Homicide Watch D.C.

One year has passed since the death of Yolanda Stone, and her suspected killer remains on the run. It is not uncommon for a homicide case to remain open because an arrest has not been made, but Stone’s case is different; her alleged killer is her ex-boyfriend, Reynaud Cook, and he has been on the … Read more →

Reynard Cook was not present at was to be his arraignment Thursday at DC Superior Court on charges related to the shooting death of his girlfriend. Cook, 28, was indicted by the grand jury in June. Prosecutors say he shot his girlfriend, Yolanda Stone, Feb. 15. She died about a month later. A bench warrant … Read more →

A man wanted by DC police on suspicion of fatally shooting his girlfriend has been indicted by a grand jury. The suspect, Reynaud Cook, remains at large, the US Attorney’s Office said Thursday evening. Cook has previously been identified as Reynard Cook. Cook is charged with shooting Yolanda Stone on Feb. 15. She died on … Read more →

Reynard Cook’s mother spoke with Fox5 this week, urging her son to turn himself in. Police say he shot his ex-girlfriend in February. The ex-girlfriend, Yolanda Stone, died this week. Watch Fox5’s report below. Read more →

Fox5 and the Washington Post have stories today about Yolanda Stone, following a press conference yesterday afternoon about the investigation into her killing. Police have said her ex-boyfriend, Reynard Cook, is a suspect. Reports the Post: “We’re looking for him,” said D.C. homicide Lt. Robert Alder. “Somebody must have seen him.” Police have followed up … Read more →

Fox5 reports that a candlelight vigil will be held Saturday night at Spingarn High School in memory of Yolanda Stone. A funeral is planned for Monday morning at the New Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Southeast D.C., Fox5 reports. Read more →

MPD will hold a press conference this afternoon to discuss the Yolanda Stone murder case, a press release from the agency this afternoon states. Stone, 30, died Sunday after being shot in February. Police are searching for her ex-boyfriend, Reynard Cook, who is a suspect in the case. Read more →

This Comment of the Day comes from Beautiful_619, who wrote in about Yolanda Stone. Rip Yolanda…. I am praying hard for the kids, the family, life will never be the same for them, the children were there when it happened, its so sad & I know she has been fighting hard to make it for … Read more →

A DC Medical Examiner ruled today that Yolanda Stone’s death was a homicide, less than 24 hours after the woman’s death. Stone, 30, died late Sunday night, her family said Monday. Stone was seriously wounded in a domestic shooting on Feb. 15. Police are looking for Stone’s ex-boyfriend, Reynard Cook, also known as Reyvon Stone, … Read more →

The family of a woman who was shot during a domestic argument says she has died of her injuries. Yolanda Stone, 30, died just before midnight Sunday, her sister, Desirae Ross said. Stone was shot and seriously wounded Feb. 15 at her ex-boyfriend’s house in the 3300 block of Alden Pl. Northeast. Ross said Stone … Read more →