Elonda S. Lewis, a 45-year-old woman from Dayton, OH, tragically passed away on June 20, 2016, from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Her death was initially reported as suspicious by Dayton police, who found her body in her apartment at 1980 Victoria Ave. Dennis L. Baker, her ex-boyfriend, called 911 to report finding her stuck between her bed and the floor.
Baker was later arrested and charged with tampering with evidence and having weapons while under disability.
The investigation revealed that Lewis had multiple encounters with Baker, during which she reported threats and harassment. On April 15, 2010, Lewis obtained a protection order against Baker, who had threatened her life on several occasions. Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot and seeing a man running from the scene, later identified as Baker. Detectives found weapons in the apartment, including one in a box that Baker allegedly threw away.
Baker's history of threats and harassment towards Lewis, including instances of physical violence, played a significant role in the investigation. Lewis had previously told police that Baker had threatened to kill her and her children, and had even put a gun to her head. The evidence collected and Baker's arrest led to the case being treated as a suspicious death, with ongoing legal proceedings to determine the full extent of his involvement.
The tragic death of Elonda S. Lewis highlights the serious and often dangerous consequences of domestic violence and the importance of protection orders and law enforcement intervention in such cases.
