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Richard Joseph Cook Jr.

Case from Garland, TX dated Nov 15, 1989

Victim Details

Richard Joseph Cook, Jr.

Male

Garland

TX

1989-11-15

36

Richard

Joseph Cook Jr.

07/20/2026

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Richard Joseph Cook Jr., a 36-year-old male, tragically lost his life on November 15, 1989, in Garland, Texas. His death was part of a violent spree carried out by Daniel Joe Hittle, who was on parole at the time. Hittle had a history of violence, having previously served 11 years for the 1973 stabbing death of his parents in Minnesota.

On the night of November 15, 1989, Hittle was involved in a traffic stop with Garland police officer Gerald Walker. During the stop, Hittle shot Officer W ...
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