In the small community of Cadet, Missouri, 11-year-old Trevor Scott Cook was known for his energetic personality and a smile that could light up a room. A student at Kingston K-14, he was well-loved by his teachers and classmates. Trevor, a white male, enjoyed the simple pleasures of childhood, like playing outside with friends, swimming, and gaming on his Xbox.
The night of December 7, 2020, brought a devastating tragedy that would forever alter the lives of his family and community.
In an act of brutal violence, an individual entered the home Trevor shared with his grandmother, 53-year-old Tammy Feverston. Both Trevor and his grandmother were shot and killed. To conceal the heinous crime, the assailant then set fire to the residence.
The initial reports of a house fire quickly turned into a homicide investigation as authorities discovered the violent nature of their deaths. Law enforcement's investigation into the double homicide and arson led them to a suspect identified as Richards. Following a thorough investigation, Richards was arrested in connection with the deaths of Trevor and his grandmother. He was subsequently charged with multiple offenses, including murder and arson. In the aftermath of the tragedy, it was reported that several items, including cell phones, were stolen from the home, suggesting robbery as a possible motive. The community was left to grapple with the senseless loss of a young boy and his grandmother, his memory cherished by his parents, Jessica and Jeffery Cook, his brother Tayven, and a host of other relatives and friends.
