Ryan Cooper

Murdered

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Ryan Cooper, a 22-year-old Native American man, was murdered in Rochester, New York, on May 16, 1999. His disappearance and subsequent murder were tied to a violent drug conspiracy led by his cousins, James Kendrick and Pablo Plaza. Cooper, who had been involved with the drug ring, was killed because Kendrick and Plaza feared he might cooperate with law enforcement regarding their criminal activities, including the murder of another associate, Francisco Santos.

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Victim Details

Ryan Cooper

November 26, 2022

Male

Native American / Indigenous

Rochester

NY

1999-05-16

1976-07-30

22

22

MP10337

Ryan

Cooper

Black

Brown

5' 5

185 lbs

Yes

10/09/2024


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Has anyone heard if there is a memorial planned for Ryan? I haven't seen any information about it an... ...Read More
02/01/2024
It is imperative that we come together as a community to seek justice for the senseless murder of Ry... ...Read More
01/28/2023
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