Second Suspect Arrested in Connection with 2025 Child's Death
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-06-01T21:31:48.441Z
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Burke County -- June 1, 2026: A six-month homicide investigation into the death of a 14-month-old boy has resulted in a second arrest, according to officials with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.
Burke County -- June 1, 2026: A six-month homicide investigation into the death of a 14-month-old boy has resulted in a second arrest, according to officials with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.Gracie Kay Cook, 19, of Morganton, was located and taken into custody on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Her arrest follows the May 21 apprehension of Samuel James Hensley, 29, also of Burke County. Both individuals have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the child's death.The extensive in