Late Tuesday afternoon, Vanderburgh County Circuit Magistrate Kelli Fink sentenced Jerry Tyrone Cook Jr. to 24 years after he was found guilty of Rape, Incest, and OMVWI in October of 2020.
In October of 2019, the Evansville Police Department was notified that a victim of a sexual assault had arrived at St. Vincent’s Emergency Room. The victim claimed that a family member was the perpetrator and his name was Jerry Tyrone Cook Jr.
During the three-day trial, the jury was presented with DNA evidence and victim testimony characterizing the events that led up to the sexual assault.
“The victim in this case was willing to stand up and speak up,” explained Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Nick Hermann. “It’s that kind of bravery that we all should admire. I can’t thank our community partners enough for their supportive efforts during the entire process of this case.”
The jury found Jerry Tyrone Cook Jr. GUILTY of:
1. Rape (Level 3 Felony)
2. Rape (Level 3 Felony)
3. Incest (Level 5 Felony)
4. Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Class A Misdemeanor)
The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office would like to thank Holly’s House, Albion Fellows Bacon Center, Deputy Prosecutor Emily Hall, and Evansville Police Detective Brian Turpin for their extensive efforts throughout this case.
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