As they uncovered a 16-year cold case, POLICE cut through a complicated web of lies. Authorities in the area found Courtney Coco’s lifeless body miles distant from the location of her last sighting.
Who Is Courtney Coco?
College student Courtney Coco, 19, was from Louisiana’s Rapides Parish. She was enrolled in the criminal justice program at Northwestern State University. Stephanie Belgard, Courtney’s mother, last saw her on October 1, 2004.
We were going camping for the weekend, and it was the first day of squirrel season, the sad mother said to Dateline NBC. “Courtney was over at my house, and I asked her if she wanted to go with us. But she was reluctant to leave. She’s not the typical camper.
Stephanie described her late daughter as “always working hard to better herself and build her future.” She simply cherished life. She is sorely missed by her sisters and nephews. Our family is close-knit, and they have had a very difficult time for everyone.
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What Happened To Courtney?
Courtney’s bones were found in an abandoned building in Winnie, Texas, on October 4, 2004. Although homicide was determined to be the cause of death, the precise cause is still unknown because of how badly her body had deteriorated.
Courtney’s mother recalled that day and said, “I believed I was hearing things. She was not the culprit. I simply dropped the phone and hit the ground. David Anthony Burns was detained and accused of killing Courtney in the second degree on April 13, 2021.
Additionally, the victim’s older sister Lace Evans’ ex-fiance was Burns.Police thought Burns murdered Courtney while attempting to rob her. Several witnesses discussed the alleged covert affair between Burns and Courtney during the trial.
He was found guilty and sentenced to prison for the aforementioned offense on October 31, 2022. Burns was given a life sentence without the possibility of release on November 28, 2022.
How Can I Watch Courtney’s Dateline Episode?
In an episode of Dateline NBC titled Who Killed Courtney Coco?, the unexpected death of Courtney at the hands of her sister’s ex-fiancé is recounted. Exactly who killed Courtney Coco on April 14, 2023? is slated to air on the aforementioned network at 9 EST.
Andrea Canning, the show’s anchor, interviews witnesses who were involved in the inquiry for the broadcast. There are a few streaming choices available for anybody who missed the broadcast on Friday.
It was hard for Courtney's mom to imagine that anyone would want to hurt her sweet, bubbly Courtney.
Her story tonight at 9/8c on an all-new 2-hour #Dateline mystery. pic.twitter.com/PYracWvLvI
— Dateline NBC (@DatelineNBC) April 14, 2023
If you missed the initial broadcast, you may watch Courtney’s episode on Peacock or Hulu. The case was previously examined by the show as part of its Cold Case Spotlight series.