North Carolina – In a disturbing case in North Carolina that left a young child without a mother, a 38‑year‑old man, identified as L. Inman, has been charged with murder, assault on a female, and a misdemeanor domestic violence offense in connection with the death of a 31‑year‑old mother of one, identified as F. Baker. Prosecutors allege that Inman, a man with a long history of violent crime, shot Baker in the head after an argument, ending the life of a woman described by family as loving and devoted.
Authorities say Inman and Baker were in “a dating relationship” at the time of the murder. The charges stem from evidence gathered by law enforcement and testimony from witnesses that place Inman at the scene of the crime and contradict his earlier statements to police. Inman remains in custody without bond as court proceedings move forward, and his next hearing is scheduled for January 2, 2026.
The unsettling timeline began in early December when Baker was last seen alive. On December 4, 2025, she dropped off her two-year-old son with family members but never made it home. The last phone contact her loved ones had with her that evening included hearing Inman’s voice in the background. When she failed to contact anyone or return home by December 6, she was reported missing to the police department. Detectives reviewing surveillance footage located Baker and Inman together on the night of December 4 at a gas station. The video appears to show Inman assaulting Baker inside the store, including pushing her, grabbing her neck from behind, and throwing an object that struck her before the pair left together in Baker’s car…