S10:E1: The Senseless Murder of Freza Baker (31) "An Hour Away"

Charlotte, North Carolina —31-year-old Freza Baker was a devoted mother and loyal friend. On December 4, 2025, Freza dropped her two-year-old son off at his grandparents' home following a dentist appointment, a routine act— one she’d done countless times before. But that day would mark the last time anyone saw her alive.  

The search for the missing mother ended in tragedy exactly one week later when authorities discovered Freza Baker’s body in her vehicle behind an abandoned church.  Investigators quickly arrested a suspect known to Baker, though the investigation into the motive and circumstances of her death continues. 

Her family and friends remain devastated by her loss. 

🎧Listen to Season 10: Episode 1: To find out the heartbreaking details of this case. 

Rest in Peace Freza Baker 🕯️🕊️🙏

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SPEAKER_05 0:00

This podcast contains graphic details which may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Thank you guys for tuning in to another episode of Senseless True Crime. I'm Chantel B and welcome back to the show. Today we examine a case out of Charlotte, North Carolina that left a family searching for answers and a community shaken. 31-year-old Fraser Baker left her home on December 4th, 2025, after dropping her two-year-old son off to his grandparents following a routine dental appointment. Frazia was last heard from after telling her family that she was just one hour away. But Frasia never made it home. Her phone went silent. Messages went unanswered. The woman her family spoke with almost daily seemed to disappear without a trace. A woman whose disappearance quickly turned into a homicide investigation that would later reveal disturbing details about the final hours of her life. And how did an ordinary day end in tragedy? And what evidence would later help investigators piece together the truth. But before we get into the details of the gruesome nature of this murder, we must first honor how Frasia Baker lived her life. Those who knew Frasia said that she was familiar with the area and was comfortable being surrounded by the people she trusted the most. During her early school years, Frasia attended Wilson Middle School before later enrolling at West MacLenberg High School. Now these were the years where she continued to develop her identity and form relationships that would remain part of her life into adulthood. Like many young people growing up in the 90s, Fraser balanced school responsibilities while maintaining friendships and family connections. People who knew her during this time remembered her as someone who tried to stay focused on her responsibilities while remaining close to the people she cared about. But as Fraser grew older, life began to center around her role as a mother. She became devoted to caring for her young son, who was two years old at the time of her disappearance. Frasia's daily routine often revolved around making sure that her son was safe, comfortable, and supported. Those close to Frasia said that she took her responsibilities of motherhood seriously, and she did her best to provide stability for her child. Frasia continued living in Charlotte, where she maintained regular contact with her relatives, who remained actively involved in her life. Having family close nearby meant that she was not alone in raising her son. When she needed help, family members were available to assist with childcare and they offered support. Now this support system allowed Frasia to manage her responsibilities of working while ensuring that her child remained surrounded by people who cared for him. During this time, Frasia was romantically involved with Lorenzo Thomas Enman Jr. And like many relationships, it appeared normal on the outside. The two were connected personally, and their relationship became part of Frasia's everyday life. Now the circumstances on how Frasia and Lorenzo met are unknown, and Lorenzo was not the father of Frasia's two-year-old child. We do know that relationships often involved trust, and there was nothing at the time that clearly showed the serious risk that was quietly growing. But as Frasia continued focusing on her responsibilities, managing motherhood and maintaining her personal relationship, she had no clear sign of the danger that was ahead. The situation that would unfold was not something that Frasia or her loved ones had expected. Because at this point in her life, her main priority remained supporting her child while trying to maintain a relationship. But Fraser was unaware that the relationship was already moving in a troubling direction. So on December 4th, 2025, Fraser Baker went about what appeared to be a normal day. Earlier that day, she attended a dental appointment, bringing her two-year-old son along. But after the appointment, she dropped her son off at his grandparents' house. Now this was a familiar and trusted place where family members often stepped in to care for her son, with nothing about into the day to raise, to concern, and there were no clear signs that anything was wrong. At some point after leaving her child with family, Frasia contacted her brother, Fred Baker, and she informed him that she was about one hour away. Now this would become the last confirmed conversation anyone had with Frasia. Now after that call, Frasia never became home, and she did not reach out to anyone again. Calls to her cell phone were unanswered, and texts to her cell phone went unanswered. The sudden silence quickly became a concern for her loved ones because Frasia stayed in constant contact with her family. Frasia was known to keep the close communication, and that is especially because of her son. Those closest to her said that she rarely went long without responding to messages or answering calls. But as time passed, her phone stopped responding completely. Calls went straight to voicemail, and text messages were not returned. The lack of communication immediately raised concerns among the family members who were used to hearing from Frasia regularly. But as the hours passed with no response, worry began to set in. Her family continued trying to reach her, hoping that there was a simple explanation for the silence. However, the longer they went without hearing from her, the more concerned they became. Her sudden disappearance did not reflect her normal behavior, and especially considering how attentive Frasia was when it came to her child. On December 6, 2025, after going several days without any contact, family members officially reported Frasia missing. Now the decision was made after repeated attempts to reach her had failed, and no one had seen or heard from her since the phone call that she placed to her brother, stating that she was just one hour away. Her family too desperate for answers, feared that something may have happened, and they wanted police to begin searching for answers, law enforcement to begin investigating her disappearance, working to piece together the timeline of her last known movement. What investigators focused on was where she had been that day and who she had spoken to, and what may have happened after that final phone call. But as the search for Frazia began, her loved ones were left waiting for updates, hoping she would be located safe and unharmed. Let's take a listen.

SPEAKER_04 10:01

John, that young boy, only two years old, wondering where his mother is tonight. When she didn't call to check on him Friday, that's when family members realized that something wasn't right. Since Friday, her phone has gone straight to voicemail, and they're worried that someone she was with may know where she is. Fred says they've filed a missing person's report, and the family won't stop searching until his sister is found.

SPEAKER_03 10:46

Anyway that's seen her, I'll just say my home. And if y'all do see anything, or anything, call police or contact, like contact us. You know, it we all on Facebook, everybody knows us. Just let us know that she will be okay if you were called.

SPEAKER_04 11:05

Frey J was last seen near LaSalle and Newcastle Streets just before 10 on the night of December 4th. She was driving what police described as a gray-blue 2004 Honda Court with South Carolina Place. As police search for Baker and her vehicle, days are adding up, and her stylist and good friend, Peter Johnson, tells us it has been a challenge, not knowing what happened. It's very hard. Um trying to search the video on her.

SPEAKER_16 11:31

Um try not to faint the words and try to stay positive, stay freight up.

SPEAKER_04 11:36

Baker's brother tells us when it comes to Frey J returning home to her family, he doesn't have fear, but faith, they'll be reunited once again. And CMPD has opened an investigation into Miss Baker's disappearance. If you have information, you can call crime stoppers. WBTV on your side.

SPEAKER_01 11:54

All right, Albert, we hope something resolves itself very soon in this case. Thank you.

SPEAKER_05 11:59

So as the investigation continued into the disappearance of Fraser Baker, Fraser's family began focusing on the details surrounding her last known contact. Now some relatives believe that when Fraser made that last phone call that they could hear the voice of her boyfriend, Lorenza Thomas Enman junior. Now this raised immediate concern because it suggested that he may have been seen with her shortly before she disappeared. Because Frasia had not been seen or heard from since, this key detail became important to those trying to understand what may have happened that day. When Frasia's family reached out to Inman, hoping that he would help provide information that could possibly lead to her whereabouts. They asked whether he had seen her or whether or not he knew anything about where she might have gone. But according to family members, he refused to help search for Frasia or provide information that could assist in locating her. Now his response left her relatives feeling quite uneasy, especially given the seriousness of the situation. When investigators attempted to speak to Fraser's boyfriend, he resisted answering any questions regarding Frasia's disappearance. Now law enforcement was trying to reconstruct Frasia's final moments, but also to identify anyone who may have had contact with her before she went missing. Anyone connected to her in those final hours were considered an important part of the investigation. But with Inman's lack of cooperation, this raised red flags and became another detail that concerned both investigators and Frasia's loved ones. For Frasia's family, the situation felt increasingly troubled. She had disappeared without warning, leaving behind her two year old son and the people closest to her. Those who knew her said that it was highly unlike Frasia to suddenly stop communicating, especially without making proper arrangements for her son. The silence created a fear that most families struggle to cope with that something serious may have happened to Frasia Baker. Determined to find answers, her loved ones organized search efforts on their own. Now they created and distributed flyers containing Fraser's photograph and identifying information across Charlotte. The flyers were placed in public areas, shared across neighborhoods and extended into parts of South Carolina as well, as the search expanded beyond the city of Charlotte. Family members searched anywhere they believed that there could be information. They checked isolated roads, visited locations she was known to travel, and spoke with community members in hopes that someone had seen or heard something. Their efforts showed how committed they were to finding Frasia. But as the search continued, concern for Frasia's safety continued to grow, and the urgency to find answers became stronger. Frasier Baker had been missing for one week, and her father, Freddie Baker, spoke with reporters regarding his hope that his daughter was out there somewhere, still alive. Let's take a listen.

SPEAKER_10 16:00

Right now, family and friends of a missing Charlotte mother are out searching for her, and it has been almost a week since 31-year-old Frasia Baker was last seen. Loved ones right now urging if you know anything, please come forward.

SPEAKER_07 16:17

Jesse, uh have people started gathering there already tonight.

SPEAKER_02 16:41

What is where she was last seen? I've spoken to friends and loved ones earlier today who were out searching, and they say they're not giving up on finding her. Freddie Baker says he only has one message for his daughter.

SPEAKER_00 16:57

We gonna find we don't find you, babe. I'm not giving up. We don't find.

SPEAKER_02 17:02

Baker has been missing since December 4th. No calls, no messages. Her family and friends say Baker's phone went silent that night.

SPEAKER_15 17:11

Uh, and just whoa was suspicious to me, and just she just didn't respond. It's not like her. So just not just not here from her at all.

SPEAKER_02 17:19

CMPD is looking for leads, releasing new images, including photos of Baker and her gray blue Honda Accord from the gas station where she was last seen on LaSalle Street in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood. A temporary South Carolina license plate, HBL 5984A.

SPEAKER_00 17:39

We have passed the flowers. We are going on again in the streets. You know, a place that you look like that it will hide.

SPEAKER_15 17:49

You know, we ain't we ain't stopping. We're trying to bring her home. Her baby needs her.

SPEAKER_02 17:55

In the meantime, Baker's two-year-old son being taken care of by family, missing his mother.

SPEAKER_00 18:02

We didn't go on TV. It's in the paper. He's a mommy. And that kind of needs something. I gotta find this. I gotta find it.

SPEAKER_16 18:14

Loved ones say they're not losing hope. Aaron should have should have given you the shirt off her big series. Should have given you her letters. She's so sweet. She's alive.

SPEAKER_00 18:23

I'm not gonna play that nigga. Don't find my door.

SPEAKER_02 18:27

Now again, we're here at 1121 Baby's Quarter Road. This is where friends and family are expected to gather. I'm hearing that folks are on their way, but you know, it's hard to get to see it from here, but this flyer is posted on the windows over here on some of those businesses. I spoke to um her father, like you saw in the earlier um just a moment ago, um, who was out searching. He went by the gas station, um, which is about a mile from here, and they say they're not gonna give up searching for Freya Baker. Live near Washington Heights. Jesse Pierre, WCNC Charlotte.

SPEAKER_05 18:59

On December 11th, 2025, officers with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the 2300 block of Sanders Avenue after locating a vehicle connected to the missing person's investigation for Fraser Baker. Now the discovery came seven days after Frazier was last heard from. When officers approached the vehicle, they found Fraser's body inside and unresponsive. Fraser Baker was pronounced dead at the scene. What investigators learned was that the vehicle had been parked near an abandoned church, a location that immediately raised concerns for investigators. The area was isolated, making the circumstances surrounding the discovery even more troubling. What began as a search for a missing mother quickly turned into something far more heinous. The discovery of Fraser Baker's body confirmed the fears her loved ones had been facing since the day she disappeared. As investigators examined the scene and gathered evidence, the case was later officially ruled a homicide. Now this confirmation marked a devastating moment for Fraser's family, who had hoped that she would be found safe. As investigators worked to piece together what happened to Frasia Baker, surveillance footage became an important part of the investigation. Detectives reviewed video from a mobile gas station located on La Salle Street. Now the surveillance footage captured interactions between Frasia and her boyfriend Lorenza on the night of december fourth, the same night Frazier Baker vanished. According to investigators, the footage showed violent moments between the couple inside the gas station. What authorities reviewed on the surveillance footage, the horrifying moment that Inman could be seen placing his hand on the back of Frasia's head and neck, forcefully pushing her and shoving her towards her vehicle. At one point, he allegedly threw an item that struck her in the back. The behavior captured on camera showed signs of abuse, but also showed signs of aggression that raised serious concerns about what may have taken place after they left the gas station. But after the incident inside the store, the two were reportedly seen leaving together in Fraser. Blue Gray Honda with Lorenzo driving the vehicle. Now, this key detail became significant because it helped investigators establish part of the timeline leading up to the discovery of Frazia's body. The evidence began forming a clearer picture of the horrifying events that occurred on the night Frazia was last seen alive. Let's take a listen.

SPEAKER_11 22:29

A family is coming to grips with the fact that a young mother is gone. I'm Erica Bryant.

SPEAKER_08 22:34

I'm Evan Donovan, and tonight for Scott Wickersham New at five, what happened in the days before that missing woman's body was discovered behind a West Charlotte Church. Channel 9's Tina Terry went back to Sanders Avenue today. Tina, I know you talked to neighbors. They say they saw the car days before police surrounded it with crime scene tape.

SPEAKER_13 23:11

Never seen it Tuesday, never seen it Wednesday.

SPEAKER_14 23:29

Family members say she disappeared a week ago. She was last spotted on surveillance video driving her 2004 Honda Accord away from her house, visiting a cookout on Sugar Creek Road, and later at a quick and easy food mart on the South Street. Family members say she was supposed to meet up with them later that night, but never did. Friday, Charlotte Mecklenburg police identified the body found in the car as Baker's. We'll bring you the very latest as soon as we receive it. Reporting live in Uptown. Tina Terry, Channel 9, Eyewitness News.

SPEAKER_08 24:50

That's such a tragic ordeal for this family. Tina, thank you for that update.

SPEAKER_05 24:53

As investigators continued reviewing evidence and reconstructing that timeline leading up to Frazier Baker's death, Lorenza Thomas Inman Jr. was identified as the key suspect in the case. Based on the information gathered and the evidence, the police moved forward with obtaining an arrest warrant for Lorenza. Law enforcement began efforts to locate him, focusing on the areas that Enman was connected to. Investigators attracted Inman to Maxton, North Carolina, which was a small town in Robeson County, and that was 120 miles from Charlotte. Now, the distance from the city where Frazier was last seen raised further questions as the police worked to determine his movements following her disappearance. On December 12th, 2025, law enforcement officers located Enman at a residence in Maxon. He was taken into custody without further incident. Following his arrest, he was transported back to Charlotte, where he was held without. He was now charged with murder, of assault on a female and misdemeanor domestic violence. The charges reflected the seriousness of the allegation and the evidence that investigators had gathered during the early stages of the case. For Fraser's loved ones, this was a step towards understanding what happened, but also to hold the man who took Fraser's life accountable. However, while his arrest had been made, many questions still remain unanswered. The focus would soon shift towards the court proceedings, where the details surrounding Frazier's death would be formally presented. Let's take a listen.

SPEAKER_12 27:05

So Thomas Enman Jr., you see right here, appeared in front of a judge today after being arrested Friday in connection with the death of Frazia Baker. Baker's body was found last Thursday inside of a car near a church on Sanders Avenue. Reports now show that she was last seen alive a week before at a gas station on LaSalle Street. So new court records also show that Baker was shot in the head.

SPEAKER_05 27:38

Lorenzen Inman Jr. was arrested for the murder of Frazier Baker. As that investigation continued, disturbing information began to surface regarding his criminal past. Court records showed that he had a criminal history spanning nearly two decades. When investigators reviewed his background, one of the most serious prior cases linked to Enman had occurred back in 2019 when a jury convicted him of attempted first-degree murder. According to prosecutors, the incident involved a shooting at a shopping center in Charlotte. Court records show that Enman followed a man to a location, shot him in the chest, and then fired multiple shots while standing over that victim. The details presented during the trial described a violent encounter that resulted in serious injury. Now the man survived that shooting, but the conviction for that particular shooting did not remain in place because in 2020 that attempted murder conviction was overturned on appeal related to the evidence that had been presented during trial. The appeal decision meant that the conviction could not stand as originally ruled, which significantly changed the legal outcome of the case at the time. Following that appeal, Lorenzo later accepted a plea agreement back in 2021 to relate it to the other charges connected to that same incident, and that decision became part of his overall criminal record. When investigators also noted that Inman's criminal history dated back to 2005, which included more than ten criminal charges, many of these cases involved violent conduct, which became relevant as the investigators evaluated the seriousness of the allegations of murder that was connected to Fraser's death. His prior record became an important detail during the legal proceedings. Most of his criminal history, including the attempted murder charge, what we later learned was that Enman was let off with probation. But at the time of Fraser Baker's death, he was reportedly on supervised probation. Now this status was a major factor when the judge later denied his bond in Frazier Baker's murder case. The combination of the new charges and his prior criminal record influenced how the court approached decisions when a judge later denied bond. Let's take a listen.

SPEAKER_01 30:48

She's the Charlotte mother, had been missing for a week when her body was found in a car in West Charlotte on Thursday. Lorenzo Enman Jr. is charged with murdering Baker and is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail tonight. And our Michael Warwick has learned Enman faced a previous attempted murder charge several years ago and was convicted of that. So Michael's live in the newsroom with these new details tonight that he's uncovered about Baker's murder, when it happened, and Enman's prior attempted murder conviction. So, Michael, what have you learned?

SPEAKER_09 31:18

Inman Jr.'s arrest warrant shows investigators believe he killed Baker on the same day she was supposed to pick up her two-year-old son from a relative's. Family frantically searched for her until yesterday when police found her body. This is the mugshot of accused murderer Lorenza Inman Jr., the 38-year-old who, an arrest warrant alleges, killed Freje Baker, who he was dating. Baker was missing for a week. The case a mystery until police discovered her car with her body inside behind a West Charlotte church. Jail records show Inman's criminal history dates back almost two decades. In 2019, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office said a jury convicted him of an attempted first-degree murder two years prior. Inman had followed a man to a Charlotte shopping center, and in broad daylight, prosecutors said confronted him and shot him in the chest before standing over the victim and firing several more rounds. Jail records show Inman received a minimum sentence of 12 years, but only served two. As recently as October, the DA's office said he pleaded guilty to habitual misdemeanor assault and intimidating a witness. The judge placed Edman on supervised probation in lieu of a prison sentence. In the case of Frey J. Baker, CMPD picked Inman up Friday, almost two hours away, in Robeson County. After an interview at CMPD headquarters, police charged him with murder.

SPEAKER_01 32:55

All right, a very, very disturbing case there. Thank you, Michael. And if you or someone you know is involved in an abusive relationship, help is just a phone call away. You can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The number is here on your screen. It's 1-800-799-7233.

SPEAKER_05 33:14

As investigators continued building their case, disturbing details emerged through witness statements. A witness later told detectives that Lorenzo had admitted to killing Frazier Baker. Now the witness claimed that Enman described an argument between the two, stating that during this dispute, a firearm discharged and Baker was accidentally struck in the head. Now investigators noticed that the witness had provided specific details about the crime scene, and that according to authorities, it would likely only be known by someone with a direct knowledge of the murder. Due to the seriousness of the allegations and the evidence that was presented during the early stages of the investigation, the prosecutors emphasized the severity of the charges and pointed to Enmond's past criminal history, which included prior convictions involving violence. His record became an important factor as the court considered whether he should be released while awaiting a trial. During those court proceedings, the prosecutors referenced the surveillance footage from the gas station, which clearly showed Inman physically assaulting Fraser Baker shortly before her disappearance. Combined with the witness statement claiming that Inman had admitted responsibility for the shooting, the investigators argued that the evidence suggested a pattern of escalating violence leading up to Fraser Baker's murder. The court also strongly considered his past criminal record, which included convictions and charges involving violent conduct such as assault with a deadly weapon and multiple assault on a female. Now Anman's defense attorney argued that there was no direct video footage or fingerprint evidence publicly presented that clearly tied him to Fraser's murder. The defense stated that the case relied heavily on witness statements and investigative attempts. The attorney also requested Bond, noting that Enman has children and works as a tattoo artist. His attorney also argued that these factors show ties to the community. Despite that request, the judge continued to deny Bond, referencing both the nature of the charges and his disturbing criminal history. Court records also indicated that Enman had previously failed to report to his probation officer in a separate case that was pending, which had also resulted in a bond at the time of$100,000. Currently, Lorenza Enman Jr. remains in the Mecklenburg County Jail, awaiting trial for the murder of Fraser Baker. Let's take a listen.

SPEAKER_10 36:26

As we mentioned, we are checking in now with our Jesse Pierre, who's been covering a first court appearance for the suspect in a missing mom case. We have been covering the story of Fraser Baker for the last several days, as her loved ones have been trying to find her. And unfortunately, late last week, uh CMPD releasing the news that she was found sadly dead, and uh there is somebody charged in that. Let's go ahead and check in with Jesse right now. So uh Jesse, what can you tell us about what happened today in court and um just any updates in the case in general? Because it sounds like not only is there the legal process that's now playing out, but also community that's trying to rally around the young son of this uh woman who um this son is now without his mom, two years old, and will be growing up without her.

SPEAKER_02 37:12

You know, like you mentioned, Lorenza Inman, um, he was um arrested on Friday and he had his first appearance today in court. He is facing murder charge, domestic violence, assault on a woman. And during the um hearing today, he learned that he will not be getting out anytime soon. He will remain in jail and was given no bond. Um so during the hearing today, the prosecutors kind of read through the list of the summary of the charges that he faces and also pointed out his long criminal history in all of that, including several charges and several cases of violence against women um and you know other violent crimes. Now, during the hearing, we saw Inman actually um shaking his head several times when those things were being read. Um, I spoke to Baker's family who were also in court. They were very emotional at times, and um his aunt says that he was mouthing. Um, I'm sorry to them. Um, you know, they were they also got an opportunity to address the court, saying that he should have never been out of the street. He doesn't deserve a bond, especially because of his long criminal history that he has. Um, and so that request was uh granted. Now, when we read the affidavits, we also learned a lot, a couple more things. Now, the day that she went missing on December 4th, that's when her family say she dropped off her son, and then they didn't hear back from her. They weren't able to get in contact with her. But there's also surveillance video detectives say of a gas station um near the area of actually where she they found her body, uh gas station on the List Sal near Washington Heights, where there was footage from that gas station showing inmen assaulting her, pushing her to the ground allegedly, um grabbing her by the neck, and then taking some hard object from a cooler and throwing it at her back. Days later, on December 11th, like you mentioned, Vanessa, her body was found in a car in Washington Heights near church. Now, in the affidavits, it says two different directions, but it says a witness um reached out to Inman's probation officer saying that um she was dead and that he said that um they got into an argument. They got into an argument or that um that she was shot in the head and that she was in a car.

SPEAKER_10 39:24

But really, just some heartbreaking details coming to light. Um, as we sometimes will see when these court cases play out and more information and evidence is released through the course of court, some information that we hadn't previously known, you know, from let's just say the uh arrest warrant or um the narrative that's sent initially by CMPD, um, we'll start to learn that information. So no doubt Jesse Pierre will be having more for us on this case, not just in the uh throughout the rest of this day, but in coming days and weeks as we do continue to follow this case. I alluded to this before, the fact that the community has tried to rally around this family now, Frazia Baker's family, uh now that she has passed and she does have a young son, two years old. And uh I know Jesse will be talking about this more. Um actually, I think I see her shot. Just so just double check at Carlene if you're able to see if she'll be able to come back and kind of weigh in on the GoFundMe. But we do see a GoFundMe that's been started to support Baker's son, um, as he now will have to grow up without his mother. And there are a lot of questions about how to provide for his needs. So uh it looks like we do have Justy's shot back. And I know I'm sorry about that, Jesse. You were in the middle of um a really interesting um unveiling of details that you found out from court. So essentially you found out that it sounded like Lorenzo Inman had spoken to somebody and suggested that maybe she had been shot and that she was in a car somewhere, and I think that's kind of around the spot where we lost your connection.

SPEAKER_02 40:54

Exactly. So in the affidavits, it says that detectives did question a witness who actually called his probation officer initially. Um, and you know, they give two different stories in the affidavits. First, the witness told the probation officer that she had been shot in the head and that she was found up, that she was in a car but didn't know where that car was. When the detective actually spoke to the witness directly, the first account was that they had an argument and that she was shot in the head. The second account, when the um detective spoke with the witness, is that Inman saying that he was putting the gun away and it went off and it shot her. A witness account is what led them to more details, just overall saying that she had been shot and that she was dead. And that is something that they say Inman told them. Again, her body was found December 11th. It was a week, uh, about a week later, since the family had last seen her alive. Um, today in court, the defense attorney argued that there wasn't enough evidence to really connect him uh to the actual crime and asked for a bond, unfortunately. But that bond request was denied, and so he was given no bond, he will remain behind bars. Now, we did speak to the family after, and you know, they are happy that at least he didn't get a bond this time. But when they look at his criminal history, they say that he should have never been in the out in the streets. If something could have been done beforehand, then maybe um Freya Baker could still have been alive today. Now, yes, the community, and even when she was uh Freja Baker was first announced to be missing or reported missing, a lot of people were sharing that information and really rallying behind the family to find her safe. And now um there has been a GoFundMe page that has been created um to support the son and his future. Like his aunt mentioned when we spoke to her, you know, he will never get to really know his mom, you know, outside of pictures and what he hears from family um with her gone. And so um that is why that GoFundMe page was created. Vanessa? It's not a really heartbreaking story.

SPEAKER_05 43:01

Frazier Baker's loved ones tried to process the devastating loss, but they focused on remembering her as the person she was and the role she played in the lives closest to her. Family members described her as a caring mother and a devoted daughter, and a supportive aunt who valued the people in her life. Those who knew her said she had a trusting nature and often chose to see the good in others. Her family spoke about the strong bond she shared with her two-year-old son. They said that Fraser was deeply committed to her child and worked hard to provide love, care, and stability in his life. Her daily routine revolved around making sure that her baby was safe and supported. Those closest to her. Frasia said that motherhood was one of the most important parts of her life. Frasia's aunt Yvette Swanson described her as someone who cared deeply for others and tried to maintain positive relationships. Speaking about the loss, she expressed the pain that the family continues to feel as they cope with the tragedy. Her aunt said that she was a good person. She was a good mom. She was a person who met a monster and trusted a monster. Family members also share the emotional impact the loss has had on Frasia's young son. Her aunt said that Frasia's son continues to ask for his mother, not fully understanding what has happened. The family now faces the difficult task of supporting him as he grows up without his mother's presence. Her aunt said he keeps hollering Where's my mommy? There's no words, so we just hold him. As loved ones continue to mourn, a GoFundMe page has been created to help support Fraser's two year old son, and also to assist the family during this difficult time. Those closest to her say that they remain focused on honoring her memory, but also ensuring her child continues to receive the care and support she always wanted for him. Fraser Baker was remembered through a visual held by her family and the community as they release balloons in her memory, celebrating her life, but also her legacy. Let's take a listen.

SPEAKER_07 46:09

This is not far from where Baker's body was found. Tonight loved ones remember her as a kind of loving and vibrant mother.

SPEAKER_15 46:22

She was always there.

SPEAKER_16 46:23

She was very fine, lovely.

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The man accused of killing her, Lorenza Inman Jr. will be in court at 10 a.m. The 38-year-old was arrested Friday in Maxton, that's a hundred miles southeast of Charlotte. He's facing several charges, including murder. Will of course be in the courtroom, bringing the latest tomorrow on WCNC Charlotte, and our streaming platform, WCNC Plus. Fridge's friends had an important message for people tonight. They told everyone who may be in a domestic violence situation to try and get out.

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That's 1-800-799-7233. You can also text the hotline by sending the word start to 88788. This is available 24-7.

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Fraser Baker should still be here. Not as a headline, but as a woman still living life on her own terms. Because what took her life wasn't random, it was control. And it was a mindset that believes that connection means ownership. And when that control is threatened, that's when things escalate. That's when no becomes dangerous. The truth is, cases like this don't start with violence. They start with behaviors, red flags. And in Fraser Baker's case, her life has now been reduced to a moment that should have never happened. Cases like this also remind us how quickly situations can escalate. How quickly they could change. But how missed red flags can absolutely change the trajectory of our lives. Fraser Baker was a thriving woman and a devoted mother to a two-year-old son who now has to go through life questioning where is my mommy? That's the saddest part of these cases. The families who are left behind to pick up the pieces. The children who have to grow up without the love of their parent. The holidays and birthdays that will never be the same. Milestones that will never be celebrated because the victims are not here to be with their loved ones. What disturbs me the most about this case is that this man, Lorenzo, had already been convicted of attempted murder, but yet he was given probation and he was out on probation while he victimized Frazier Baker. I don't know why probation was sufficient enough for a man who stood over another man and gunned him down like a dog. And this man was charged and convicted of attempted murder, but received probation. Probation? This is where the justice system fails. Because when that violence escalates like it normally does, the first thing that they want to do is look at the past criminal history. Well, the past criminal history shows an escalating violent pattern that could have saved Frasia's life. And this is my issue. We have people in prison for drug possession who have life sentences. But this man who had an attempted murder conviction received probation. Make it make sense. Because the justice system is not always fair. Fraser Baker should still be alive. She should be taking her child to preschool right now. But that was taken away from her by someone who did not value her life and took her life in the most cold, calculated, diabolical, and evil way possible. You murdered this woman and then you left her in a church parking lot in her car while her family searched and hoped that she would return home safely. Fraser Baker did not deserve this. And the lowlifes who are left behind, who disrupt families, who change generations by taking a family member from this earth. We have a two-year-old baby, but without their mother, make it make sense. My heart goes out to Fraser Baker's family and to her two-year-old son. My heart bleeds for him. We will never understand why this had to happen. But we bring light to these stories so that these victims, their stories, will never die like the senseless violence that they have come to know in at the end. What a violent end to a beautiful life, Frazier Baker. May your sweet and beautiful soul forever rest in peace. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24-hour confidential service in the United States for survivors, for victims, and for those who are affected by intimate partner violence. You can call 1-800-799-7233 or you can text start 2-88788. If you've ever loved someone who made you question your worth, and if you've ever stayed too long, or if you've ever been made to feel like you were too much or not enough, then this space, this story, this season is for you. I'm starting something new called unlovable. In every episode, I peel back the truth behind the toxic love, the manipulation, and the quiet damage that people don't talk about. But I need you to understand something. These stories don't just deserve to be heard. They deserve to reach the people who are still living in it. So if this podcast resonates with you, even a little, I need you to do one thing. Subscribe to the exclusive content. Because when you subscribe, you're not just supporting this podcast, you're helping someone else find their way out. You're helping someone else feel seen. New episodes will begin dropping in May. And trust me, we're just getting started. And for the first time, I will be sharing my personal story. Subscribe now. Thank you guys for tuning in to another episode of Senseless True Crime. We appreciate every listen, every message, and every story you send our way. You can reach the show anytime at senseless true crime at gmail.com. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Senseless True Crime Podcasts. And until next time, stay safe, stay informed, and please take care of yourselves.