Who Killed Tara Louise Baker? Cold Case Solved After 23 Years

Who Killed Tara Louise Baker? Cold Case Solved After 23 Years

For over 2 decades, the murder of 23 year old law student Tara Louise Baker haunted investigators, devastated her family, and left the community of Athens, Georgia searching for answers. On the morning of 19 January 2001, firefighters responding to a house fire made a horrifying discovery inside Tara's bedroom. What initially appeared to be a tragic fire quickly became a brutal homicide investigation involving strangulation, a fatal stab wound, sexual assault, and an apparent attempt to destroy the evidence. Despite witness sightings, countless interviews, and years of investigation, the case went cold... until advances in DNA technology and a renewed cold case investigation uncovered a breakthrough no one saw coming. In this episode of REDRUM True Crime, we examine the evidence, the missteps, the decades-long fight for justice, and the forensic breakthrough that finally identified Tara's killer. 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The tragic accident that was actually a murder: Claire and Natasha Peernock

In July 1987, what appeared to be a horrific car crash on a quiet road in Sun Valley quickly became one of California's most shocking murder cases. Claire Peernock was found dead behind the wheel of her ex husbands wrecked Cadillac, while her 18 year old daughter, Natasha Peernock, survived with devastating injuries. But investigators soon discovered the collision had been carefully staged to hide a brutal, premeditated attack. In this episode of REDRUM True Crime, Grace Cordell uncovers the years of abuse that led to that night, the meticulous planning behind the crime, and the extraordinary courage of Natasha, whose memories would expose the truth. As detectives peeled back layer after layer of deception, they uncovered evidence so chilling it would ultimately destroy a killer's carefully constructed plan-but not before revealing just how far he was willing to go to get away with murder. Read the book here: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780440217909/Checklist-Murder-True-Story-Robert-0440217903/plp [https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780440217909/Checklist-Murder-True-Story-Robert-0440217903/plp] Sign up for the free REDRUM newsletter, full of all things true crime, as well as a run down of all the latest REDRUM cases. This will only ever come to you once a month... I'm no fan of spam. ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S)⁠ ⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/)⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/)⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime)⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHOP MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com⁠) Podcast versions of all episodes if you prefer to listen on the go: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952)⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & Accuracy: Information in these videos is gathered from publicly available sources such as news reports, interviews, court documents, and online discussions. While I do my best to present accurate and up-to-date information, some details may be incomplete, outdated, or disputed. Statements made by individuals are presented as claims or allegations unless officially confirmed. Opinion & Commentary: All content is created for informational and commentary purposes. The views expressed are my own and should not be taken as fact. This content is not intended to harm, accuse, or misrepresent any individual or group. Viewers are encouraged to do their own research and form their own conclusions. No Professional Advice: Nothing in this content should be considered legal, professional, or expert advice. Duhh guys I'm no lawyer. Fair Use Notice: This content may include clips, images, or references used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. Liability: I make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of the information presented and accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to its use. All information is provided “as is,” and it is your responsibility to verify any details independently. If you're able, please support me on Patreon/buymeacoffee/YouTube membership to continue bringing REDRUM content to YouTube. Thanks, Grace x Patreon monthly subscription- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠)⁠ A one off donation- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans⁠⁠⁠)⁠ Youtube monthly membership levels- ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join)⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks, Grace x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The murder of Pava LaPere, with chilling CCTV footage of her final moments.

Chilling CCTV footage shows the final moments of tech CEO Pava LaPere. She was stalked by a man she didn't know. He followed her to her apartment building, and then tricked her into letting him inside. This is the story of Pava, her final moments, and the legacy she leaves behind. Sign up for the free REDRUM newsletter, full of all things true crime, as well as a run down of all the latest REDRUM cases. This will only ever come to you once a month... I'm no fan of spam. ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S)⁠ ⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/)⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/)⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime)⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHOP MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com⁠) Podcast versions of all episodes if you prefer to listen on the go: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952)⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & Accuracy: Information in these videos is gathered from publicly available sources such as news reports, interviews, court documents, and online discussions. While I do my best to present accurate and up-to-date information, some details may be incomplete, outdated, or disputed. Statements made by individuals are presented as claims or allegations unless officially confirmed. Opinion & Commentary: All content is created for informational and commentary purposes. The views expressed are my own and should not be taken as fact. This content is not intended to harm, accuse, or misrepresent any individual or group. Viewers are encouraged to do their own research and form their own conclusions. No Professional Advice: Nothing in this content should be considered legal, professional, or expert advice. Duhh guys I'm no lawyer. Fair Use Notice: This content may include clips, images, or references used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. Liability: I make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of the information presented and accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to its use. All information is provided “as is,” and it is your responsibility to verify any details independently. If you're able, please support me on Patreon/buymeacoffee/YouTube membership to continue bringing REDRUM content to YouTube. Thanks, Grace x Patreon monthly subscription- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠)⁠ A one off donation- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans⁠⁠⁠)⁠ Youtube monthly membership levels- ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join)⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks, Grace x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

"I've killed him": The Search for Oakley Barnett

In November 2024, social workers, police, and the family court system were all focused on one vulnerable 14 month old boy: Oakley Barnett. His mother, Emma Barnett, had already lost care of her previous children, and a final court decision was about to determine whether Oakley would also be removed from her custody. What happened over the next few hours would end in one of the most devastating child murder cases in recent UK history. As officers searched desperately for Emma and Oakley across Essex, helicopters circled overhead and concerns grew that something had gone terribly wrong. But the truth was far closer than anyone realised. Hidden inside a barricaded loft space, Emma and Oakley were waiting. When police finally located them shortly after midnight, a single sentence changed everything and triggered a frantic rescue attempt that came too late to save a little boy whose entire future should still have been ahead of him. In this episode of REDRUM True Crime, Grace examines the murder of Oakley Barnett, the warning signs leading up to the tragedy, the role of social services and family court proceedings, the evidence presented at trial, and the questions that remain about whether intervention can ever move quickly enough when a crisis unfolds behind closed doors. As officers listened outside that loft hatch, they still believed Oakley was alive. Then Emma spoke one sentence that would instantly transform a missing child investigation into something far more horrifying... Sign up for the free REDRUM newsletter, full of all things true crime, as well as a run down of all the latest REDRUM cases. This will only ever come to you once a month... I'm no fan of spam. ⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/) https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/) https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠ (https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime) https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠ You can email me: ⁠⁠⁠redrumtruecrimepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ (mailto:redrumtruecrimepodcast@gmail.com) SHOP MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com⁠⁠⁠ (https://redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com) Podcast versions of all episodes if you prefer to listen on the go: ⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952) https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952⁠⁠⁠ Sources & Accuracy: Information in these videos is gathered from publicly available sources such as news reports, interviews, court documents, and online discussions. While I do my best to present accurate and up-to-date information, some details may be incomplete, outdated, or disputed. Statements made by individuals are presented as claims or allegations unless officially confirmed. Opinion & Commentary: All content is created for informational and commentary purposes. The views expressed are my own and should not be taken as fact. This content is not intended to harm, accuse, or misrepresent any individual or group. Viewers are encouraged to do their own research and form their own conclusions. No Professional Advice: Nothing in this content should be considered legal, professional, or expert advice. Duhh guys I'm no lawyer. Fair Use Notice: This content may include clips, images, or references used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. Liability: I make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of the information presented and accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to its use. All information is provided “as is,” and it is your responsibility to verify any details independently. If you're able, please support me on Patreon/buymeacoffee/YouTube membership to continue bringing REDRUM content to YouTube. Thanks, Grace x Patreon monthly subscription- ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠ (https://⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠) A one off donation- ⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans⁠⁠⁠ (https://⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans⁠⁠⁠) Youtube monthly membership levels- ⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join⁠⁠⁠ Thanks, Grace x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Joyce Pelzer: The Secret That Unraveled Two Murders

In September 2011, 35 year old Shawndell McLeod vanished without a trace after ending a turbulent relationship with her ex-girlfriend, Joyce Pelzer. Friends and family knew something was wrong almost immediately. Shawndell was devoted to her children, close with her loved ones, and had been making plans for the future. Then, suddenly, she was gone. For years, investigators searched for answers, but with no body, no crime scene, and little physical evidence, the case slowly grew cold. Shawndell's family was left waiting, wondering whether they would ever learn what happened to her. Then, in 2018, another woman entered Joyce Pelzer's life. When Joyce's wife, Rosalyn Lewis, was found brutally stabbed to death in a Georgia motel room, detectives began unraveling a web of lies, manipulation, jealousy, and violence that stretched back more than a decade. What they discovered would breathe new life into Shawndell's disappearance and ultimately lead prosecutors to accuse Joyce of not one murder, but two. In this episode of REDRUM True Crime, Grace examines the shocking case of Joyce Pelzer, the disappearance of Shawndell McLeod, the murder of Rosalyn Lewis, and the investigation that prosecutors say exposed a killer who believed she had escaped justice forever. But even after a conviction, one haunting question remains unanswered. More than a decade later, Shawndell McLeod's body has never been found, and despite what a jury ultimately concluded, her family still does not know where she was left. Somewhere, the final piece of this story remains hidden, waiting to be discovered. Sign up for the free REDRUM newsletter, full of all things true crime, as well as a run down of all the latest REDRUM cases. This will only ever come to you once a month... I'm no fan of spam. ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S)⁠ ⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/)⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/)⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime)⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHOP MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com⁠) Podcast versions of all episodes if you prefer to listen on the go: ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952)⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & Accuracy: Information in these videos is gathered from publicly available sources such as news reports, interviews, court documents, and online discussions. While I do my best to present accurate and up-to-date information, some details may be incomplete, outdated, or disputed. Statements made by individuals are presented as claims or allegations unless officially confirmed. Opinion & Commentary: All content is created for informational and commentary purposes. The views expressed are my own and should not be taken as fact. This content is not intended to harm, accuse, or misrepresent any individual or group. Viewers are encouraged to do their own research and form their own conclusions. No Professional Advice: Nothing in this content should be considered legal, professional, or expert advice. Duhh guys I'm no lawyer. Fair Use Notice: This content may include clips, images, or references used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. Liability: I make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of the information presented and accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to its use. All information is provided “as is,” and it is your responsibility to verify any details independently. If you're able, please support me on Patreon/buymeacoffee/YouTube membership to continue bringing REDRUM content to YouTube. Thanks, Grace x Patreon monthly subscription- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠⁠)⁠ A one off donation- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans⁠⁠⁠)⁠ Youtube monthly membership levels- ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join)⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks, Grace x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].