Angela Dawn Cook, a 51-year-old woman from Troutman, North Carolina, tragically passed away on July 27, 2021. Angela was born on May 1, 1970, in Gaffney, South Carolina. She was a beloved mother and daughter, known for her love of cooking, gardening, and caring for her family. Angela's death was a significant loss to her community, as she was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
The circumstances surrounding Angela Dawn Cook's death were tragic and involved a fire at her home.
On the day of the incident, firefighters were called to the scene on Loram Drive in Troutman. The investigation revealed that the fire was not an accident but a deliberate act of arson. Angela's son, Corey Cook, was identified as the primary suspect in the case. Corey, who was 23 years old at the time, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his mother, Angela Dawn Cook, his father, Johnny Bryan Cook, and his brother, J.T. "Jay" Cook. He was also charged with setting fire to the family home and 17 counts of felony identity theft.
The investigation into the deaths of Angela Dawn Cook and her family members uncovered several key pieces of evidence. Detectives found inconsistencies in Corey's statements about the fire and discovered that he had used his deceased family members' credit cards to purchase Amazon gift cards. Surveillance footage from a grocery store where Corey worked showed him making these purchases. On October 15, 2021, Corey Cook confessed to the murders and the arson. He initially appeared in Iredell County Superior Court to enter a plea but decided not to accept the state's plea deal. As a result, he now faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted.
The tragic deaths of Angela Dawn Cook, her husband, and her son have left a lasting impact on their community. The legal proceedings against Corey Cook continue as the community seeks justice for the loss of their loved ones.
