Patreon preview: The Preacher's Wife/Dirty Little Secret!
Summary
This episode covers the murder of Carrie Baker by her husband, Matt Baker, a Texas preacher. The hosts discuss the suspicious circumstances of her death, initially ruled a suicide, and the family’s investigation that uncovered Matt’s predatory behavior and affair. They highlight key evidence, including a typed note, phone records, and an eventual autopsy that changed the cause of death to undetermined, leading to Matt’s arrest.
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Intro: Date with Dateline and Matt Baker Case
Critiquing 48 Hours Storytelling and Matt's Appearance
Matt's Walk, Wedding Photos, and Carrie's History
Carrie's Mental Health and Matt's Charisma
The Night Carrie Died: Gas, Movies, and Wine Coolers
Suicide Ruling, No Autopsy, and Family Skepticism
Inconsistencies, Nude Body, and Matt's Past Behavior
Ski Soda Tangent and Matt's History of Groping
Carrie's Angels Form and Matt's New Girlfriend Vanessa
Phone Records Reveal 3 Hours Daily Calls with Vanessa
Matt's Hair, Suicide Note Typing, and Ambien Prescription
Missing Computers, Crushed Pills, and Texas Ranger Tex Mac
Exhumation, Undetermined Cause of Death, and Arrest
Defense Attorney, Jill's Dental Work, and Cassidy's Death
Passive-Aggressive Emails and Motive for Murder
Contradictory Statements and Blood Pooling Evidence
Criminal Charges Dropped, Civil Suit, and Patreon Outro
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