Tracy Matthew Baker, a 45-year-old Caucasian man, was found dead in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 23, 2014. His death was ruled a homicide amid a year that saw the city record 168 homicides, up from 150 the previous year. The Memphis Police Department opened an investigation and asked the public for tips, including through Crimestoppers, but no suspects or arrests have been announced.

Baker’s case remains one of several that contributed to Memphis’s sharp rise in violent crime that spring. Beyond the basic facts of his age, date, and manner of death, few personal or circumstantial details about what led to his killing are available, leaving questions about motive and opportunity unanswered.

If anyone knew Tracy Baker or has information about the circumstances of his death, please contact the Memphis Police Department or Crimestoppers.