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Man pleads not guilty to murder in Jackson County

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Black River Falls man admitted he was planning to beat up victim, not kill

He stood mute in the courtroom as a not-guilty plea for murder was entered on the behalf of John Cook.

The 23-year-old Black River Falls man is charged with killing 30-year-old Jacinda Muir.

The two went to a dog park May 17. Cook allegedly told police that he was planning on beating up Muir, but it escalated into the fatal stabbing. According to the coroner, Muir was stabbed multiple times in the neck and torso.

Cook admitted that he stole some meth from Muir, and that they got into an argument. He also said that due to the effects of meth, he felt like everyone was out to get him.

He’s back in court again in December.

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