Who Killed Jean Cook?

Who Killed Jean Cook?

From River City Mystery - Investigating mysteries in southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky by Matt Deig

February 5, 2025 · 27 min · Episode 19

About this episode

This episode investigates the unsolved murder of Georgia "Jean" Cook, exploring eyewitness accounts and the ongoing search for justice.

This episode delves into the tragic and unsolved murder of Georgia "Jean" Cook, a 56-year-old mother who was shot and killed on October 6th, 2005, while working at a gas station on 41 North in Evansville, Indiana. Here's a summary of the key points covered: The Crime: Learn about the details of the shooting, where Jean Cook was fatally shot during a robbery at her workplace. [01:07] Eyewitness Account: Hear the description provided by a witness who saw a woman leaving the scene in a bluish-gray sedan. [02:03] Conflicting Details: Understand the uncertainty surrounding the perpetrator's identity, with some accounts suggesting a man in disguise. [02:56] First-hand Accounts: Listen to the emotional interview with Jean's coworker, Andy Hinton, who received a call from Jean immediately after the shooting, and her son, Fred Cook, who shares the lasting impact of this crime on their family. [03:10], [03:55] Possible Leads and Theories: Explore potential motives, including the possibility that Jean may have witnessed illegal activity at the gas station. [08:21] The Cold Case: Discover the current status of the investigation, which remains unsolved after two decades. [01:42] Call for…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Deig

Guests: Andy Hinton, Fred Cook

Topics covered

  • unsolved murder
  • true crime
  • eyewitness account
  • cold case
  • justice

Keywords

  • Jean Cook
  • murder
  • Evansville
  • cold case
  • true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department

Places: Evansville, Indiana

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