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Dontae John Cook

Case from Mount-rainier, MD dated Dec 16, 2011

Victim Details

Dontae John Cook

Male

Black / African American

Mount-rainier

MD

2011-12-16

16

Dontae

John Cook

07/13/2026

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In the quiet neighborhood of Mount Rainier, Maryland, the life of 16-year-old Dontae John Cook was tragically cut short on the evening of Friday, December 16, 2011. A junior at Northwestern High School, Dontae was known as a likable and easy-going young man who was actively preparing for college, taking on advanced courses like precalculus and AP world history. His friendly demeanor and active participation in class discussions left a positive mark on those who knew him. Beyond his academic purs ...
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  • https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post_now/post/man-arrested-in-mount-rainier-youths-slaying/2011/12/18/gIQAjRf92O_blog.html
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