A jury has recommended a sentence of life without the possibility of parole for Samuel Lee Baker, who was found guilty on Thursday of Murder and Burglary.
The second day of the murder trial of Samuel Lee Baker included several body camera videos from various Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputies who responded to the scene of Robert Claunch’s
The murder trial for Samuel Lee Baker got underway Monday with jury selection and opening arguments from both sides, plus a handful of witnesses giving testimony.
By JANIE SLAVEN
Commonwealth Journal May 3, 2021
Samuel Lee Baker
The man accused of fatally shooting his father s friend when he tried to intervene in a family argument has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
Samuel Lee Baker, 22, of Bowling Green, is charged with Murder, first-degree Burglary, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun and second-degree Persistent Felony Offender as part of the indictment filed last month.
Baker pleaded not guilty when arraigned on April 22 in Pulaski Circuit Court.
Baker is also charged with second-degree Fleeing and Evading Police (Motor Vehicle), second-degree Fleeing and Evading Police (On Foot), Reckless Driving, Possession of Marijuana, Suspended License, No Insurance, and Resisting Arrest in Casey County, where he was ultimately arrested following the March 18 shooting.