Police in Oceana, WV received a report of a possible missing person on July 31, 2011. |
The summer of 2011 in West Virginia's Boone and Wyoming Counties was a busy one for law enforcement. Four missing people: two later found as likely victims of homicide, two still missing. One of the missing was/is Brian David Cook. A local with a deeply-rooted family tree, a veteran of the USMC, and a loving father. Typically, I focus on cases of missing and unidentified women, but this case is an exception. I didn't know how my research would go when I was first made aware of this case, but I realized quickly that I wouldn't be able to simply shrug and walk away like others seem to have done over the last decade. Thankfully, those who loved Brian kept his case alive through the years, determined to find answers. I'm grateful for the opportunity to get to know Brian through his loved ones. The good, the bad, the light-hearted and the heartbreaking. |
Emily
True crime, cold case, long-term missing/unidentified, and all things mystery. I've always been interested, but now I'm involved in the search.
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