John Deviasi Baker, 39, was found fatally shot in Macon County near the Lee County line on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Known to family as Debo or Punky, he left behind his mother, a son, a brother and other relatives and friends. A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation opened a homicide probe and has asked the public for information about Baker’s movements before the shooting and any details about the incident. Contact options included an SBI Special Agent and anonymous tips through Central Alabama Crime Stoppers. As of the latest reports, there have been no publicly announced arrests or suspects identified in connection with his death.

If anyone knew John Deviasi Baker or has information about where he was or what happened on October 31, 2021, please come forward to the investigators handling the case.