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Accident – Death – Obituary News : **Headline: NYPD Detectives’ Association Calls for FBI and Attorney General Investigation into Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler’s Actions in Megan McDonald Murder Case**

**Introduction**

In the wake of a scathing State Police report uncovering alleged misconduct by Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler in the Megan McDonald murder investigation, the NYPD’s Detectives’ Endowment Association has urged the FBI and New York’s Attorney General to launch a full-scale investigation into Hoovler’s actions. The association, led by President Paul DiGiacomo, voiced concerns about the ethical and procedural irregularities surrounding the case, calling for transparency and justice.

**NYPD Detectives’ Endowment Association Demands Action**

At a hastily called news conference, Paul DiGiacomo, with members of the Detectives’ Endowment Association by his side, expressed their deep reservations about the Megan McDonald murder investigation. DiGiacomo, a veteran detective with over 40 years of experience, emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the corruption allegations against Hoovler’s office.

“There were things done that were unethical, things done that were wrong, things done that should be investigated by the FBI and the attorney general to bring to light the corruption in that office in regards to this homicide case,” DiGiacomo stated.

**Family and Association Stand United**

Karen and James Whalen, Megan McDonald’s sister and brother-in-law, joined the Detectives’ Endowment Association at the news conference to show their unwavering support for justice. Megan McDonald’s father, Dennis, was an esteemed NYPD detective who tragically passed away before his daughter’s murder. The detectives who worked alongside Dennis have stood by the Whalen family, even offering a reward for information leading to a conviction.

Karen Whalen expressed her gratitude to the association, saying, “We are just so emotional about standing here with Paul DiGiacomo and the DEA and how they have been by our side with everything that we’ve needed. They have just been our rock to stand with.”

**The Troubled Investigation**

The Megan McDonald murder case remained unsolved for two decades until State Police investigators arrested Edward Holley, Megan’s former boyfriend, in April 2023, on the 20th anniversary of her tragic death. However, Hoovler’s office recused itself from the case shortly after the arrest, allowing Holley to go free. Westchester prosecutor Julia Cornachio was subsequently appointed as the special prosecutor.

DiGiacomo highlighted that Hoovler, in his previous role as a defense attorney, had represented one of the suspects in the case. This conflict of interest raises concerns about why Hoovler impeded the arrest of Holley and hindered justice for Megan McDonald.

**Demand for Investigation**

The Detectives’ Endowment Association is now urging the FBI and the attorney general to open an investigation into David Hoovler’s actions throughout the Megan McDonald murder case. The association seeks answers as to why Hoovler obstructed justice and failed to recuse himself from the case promptly.

John Beatty, the Whalen family’s attorney, emphasized the need for external intervention, saying, “If the governor’s office or the attorney general or the FBI would come to our aid in trying to get answers in this case, both for this family who’s been so injured, but also for the taxpayers of Orange County.”

**Looking Towards Closure**

Karen Whalen expressed her family’s desire to put the Megan McDonald murder case behind them and focus on cherishing Megan’s memory. Their ultimate goal is to remember Megan for the love, joy, and positive impact she brought to their lives, rather than the tragic circumstances of her death.

“The whole point of this for us, for our family, our entire goal is to get my sister back. It’s to stop talking about how she died and not remember her that way, but to remember all the love and her smile and laugh and everything that she brought good to our family and talk about that again.”

As the calls for an investigation grow louder, the Whalen family and the Detectives’ Endowment Association hope for a resolution that brings justice and closure to Megan McDonald’s case, allowing her memory to be honored in a more positive light..

– Family and NYPD detectives want FBI probe of DA
– Family and NYPD detectives want FBI investigation of DA.