Arrest Made in 23-Year-Old Cold Case of Georgia Law Student
Authorities have charged Edrick Lamont Faust in the 2001 murder of Tara Louise Baker, marking a major breakthrough in the long-standing investigation.
- Tara Louise Baker, a University of Georgia law student, was found dead in her apartment in 2001, leading to a decades-long investigation.
- Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, faces multiple charges including murder, aggravated assault, and arson, following a collaborative effort by local and federal agencies.
- The breakthrough came after a detailed review by the GBI's Cold Case Unit, which re-examined evidence collected over the years.
- The Coleman-Baker Act, named in part after Baker, helped establish a new cold case unit within the GBI, intensifying efforts to solve long-standing unsolved cases.
- Baker's family expressed gratitude for the perseverance of investigators, though they noted the arrest brings mixed emotions of relief and continued grief.
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