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Latoya Cooper

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic day in Morehead, Kentucky, the life of 32-year-old Latoya Leah Susan Cooper, a white female, was cut short in a violent shooting on January 8, 2017. Born and raised in Morehead, Latoya was a former business owner in Cincinnati, Ohio, known for her adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit. Her friends and family remember her as a vibrant individual with a passion for hiking, mountain climbing, reading, and writing novels. She was also a devoted animal lover, and her beloved cat, Climber ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Latoya Cooper

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Morehead

    KY

    2017-01-08

    32

    Latoya

    Cooper

    12/03/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone, I've been following the tragic events in Morehead, Kentucky, and I just can't stop thi... ...Read More
    08/01/2023
    I was deeply moved when I heard about LaToya Cooper's involvement in the tragic Morehead shooting. S... ...Read More
    06/22/2023
    I was reading about the Morehead shooting, and I'm truly struck by the courage it must have taken fo... ...Read More
    03/24/2023
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