Rhiannon Brewer Staff Writer A billboard on Lexington Road seeks information in the Jan. 19 death of first-year University of Georgia law student Tara Baker. The telephone numbers on the billboard are for the Athens-Clarke County police department's investigative division and its tip line. Baker was found dead in her Fawn Drive apartment by Athens-Clarke firefighters.
Authorities believe the fire was set in an attempt to conceal the slaying.
We were just very pleased they're staying on top of the case. Investigators said they believe the fire was set in Baker's bedroom to conceal her death. Although investigators now know the cause and manner of Baker's death, Clarke County Coroner Randy Garrett said he is waiting to file her death certificate. Nothing is being released right now under the advice of the district attorney. I don't know what point they are in the investigation.