TX TX - Rachel Cooke, 20, Georgetown, 10 Jan 2002
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The Specialist
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Mr. Cooke, I've been to your site. I work with similar cases for a living and the single most important key is never give up. Be as tenacious as you were in the beginning no matter how long it takes and don't let the authorities wash their hands of your case! My heart is with you.
www.TheRealColdCaseInvestigator.com
www.UnresolvedHomicides.org.
www.TheRealColdCaseInvestigator.com
www.UnresolvedHomicides.org.
Litlstar04
Member
I wanted to also post this article here that Robert Cooke posted on Sabrina Allen's thread.
http://news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=87747
I've always admired you, Mr. Cooke, for all the work you do to help other families with missing people.
http://news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=87747
I've always admired you, Mr. Cooke, for all the work you do to help other families with missing people.
thanks Specialist and Litlstar,
The one link about the organization for the families of the missing and murdered sounds interested. I've been saying we need a national organization like that. It needs to have the backbone to get changes made though. I'm sure so toes will get stepped on making the kinds of changes needed to make a difference.
The organizationneeds to be something like MADD to make a difference.
The one link about the organization for the families of the missing and murdered sounds interested. I've been saying we need a national organization like that. It needs to have the backbone to get changes made though. I'm sure so toes will get stepped on making the kinds of changes needed to make a difference.
The organizationneeds to be something like MADD to make a difference.
Mr. Cooke, first, I'd like to extend my thoughts and prayers to your family. Thank you for joining our website.
Second, I very much agree with you. An organization like MADD or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children would be great templates for someone to follow. A national database needs to be established for missing adults.
God bless you in your pursuit.
Second, I very much agree with you. An organization like MADD or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children would be great templates for someone to follow. A national database needs to be established for missing adults.
God bless you in your pursuit.
There is a national database for missing adults. It is funded by Kristen's law. (Modeferri)
nmco.org
The organization I would like started is a national organization for the families of murder victims and missing persons. The organization would cover any age victims.
MADD was originally formed by mothers of children killed by drunk drivers and their have done an incredible job. Something like that needs to be formed for other kinds of victims and their families. Criminals have all kinds of right while victims have very few rights.
Take a free self defense class
10/30/2003 10:48 AM
By: News 8 Austin Staff
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The technique isn't about kickboxing or fighting, said Southwestern University Police Chief Deborah Brown, its about being prepared.
"It teaches you mental preparation on how to be prepared if I'm attacked going to my car this morning; how am I going to get away from that person," Brown said.
The class teaches women how to turn their keys into a set of brass knuckles and how to evade an attacker, even if you're wearing high heels.
"Our goal is to teach women that they can take care of themselves. It's something that women are non-aggressive by nature, it's something that they need to learn, when they're attacked it's OK to fight back," Cooke said.
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more including a video
10/30/2003 10:48 AM
By: News 8 Austin Staff
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The technique isn't about kickboxing or fighting, said Southwestern University Police Chief Deborah Brown, its about being prepared.
"It teaches you mental preparation on how to be prepared if I'm attacked going to my car this morning; how am I going to get away from that person," Brown said.
The class teaches women how to turn their keys into a set of brass knuckles and how to evade an attacker, even if you're wearing high heels.
"Our goal is to teach women that they can take care of themselves. It's something that women are non-aggressive by nature, it's something that they need to learn, when they're attacked it's OK to fight back," Cooke said.
{snip}
more including a video
Thanks for the updates Mr. Cooke...
It is great to hear these women being taught self defense.
The National database you want to start for victims and families sounds like a great idea..
Let us know if there is anything we might be able to do.
It is great to hear these women being taught self defense.
The National database you want to start for victims and families sounds like a great idea..
Let us know if there is anything we might be able to do.
Up2theminute
Former member
Mr. Cooke, My previous thoughts when we were on the other server that Litlstar is talking about was exploring the serial killer angle. Possibly because I kept reading about many different cases involving serial killers in TX so maybe that was what was influencing my thoughts. As you say, the likely suspects though are people who knew the victim in some capacity. So I'd like to ask you some questions, and I know you can not be specific.
In a roundabout way, can you tell us whether there are actual suspects who knew Rachel personally? Do you just mean someone who may have known her only as an acquaintance? A stalker-type of person who may have become familiar with her through her job? Are there any good leads at this point? Or are things at a standstill? How many potential suspects were there at the beginning? And, have any of those people been successfully eliminated or narrowed down since that time?
In a roundabout way, can you tell us whether there are actual suspects who knew Rachel personally? Do you just mean someone who may have known her only as an acquaintance? A stalker-type of person who may have become familiar with her through her job? Are there any good leads at this point? Or are things at a standstill? How many potential suspects were there at the beginning? And, have any of those people been successfully eliminated or narrowed down since that time?
I have 5 suspects on my personal list. Law enforcement has some ideas on suspects but none have been identified to me. As far as I'm concerned they have not eliminated anyone. It could be someone I don't even know about like a construction worker who saw Rachel running. I'm not eliminating a serial killer, but it's unlikely.
If I were running the case, I would research each possible suspect until I eliminated them and then move on to someone else. They haven't done that.
I've had 3 different people working for me at certain points but we still don't have much.
Rachael
Team Rachael
Mr. Cooke
I am going to ask this and I am not sure if it will be upsetting to you, I am sure anything having to do with Rachel is upsetting. Have the police ever looked into the possibility of a sex ring or a place where they could be holding woman against their will for sexual purposes? I have heard people mentioning such things in other missing woman cases but I don't know if they really exist. I didn't want to ask this but seeing that people are mentioning such terrible things as serial killers I thought it would be ok.
I visit your website several times a week to get updates on your case. You are an excellent father and should be very proud of the work you are doing to find Rachel!
Again I hope I do not offend you!
God Bless!
Rachael
I am going to ask this and I am not sure if it will be upsetting to you, I am sure anything having to do with Rachel is upsetting. Have the police ever looked into the possibility of a sex ring or a place where they could be holding woman against their will for sexual purposes? I have heard people mentioning such things in other missing woman cases but I don't know if they really exist. I didn't want to ask this but seeing that people are mentioning such terrible things as serial killers I thought it would be ok.
I visit your website several times a week to get updates on your case. You are an excellent father and should be very proud of the work you are doing to find Rachel!
Again I hope I do not offend you!
God Bless!
Rachael
January 10, 2004, will mark two years since Rachel Cooke disappeared while jogging near her parents' Georgetown, Texas, home. Friends, family, members of the media and law enforcement, and those who searched, provided donations, and supported Rachel's family in every way will gather at Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown once again. We will honor Rachel, and the Cooke family will thank the thousands of people who have helped them through this awful experience.
More info:
rachelcookesearch.org/2year
More info:
rachelcookesearch.org/2year
Texana
Overreaching
Mr. Cooke.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sad anniversary. Rachel and her family have not been forgotten.
We continue to pray that in some way she will be brought home to her family.
I remember my Lutheran pastor once describing something as a "mystery known only to God."
I continue to pray that someday, Rachel's mystery, which is now known only to God, will be made known to those who love her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sad anniversary. Rachel and her family have not been forgotten.
We continue to pray that in some way she will be brought home to her family.
I remember my Lutheran pastor once describing something as a "mystery known only to God."
I continue to pray that someday, Rachel's mystery, which is now known only to God, will be made known to those who love her.
Up2theminute
Former member
:clap: I just wanted to congratulate you, Mr. Cooke, for earning the honor of Person of the Year through one of your local news stations. Even though the circumstances that have brought you the attention as person of the year are tragic, you really deserve the honor and are doing such wonderful things for all families of missing children.
2003: Robert Cooke, Person of the Year
12/31/2003 5:00 AM
By: Paul Brown
Robert Cookes 19-year-old daughter Rachel went missing almost two years ago, and Robert hasnt stopped in his relentless search for her.
News 8 Austin
:angel:
Also, happy belated birthday to you.
2003: Robert Cooke, Person of the Year
12/31/2003 5:00 AM
By: Paul Brown
Robert Cookes 19-year-old daughter Rachel went missing almost two years ago, and Robert hasnt stopped in his relentless search for her.
News 8 Austin
:angel:
Also, happy belated birthday to you.
Thank you Up2theminute.
I accepted the person of the year because I knew it would help keep Rachel in the news and help promoe the M.U.S.T. self-defense and awareness classes. Since we haven't found Rachel, I don't feel like I've done enough.
I accepted the person of the year because I knew it would help keep Rachel in the news and help promoe the M.U.S.T. self-defense and awareness classes. Since we haven't found Rachel, I don't feel like I've done enough.
Imon128
Former Member
RCOOKE said:
God bless you, RC, and I know FFJ is in your corner, bigtime, too.
Litlstar04
Member
That was a very good article, and I know you haven't found Rachel, Mr. Cooke, but I hope some day you can realize the inspiration you've been to many, many people.