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In the spring of 1977, the life of David Cook, a 24-year-old white male, was brutally cut short within the confines of the Colorado State Penitentiary in Cañon City. On April 30th, his body was discovered, beaten and strangled, concealed behind a tier of cells. The violent nature of his death immediately launched an investigation within the prison walls.

Suspicion quickly fell upon two fellow inmates, who were identified by witnesses as being responsible for the killing. The prison inves ...Read More
Victim Details

David Cook

Male

White / Caucasian

Denver

CO

1977-04-30

24

David

Cook

11/14/2025