She was considered to be the ringleader of the group of girls, aged 14 to 16, who were all given sentences of 25 to 60 years for their roles in the crime. According to authorities, Cooper attacked guards in the juvenile center after her arrest and had to be moved to the County Jail. There, it was reported that she bragged about her crime and had said she would do it again.
She was seen as the key figure in a group of young girls, aged 14 to 16, who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in the offense. Following her detention, Cooper attacked guards at a juvenile facility and was subsequently transferred to the County Jail, where she boasted about her actions.