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Esther Cook

Case from Warren, OH dated Oct 11, 1999

Victim Details

Esther Cook

Female

White / Caucasian

Warren

OH

1999-10-11

45

Esther

Cook

06/21/2026

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Esther Cook, a 43-year-old woman, was tragically murdered on October 11, 1999, in Warren, Ohio. Her death was a result of a brutal attack that also claimed the life of her 12-year-old daughter, Ashley Cook. The perpetrator, Stanley Adams, was convicted of the aggravated murders of both Esther and Ashley Cook. Adams, who had previously lived with the Cooks, entered their home on the night of the murders and killed Esther by beating and stabbing her. He then proceeded to beat, rape, and strangle A ...
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  • Execution moved for death row inmate Stanley Adams
  • Stanley Adams has been sitting on... - WKBN 27 Youngstown OH

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