Dana Cooley

Murdered
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On February 13, 2023, Dana Cooley, a 47-year-old resident of Portage, Indiana, was found unresponsive at her home in the 2100 block of Damon Street. The incident occurred after her husband, Richard Cooley, called the police stating that he had accidentally shot her in the chest.

The police investigation and subsequent trial revealed a complex and contentious marital situation. Richard Cooley, 64, claimed that the shooting was accidental, resulting from a struggle over a firearm. However ...Read More
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  • nwitimes.com: Murder charge in shooting death of Portage woman; husband lied, held gun to her chest, cops say

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    Victim Details

    Dana Cooley

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Portage

    IN

    2023-02-13

    47

    Dana

    Cooley

    Yes

    12/10/2024

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