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B.C. man sentenced for deadly stabbing of brother

Jacob Cook to spend six more years in prison for manslaughter
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BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. (Black Press Media files)

A Langley man was given a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of his older brother two years ago.

Jacob Cook killed his brother Jesse Cook on May 30, 2021 in the family’s home after an argument turned deadly.

Jacob, 20 at the time of the incident, lived at home with 28-year-old brother Jesse, and their mother and stepfather.

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Matthew Claxton

About the Author: Matthew Claxton

Raised in Langley, as a journalist today I focus on local politics, crime and homelessness.
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