1. Even With Attacks and Escape, Cooper Served 12 of 20 Years in Prison

    The man police have charged with five murders and other crimes served eight of 20 years for a robbery and four more because he repeatedly attacked officers and escaped from a work detail.

    1. Nov 30, 2007
  2. Interagency Radio System Helped Police in Cooper's Capture

    A new radio system lets all emergency agencies in an area, including local police, sheriff's deputies and state troopers, talk together when events make that essential.

    1. Nov 30, 2007
  3. Deputy Remembers the Day He Encountered Cooper

    He's charged with killing five people during an 18-month crime spree, but Samuel James Cooper's troubles with the law started more than a decade ago.

    1. Nov 29, 2007
  4. Who Is Samuel James Cooper? New Details Emerge

    Samuel James Cooper's arrest started a chain of events that investigators say link him to five unsolved murders and a string of other violent crimes.

    1. Nov 28, 2007
  5. Forensics Played Role in Cooper's Arrest, But How?

    Sources tell WRAL that firearm forensics and a confession were factors in Samuel James Cooper being charged, but how? WRAL's Cullen Browder takes a look.

    1. Nov 28, 2007
  6. Sources: Accused Serial Killer Confesses; Related Arrest Made

    Raleigh police charged a woman Tuesday with allegedly committing two armed robberies with a suspected bank robber charged in connection with a string of murders. Sources tell WRAL Samuel Cooper has also confessed to the homicides.

    1. Nov 27, 2007
  7. Criminal Profiler Analyzes Man Charged With 5 Murders

    Investigators say a man charged Tuesday in connection with a string of unsolved murders does not fit the typical mold of a serial killer.

    1. Nov 27, 2007
  8. Convicted Felon Charged in 5 Unsolved Murders

    Wake County authorities on Tuesday charged a suspected bank robber released from prison last year in connection with five unsolved murders.

    1. Nov 27, 2007
  9. WEB ONLY: Samuel James Cooper Magistrate Appearance

    Samuel James Cooper appears before the Wake County magistrate to face charges of murder in connection with five homicides.

    1. Nov 27, 2007
  10. Bank Customer Helped Police Track Murder Suspect

    The scene outside the Domino's Pizza distribution center in Garner where Samuel James Cooper was arrested last week was preceded by a chase and a 911 call from Calvin Pendergraft.

    1. Nov 27, 2007
  11. Arrest Brings New Chapter for Victims' Families

    Family members of one of Samuel James Cooper's alleged victims say his arrest is a relief, but doesn't begin to answer the questions they have.

    1. Nov 27, 2007
  12. Arrest Helps Bring Some Closure to Murder Victim's Family

    The son of one of five people whom authorities believe were killed by Samuel James Cooper says Monday's arrest brings some closure for his family.

    1. Nov 27, 2007
  13. Alleged Bank Robber Being Investigated in 5 Murder Cases

    A man accused of robbing a Garner bank last Wednesday is being investigated in connection with five unsolved murder cases, WRAL has learned.

    1. Nov 26, 2007
  14. Authorities Catch Bank Robbery Suspect After Chase

    A bank robbery, a police chase and a man in custody were all part of the scene that unfolded in Garner Wednesday afternoon.

    1. Nov 21, 2007
  15. Sky 5: Authorities Catch Bank Robbery Suspect After Chase

    Sky 5 footage shows authorities apprehending a suspected bank robber after chasing him inside a pizza distribution warehouse in Garner.

    1. Nov 21, 2007