Died in custody
Mark Cook Jr.
Mark Cook Jr. died while held in pretrial custody in Alaska in 2022 or 2023, according to a lawsuit filed by his family. The family is seeking restitution and damages over his death. The lawsuit says the circumstances of his death are the basis for the claim.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). The family, through a lawsuit, challenges the official account of Mark Cook Jr.'s death in pretrial custody in Alaska, but the sources given do not state how he died.
Reported by: family, through lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family filed a lawsuit over his death in Alaska custody, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.