Photo: Courtesy Tawny Williams
In a heartbreaking post on Facebook, Lisa’s mother Tawny Williams opened up about her daughter’s death and spoke on her final moments.
“My beautiful Lisa, she was murdered while decorating a Christmas tree with homemade ornaments she was making with the kids (3 year old twins),” Tawny wrote in reference to Lisa’s boyfriend’s Travis Cook’s children which he shares with ex-wife Chelsea Watrous Cook, 32.
“She was so kind, sweet, generous, loving, and brought joy and excitement to every aspect of life.”
“Please share the beauty of her life rather than the monster that ripped her from ours. She was magic, and I want her remembered for how she lived and not for how she was killed,” Tawny added.
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After remaining in the bathroom for some time, Cook allegedly opened the door and walked towards her coat, leaving her ex to believe she was finally leaving, according to the affidavit.
Lisa Vilate Williams.Courtesy Tawny Williams
However, police claim she instead pulled out a gun and fired at her ex’s 26-year-old girlfriend, striking her twice in the torso.
Cook’s ex-husband told officers he quickly grabbed the gun from his ex-wife and did his best to give CPR to his girlfriend as his children watched.
During that time, Cook’s ex-husbandsaidCook “walked over to their children and sat on the recliner chair.”
When she attempted to get up again, the ex-husband allegedly pinned Cook against the wall until police arrived.
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Lisa, originally from Colorado City, Arizona, moved to Salt Lake City in 2015 to care for her sister, according toher obituary. There, she worked as a bank teller.
Lisa, who was described as “joyful,” was laid to rest Friday at the Centennial Park Chapel in Centennial Park, Arizona.
“When you fill your life with love, there is no room in your heart for hate. Make the little moments special, give selflessly and spread your goodwill and light for others,” Tawny tells PEOPLE following her daughter’s funeral.
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The Salt Lake City Tribunereported that Cook, who worked as a health and yoga instructor at Skyridge High School in Lehi, was arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County jail on suspicion of aggravated murder.
In addition to her current charges, Cook isfacing domestic violence chargesin a Herriman justice court following an incident that took place last month, according toDeseret News.Cook allegedly caused minor injuries to an adult male at her apartment. She has previously pled not guilty in that case.
It is not clear if she has legal representation at this time or whether she has entered a plea in relation to her aggravated murder charge.
source: people.com
