Baker v. State

Clarke, Justice.

Richard Lamar Baker was indicted, tried and convicted in Brooks County for the murder of his father, James Baker, and of concealing a death. He was sentenced to life in prison plus twelve months consecutive.

Investigation in the case began on the morning of July 13,1981, when James Baker, the victim, failed to report to work. Co-workers became concerned when they were unable to reach him by telephone and drove to the victim’s house. The house was open, the car was there and the victim was not at home. His friends then proceeded to the victim’s farm a few miles down the road.…