Anthony H. Cook: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Background
Anthony H. Cook, born on March 9, 1949, in Mobile, Alabama, is an American serial killer who, along with his brother Nathaniel Cook, committed a series of heinous crimes in Toledo, Ohio, and surrounding areas between 1973 and 1981. The brothers were responsible for at least nine rape-murders, with Anthony being the primary perpetrator in most cases.
Crimes and Victims
Anthony and Nathaniel Cook's crime spree began in May 1980 and continued until their apprehension in October 1981. Below is a detailed account of their known victims:
- Thomas Gordon (24) - Abducted and shot in North Toledo on May 14, 1980.
- Unnamed Girlfriend (18) - Abducted, raped, and stabbed in North Toledo on May 14, 1980; survived.
- Connie Sue Thompson (19) - Picked up hitchhiking, raped, and killed on January 3, 1981.
- Dawn Rene Backes (12) - Abducted, raped, and bludgeoned to death in February 1981.
- Scott Moulton (21) - Abducted and shot on March 27, 1981.
- Denise Siotkowski (22) - Abducted, raped, and shot on March 27, 1981.
- Daryle Cole (31) - Beaten to death with a baseball bat on August 21, 1981.
- Stacey Balonek (21) - Beaten to death with a baseball bat on August 21, 1981.
- Peter Sawicki - Shot and killed on October 14, 1981.
Apprehension and Conviction
Anthony Cook was arrested on October 14, 1981, for the murder of Peter Sawicki. DNA profiling later linked him and his brother to the other crimes. Anthony received multiple life sentences, while Nathaniel was sentenced to 75 years with a minimum of fifteen years served.
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