Berkshire County man convicted of murdering wife in 2019
Michael Cook Sr. was convicted of murdering his wife, Charli Cook, in 2019. STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN -- THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
A jury convicted a Berkshire County man of murdering his estranged wife.
Michael Cook Sr. was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder for killing his wife, Charli Cook, in 2019.
Michael Cook broke into her home and hit her in the back of the head with a hammer, causing a traumatic brain injury. She died 5 months later.
Cook is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 10.
District Attorney Timothy Shugrue thanked everyone for their work on the case and while the guilty verdict cannot bring back Charli Cook, he justice has been served.
“Domestic violence is a devastating reality in the Berkshires. We must work together to proactively prevent domestic violence while also supporting survivors and achieving justice for the abuse they endured,” he said in a statement.