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7/10/06 Hi, My sympathies go out to you all. My dad died in Viet Nam and I just found out about Tara today when Jerry Patrie called me. He was with my dad at the end in Saigon and answered a few questions for me about dad (Robert S. Avery) We had a long talk with some 40 years to catch up and he told me about the tradgedy. Regards John S. Avery 7/7/06 I came across this website and read it all. I am very sorry for what you all are going through. Tara seemed to be a true gift. I will pray for you all. Ruben 7/6/06 I am only 11 and I saw this website and I was thinking how bad you and your family felt that day. I will keep yall' in my prayers. 7/3/06 I saw your daughter's story on Haunting Evidence last week and although I live in SC and have no leads, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am. She was a beautiful girls and so young. I will continue to pray that the killer is found and that there is some peace in your life. I would love to know if the finally find the horrible person who did this and will continue to check the website regularly to see if any good comes from the episode. God Bless . .Elaine 7/3/06 I watched the show on court tv and really struck a nerve with me.I have a little sister and I would hate for something like that to happen to her.I just hope this bast*** gets what he deserves and more. GOD BLESS... Jonathan Mottern 7/2/06 Dear Mr. and Mrs Baker, family and friends: I had just watched the show, Haunting Evidence pertaining to Tara's murder. As I saw the drawn picture of the murderer, I felt that his jaw line and cheek bones are much thinner and his hair to be wavy. The money problem discussed by the psychics gave me the impression for Tara's credit report from the three major credit bureaus be reviewed for a possibility of Tara being a co-signer on a student loan, credit card, or car loan. Lastly, I felt the man was a student at the time but is no longer at the school. I hope these thoughts will assist you with solving Tara's murder and, I send condolences for your loss. Thank you. Sincerely, Charlene M. Flora 7/2/06 Hi, I just wanted to write and tell you how much the story of Tara's death has touched me. I just finished watching "Haunted Evidence" on TV and I just can't get over this feeling I'm having about Tara and about the case. I'm spatial clairsentient, which means I can see things "afar." I know you don't know me, but I want you to know that I am a respectable author and have a semi-huge web presence, so I'm legit. After the show, I went to the computer and checked out the website they gave on the show (www.tarabaker.com). Immediately, I got a "vision" of a dark shiny car. There's an M in the license plate somewhere. I don't feel that he is someone she went to school with, but someone who knew her closely. In other words, someone she was friendly with took her feelings the wrong way and he became obsessed. I could be way off but I feel that it is someone that she only mentioned to a few people. Not a past boyfriend, but someone who she was close with, but was embarrassed by some reason. Perhaps she had entered into a new relationship with someone and this person couldn't take no for an answer. I don't know why I'm writing and I know this probably isn't any help, but I felt the need to write. Did she like to dance? I'm getting an image of her dancing. She was interested in some kind of hobby or craft. Something she loved to do and wanted to continue doing it. It was her passion. What people need to realize is that the spirit world is different from the mortal world in that it's hard for them to communicate. Tara will send messages to you the best she knows how. She is frustrated that she cannot communicate like she used to, but is trying. I'm sure you have picked up on this. I do hope her killer is brought to justice. If I can receive anything else, I'll pass them onto you. My love and prayers go to the family. This is so tragic, but Tara is in a wonderful place, which doesn't help those she has left behind. She is trying to help those who cared for her to heal, but she feels that it is not easy to do. She can't get through. I feel that the only way she can finally get through is to find the killer. And the killer will be found. May peace in heart come to you and it will, in time. ;o) Love and hugs, Dorothy Thompson 7/2/06 I SAW YOUR STORY ON HAUNTING EVIDENCE.....HAVE YOU EVER TRIED A PCYCHIC? I KNOW ON A@E THEY HAVE A FEW ON THERE PCYCHIC SHOWS AND IF YOU TYPE IT INTO GOOGLE AS PCYCHIC WITH THEIR NAME AFTER IT YOU MAY FIND THERE WEB SITE.IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, IM SURE SHE'S AN ANGEL LOOKING OVER YOU NOW. GOOD LUCK...YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS! 7/1/06 Hello, I saw the show on Court TV regarding your beautiful daughter's unsolved murder and being a mother of a daughter it deeply touched me. I worry about the day my daughter moves out on her own. We had a beautiful college girl, Jennifer Kessey, disappear in Orlando last year from her Condo. They found her car abandoned a few days later with no sign of Jennifer. They went on the Nancy Grace show to tell there story. Thank you for sharing Tara with all of us and the power of prayer can be amazing. Now that the show aired there are people beyond Georgia that have never heard of Tara's story before and are now praying for your family and for justice. I believe the next show we will see Tara's story on is cold case when it has been solved. Henry Lee is the guy to find the clues. I will keep you in my prayers and check with your site often for the good news of an arrest. Love and prayers Jennifer & Michael Jackson and children Dakota and Courtney from Lake Mary, Florida 7/1/06 Just watched the Haunting Evidence and will keep candles lit for Tara. She was a beautiful child with a beautiful smile and I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'll also check back often hoping you update it with the killer caught and punished. Will keep the family in my prayers too. Sincerely, Sandy Dawson N. Carolina 7/1/06 Hello- I was a senior at UGA the year of Tara's murder. Her house in Deer Park was located directly across the street from my townhouse. I remember the morning she was discovered vividly. I remember waking up to fire trucks in my driveway and hoping that the girls inside were safe. I remember an investigator coming over to ask me and my roommate some questions about the girls who lived there. Sadly, I realized that I had never even met them. I only knew that one of the girls drove a car just like mine (a white Dodge Neon). I remember that the car remained in the driveway for a few days after the crime. It was and still is so hard to believe what happened to Tara and that the crime is still unsolved. I think about her often. She was on my mind today and I started looking on-line for any recent updates on her case. I discovered your website for the first time and I will continue to check it for new information. Thank you for posting the information about the show on Court TV tonight. I will be sure to watch. Thank you, Lisa Crowley 6/30/06 Hello My name is Jo, i am writting from Arlington- Virginia. Yesterday evening I was "Hunting evidence" about Tara. I can't explain how I felt about her tragic death. I do not really no why, but I am deeply convince her killer will be caught very soon. Please do not think that I am strange, I just have that feeling. Please tell her parents to have faith, God's chooses specific times for a reason, eventhough it is hard for us to understand. May the peace of God be with you. 6/29/06 Matt if you want to put this on the site you can. I cannot begin to explain how this came to me. I usually do not write stuff like this. One day I just had the feeling Tara wanted her family to know she was safe. I hope this will help in some way. Sherri Hansard Heaven Heaven is such a beautiful place. Everywhere you look there is a smiling face. Look at the crystal sea, Isn't it lovely? And the streets of gold. Oh how I wish you could see. Everyone here knew me when I walked thru the pearly gates. Oh Mama, I can hardly wait for you to see all the family who were here waiting for me. And Daddy, you don't have to worry anymore. I am protected now. I am sheltered in God's loving arms. I miss you all very much and in God's own time we will be together in this wonderful place called Heaven 6/29/06 Hello! Tara's website is very touching. I am writing in regards to the psychic sketch of the possible murderer. Will this be something that will be circulated around Athens? Is this the sole decision of the police or can the family and friends circulate the sketch? I hope and pray that the killer will be caught. I know the residents of Athens will be happy to help in anyway possible. Jennifer Healan Athens, GA 6/29/06 Dear Baker Family, I just watched the Haunting Evidence show about Tara. I can only imagine that your lose was devastating because she sounded like such a wonderful person. Virginia, I hope that you can recover from your loss and find peace - but it is my belief that your loved one's never leave you. I believe that you can have comfort that they are always around, but I know that without a voice, that touch, hug, or kiss, it's just not the same. From the show I hope you can find solace in the fact that the cold spot showed some form of evidence that your daughter, at that time, was standing next to the psychic. I am from the south, Texas, and never heard of the story, but now am very anxious and will pray for the bastards capture!!! Wishing you the best, Jana Ricketts 6/29/06 Hello, I caught a brief piece regarding Tara L. Baker's death. My thought, The person who killed and set the home on fire, would SURELY HAVE THE SMELL OF SMOKE ON HIS PERSON AND HIS CLOTHING. Has anyone ever mention this to the police, has anyone ever announced "Did they recall any person they know, who would have the smell of smoke on the person????????? My family had a fire in 1979 and all of our clothing had to be destroyed because it smelled like smoke.. It is just a thought. Thank you, Judy C. Peal Cuba, Mo 6/29/06 Hi. I want you to know that I saw the episode on Haunting Evidence, but it was aired on June 28th, 2006. My prayers are with all of you. Good luck, I really hope you find who is responsible. Elizabeth 6/29/06 I saw Tara profiled last night on Court TV and I hadn't heard about her case before. I think it is good that they are bringing it to the attention of the public again. It must be so frustrating not to know what happened to her. She was such a beautiful girl. Nancy Chunglo 6/29/06 Hello, I am Amelia Pelton. Tara babysat our two young boys for two years in Milledgeville while she was a student at GC&SU. We got to know her very well and of course, to love her. She was indeed a VERY special young lady and one we will never forget. I agree with the comments completely on the memorial page. She was the perfect southern lady, very intelligent, and warm and friendly. We all fell in love with her instantly. My boys loved her so much. We have had many baby sitters over the years but none will ever replace Tara. She gave Hampton a big story book and signed the inside cover. Today my daughter carries it every where with her. I can still see Tara in my kitchen with her favorite brown sandals on and a shorts outfit. When I would leave to go teach dance at GC she would head out the door towards the swing set to push one of them on the swing. She was ALWAYS smiling. I still miss her so much. She was like a member of our family. I am so grateful to her for the excellent care she took of our children. I finally got to meet her mother, dad, grandmother, sister, and brother through CAR state conferences when we joined. I could not find the adequate words to tell them how much she meant to us and how sorry I was. How do you express such grief? There are no words. I have had the pleasure to be around them at many state functions and have always wanted to talk about Tara but didn't for fear of upsetting them. Please pass this E mail on to them for me. It is unfathomable that the police have no leads. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THEM? Such results are not permisable. Athens is a large town and should have at least adequate police. I would be so afraid to send my child to UGA now. I think we should bring anyone in who can help this case and bring it to closure. It is pure torment for her family and friends to continue to have no answers. Thank you for letting me express myself. If there is anything we can do please let us know. We will always love her and miss her. Amelia, Mark, Hampton, Caldwell, and Olivia Pelton 6/29/06 HELLO MY NAME IS CARLA WILEY, I LIVE IN GRIFFIN,GA. I WANTED TO WRITE AND TELL YOU HOW SORRY I AM FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER. I HAVE 2 DAUGHTERS(18&15). I HOPE AND PRAY THEY FIND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS TRAGEDY SOON. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I COULD DO TO HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW. A CARING MOM IN GA. CARLA