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Ricky High, a 48-year-old African American male, was tragically murdered on October 12, 2007, in Raleigh, North Carolina. His death was part of a series of killings committed by Samuel James Cooper, a serial killer who terrorized the area between 2006 and 2007. Cooper, who was born on January 12, 1977, in North Carolina, had a history of violent behavior and a troubled upbringing. He grew up in an abusive home where his father regularly beat him, his mother, and his four siblings. This abuse beg ...Read More
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Ricky High
Male
Black / African American
Raleigh
NC
2007-10-12
48
Ricky
High
11/09/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I can't stop thinking about how Ricky High was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. It’s so ... ...Read More
07/12/2024
07/12/2024
Ricky High's story is just so infuriating. It's such a painful reminder of how a person can be utter... ...Read More
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
One thing that really stood out to me about this tragic case is how Ricky High's murder seemed to be... ...Read More
09/08/2023
09/08/2023
