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John Paul Cook

Case from Newark, DE dated May 15, 2010

Victim Details

John Paul Cook

Male

White / Caucasian

Newark

DE

2010-05-15

37

John

Paul Cook

07/18/2026

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John Paul Cook, a 37-year-old from Newark, Delaware, was tragically killed in his home on September 21, 1996. The incident occurred after his son's birthday party, adding another layer of sorrow to this senseless crime. Around 8:30 PM, while Cook was with his girlfriend and young son, suspects entered the residence through the front door. A confrontation erupted, and tragically, Cook was shot multiple times. Despite the chaos and violence, Cook's son thankfully survived the ordeal with only mino ...
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