Tara Baker was a 23-year-old first-year law student at the University of Georgia whose life was cut short in a brutal murder that shocked Athens and remained unsolved for more than two decades.

In this episode of Debate The News: True Crime, we break down Tara Baker’s final known movements, the crime scene, the long road to justice, the DNA evidence that revived the case, and the arguments raised by both prosecutors and the defense during trial. We also examine why the verdict still sparks discussion in the community years after the murder itself.

What we cover in this episode:

Tara Baker’s final known movements before her death
The discovery of the crime scene inside her Athens apartment
Why the case went unsolved for more than 20 years
How renewed DNA testing changed the direction of the investigation
The arrest and prosecution of Edrick Foss
The defense theory and controversy surrounding the verdict
Why the case still divides opinion today

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Disclaimer

The hosts are not attorneys, law enforcement officials, or medical professionals. This show is recorded live with minimal editing, and any factual errors are unintentional. Any individuals, businesses, or organizations discussed who were never convicted of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The opinions of guests and audience members are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Adrienne Barker, Joseph Lobosco, or Debate The News: True Crime.

Speakers

→ Adrienne Barker — Host

→ Joseph Lobosco — Host

→ Too Bee — Guest Host

→ Jonathan Bing — Guest Host

→ Mariana Thomas — Guest Contributor

→ Lisa — Guest Contributor

→ Sha — Guest Contributor

→ Jessaka — Guest Contributor

Credits:

Debate The News: True Crime

"The Murder of Tara Baker (with Too Bee & Jonathan Bing)"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Danielle Paci, and Jonathan Bing

Writers: Joseph R. Lobosco and Adrienne Barker

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Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

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