Police investigate unexplained death of Nelson man in Stoke home

Tuesday 14 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 14 Jan 2025, 3:31pm

In this story Geoff Baber

Police are investigating the unexplained death of 55-year-old Darren James Cook. He was found on Friday at his Stoke home on Suffolk Road after officers visited for an unrelated matter. Authorities believe he had been dead for some time before being discovered.

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1. RNZTue 14 Jan 2025, 3:00pm

   Unexplained death of Nelson man in his home continuing to be investigated (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via StuffTue 14 Jan 2025, 3:01pm

   Police name man found dead in Nelson, cause of death remains unknown (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldTue 14 Jan 2025, 3:31pm

   Found: Nelson man who had been dead ‘for some time’ named by police as Darren Cook, 55 (opens in new tab)