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[Texas Mist]

Anger Builds In Case Of N.C. Girl's Death

Posted: 1:33 AM Nov 20, 2010

After a disabled 10-year-old girl went missing in this small city in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, her family's former home became an impromptu memorial piled with stuffed animals and birthday cards.

Now it sits with its front windows smashed by vandals, while frustrated residents complain that the investigation into her death is taking too long, even as increasingly bizarre and potentially damning revelations about Zahra Baker's stepmother and father pile up.

The case has riveted followers in North Carolina and Australia, where she was born and where her biological mother still lives. She was reported missing on Oct. 9 and last week police confirmed everyone's worst fears: A bone from her body and other suspected remains were found in two remote spots.

more here

http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/Anger_Builds_In_Case_Of_NC_Girls_Death__109383749.html

 

[lauriej]

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2010/nov/20/baker-court-ar-552746/

Baker asked the court to appoint his attorney, Mark Killian, to represent him on his Catawba County charges.

Killian was assigned to Baker’s case as provisional council on Oct. 28 by North Carolina’s Indigent Defense Services Director and Capital Defender Robert M. Hurley.

Though Baker has not been charged with Zahra’s murder, the case has gained worldwide attention and Killian was assigned the case in the likelihood that Baker will eventually be charged with the crime.

Hurley provisionally assigned Killian to Baker’s case 10 days after he assigned Lisa Dubs to represent Baker’s wife, Elisa Baker, although neither has been charged in Zahra’s death.

 

[sweetmop]

Hickory Family Befriended Zahra's Australian Mother

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/...efriended-zahras-australian-mother-ar-548052/

 

[lauriej]

http://www.observernewsonline.com/content/adam-baker-appears-court


Baker was required to fill out an affidavit at the Catawba County Clerk of Court's Office to certify he can't afford to hire a lawyer. According to the affidavit of indigency Baker filled out, he has no monthly income.

He listed no money coming in from employment, welfare, Social Security or his spouse's employment.

Baker has $80 in total assets and liabilities, and he didn't list any other personal assets on the affidavit, which can include vehicles and real estate.

Baker listed his current address as an apartment in Hudson.

 

[lauriej]

http://www.wcnc.com/news/Memorial-for-Zahra-cleaned-up-tree-cut-down-109563879.html

HICKORY, N.C.-- The memorial for Zahra Baker that has been built up outside the Baker's Hickory home has been removed, along with the tree that was surrounded by stuffed animals and bared pictures and cards remembering Zahra.

The tree was cut down Saturday afternoon.

 

[dar107]

http://www.wbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13543941

Elisa Baker's attorneys visit Hickory home, memorial removed

HICKORY, NC (WBTV) - Attorneys for Elisa Baker were at her former in Hickory home Saturday.

There, they gathered the last of her belongings.

Also Saturday, the front yard memorial, including toys and cards people placed around the tree, is gone.

The tree was cut down, too.

It became a landmark in Hickory.

The property owner says it was time to take down after the home got vandalized last week.

 

[shay0903]

Elisa Baker taken from jail via van after her attorneys leave courthouse

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2010/nov/20/elisa-baker-spotted-hpd-ar-552763/

 

[lauriej]

http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2010/nov/22/zahra-memorial-taken-down-ar-557303/
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Homeowner says he may bulldoze the house

“Saturday, Coffey was heard telling a small group of people at the house that he is considering bulldozing it. He said repairing the house would not be cost-effective because Hickory police did an estimated $30,000 in damage to the 900-square-foot house when they removed sections of the walls during their search for evidence of what happened to Zahra”.

“He added that he is angry with Hickory police for refusing to post a guard at the property, and he told those gathered at the house that they were in danger, because whoever broke the home’s windows could come back.”

"Coffey is the subject of a new note. This one is written on a piece of heart shaped corrugated cardboard and posted on a stake in front of the Bakers’ former house. It says, “To the home owner, Zahra’s dad and stepmom took away her hopes and dreams. And now you have taken away her memorial from her. Shame on you.”

 

[dar107]

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2010/nov/23/we-can-love-zahra-without-house-ar-559862/

We can love Zahra without that house

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"We cannot expect Mark Coffey to maintain the house where Adam and Elisa Baker lived — and the shrine to Zahra Baker — forever.

Coffey, Adam Baker’s former employer, rented the house in northwest Hickory to Baker.

We still do not know for sure if Zahra ever lived there. The details of her last days and death have not been divulged."

 

[sophclown]

A Season for Giving

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2010/nov/24/tis-season-giving-ar-563175/

 

[dar107]

http://www.wbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13565711

Hickory Cops for Tots getting boost from Zahra Memorial

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"The owner of the property thought it was time to close the memorial, especially after vandals broke windows in the home and people had been seen wandering around the back yard.

Instead of throwing the items away, everything that was in good shape was taken to the Hickory police Department where it all has been donated to the Cops for Tots program. The program helps needy children in Catawba County every Christmas season."

"Investigators plan to take Thanksgiving Holiday as a needed break from the case. Officials say they are hoping everyone comes back from the long weekend rested and with more ideas on how to proceed.

Investigators say a lot of progress has been made but there is much more to do before any charges would be considered and filed against anyone. "

 

[Texas Mist]

Needy children gain from slain girl's memorial

ATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — The death of a Hickory girl may serve to benefit other needy children in Catawba County.

The Hickory Police Department's Cops for Tots has seen an increase in donations of toys and money since the tragic story of Zahra Baker's disappearance surfaced, Capt. Gary Lee said.

more here

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/8685638/

 

[dar107]

Zahra Clare Baker


HICKORY - Zahra Clare Baker, 10, of Hickory, is in the presence of angels and in the arms of her Heavenly Father. Arrangements are incomplete at Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hickory.
Published in Hickory Daily Record on November 24, 2010

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hickoryrecord/obituary.aspx?n=zahra-clare-baker&pid=146804759

 

[Texas Mist]

Memorial service scheduled for Zahra Baker

HICKORY, N.C. – A memorial service for 10-year-old Zahra Baker has been scheduled in Hickory.

According to Drum Funeral Home and Cremation Services the memorial service will be held at their Hickory location on 29th Avenue Northeast at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2.

Right now it hasn’t been decided where Zahra will be buried.

more here

http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Memorial-scheduled-for-Zahra-Baker-110874714.html

 

[dar107]

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/11/26/1868189/memorial-planned-for-zahra-baker.html

Family plans memorial service for Zahra Baker

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"Zahra Baker's family plans a memorial service next week to celebrate the life of the 10-year-old cancer survivor whose tragic death shocked many captured by her winning smile.

The service is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at Drum Funeral Home's chapel on 29th Avenue Northeast in Hickory.

An obituary the funeral home says was submitted by Zahra's father, Adam Baker, lists several of the girl's family members, including many from her native Australia, but omits the name of Adam Baker's wife and Zahra's stepmother, Elisa Baker."

 

[dar107]

http://www.newstopic.net/view/full_...dule-Baker-bond-hearing?instance=main_article

Gaither says he has no plans to schedule Baker bond hearing

No date has been set for a bond reduction hearing for Elisa Baker.

Attorneys Scott Reilly and Lisa Dubs filed a motion last week seeking a reduction in Elisa’s bond on an obstruction of justice charge. Her bond on the charge, stemming from a fake ransom note she wrote in regard to the disappearance of her stepdaughter Zahra Baker, is $65,000, an amount her attorneys argue is too high for the charge.


More at link

 

[dar107]

Video here about Toys for Tots and the big contribution made in Zahra's memory.

Look in playlist for Teddy bear pic for this video

http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/healthteam/video/8685942/#/vid8686001

 

[OzChristian]

I am posting the link to the obituary notice: http://www.drumfuneralhome.com/

Simply click on "Zahra Clare Baker - Details" under Current Obituaries on the left hand side of the home page.

 

[mysticrose]

Family plans memorial for Zahra; Stepmom left out of obituary
Posted: Nov 29, 2010 5:57 AM MST
Updated: Nov 29, 2010 7:09 AM MST

HICKORY, N.C. (WBTV/AP) - A memorial service will be held this week for a 10-year-old disabled girl who police think was dismembered after her death in North Carolina.

According to an obituary for Zahra Baker on the Drum Funeral Home website, the service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary's Hickory chapel. The obituary does not include a date of death.

Click here to access Zahra's obituary and to sign a guestbook

A memorial was held Nov. 16 by child advocates, but this funeral service is being put together by Zahra's father, Adam Baker and other family members. However, Elisa Baker, Zahra's stepmother, is not mentioned in the funeral announcement.

The memorial will be open to the public.

http://www.wbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13579917

 

[SherlockHomey]

Warrants will stay sealed.

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/25950739/detail.html