Virginia Cook

Death by Force

On March 6, 1957, Virginia Cook, a 39-year-old woman from Phoenix, Arizona, was tragically shot and killed by her ex-husband, Lonnie Craft. The incident occurred at Sublett's Cafe, located in the 1600 block of East Washington Street, where Virginia was employed at the Dispatch Laundry across the street.

Earlier that day, Craft had purchased a firearm with the intent to reconcile with Virginia. After meeting her for lunch at the cafe, he proposed that they reunite. When Virginia declined ...Read More

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