I am but 18yrs old and live in Joplin, MO and have heard, read, learn, and dug stories up that had info about William Edward 'Billy" Cook and found some interesting things. For one, billy was born not only near Joplin but in the city of Joplin itself. his address is unknown for the reason of the house being condemed and torn down in 1954, 2 years after his death.

He was born on Dec 23, 1928 in a little 1 bedroom shack towards the outskirts of Joplin city. When he was born, his right eyelid was deformed and covered his eye. He was then


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