Timothy Scottie Marcum, a 37-year-old man from Delaware, OH, was tragically found dead on June 28, 2021. His body was discovered by a kayaker floating in a plastic tote in Alum Creek State Park. The investigation revealed that Marcum's death was a homicide. Timothy Baldrick, a 44-year-old man from Columbus, was arrested and later found guilty of aggravated murder and other charges related to Marcum's death.
The case against Baldrick was built on a video recording that showed him shooting
Marcum between June 22 and June 28, 2021. Baldrick was convicted of aggravated murder with a firearm specification, murder with a firearm specification, tampering with evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The court sentenced Baldrick to 36 years to life in prison. The prosecution described the murder as execution-style and highlighted Baldrick's lack of remorse.
The investigation and subsequent trial were marked by the thorough work of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the prosecution team. Marcum's former girlfriend and the mother of his child, Kristina Riggs, spoke at the sentencing hearing, expressing the impact of the loss on her and her son. The court's decision brought some measure of justice for Marcum's family and friends, who remembered him as a great guy and a loving father.
The case drew significant attention due to the brutal nature of the crime and the subsequent legal proceedings. Baldrick's conviction and sentencing underscore the importance of diligent law enforcement and the pursuit of justice for victims and their families.
