JONATHAN JARED BAKER | Man Convicted of Kidnapping, Killing Infant Daughter Tells Judge He Thought He Was 'Doing Something Good' | LWOP + 20yrs | Autographed Letter, Signed

Jonathon J. Baker. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Columbus, OH. November 20, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.

Jonathan Jared Baker:

'homicidal and suicidal' man kills his 7-month-old baby after 'abducting her' and plowing his Camaro at 'full speed' into Ohio home during police chase

Background of the Case

Jonathan Jared Baker, a 24-year-old man from Ohio, was convicted for the aggravated murder and kidnapping of his seven-month-old daughter, Emery. The tragic events unfolded on June 27, 2023, when Baker abducted Emery from her mother during a domestic dispute. Following the abduction, he fled in a bright yellow Camaro, leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Tiffin, Ohio.

Details of the Crime

During the pursuit, police attempted to stop Baker’s vehicle; however, he evaded capture initially. He drove recklessly at high speeds until he crashed into a house. Officials said a 7-month-old baby girl died after Jonathan Baker, 23, kidnapped and shot her before he crashed into the side of a home at full speed in Tiffin in July of 2023. After the crash, officers managed to extricate both Baker and Emery from the vehicle. Unfortunately, Emery was found with severe injuries – she was bleeding from the head and exhibited labored breathing. Despite being alive when rescued, she succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter.

An autopsy conducted by the Lucas County Coroner’s Office revealed that Emery had been shot twice in the head. This shocking detail underscored the severity of Baker’s actions and led to his arrest.

Legal Proceedings

Baker was charged with aggravated murder and kidnapping with a gun specification. He initially pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity; however, this defense was rejected by a jury during his trial. On October 4, 2023, he was found guilty on all charges.

During sentencing on November 20, 2023, Judge Damon Alt sentenced Baker to life in prison without parole for the murder charge. Additionally, he received a sentence of 16.5 years for kidnapping and an extra three years due to firearm specifications. The court acknowledged that Baker would receive credit for the time already served – 472 days in jail prior to sentencing.

Statements During Sentencing

At his sentencing hearing, Baker expressed remorse for his actions but also claimed that he believed he was doing something good at that moment due to what he described as a “sickness” in his mind. His attorney argued that Baker did not wake up intending to commit such heinous acts; however, prosecutors contended that there was no genuine remorse shown by Baker throughout the proceedings.

Judge Alt emphasized the gravity of Baker’s crime during sentencing by stating that he had multiple opportunities to prevent it from occurring and highlighted Emery’s defenselessness as she trusted him for protection.

Conclusion

The case of Jonathan Jared Baker serves as a harrowing reminder of domestic violence’s potential consequences and raises significant concerns about mental health issues intertwined with violent behavior. The legal system has responded with severe penalties reflecting society’s condemnation of such acts against vulnerable individuals like children.

VIDEO: Man found guilty of murder, kidnapping in 2023 death of Ohio infant | https://youtu.be/gRUVAFqWrIg

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