Monica Hoffa | Last Night Out
- Aug 8, 2026
- 45:09
- Full Episode
Monica Hoffa is walking to meet a friend when she is met by a random stranger with a gun.
Brief Summary
Monica Hoffer was murdered in Tampa, part of a series of random killings linked to Howell Donaldson III, who was later arrested and sentenced.
Key points
- Monica's Disappearance. Monica Hoffer goes missing after a night out, raising concerns among her family.
- Tragic Discovery. A landscaping crew finds Monica's body in an overgrown lot, shocking her family.
- Community in Fear. The murders of Monica and others create panic in the Tampa community.
- Community in Fear. The community is gripped by fear as random murders occur, leading to heightened tension.
- A Serial Killer in Tampa. The case of a serial killer captures national attention as law enforcement seeks to stop the spree.
- Arrest of Howell Donaldson. Howell Donaldson is arrested after a manager at McDonald's reports a suspicious package containing a gun.
Episode highlights
- Monica's DisappearanceMonica Hoffer goes missing after a night out, raising concerns among her family.“Something doesn't feel right.”0:40Aug 8, 2026
- Tragic DiscoveryA landscaping crew finds Monica's body in an overgrown lot, shocking her family.“She was just walking to her friend's house innocently and she was gunned down.”10:58Aug 8, 2026
- Community in FearThe murders of Monica and others create panic in the Tampa community.“It was just such randomness to it.”26:21Aug 8, 2026
- Community in FearThe community is gripped by fear as random murders occur, leading to heightened tension.“It was really, really intense in that neighborhood.”27:30Aug 8, 2026
- A Serial Killer in TampaThe case of a serial killer captures national attention as law enforcement seeks to stop the spree.“This had become a story nationally and internationally because we had a serial killer in our midst in Tampa.”30:10Aug 8, 2026
- Arrest of Howell DonaldsonHowell Donaldson is arrested after a manager at McDonald's reports a suspicious package containing a gun.“Could this be their serial killer?”36:55Aug 8, 2026
- Donaldson's Guilty PleaHowell Donaldson changes his plea to guilty to avoid the death penalty, receiving life sentences instead.“He changes it to guilty to avoid the death penalty.”42:00Aug 8, 2026
- Closure for Victims' FamiliesThe families of the victims find a sense of closure as justice is served against Donaldson.“Now that the victim's families have a little sense of closure and a little sense of justice that they deserve.”44:16Aug 8, 2026
Tension
85/ 100High tension






