In April 1981, 15-year-old Kelly Cook vanished without a trace from the small town of Standard, Alberta, Canada. She was last seen leaving her family home to babysit for a local man who'd called earlier in the day requesting her from 8:30 pm - midnight, but she never returned. Despite extensive searches, investigations, and national attention, Kelly's murder remains unsolved over four decades later, making it one of Canada's most enduring mysteries. Various theories have emerged, including abduction by a stranger, involvement of someone known to Kelly, human trafficking, accidental death, or voluntary disappearance. The case continues to haunt the community and Kelly's family, who remain determined to find answers and bring closure to this heartbreaking mystery.

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Sources for this episode include:
https://mru.ink/unsolved-murder-of-kelly-cook/

https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/kelly-cook

https://mru.ink/unsolved-murder-of-kelly-cook/

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/lwghxl/the_backup_babysitter_the_murder_of_kelly_cook/

https://globalnews.ca/news/2654704/high-profile-homicide-of-alberta-teen-kelly-cook-remains-unsolved-after-35-years/

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