Brian David Cook
Physical Description
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 185 pounds
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Distinguishing Marks: Surgical scars on the insides of his forearms
Clothing Last Seen Wearing: T-shirt, tan shorts, and black sandals
Brian David Cook, a 37-year-old Marine Corps veteran and father, disappeared under mysterious circumstances in late July 2011. He was last seen on July 28 in Lynco, West Virginia, after being dropped off at the local post office by an acquaintance. At the time, Brian was reportedly carrying approximately $16,000 in cash, an inheritance from his father.He never made it to his intended destination and has not been heard from since.
Brian's disappearance is part of a troubling pattern in the region during that summer. Three other individuals—Rachel Michelle Toler, Chester Stewart, and Sherry Myers—also went missing around the same time. Toler's dismembered remains were later found in the Stewart Cemetery, and Stewart's body was discovered weighted down in a swimming pool behind an abandoned house. Both Cook and Myers remain missing. Authorities believe these cases may be connected and potentially drug-related.
Brian was known as a skilled welder and a dedicated father. Despite personal struggles, he remained actively involved in his daughter's life. His family continues to seek answers and justice for his unexplained disappearance.
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brian David Cook, please contact the Oceana Police Department at (304) 682-8311.
Brian is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP30507.
Even after all these years, Brian's story matters. Any new information, no matter how small, could help bring long-awaited answers.