MORGANTON, N.C. — A second arrest has been made in the death of a 14-month-old in Morganton.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office says Gracie Cook has been charged with murder.
Cook’s arrest comes after an investigation dating back to last year.
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Samuel Hensley was initially arrested and charged with second-degree murder on May 21.
On Nov. 7, 2025, the sheriff’s office responded to a cardiac arrest call at 2509 NC 18-US 64, Lot 26, Morganton.
When they arrived, deputies found a deceased 14-month-old boy.