Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Clarksville, TENNESSEE

July 24, 2007 - Andrew Cooper, 44, a Northwest High school economics teacher and boy's basketball coach, was charged with the death of his wife, Pamela Cooper, assistant principal at Kenwood High School. Police arrested him after a manhunt that lasted 17 hours.

The couple were divorced last year. Police allege that Cooper kidnapped his ex-wife, tied her up, and shot her in the bed of his pickup truck. Neighbors called police when they arguing, a woman scream and then shots.

Clarksville high school coach arrested in slaying of ex-wife


ONLINE RESOURCE: Tennesee Board of Education explanation of Denial, Suspension and Revocation of Teacher and Administrator Licenses.

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