"Samuel Cooke, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering contributions to the genre, and significance in popular music. After an inquest and investigation, the courts ruled Cooke's death to be a justifiable homicide.His family has since questioned the circumstances of his death."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Cooke

https://findadeath.com/sam-cooke/

https://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-mysterious-death-of-sam-cooke/