Barry Wayne Cook, 39, of Zionville, North Carolina, was shot to death on November 22, 2010, at a home on Mabel School Road. He and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Heather Baumgardner, were both killed there. Barry was born June 12, 1971, to Chuck Cook and the late Shirley Trivett Cook; he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tiffany Dawn Cook, and a nephew, Adam Ray.

Police arrested 28-year-old Jeremy Russom that same day and charged him with two counts of first-degree murder. He remained in custody and was later transferred to Central Prison in Raleigh after refusing to eat or cooperate with jailers. Defense counsel requested discovery and social services records were ordered released to the defense as part of trial preparation. A December 12, 2011 administrative court date and a trial expected in fall 2012 were noted.

Anyone who knew Barry, his routines, or who has information about the events on Mabel School Road on November 22, 2010 is asked to come forward.