SCSO: Deaths of woman and infant son investigated as homicides

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - The deaths of a mother and her infant son are being investigated as homicides, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

A family friend confirms Heather Cook, 32, and 4-month-old Bentley Cook were found dead after a house fire near Bennington Circle and Woodberry Cove Friday.

Firefighters responded to the home around 9 a.m. where the victims’ bodies were found. The investigation was then turned over to the sheriff’s office, which confirmed the deaths are homicides but released no additional information.

A family friend confirms Heather Cook, 32, and her 4-month-old son, Bentley Cook, were found... — A family friend confirms Heather Cook, 32, and her 4-month-old son, Bentley Cook, were found dead after a house fire Sept. 13, 2019 in southeast Shelby County. Their deaths are being investigated as homicides.(Heather Cook family friend)

The sheriff’s office says the causes of death will be determined by the medical examiner.

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