Family seeks answers after Mesa police custody death; autopsy report still pending

MESA, AZ — Every day, Charlee Baker passes the Buena Apartments, each time feeling a wave of pain.

It’s here that her father, 52-year-old Eric Baker, died while in Mesa Police custody on April 4. Three months later, the Baker family is still waiting for answers, and for the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s report.

“I just don’t understand why he was even over here,” Charlee said on Monday, standing near the apartments where her father’s life ended…

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