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Help find Nancy Cooper

Sunday Jul 13, 2008

Copied verbatim from Rich Sharple's blog, but this is big ... and scary for us.

One of our neighbors - Nancy Cooper has been missing since the morning of Saturday, July 12. She went for a run around 7am on Saturday morning in theLochmere / Regency Lake area of Cary, NC and never returned. Nancy is white, has shoulder length brown hair and hazel eyes, she’s 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a T-shirt, running shorts and light blue running shoes.

There’s more information and photos on WRAL.com and the News & Observer. If you’re a local blogger - please help spread the word and If you have any information contact Cary Police at 919-469-4016 / 4012.

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Posted at 12:20PM Jul 13, 2008 by davidgs in General
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i miss her so much she was a great neighbor and friend. when i was playing outside she would always come and play games with me. we were so close. i miss her so much i wish she could just come back.

Posted by Imraan/ Neighbor on July 13, 2008 at 11:11 PM EDT #

I am a Florida woman , but just heard of Nancy missing this Monday am.
She will be in my prayers. I hope she is found, safe and soon !!!

Posted by andrea wagner on July 14, 2008 at 08:46 AM EDT #

I don't know Nancy, but live and run in Lochmere. I have distributed flyers, and am headed out to search an area designated to me this morning at Lifetime Fitness. She is constantly in my thoughts and I'm sending positive energy and strength to her at all times. Hang in there Nancy. We're coming!!!

Posted by Cheryl Gocke on July 14, 2008 at 10:53 AM EDT #

I live about a mile away from Nancy, I am a runner and have been on every trail in Regency, Ritter, Lochmere and the surrounding area. Me and my girl friends are very concerned and would like to help in the search. I am extrely familary with the running routes. I read that Nancy is training for a half marathon therefore she has a schedule and by finding that schedule we should know how far she planned to run on Saturday. I know the 8, 9, 12, 14, & 18 mile paths. I will be glad to do what ever I can to help our fellow runner.

Posted by Kim on July 14, 2008 at 12:29 PM EDT #

I agree with Kim. I am a runner as well and anyone training for such an event would have a schedule. Find her schedule and determine how many miles she intended to run Saturday and you might have a better idea of her intended route. A lot of us who train seriously, have devices such as a Forerunner which calulate distance, pace, routes, etc. This info can be downloaded to a computer. Maybe Nancy had such a device or other training log on her computer. Finding this information could be crucial in finding her!

I personally do not know Nancy but she is in my thoughts and prayers for a safe return.

Posted by Nancy on July 14, 2008 at 01:41 PM EDT #

I run Lochmere regularly and would be glad to help in any way possible. Is there someone I can contact to find out what help is needed. Distributing flyers, searching running routes , etc... John

Posted by John McAlpin on July 14, 2008 at 02:30 PM EDT #

if you need more information on how to help go to
http://nancycooper.blogspot.com/

Posted by virginie on July 14, 2008 at 05:16 PM EDT #

I have been a runner for nearly 40 years. I am proud that my daughter has choosen to persue a sport that provides the kind of friends that only running can, in my opinion. Thank you all for providing the suport that only a running community can!
Thanks for all you've done, from our family.
Garry - Nancy's dad

Posted by garry rentz on July 14, 2008 at 10:47 PM EDT #

i just came onto this story. i really hope they find her alive and well. she has 2 beautiful children to come back to. i will have her in my prayers.

Posted by mark broverman on July 14, 2008 at 10:55 PM EDT #

My family and I have been following the news on Nancy, and our thoughts and prayers go out to her and all of her family and friends. God bless!

Posted by Rebecca on July 15, 2008 at 05:35 PM EDT #

I have been following the story of your daughter. I have been praying and will continue to pray for you and your family. The hardest thing in the world is to lose a child. My son died a few years ago. I am so sorry for your lose and will keep you in my prayers. Mary

Posted by Mary on July 15, 2008 at 08:30 PM EDT #

Mr. and Mrs. Rentz-
I'm so saddened to hear of Nancy's death and I'm so sorry for your loss. May your daughter rest in peace. God bless your family (especially her two children) during this very difficult time.
Y'all are in my prayers, Holly

Posted by Holly Evans on July 15, 2008 at 10:14 PM EDT #

I am a resident of Lochmere and am in India for my daughters summer vacation at the moment. We heard of Nancy and have been completely disturbed since. I am following the story of Nancy Cooper and pray for her family. It is with great sadness that we learned of her death. Our deepest condolonces.

Divya Thomas

Posted by Divya Thomas on July 16, 2008 at 10:10 AM EDT #

Bless the family and friends of Nancy. I so hurt for her girls. As always, who knows what to say at these times? I am so sorry!
I am working to put together search volunteers for future cases like this. Feel free to contact me if you wish to be included.
Lets watch out for each other. Let that be the legacy of Nancy.
I am so sorry for those of you who love her

Posted by Jesse Woodsmith on July 16, 2008 at 11:58 AM EDT #

Hi, I was hoping Jesse Woodsmith could provide his email address so that I (and others) may contact him to volunteer for search efforts in the future? Thanks so much, Holly

Posted by Holly Evans on July 17, 2008 at 02:23 PM EDT #

Hello again! I have had a request for my e-mail addy for contact about future searches. My addy is blessingseday@yahoo.com. My page at MySpace is concentrated on missing people. You can find that at Be The Shepherd's Eyes.
Currently I am at the tail end of the Cancer fight and my involvement with missing folks is limited. As I get healthire it will be growing. This is a tragedy in our nation causing pian that I just can't imagine. You folks who are feeling the loss of Nancy understand in ways that I can't.
Plaese contact me. I have many ideas but would love some folks to help. There are some searches schedualed soon in the Hickory, NC area for Travis Baker.
Again, for those of you hurting so much from the loss of Nancy, I am so sorry. I pray that GOD reaches out to you with HIS loving arms.
Jesse

Posted by Jesse Woodsmith on July 17, 2008 at 02:47 PM EDT #

I dont know Nancy but I've read the papers. My heart goes out to the family of Nancy Cooper and to those two sweet little one's that will miss her greatly. As a mom, you love your kids unconditionally and from the pics I seen,of her with the children. That was very obvious.
The entire family is in my prayers.

Posted by kc on July 25, 2008 at 09:52 AM EDT #

NBC17 created a timeline of this muder case at http://wake.mync.com/site/wake/news/story/5852/full-coverage-nancy-cooper-murderfull-coverage-nancy-cooper-murder

Posted by Triangleite on August 02, 2008 at 02:36 AM EDT #