Crime Beat Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 1
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Sep 2, 2025 Marion Cook, mother of the late Kelly Cook, shares her heart-wrenching insights on her daughter's life and the pain of her disappearance. Earl Peters, a retired RCMP officer, recounts the chilling details of the 1981 investigation into Kelly's abduction, discussing the complex challenges faced by law enforcement. The conversation touches on the frantic community search, mysterious phone calls, and the emotional aftermath of such a tragic loss, revealing the undying hope for justice that still lingers in the hearts of those affected.
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The Babysitting Call That Lured Her
- Kelly answered a babysitting call from a man who identified himself as Bill Christensen and later recommended Kelly to the caller.
- The caller used that alias to arrange the April 22, 1981 pickup that led to Kelly's disappearance.
The Last Time Family Saw Her
- Kelly left home at 8:30, saying she would call when she arrived, but the call never came.
- Her sister Marnie watched Kelly get into the car and saw it drive away down the driveway.
Massive Local Search And Local Suspect Focus
- The community mobilized quickly with helicopters and 350 volunteer searchers covering about a thousand square miles.
- Investigators treated the disappearance as an abduction and urged caution because the suspect might live locally.
