Jessie Cooks

Serial Killer

Jessie Lee Cooks: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Background

Jessie Lee Cooks was one of the four men involved in the infamous Zebra murders, a series of racially motivated attacks that took place in San Francisco, California, between October 1973 and April 1974. The group, known as the Death Angels, targeted white individuals, resulting in at least 15 confirmed deaths and numerous injuries.

Crimes

Jessie Lee Cooks and his accomplices committed several heinous crimes during their spree. Here are some of the notable incidents:

• October 20, 1973: Richard Hague, 30, and his wife, Quita Hague, 28, were abducted at gunpoint while walking near their home in Telegraph Hill. Quita was nearly decapitated, and Richard was severely beaten.
• October 30, 1973: Frances Rose, 28, was shot multiple times in her car near the University of California Extension. Jessie Lee Cooks was identified as the shooter and arrested shortly after.
• November 9, 1973: Robert Wayne Stoeckmann, 27, was shot by Leroy Doctor while on duty as a field clerk for Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
• January 28, 1974: Tana Smith and Jane Holly were murdered by Cooks' accomplices, Manuel Moore and J.C.X. Simon.
• April 14, 1974: Ward Anderson and Terry White were assaulted by Manuel Moore.

Conviction

In May 1974, Jessie Lee Cooks, along with Larry Craig Green, Manuel Moore, and J.C.X. Simon, was indicted for conspiracy to commit murder and various other charges. They were all convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, resulting in life imprisonment. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (15)

Quita Hague Age: (28), Date of Death: October 19, 1973

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Survivors:

Richard Hague Age: (19), Date of Attack: October 19, 1973

Robert Stoeckmann Age: (26), Date of Attack: November 9, 1973

Arthur Agnos Age: (36), Date of Attack: December 13, 1973

Angela Roselli Age: (20), Date of Attack: December 20, 1973

Thomas Bates Age: (26), Date of Attack: January 29, 1974

Roxanne McMillan Age: (23), Date of Attack: January 29, 1974

Linda Story Age: (21), Date of Attack: April 1, 1974

Ward Anderson Age: (18), Date of Attack: April 14, 1974

Terry White Age: (15), Date of Attack: April 14, 1974

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