Murders and Mayhem of Matthew Hoffman “The Leaf Killer” | Weird True Crime

Tina Herrmann, her kids Kody and Sarah, and family friend Stephanie Sprang were going about their normal routines on November 10, 2010, when things were turned upside down. With the intention to burglarize their home, Matthew Hoffman snuck in when the family left for the day, only to be surprised when Tina returned early. A simple burglary quickly turned into a triple murder and kidnapping with a creepy twist.

These are the true crimes of Matthew Hoffman, a.k.a “The Leaf Killer”

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