Daphne teen charged as adult after accused of stabbing parents, killing mother

DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) – A 17-year-old boy faces murder and attempted murder charges after investigators with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office say he stabbed both of his parents Sunday night, killing his mother and critically injuring his father.

Victim identified, father in critical condition

Investigators identified the teen’s mother as 37-year-old Samantha Baker, who died at the scene outside the family’s home on Augustine Drive. Her husband, 46-year-old Lance Baker, suffered multiple stab wounds. Deputies found him outside a neighboring home, and he was flown to a hospital. As of Monday, he remained in critical condition.

“Our male who is still in critical condition but is hopefully going to survive — he was running to houses trying to get some help,” said Capt. Justin Correa of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office…

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