Alabama boy, 12, constructs tall tale about mother's death before revealing what REALLY happened

Alabama boy, 12, constructs tall tale about mother's death before revealing what REALLY happened
Djuan Cook, Ayobiyi Cook's husband informed people to wear her favorite color, orange for the funeral (Facebook/Djuan Cook)

FORESTDALE, ALABAMA: Ayobiyi Abeni Harris Cook was accidentally shot dead by her 12-year-old son at their house in Forestdale, Alabama, shortly after midnight. Cook, a 29-year-old woman, was discovered dead at her house by Alabama police on Saturday, August 6, after officers responded to a 911 call, according to a statement from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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Police initially said that a guy was seen running away from the residence where Cook's body was discovered, which prompted the 911 call. Authorities at the time asked anyone with information about the crime to submit more details because they felt there was no forced entry into the property. Authorities said that after initially lying to officers about what occurred, the 12-year-old boy admitted to shooting and killing his mother.