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Raymond Cook | Was an Innocent Man Sentenced to Hang?

2024/9/20
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In the summer of 1959, Robert Raymond Cook was released from prison early due to a royal amnesty. Shortly after returning to his hometown of Stettler, Alberta, his father, stepmother, and five siblings were found murdered in their home. This marked the beginning of a complex and controversial case that continues to raise questions about guilt and innocence.
  • Robert Raymond Cook was released from prison a month early due to a royal amnesty.
  • The Cook family was found murdered in their Stettler home.
  • Robert was quickly arrested after attempting to trade in his father's car.

Shownotes Transcript

In 1959, Robert Raymond Cook was accused of murdering his father, stepmother, and five siblings in Stettler, Alberta. The bodies were found hidden in a grease pit, and Cook, known for his criminal history, was arrested after attempting to flee. Despite maintaining his innocence and a lack of clear motive, Cook was convicted twice and eventually hanged in 1960. To this day, some believe the wrong man was executed, and questions about the case linger in the minds of many.

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