Tara Baker was in her first year of law school at the University of Georgia. She was a dedicated student, excited to be at her dream school.
On January 18, 2001, after a night of studying in the library with a friend, Tara went back to her home on Fawn Drive on the outskirts of Athens.
The next morning, a call came into the fire department. The house on Fawn Drive was on fire. Firefighters arrived to find smoke filling the living room.
They found a body burned in the bedroom. It was Tara, with an electrical cord wrapped around her neck.
What followed was a family’s 25-year search for answers and justice.
To find out what happened, watch the full episode “A Window of Time,” available now on Peacock.
You can also watch on the NBC app or listen to the full episode on our podcast.
Then watch Tara’s boyfriend, Chris Melton, share what he leaned on for support while on the stand during the trial.
Plus, watch loved ones remember Tara as a loving sister and driven student.
Go behind the scenes with Keith Morrison and Blayne Alexander on this week’s episode of Talking Dateline. You can also watch Talking Dateline on Peacock or on YouTube.