About this episode

This episode explores the chilling timeline and details surrounding the murder of Deanna Cook, including the haunting 911 call made during the incident.

Some 911 calls are disturbing. Some are heartbreaking. But very few capture the exact moment a murder is taking place. When Deanna Cook called emergency services in the early hours of August 17th 2012, she was terrified. In the background, dispatchers could hear chaos unfolding inside her home… confusion… panic… and then, something far more sinister. Deanna was begging for help, and a male voice in the background said "I'll kill you". But despite the call. Despite the audio. Despite the warning signs… Nobody came in time. And even more horrifying? After the line went dead, Deanna wouldn’t be found for nearly TWO DAYS. As friends and family desperately searched for answers, the truth inside that house remained hidden... while the person responsible walked free. In this episode of REDRUM, I dig into the chilling timeline of Deanna's final hours, the haunting 911 recording that left investigators stunned, and the devastating moment her loved ones made the discovery no family should ever have to make. What really happened inside Deanna’s home that night? Why did it take so long for anyone to realise she was dead? And could this murder have been prevented? Because when detectives…

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