June 6th 2024.
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Indianapolis, as a Black man named Robert Cooley has been charged with preliminary murder charges after confessing to killing his wife, Amber Morgan. The shocking news came to light on June 4 when Cooley appeared before a judge for his initial hearing, just three days after the incident took place. According to an affidavit, Cooley admitted to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department that he had taken his wife's life and expressed a desire to go to jail for his actions.
When the police arrived at Cooley's townhouse, they found Morgan's body in a horrific state. She had been brutally beaten, with her throat slashed and a gunshot wound. Morgan's mother, Starla Hart, revealed that her daughter had been going through a difficult time in her marriage and had reached out to her on May 31 for help with filing for divorce. "She emailed me, asking if I could prepare the papers to help her get out of the situation," Hart shared, clearly still grieving the loss of her daughter.
Hart also mentioned that her son-in-law's behavior had become increasingly erratic after Morgan gave birth to their baby girl in May. Morgan's father, Corey, believes that a meeting with his daughter and granddaughter may have triggered Cooley's violent outburst. "He was very angry from me running into her, he was angry all day," Corey recalled. "He threatened me, he tried to engage in a physical altercation with me, and he was angry all day."
It was evident that Morgan had been the primary breadwinner in the relationship, as she worked as a beloved kindergarten teacher at Victory College Prep. Her father shared that she was also financially responsible for Cooley's lifestyle and that he had noticed his son-in-law's manipulative behavior towards his daughter. "We think he tried to confront her, and she told him something he didn't want to hear, and that escalated everything rapidly," Corey explained. "Cause he was gonna lose his opportunity to be with her."
According to reports from WISH-TV, the police noticed blood on Cooley's hands and clothes, further confirming his confession. As a result of this tragic event, Morgan's parents will be adopting her 5-week-old baby, who is now left without a mother. Corey described his daughter as a shining star, who loved being a mother. "This woman, they don't make 'em like that," he said, clearly devastated by the loss.
Morgan's workplace, where she had been employed since April 2023, also released a statement expressing their shock and sadness over the incident. They described her as a warm, nurturing, and caring teacher who set the best examples for their youngest and most impressionable students. "Amber Morgan's warm smile, nurturing spirit, and caring heart set the best examples for our youngest and most impressionable students," the statement read.
As the community mourns the loss of a beloved teacher and mother, Cooley remains in custody at the Marion County jail without bond. This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking help and support in difficult situations and the devastating consequences that can arise from domestic violence.
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