Mass Murder 🇨🇦

NOTE: Mass killings are defined as 4+ victim deaths.

Cook in Stettler in 1959

Date Name City Province Licensed Victims Deaths Injuries Suicide Firearms OIC Impact
1959 Cook Stettler AB 7 7 0 No Yes No

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Incident Summary

On June 25, 1959, Robert Raymond Cook killed his entire family at their home in Stettler, Alberta, Canada. He was convicted of murdering his father, Raymond Cook, and was sentenced to death. Cook was the last person to be executed in the province of Alberta.

Well-Supported Details

  • The incident occurred on June 25, 1959, in Stettler, Alberta, Canada.
  • Robert Raymond Cook was convicted of murdering his father, Raymond Cook.
  • Cook was sentenced to death for the murder of his father.
  • He was the last person to be executed in the province of Alberta.
  • The incident resulted in 7 deaths and 0 injuries.

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  • The article provides a detailed summary of the incident and Robert Raymond Cook's life, but it does not provide any primary sources or direct quotes from the individuals involved.
  • The article is well-researched and provides a clear and concise account of the incident, but it may not be entirely objective due to the potential for bias and editing.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Raymond_Cook

Robert Raymond Cook was a Canadian mass murderer who was convicted of killing his father, Raymond Cook, in Stettler, Alberta, on June 25, 1959. He killed his entire family at their home, but was only tried for the murder of his father. Cook was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. After officials declined to grant clemency, he was hanged in 1960. He was the last person to be executed in the province of Alberta.