Son Daniel Cook Murders Mother Ellen Cook

Daniel Cook, 39, was sentenced at United Kingdom — Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square) to a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years for the manslaughter of his mother, Ellen Cook, 72. Cook, who suffers from schizophrenia and believed his mother was a witch, stabbed her over 30 times during an argument at a family dinner on May 11. The attack continued into the street despite attempts by his father, Russell Cook, and a neighbor to intervene. United Kingdom — Leicestershire Police responded to the scene, where Ellen Cook was pronounced dead. Daniel Cook was restrained after being Tasered multiple times. He had a history of psychological problems and had previously threatened his mother with a knife in 2009. The court heard victim statements from Cook's sisters, expressing fear for public safety if he were released. The sentence is a hybrid order, meaning Daniel Cook will remain in Arnold Lodge mental health hospital until medically fit for prison.