so keep your opinions to yourself.Were not on trial so stop asking us questions.Do you think if we new anything about this case we would share it with you?No cause were not an idiot like you.Maybe you can ask hooper at the next trial since your so concerned.
Comment by scott on 31 January 2008:
I grew up in a family as the only boy with 5 sisters and as far as boys standing up for boys, i dont think that is the issue.
thank you for calling me an idiot(jan) . and obviously you have questions as well or you wouldnt be posting on this blog.
Comment by jan on 1 February 2008:
[scott]Exactly Scott Im searching for answers to what could have happened if hooper did this.Im not god I do not have the answers.Do you not think that the family and friends of hoopers arent mad at the fact he may have committed this terrible crime?We did not say he didnt.Hes silent.That has us puzzled also.Were pissed also.The parents are exhausted with money.Thats their child and you would also do as they have been to get closure.You have not walked in hoopers shoes.No one knows the real story til his is told.Your right no one in there right mind would have remained silent.Maybe he wasnt.I just got battered by my son in the emergency room.IHad been trying to get help for him all day but couldnt.The system stinks.My son has chemical imbalance.He leads a normal life til he flips out.The hospital did not protect me.I now have afracture orbital bone.At this point he was not the son I know.I will still stand behind him til he gets on meds .Then my sons off to work again.
Comment by jan on 1 February 2008:
Im guessing that Scott has no children.Or that he has perfect children.
Comment by scott on 3 February 2008:
(jan) I am very sorry about your situation and I hope your son gets the help he needs soon.
Comment by jan on 4 February 2008:
[Scott]Ty very much for being concerned.Yes he is getting help .He is now going to have three weeks of doctors care before returning to work. That way he can recover some from his illness.I admit men sure have a tough life ,If they have a family to provide they dont have time to be sick.Their the bread winners.
Comment by sara on 22 February 2008:
any updates?
Comment by loulou on 22 February 2008:
No update
Comment by wow on 24 February 2008:
I too knew Oliver as Oli. He and I were great friends for a long, long time. We worked together, we dated, we hung out every weekend. Never mean, never a cross word, never a temper. The kind of guy to send flowers. He taught me to drive a manual and I almost destroyed his transmission in the process. He did not care. I am from Maryland and the camp of people that can’t believe this is possible. However, having said that, I suposse anything is possible. I am very saddened to hear the news. I was hoping to see him at our 20 year high school reunion this summer.
Comment by loulou on 26 February 2008:
Everyone thinks they know the story but they don’t. Maybe one day you will get to see Oli and he will tell you the real story. You should read up on this story. Thing just are not all correct and thing we not in court that should have been.
Comment by wow on 26 February 2008:
The only thing that I can read is what is posted online. All articles say the same thing. I am extremely curious though.
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 27 February 2008:
“Wow”- I wanted to let you know that I agree. I also dated Oly and completely agree that he was “Never mean, never a cross word, never a temper”. I am also from MD and was close to him as well. I was able to order a recorded CD of the trial from the courts and was able to hear the complete trial. If you can do the same, I would. It is unbelievable to hear- his attorney was absolutely horrible and I think almost anyone could have defended him better. There was no DNA evidence, barely any cross examination, etc. It is so sad how unfair our courts are and ashame someone can be locked away on such a lack of actual evidence. Don’t get me wrong- if he did do it, he belongs behind bars but if he did not do it, sad sad story.
If I knew you, I could just give you a copy of the trial for you to hear as I am sure you are curious though- I was and in shock when I found out.
Comment by sara on 27 February 2008:
i am interested in ordering a copy of the CD. could you tell me where to order it from?
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 29 February 2008:
“Sara” The CD can be ordered from the court in the District of where the case was tried. There is a charge for it though. I think it was around $35.
Comment by wow on 4 March 2008:
What district was it tried in?
Comment by Mom on 4 March 2008:
To everyone that has spoken highly of Oly I thank you very much. I know Oly for he is my son. Do any of you know what it is like to have a child proven guilty with DNA of another person? Do you know what it is like everyday and everynight of your life not knowing if your child has been hurt of even if he has food to eat? To all you people that thinks my son is guilty needs to go to church and learn not to judge. Are you perfect? Do you have feelings for another human being? God help each and everyone of you that you are never Oly’s situation. God Bless each and everyone of you. Oly’s Mom
Comment by janice22156 on 5 March 2008:
I dont need that cd.Its garbage.Iknow Oly and he did not do all those terrible things.In my heart I know hes innocent.Why do people judge other people?The bible tells you not to.We all have a judgement day and that will be done by God.Everyone should go to church to learn how to treat one another.It would be a better world.[Mom]I personally know how you feel .I pray for him to prove his innocense.
Comment by loulou on 6 March 2008:
This is not fair how he was done. What goes around comes around. Things will work out MOM. All will come out in the long run. What ever happened he has paid his dews. So let him go home to his family. People need to learn as you sad jan to treat people the way they want to be treated. Ithink the girl needs to be treated the same view her as they did OLY. Shoot her life stye down and treat her like she is crap. Oly has been treated like crap. He has had a lawyer that did nothing for him because he is not a good old boy. In this situation I wish he were a good old boy but that would make him like them. If Oly did anything he was not himself. We all have mental issues. It must run in the family. Right Betty and Jan? And for anyone that has a problem with Oly needs to look at their life because they must be perfect, fat change. Thats like me saying I have done nothing and I am perfect and thats a fat chance. Well when the truth comes out it will be a shock to alot of people. It will be the best day ever because they will find out Oly did not do all she said he did. She had to have done something to have another persons DNA showing up. I wounder what!!! Everybody should know what that was. Well it is to close. Talk to you later Betty and Jan.
Bye
Comment by sara on 8 March 2008:
To: (Oly’s mom or family) Has he said anything to you about the incident? proclaimed his innocence? I feel really bad for you , your family and oly.
Are you able to visit him? How are the conditions of the jail?
if you choose, not to answer my questions that is okay. I am just wondering how Oly is holding up.
My prayers go out to your whole family.
Comment by loulou on 8 March 2008:
This is something his mom would have to answer about the jail. We all dont live close to go see him.
Comment by janice22156 on 12 March 2008:
[Sara]Ty for your concerns and prayers,You must be a good friend of Oly’s.Olys taking one day at a time.Memories will get him through this.He had many good times with friends and family.He was my sons fishing buddy,in their younger years.Wish I could bring those times back.I watched Oly and his sister while mom worked.They were very nice kids.I watch them grow up to be responsible adults.Ive always been so proud of them.
I cant answer any of your questions.Oly is holding up as best as he can.Moms heart is broken,I feel for her every day.
Comment by loulou on 16 March 2008:
(Sara) I alson thank you for your concern about Oly. As being his aunt I see his mothers pain and the family pain.We don’t know the whole story of this but this does not sound like Oly the little boy we all knew growing up. One day we will know all of it. Hoping we all are around to hear at our age. We all do what we can to help his mom. Thanks for your concern.
Comment by sara on 16 March 2008:
Are you able to visit him? How is he holding up?
Comment by janice22156 on 16 March 2008:
[Sara]We wish Oly were closer.Its to far for most of his family.Although some friends and family have visited,but visits are few because of money also.Oly is just taking day by day.
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 17 March 2008:
Everyone is speaking of Oly’s Mom but what about his Dad?
Comment by janice22156 on 17 March 2008:
Oly’s dad is also upset.His only son in jail.His heart is broken.Hes had a heart attack and cancer since his son has been in jail.Its been ruff on all the family.We all still support and think highly of Oly.Dad and mom and family will always love him .
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 18 March 2008:
With the visits- does his wife visit him? How about his girls?
Comment by loulou on 18 March 2008:
His dad feels the same but her and I being sisters we talk more than me and the dad.Dads don’t say to much at least mine never did.
Comment by janice22156 on 18 March 2008:
Yes his wife has visited.Oly has a daughter and a son.
Comment by Linda on 4 April 2008:
According to what I’ve read, he raped this woman, made her take a shower, and then blithely went around visiting other homes in the area.
?????
And there was no DNA evidence - except that she had been with another man.
They say he was silent at the trial. Maybe she seduced him.
And let’s face it. Trusting a real estate agent is an act of lunacy.
Mine lied through his teeth, lied some more a month later, and then went to a phony “ethics” hearing and lied some more - under oath.
(And he was president of the Kiwanis club)
Realtors have a lot of practice at being liars. It sure sounds pretty suspicious.
But I wasn’t there.
Comment by loulou on 7 April 2008:
Linda, Oly was not an agent. I don’t know what happened I was not there either. Would you be silent in court if you had a lawyer to talk for you? I know I would. We don’t know the complete story but if you read all of what has been said something does not sound right. More of an investigation should have been done. I guess if you have strings they can be pulled and people can get out of most anything. Sorry for Oly because he did not have money to get him out of something he did not do. I understand you are upset about your case. Did you have dna as proof it was the right person? That is what I can’t understand about this case there was no dna of Oly,s.
Comment by not all that innocent on 7 April 2008:
I have followed this board and case closely as I am a very good friend of Oly’s. I have known him for quite a long time. I dated him while he lived in MD and he is a great person. I find it hard to even slightly believe he could have done this.
However, there are several things from the trial sexually that were stated to have happened that I know from personal experience Oly did regularly when being intimate. I am not going to go into details but I will say he did like sex and was a little different and liked some different things as some of his favorite things were documented as things that were done to the girl. As I said above though, I find it hard to believe he raped her. For instance, if he did tie her legs together then how did her pants come off so easily- how was she able to walk from room to room.
There is definitely more to this story and I can not understand why he did not speak up. Maybe he was afraid of losing his wife and children if he spoke up to admit cheating.
I have visited Oly up North several times regularly when he was on travel and otherwise. Even when I met him during these times and we would be intimate he still completed the things I am speaking of above during sex. I am sure people will write back saying he got what he deserved, especially if he was cheating on his wife, but Oly is a GREAT person, sweet and gentle and would not ever hurt anyone. He didn’t even fight. I think he had only been in one fight in his life and he loves his wife and children very much.
Comment by jan on 7 April 2008:
All men like the sex that was mention in court not just Oly.Yes Oly is different as you have stated.I still dont believe all that was said in court.Hopefully one day he will be able to defend himself.Hes not a realestate rapist,it was made up by the media.Then everyone decides to add a little more.Just remember this ,it very well could happen to our husbands,son etc.
Comment by jan on 8 April 2008:
Maybe he was cheating on his wife ,who really knows?I just know hes not that monster everyone made him out to be.
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 21 May 2008:
There has not been a lot of activity on this board lately… Wondering if anyone was able to see or speak to Oly on his Bday this month and how he was doing?
Comment by jan on 17 June 2008:
“absolutely not guilty” Would you happened to be” not all that “innocent?If so which Im sure you are,your not his friend.Your a bed partner.Do you sleep with anyone who comes to town.I hope you know that your article did no justice for yourself.You alt to be ashame of yourself speaking of your sex life.
Comment by jan on 18 June 2008:
If Oly had true friends they would not be asking these questions.Where are friends when you need them?Thank god he has his family.How disappointed he is with all his so called friends.He has one true friend that visits and writes to him.
Comment by sara on 19 June 2008:
who is his true friend?
Comment by jan on 20 June 2008:
[sara]I cant tell you.His other so called friends would try to contact his real friend to be nosey and find out whats going on.Then they would post it on this blog…..sorry sara
Comment by joe on 23 June 2008:
i dont see anything wrong with posting on this blog how oly is doing. i am sure (like myself) many people live far away and cant visit him, and want to know how he is. You have to look from his friends perspective and maybe everyone is a little causcious.
Comment by jan on 24 June 2008:
[Joe]Im sorry what you said is true.Im just a angry aunt.Oly is just doing his life time sentence,thats all I can say.I just think his sentence was to extreme.Killers get lifetime,child molesters get twenty years,Why rape lifetime?With no dna,no real proof this happen[or the way it happen]Why Oly didnt talk?Why Oly’s lawyer took the money and ran?Was he payed money under the table not to defend Oly?We the family cant get answers.We cant ask Oly questions,He has no privaties.Sorry venting….We cant visit its to far…
Comment by really? on 24 June 2008:
To not all that innocent
Exactly when were you intimate with Oly? What was the timeline?
Comment by wake up on 24 June 2008:
He did it. He got what he deserves. If his lawyer looked incompetent, it’s because he had nothing to work with since the man was guilty.
The pain everyone feels is unfortunate but that is no excuse to look past the obvious. That is just ignorance. Instead of trying to find all the reasons why the proof that he did it is faulty, show us the proof that he did not do it.
You can’t because there is none.
Comment by Speaking up on 24 June 2008:
Someone posted…asking how he can support his children. He can’t financially support his children. He has no valuable income that can be of any value to his EX-Wife and his innocent children. The state of NH doesn’t send child support checks. I know his EX-Wife and she is a very bright person who has been able to rise above all this and is supporting the children on her own. She is a strong person and with the support of her friends and family she has made it through.
Whether he had affairs or not isn’t the question. Nothing justifies Rape and nothing justifies having an affair.
Life is stressful and we are all faced with challeges that will test us. It is the ones that are strong enough to ask for help when they need it and the weak ones that use that as an excuse to commit a crime. Oly committed this crime. Not once since he has been in prison has he once said…”I’m INNOCENT” He had his chance to but kept worring about what was going to happened to him. That he messed up his life. He never once stated that he messed up his childrens life or that of his wifes at the time. His only concern when this all went down was his own. There is absolutely no evidence that he didn’t do it. His footprint was found in house. It was found outside the house. His EZ Pass has him going through the tollbooths up in NH by the house and the timeline matches perfectly.
I ask that you stop blaming the victim. She is just that a victim. This is something she has to live with for the rest of her life. He took away the one thing that is hers…he took away her soul. He took away her right to say No. He took away her trust in a human being. He took it away.
It is okay to be angry but be angry at the right person. Be angry at the person that has put you all in this situation. Dont be angry at the system. They did what they did to keep the streets safe.
He committed this crime. And it is time that you all accept that people change and some change for the better and some make the biggest mistakes in the world and ruin their lives forever.
His children do not visit him and their mother has made it very clear to everyone that she will not bring them up to visit him. When they are old enough to make their own choices, she has informed everyone then she will drive them up to see him if they choose to want to. But until that day there is no communication between him and his children. He has already messed with his daughters head…she wont allow him to mess with it again. You all maybe angry with his EX-wifes decision but given the circumstances and having been very close to her. I applaud her decision. She is protecting the children. He made his choice and now he gets to sleep in it everyday.
I feel for his parents and his sister because they too are victims in all this. These poor people are trying to regain their lives back but have the constant reminders of what their son has done.
Comment by jan on 24 June 2008:
[speaking up]I agree with all that you said.Im not upset with his ex-wife she made the right decision not taking them to the jail.It would only hurt his daughter again.Im so sorry for what they have been through.I give my niece credit for supporting her children.She has done a great job.God bless her sole.As a aunt I never question what she has done with her children,shes a good mother.She will always have thier best interest.Yes were all victims.
Comment by smith on 24 June 2008:
I think that Oly needs to admit to what he did, apoligize to victim, his friends and his family and give some sort of explanation WHY he did what he did. Basically , we all want to know WHY and need some sort of closure. Is it possible that Oly will sit in jail the rest of his life and never coming to terms with what he did and how it has affected everyone? He not only has ruined his life, but he ruined the victim’s life, his childrens lives, ex wife, etc.. I think that EVERYONE deserves an EXPLANATION.
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 25 June 2008:
“Jan” I wanted to let you know that I am not the same person who posted the above, as you refer that I am. I have no idea who “not all that innocent” is nor do I really care. I was a friend of Oly’s a long time ago and still consider him a good friend. I have no idea what he has done with anyone since he moved but do know that when we ever spoke, he spoke very highly of his wife.
I would love to write to Oly so that he had some support but I really do not have any idea of how to get the address. I have not spoken to his parents in years and would feel strange calling them. I think I have even met you in the past but I am not too sure. I think it was once at a family picnic. Do you have a son with a name that starts with “B”- I don’t want to put his name out here.
Comment by Coincidental on 25 June 2008:
He did lose his wife and children!!!! He lost everything!!
Comment by jan on 25 June 2008:
Yes he did loose his wife and children.He has not lost the rest of his family.We still love him even though he may have messed up big time.I have a son and daughter named Mike&Missy.”B” has been in a coma for three years now.[car accident]
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 26 June 2008:
“Jan” Wow- Sorry to hear about B. I am shocked to hear this. He was really great when I knew him. Is he in the hospital, can he have visitors? Also, how can I get mailing info. for Oly? I would like to send him a letter.
Comment by jan on 26 June 2008:
“B”is in a nursing home in catonsville md [vegetable state] Its in gods hands now.Olys in NewHampshire prison,go to the website and get his number&address.Thanks for remaining to be his friend.Were all shocked with what has happened and do not know why and we may not never know.We the family still love him the same though,after all he is humane.We all make mistakes.[smith is right he has not admitted to what happened.]
Comment by smith on 28 June 2008:
How is the prison system? Has oly gotten in any fights there or have suffered abuse? what is his daily life like there?
Comment by jan on 28 June 2008:
[smith]Why do you ask questions like this?I would not share this information even if I knew it…Would you like to hear something bad like this?Smith,are you related to Oly?
Comment by not all that innocent on 30 June 2008:
To Really? Why does it matter the timeframe or when? Give me a good reason and I have no problem telling you but I am not really sure why you would need to know this
Comment by really on 30 June 2008:
[not all that innocent]
Because I’m his EX-Wife and I’d like to know if he indeed was having an affair on me!! Thats why!
Comment by not all that innocent on 30 June 2008:
To Really- I knew him from Maryland and pretty much was with him before he was married while living in NC on and off, to IL and then after before and after he was married. I will tell you though that he thought the world of you and really loved you. Oly is a different person and is really into sex. Whenever, we spoke he would say that you were coming around but were really shy in the bedroom. Please understand that Oly was not trying to hurt you he was trying to keep his needs under control. It seems though from what has happened that he was not able to. Do you still see or speak to him? If I were you, I would just move on, forget Oly and build a great and happy life with your children. You need to be strong now and you can do it. Forget him, he is not worth it! There is so much better out there.
Comment by really on 30 June 2008:
To Not All That Innocent
No I do not and haven’t for almost two years now! I don’t allow him any access to his children either.
You are right that I need to move forward and know with the knowledge you have provided for me really completes the picture.
I’m very happy with the courts decision to keep him in prison for the rest of his life. He will no longer be able to hurt the children or myself.
TO EVERYONE OUT THERE…HE DID ADMIT TO THE RAPE! He is in the place he belongs… Behind bars and cement walls where he can no longer hurt anyone!
May he rot in there as well!!!
My only regret is that I helped him out in the beginning and the money that was spent on the lawyer should have gone to the children.
Comment by really on 30 June 2008:
I have moved on and I’ve very happy!
I stumbled onto this website because every 6 months or so…I’m curious to see if anything new has happened around his case. When I came upon this website and read your blogged it stirred up a lot of emotions and questions. Now that you have answered the final question…I now can have complete closure on him and the case.
Peace
Comment by smith on 1 July 2008:
I wonder if he is abused because i heard in prison that inmates who rape women are often hated in jail and the target of abuse.
Comment by sara on 1 July 2008:
to his ex wife: i dated oly a long time ago and he cheated on me all the time. He used that excuse about me being too shy also. i am not sure why a lot of people would date him though. He comes across as a nice guy, but when it comes down to it , its not like he is really good looking and he has Never really been in shape with that big gut of his.
Comment by jan on 1 July 2008:
[smith you sound like a very sick person]
[sara]Are you a bathing beauty?You must have liked his big gut,you must be very inmature.Is that why he dumped you.
Comment by jan on 2 July 2008:
[not all that innocent] [sara] Dont you think ex-wife has been hurt enough?and family?So now we know he cheated on his wife.Whats new most men do.
Comment by wake up on 2 July 2008:
All of that is just further proof that this guy is a scumbag. And apparently he’s been a scumbag most of his life.
FYI - Not all men cheat on their wives or girlfriends and not all men are sexual deviants.
Blaming his behavior on men in general is just a cheap form of denial.
Comment by absolutely not guilty on 2 July 2008:
To everyone out there that dated Oly at one time and is now ragging on him. Remember you dated him for a reason and liked him then. I dated him for quite awhile (3 years) and he was an absolute sweetheart. I loved Oly once a long time ago and still hold a special place in my heart for him. He never cheated on me and he was a big teddy bear- not a mean bone in his body. I can’t believe to those who have dated him that you are speaking bad about him. You must not have dated him long and not gotten a chance to know him well. As his wife said in court, he is not a monster, he is sweet lovable and caring person. We all have faults and while it is not right what Oly did, we can all be forgiven. Think back to what you have done wrong in your past… We all have something that we would not want to share with anyone.
Comment by really on 2 July 2008:
[absolutely not guilty] Please do not use the words that I supposedly said in court. Those are not my words and were used by his lawyer and the media and were not by me. I made sure I stayed far away from the courts and the entire media spectacle that this brought on.
I think that there was a time in his life when he was sweet and lovable but as it appears and turns out he changed after high school. He became two different people. On the outside he appeared to really have things together and was a sweet and caring person but there was the other Oly that was the complete opposite of what you speak. One being that sweet and caring person on the front and the other was someone who lost respect for woman, the woman in his life, and for himself.
We do all have our faults and have all made mistakes that we are happy that people haven’t learned but I believe that there is huge difference in being forgiven for mistakes that on the surface hurts a little that don’t leave a lifetime of scars.
Oly’s mistake is one that is felt deep, one that has effected more than one person, one that has left a victim with life long scars, fear of always looking over her shoulder, and nightmares for the rest of her life. Not only did he force her into having sex but he did it in such a violent way. I dont think that type of mistake is one that is forgiveable. Do you? If you think really hard…what if that happened to you? to your daughter? to your sister? to your mother? Would you be able to forgive that person who violated you? Oly of all people should have been aware of this. He has a daughter, a sister and mother and at the time a wife. If someone ever did that to our daughter…I’d have that persons head on the platter and would find someone to make sure that person pays.
His mistake not only scared this victim for life, but also has taken financial, emotional, physical pain on those around him.
So before you say we can all be forgiven…think long and hard about that and decide whether Oly’s action really deserve that type of justification.
Comment by think about it on 2 July 2008:
My husband and I have known Oly and his EX - wife for quite some time. We were great friends when they lived in IL. We all spent a lot of time together and had some really fun times. When they moved back east, none of us wanted to see them leave. We were saddened by their move. We love the two of them. My own family knew Oly and his ex-wife and enjoyed them both. After a few months after the move, my husband was going to go and spend some time with Oly. He was really having a rough time with some things in life. A week prior to the trip, his wife (at the time) called and asked for my husband to call and talk to him because things were not going well (they talked a lot and got along well together). Then, just a few days shy of the trip all of this came about, and obviously my husband never made it out to see him. But, you do the math…. something was not right! Before he turned himself in, he called my husband to tell him to not come…
All of us were saddened, shocked, amazed, and horrified of what happened. Oly had a wife, a beautiful child, and an unborn son. I wrote Oly to find some answers, because I didn’t know what to beleieve. (I cried over this, almost like he died….) I wanted to believe that maybe it was an affair gone wrong (NOT that this is OK - and not all men cheat by the way). I wanted to believe it was the wrong guy. But never has he given answers. He wrote me back and said that someday we will all understand, and the truth will come out. But he is unwilling to give any truth or answers from that day. I believe that his lawyer didn’t have much to work with in the end. It was something that was premeditated, which makes it that much more difficult to swallow.
I feel for his family. I really do. I CANNOT imagine what the past few years have been like. They have lost a son, nephew, etc. But, I truly feel for the kids. They will never grow up with their father in their lives, and that is the real shame of it all. His ex-wife is an awesome person and is extremely stong, and she will move on and be happy. I know that in my heart. I hope for the best with everyone involved.
Comment by jan on 2 July 2008:
[Think about it]I am Olys aunt.Ty for sharing this info.We had the same thoughts.Yes its been very tuff the last 3 years loosing my two nephews one has been in coma for 3yrs. now Oly in jail lifetime.Yes Olys ex is a wonderful person.Olys parents think highly of her.We all know she has the right to voice her opinion.I feel so sorry for her and the kids.I feel sorry for OLys mom also[my sister]This has changed her life for ever.
Comment by terri on 2 July 2008:
to(think about it) that response you got from Oly about “someday the truth will come out” is rediculous. What kind of response is that? No one in their right mind would say that. Does Oly realize that he will be in jail for the rest of his life? Has he come to terms with that? Have any of you visited him? Is he content in jail?
Comment by unconditional love on 4 July 2008:
i’m shorty’s sister! i’m proud of it. have any questions?????????
Comment by unconditional love on 6 July 2008:
shorty [oly] is not aloud to say anything until he can get a new trial. by the way his first no good lawyer told him not to say anything in court. you only do what you are told by someone who you think is looking out for you. lawyers are alot of talk and have not much to say. did OJ have a good lawyer? did OJ have lots of money? did OJ’s lawyer have alot to gain for winning? is OJ in prison? money buys a good lawyer no matter if you’re guilty or not!!! guess we didn’t have enough money. your opinions are greatly appreiciated but have no affect on my feelings for my brother. i will love him always. he does still have one great and amazing friend and i will always give thanks for him. real friends are there through thick and thin. thanks to [J.]
Comment by life on 6 July 2008:
TO START ANOTHER TOPIC RELATED TO THE ABOVE, WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT ABORTION? ARE THOSE PEOPLE MURDERERS?
Comment by kidding, right? on 7 July 2008:
No.
Comment by wake up on 7 July 2008:
and OJ was guilty too. Just like Oly.
Comment by Guilty on 7 July 2008:
And OJ is in Jail now too!!
Comment by unconditional love on 8 July 2008:
[wake up] do you really know oly?
Comment by Justice on 8 July 2008:
Why is everyone trying to find excuses for Oly being in prison? Why blame his lawyer? He ADMITTED to many people what he did…You commit the crime, you pay the price. Sure, NOW his family and some friends feel differently about the outcome in court because you are related or know him, but that does not change the law or make what he did ok. How would you feel if someone did this TO you…or your family?…if YOU were his victim?? HE made his choice, HE let you all down, NOT the system. You’re just upset that the lawyer wasn’t dirty enough to wiggle him out of his guilt. HE has to live with his choice of action and what it is doing to his family, that’s why it’s called punishment. He should be ashamed of himself for all the misery his actions have caused his family. And the poor victim…she’s been through enough, stop trying to discount her. Making someone else look bad does not make you or Oly look any better. Is anyone thinking of his children?…not having a daddy?? At this point, their well-being should be the family’s biggest concern. The poor little kids are having to live a lifetime with his choice and without daddy.
Comment by love and forgive?? on 8 July 2008:
If you all truly loved Oly, you would be helping him own up to his actions, take responsibility AND get some professional help so he does not ever have the desire to do this again to someone else. And he needs to ask for forgiveness and be sorry for his actions before it granted - but a higher being than us.
Comment by think about it on 8 July 2008:
To Unconditional Love - PLEASE STOP saying his friends, most of who by the way are not on this blog and able to defend themselves or give their thoughts, are not sticking by him. He comitted adultery and rape! It is one thing if you and anyone else decides to stand by him. No one judges or blames you for that. It is yours and anyone elses choice of course to decide how they will handle the situation based on the facts given. By not everyone ACCEPTS this kind of behavior. You can still love someone, but not agree and accept their actions. If one of my own brothers did this, yes, I would still love them, but I would not accept and defend what they had done. I would be sure they received the needed help. It is a shame that all of this has exhausted all of you not only mentally and emotionally, but financially. It is too bad that his wrongful actions have ruined not only his life, but those who he loves and loves him. I hope he realizes this.
By the way, all of Oly’s friends that I know have stood very much by his ex-wife and kids. Many of us feel they are the ones who need the support.
Comment by not all that innocent on 9 July 2008:
First off let me say, Oly (Shorty) was not having an affair. For those who were so quick to jump and believe that he was and would cheat on his wife, how can you call yourselves friends of his. Oly is a reputable person that for some reason began having some trouble in is life and snapped. Oly loved his wife and child and unborn son to the top of the world and he would NEVER cheat on them. Shame on everyone who was so quick to judge. I have been a friend of Oly’s for a LONG LONG time and despite what others say on this board, he has NEVER cheated on any girlfriend. He may have flirted, but that is just Oly and he was loyal to those he loved. Shame on everyone. While it is sad that he left behind a wife and children, hurt another human being and his family it is also sad he has been destroyed too. Our world can be a tough place and many people snap- it was ashame he was not able to get the help he needed to prevent all of this.
Comment by Really on 9 July 2008:
[Not all that innocent] It was you that stated that you were with him before and after he was married. Below is the statement you posted on June 30th in which you posted:
Comment by not all that innocent on 30 June 2008:
To Really- I knew him from Maryland and pretty much was with him before he was married while living in NC on and off, to IL and then after before and after he was married. I will tell you though that he thought the world of you and really loved you. Oly is a different person and is really into sex. Whenever, we spoke he would say that you were coming around but were really shy in the bedroom. Please understand that Oly was not trying to hurt you he was trying to keep his needs under control. It seems though from what has happened that he was not able to. Do you still see or speak to him? If I were you, I would just move on, forget Oly and build a great and happy life with your children. You need to be strong now and you can do it. Forget him, he is not worth it! There is so much better out there.
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So which is it? The statement you just made or the statement that you posted back on June 30th. Lets see above you talk about how he was trying to keep his needs under control, and how you would meet him when he would be on travel and that this all continued throughout his marriage. So from what I can tell the truth is out there and it was posted back on June 30th. Instead of trying to back track your statements and try to make you look better in the worlds eye. Stick with the truth. He did have an affair and now you must be receiving some pretty good hate mail to want to retract your statements.
Comment by not all that innocent on 9 July 2008:
I am not receiving any hate mail and really could care less if I did. No one on this blog matters to me much. I feel bad for his family that is all. NO I DID NOT HAVE AN AFFAIR WITH OLY- I LIED ABOUT THE WHOLE THING. I have known him since he lived in MD so that I how I know about where he has lived. Again, “For those who were so quick to jump and believe that he was and would cheat on his wife, how can you call yourselves friends of his” You were his wife, supposedly, and of all people you should know him best and have known his true love for you and that he would NEVER in a million years be unfaithful to you. That just is not Oly. Shame on you for even asking the timeframe as you should have known he would never have cheated on you. He loved you so very very much!
Comment by think about it on 9 July 2008:
Not that innocent - You can’t be serious! Why on EARTH would you lie about that? SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!! Has his ex-wife not been through enough that you felt the need to put her through more? Yes, she knew her husband well enough - BUT HE was the one to do something SO unthinkable and rape someone. And, I am guessing after that, an affair isn’t too far fetched. And, as a friend, I would have NEVER guessed he would have comitted those crimes, but he did, so an affair isn’t too far fetched once again. Oly is the one in the wrong here, not anyone else. Yes, he was a great person at one point, but something changed. When was the last time you saw him before all of this? Had you seen your friend shortly before all of this, you would have seen it as well. You are sick for “lying”. What is wrong with you? And, before you start “shaming” everyone else, take a good long look in the mirror.
Comment by wake up on 9 July 2008:
Wow! That is so F’d up. Not that innocent - you report to this blog that you did have an affair and spoke about how he acted out several of the things he is accused of with you. Then you question why people (his poor ex-wife no less) would have doubt about his actions. You push shame on her for having dounbt after all she’s been through?
That is pretty twisted and sick. You and Oly must have gotten along pretty well. You sound like a pretty disgusting human being who is now trying to cover her tracks because she realizes that she said too much. And you’re doing it at the expense of Oly’s family.
That is pathetic.
Comment by not all that innocent on 9 July 2008:
That is the great thing about America- Freedom of Speech. I have no problem looking in the mirror as I have a great and happy life. I am Oly’s friend but why would you refer to me as a “her”- far from it. I have been his friend since elementary school and am male. Everyone get a life, leave Oly in the past and move on. Stop posting and arguing on this board. If you are a friend, you know where Oly is and how to contact and see him to help support him through this. If you are not his friend or family, let it be, mind your own business and MOVE ON as you have no interest in helping him anyway! Turn your attention to his wife, kids and the victim and help them. Why not set up an education fund for his children, helping his wife, and focus your time and energy there.
Comment by Cleveland on 9 July 2008:
(Not all that innocent) Freedom of Speech is a great privilege that we have in America but those who ignorantly abuse such a privilege are the ones that jeopardize the continuation of such privileges so you may want to utilize your free speech a little more responsibly.
You tell people to “turn your attention to his wife, kids and the victim and help them.” How does making his Ex-wife believe he was having an affair during their marriage help her, the kids or anyone else? Oly would be very proud and thankful for your help.
“For those who were so quick to jump and believe that he was and would cheat on his wife, how can you call yourselves friends of his” You were his wife, supposedly, and of all people you should know him best and have known his true love for you and that he would NEVER in a million years be unfaithful to you. He RAPED a 19 year old girl, while he was married sounds unfaithful to me. Adultery and Rape. How many of us who knew him well suspected he was capable of such behavior before he did it? Amazing how strongly you can contradict yourself in the same posting.
Comment by confused on 9 July 2008:
Who”s who in here?Male or female?[not all that innocent]I understand what you have said and agree ,But I thought you were a female.
Comment by get real on 10 July 2008:
i dont think not all that innocent is a male. I know that Oly did those things/acts to her and I also know for a fact that he did that to his other girlfriends but he knew them and didnt rape an innocent woman. He has ALSO cheated . you all need to stop defending a RAPIST.
The question his family needs to ask is WHY this happened.
Comment by think about it on 10 July 2008:
to not that innocent - You are right, freedom of speech is allowed in America. BUT BEFORE all of this started with his ex-wife, you volunteered this on the board. -
“I have followed this board and case closely as I am a very good friend of Oly’s. I have known him for quite a long time. I dated him while he lived in MD and he is a great person. I find I have visited Oly up North several times regularly when he was on travel and otherwise. Even when I met him during these times and we would be intimate he still completed the things I am speaking of above during sex. I am sure people will write back saying he got what he deserved, especially if he was cheating on his wife, but Oly is a GREAT person, sweet and gentle and would not ever hurt anyone. He didn’t even fight. I think he had only been in one fight in his life and he loves his wife and children very much.”
Why would you volunteer this if it wasn’t true? Just because you felt like exercizing your freedom of speech? And, really you know Oly has never cheated on anyone?
Then you tell his ex-wife:
“If I were you, I would just move on, forget Oly and build a great and happy life with your children. You need to be strong now and you can do it. Forget him, he is not worth it! There is so much better out there.”
Yes, sure sounds like you are some great friend of Oly’s. Especially the last sentence.
I was a friend, and he has contacted us and we have contacted him. Funny, you say to help out his wife and family, and I don’t see how ONE thing you have posted has been beneficial to his ex-wife or family. Just a thought.
Comment by kidding, right? on 10 July 2008:
Oly is not worth this many words.
Comment by not all that innocent on 10 July 2008:
I really could care less what anyone posting on here thinks. Oly has his true friends and family that are there to help support him through this. So to all of you who have an issue with me or my posts, GET OVER IT, MOVE ON AND HAVE A GREAT LIFE! Stop wasting your time. I would hope you have better things to do then comment back on issues that can not be changed or to those you don’t know.
Comment by Real Estate Raj on 10 July 2008:
What a sick animal. Disgusting!!
Comment by gege on 11 July 2008:
i new him personally before it happened. i could not believe that horrible thing he did. it makes me sick
Comment by gege on 11 July 2008:
it makes me sick to know his poor daughter and son wont have a father to depend on. oly must think that every day when he is in the slammer. which he should. im his ex wifes friend. And im proud of her for pulling through this shit.i admire her for her courage. And her parents for there strength as well.
Comment by lulu on 16 July 2008:
all of you don’t know the whole story and i don’t either so how can you judge him?you only here what is on this website and what the media says. media is not always correct with what they report. just remember that.all of you whom had affairs with him nice you told this now like his xwife needs to know this now.what kind of person does that make you!
Comment by fran on 19 July 2008:
In response to lulu- What kind of a person does this make those who had affairs with Oly? We are not rapists and not sitting in jail for the rest of our lives. You cant compare the two. I am tired of hearing responses like “you dont know the whole story” whatever, and you lulu dont know the whole story either. Fact is he did it, he is in jail paying for his crime. He is where he deserves.
Comment by loulou on 20 July 2008:
Fran who do you think you are? I guess you know the whole story and you had sex with him also.You know it’s not over to the fat lady sings. Who are you to judge him or who are any of us to judge anyone unless we are angles are you? Well I know I am not perfect but things do happen and why was she the one he raped? It was said he was at alot of other houses. Why pick that one?
Comment by kidding, right? on 21 July 2008:
Surely you’re not suggesting it was the victim’s fault he picked her life to ruin.
Comment by lulu on 22 July 2008:
I am not suggesting anything. I figured that all of you know so much maybe you knew the answer to that.And if I wanted to suggest that I could as you have your thoughts about it.
Comment by jesse on 22 July 2008:
not once have i heard lulu sympathize with the victim. its like she is minimalizing what Oliver Hooper did.
Comment by kidding, right? on 23 July 2008:
Only Oliver Hooper can answer motive questions. And it doesn’t appear he cares enough about the people close to him to give any closure.
Comment by lulu on 23 July 2008:
Until I know the whole story I can’t sympathize with the so called victim.I am his aunt if you would like to know. So that is my reason and I don’t care for you to know that.This does not sound like Oly. There is more to the story than we all know.There will never be a closure to this. He has kids. Will this be a closure to them?
Comment by jesse on 23 July 2008:
If there is more to the story then you should ask Oliver hooper himself about what happened. The reason that he “cant talk ” in jail is stupid. He either wants to tell you what happened or doesnt. So now, because he wont talk or supposidly isnt allowed to talk YOu will never know. I am tired of hearing “more to the story” like there is something else. You all want to believe that Oly didnt do it because you are family and friends. It wasnt like the victim just picked Oly out of the blue. He was obviously there. He has distinct characteristics about him that makes it impossible to mistake him for someone else. The gap in his teeth and his uncircumsized penis.
Comment by kidding, right? on 24 July 2008:
The ‘more to the story’ angle is sad - letting those close to him hold out hope there will be more details someday when he knows they will never come is cruel. He should let his family start the acceptance process so they can move on.
Comment by l