Erik Leon Baker, 44, was found dead in a ditch near East 26th Avenue and North Himalaya Road in Aurora, Colorado in early January 2018. The Arapahoe County Coroner determined he had been shot in the head and ruled the death a homicide.

Aurora Police Major Crimes/Homicide detectives investigated across multiple states, examining interviews and extensive cell phone data. Investigators arrested three people: William Ardoin, 34, charged with first-degree murder; Barbara Walker, 29, and Raymond Walker Sr., 64, charged with accessory to first-degree murder. An eyewitness said Baker went to a house where Ardoin and Barbara Walker lived, was shot as the door opened, and his body was dragged to a vehicle.

Reports say possible motives included a dispute over payment for a pistol and Ardoin’s belief that Baker was involved with his girlfriend. Raymond Walker Sr. was accused of caring for Ardoin and Barbara Walker’s child and giving false information to police about their location. If anyone knew Erik Baker or has information about that night, please share what is known.