Auror man chared with murder in DUI death
Kane County grand jury indicted 24 year-old Edward Cook of Aurora in the death of a dog walker last week.
Cook is facing 15 counts of aggravated DUI and 11 counts of first degree murder. He was also indicated on 10 counts of burglary and 1 count of driving a stolen car.
On August 21, Cook was dirving a stolen car while under the influence. He lost control of the car, went onto a sidewalk, where David Long, 57, was taking his dog for a walk. He struck and killed Long.
Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti made the announcement of the indictment just 72 hours after Cook was arrested.
The grand jury decided on the murder charge due to Cook's actions leading up to and including the accident. However, absence the presence of premeditation, in may be difficult to get a conviction.
Prosecutors believe they can show premeditaiton based on the fact that Cook knowingly was driving a stolen vehicle after he had been drinking.
