Episode 318 - Shampoo and Smoke - The Murder of Tara Baker

A young law student is found murdered inside her home in Athens, Georgia. The scene is deliberately staged, the evidence nearly erased, and for more than twenty years, the case sits in silence with no clear suspect.A case where everything seemed to lead nowhere until one discovery changed everything and raised a question that still lingers… when nothing else remains, is one truth enough?How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessGhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details.Featured Podcast:Monsters Among UsResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Law & Crime Trials PlaylistLaw Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 1Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 2Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 3Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 4Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 5Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 6Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 7Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 7 Part 2Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 8Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 9Law Student Murder Trial – GA v. Edrick Faust – Day 10VerdictSentencingFamily of Tara Louise Baker Speaks Out Regarding Arrest in Cold CaseUGA cold case murder: Jury selection underway in Tara Baker murder trialTara Baker murder judge stays on case as defense outlines strategyUGA cold case: GBI talk about arrest in law student's death 23 years agoUGA cold case: Man arrested for student's murder has long criminal historyClose friend provides testimony in Day 2 of Tara Baker trialTara Baker's roommate testifies in Day 4 of murder trialForensic Scientists present more evidence in Day 5 of Tara Baker trialFormer boyfriend testifies in Day 6 of UGA law student murder trialUGA student's death a decade-old mystery