Mary J. Cooper, a 37-year-old woman from Logan, Ohio, tragically died on September 9, 2018, as a result of a shooting in her home. She was the mother of four children, two of whom were minors living with her, and two teenage boys from a previous relationship. The investigation revealed that Mary Cooper was the victim of a shooting carried out by her husband, George Cooper, who was 50 years old at the time.
George Cooper was arrested and charged with murder following the incident.
According to reports, he shot Mary Cooper late on Saturday night or early Sunday morning and then fled the scene with their two young children to a relative's home in Meigs County. The relative contacted the authorities, leading to the discovery of Mary Cooper's body with gunshot wounds in their home. George Cooper was also charged with tampering with evidence and possessing criminal tools.
The case drew significant attention from law enforcement agencies, including the Logan Police Department, Hocking County Sheriff's Office, Meigs County Sheriff's Office, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. George Cooper was indicted on charges of aggravated murder and murder, with both charges carrying a gun specification. The Hocking County Prosecutor's Office, with assistance from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's Special Prosecutions Section, prosecuted the case.
The tragic death of Mary J. Cooper left her children without their mother, and the community rallied to support the family during this difficult time. The investigation and subsequent legal proceedings aimed to ensure justice for Mary Cooper and her children.
