unsolved homicide: debra jan baker
Victim: Debra Jan Baker, White female, DOB: 05/19/53
Address: 1206 Dwyce Drive
Date: January 13, 1988
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma
Debra Baker was last seen the night of January 12, 1988. Debra failed to report for work at Elliott Systems on January 13. Debra was found deceased in bed by a family member who went to the residence to check on her. Debra had been beaten multiple times with a blunt object and there was evidence of possible forced entry into her residence. Detectives believe that the offender took an electronic device and possibly additional belongings from the residence. Sexual assault is also a possible motive.
Homicide investigators are asking anyone with information concerning this case to please call the APD homicide tip line at (512) 477-3588 or the Homicide Detail at (512) 974-5210. The Homicide Detail can also be contacted by e-mail at homicide@ci.austin.tx.us