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Shea Briar’s sudden and untimely demise in January 2020 sent shockwaves across the community of Jay County, Indiana. However, it deeply affected his family members, including his mother, Tracy Hoevel, his aunt, Tiffany McLaughlin, and his grandmother, Sharon Taylor. CBS’ ’48 Hours: Coached to Kill’ features interviews with these three women, who recount their respective experiences and memories with Shea. Although his sister, Sydney Hoevel, doesn’t make an appearance in the documentary, she shared a close bond with him. When the perpetrators — Esther Jane Stephen, Shelby Hiestand, and Hannah Knapke — were brought to justice, Shea’s family was relieved and established the Shea Michael Briar Memorial Fund.
Tracy Hoevel Surrounds Herself With the Love and Support of Her Family and Friends
Hailing from Redkey, Indiana, Tracy Hoevel welcomed Shea Briar and Sydney Hoevel into the world. After passing out from Jay County High School, she graduated from Vincennes University with flying colors. With the grief of losing her son still fresh, Tracy keeps him alive in her memories while focusing on her partner, Rafic Hachem, and daughter, Sydney. Living in Kailua, Hawaii, she also owns two adorable furry friends — Mia and Kobe. In her free time, Tracy also likes to watch football and hang out with her friends and family, including her mother, Sharon Taylor.
During the holiday season of 2025, she and her loved ones took a road trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where they went shopping and ate at a couple of restaurants. She also stated, “We even made it back to Dad’s for sunset, pizza for dinner, and some more family time. Now it’s time for a photo dump and some sleep. Merry Christmas Everyone.” Following the Christmas celebrations, the proud mother celebrated her daughter’s 23rd birthday. “Happy 23rd Birthday Sydney Hoevel, I love you so much and I’m so proud of the young woman you have grown up to be .. Have a blessed year and keep chasing your dreams .. Love you ❤️,” she said.
Sydney Hoevel Gracefully Balances Her Modeling Career and Marriage
The younger sister of Shea Briar, Sydney Hoevel, has made a name for herself in the modeling industry in her early 20s. She is associated with several modeling agencies, including Renew Artists in Oahu, Hawaii, ANM Management in Canada, One Management in New York, and Natural Model Management in California. Her successful modeling career has enabled her to travel to destinations such as New York, California, Michigan, and even Japan. In most of her travels, she is accompanied by her long-time partner, Denton, whom she has been dating since August 2021.
On the 4th anniversary of their togetherness, Sydney wrote, “My lovey, tonight and always 🤍 Happy 4 year anniversary to us! You make my world brighter, I can’t imagine life without you, and I’m so grateful I get to love you every single day. Here’s to forever, you and me.” In January 2025, they took their relationship to the next stage by tying the knot and exchanging marital vows, surrounded by their loved ones. She continues to hold a special place in her heart for her late brother, Shea Briar, whose board she used to kneeboard on her 23rd birthday. “Being out on the water brought back so many memories and reminded me of all the fun, love, and laughter we shared on this boat. I miss being younger and those days so deeply, but I’m also so grateful for those memories and excited for all the adventures still ahead,” she wrote.
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Tiffany McLaughlin Sells Unique and Antique Furniture in Portland, Indiana
Shea Briar’s aunt, Tiffany Chalfant McLaughlin, also attended Jay County High School, like her sister, Tracy. She owns a business called Indiana Junker, through which she sells a variety of items, including theater seats, selections of Ball jars, unique coffee tables, vintage Fisher-Price toys, cabinets, tables, and more. She sets up her shop in booth 86 of Wheel & Spoke Antique Mall in Portland, Indiana. In April 2025, she had a fun outing with her friends at Valhalla Axe Hall in Redkey, Indiana. Although she misses her late nephew every once in a while, the businesswoman has been leading a fulfilling life with her husband, whom she has been married to for nearly two and a half decades.
Sharon Taylor Leads a Peaceful Life With Her Husband
Sharon Taylor, Shea Briar’s grandmother and Tracy Hoevel’s mother, grew up in Redkey, Indiana, and attended the University of Indianapolis, where she pursued a degree in United Methodist Church Pastor Licensing. Still residing in Redkey, Sharon is in a healthy and long marriage with Joel Taylor, who went to Dunkirk High School and studied Administration & Supervision at Ball State University. She also maintains a close bond with her daughters and granddaughter, and keeps Shea Briar’s memories close to her heart.
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