Leslie Squair Baker, a 59-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, tragically lost her life on May 25, 2020. She was a devoted Christian, loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and loyal friend. Baker was employed as the Director of Marketing at Texas Health Center of Diagnostics & Surgery and was actively involved in her community, dedicating her time to various organizations and charities.
On the day of her death, Baker was in her driveway when she was shot by an assailant during an
attempted carjacking. She was on the phone and screamed that she was getting robbed before trying to back up her car. Despite the quick response from officers who pulled her out of the vehicle and began performing first aid, Baker succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital.
Three suspects were arrested in connection with Baker's death. A 16-year-old, whose name was withheld due to his age, was charged with capital murder. Two additional suspects, Antony Isaiah Taylor, 18, and Deng Chen Ajack, 19, were also charged with capital murder. According to arrest warrant affidavits, the suspects admitted their involvement in the crime. Surveillance video from a neighbor's home showed a silver car racing away from Baker's house around the time of the shooting.
In September 2023, Anthony Lewis, who was 16 at the time of the crime, was found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years. The cases against Taylor and Ajack were still pending at the time of Lewis's conviction.
Baker's death has left a significant impact on her family, friends, and the community. Her legacy lives on through the memories of those she touched and the charitable work she was passionate about.
