Robin Rainville

Murdered
Case Description
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On January 14, 1999, 21-year-old Robin Rainville was fatally shot multiple times in York, Maine. Authorities quickly identified Joshua Cookson, also 21 and a friend of Rainville, as the primary suspect. Cookson was subsequently charged with murder.

In 2000, Cookson was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison for Rainville's murder. During his incarceration, Cookson sought legal action to practice Satanism within the prison, requesting access to group worship and specific religious ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Robin Rainville

    Female

    York

    ME

    1999-01-14

    21

    Robin

    Rainville

    Yes

    11/29/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Just wondering if anyone has heard any updates on the Robin Rainville case? I haven't seen any new i... ...Read More
    07/08/2023
    Does anyone have any theories on the murder of Robin? I've been following the case closely and am in... ...Read More
    03/12/2023
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