VERO BEACH, FL – A chilling crime that unfolded last November in this quiet Florida community is now coming into sharper focus as court documents reveal the grim details of a double homicide that left two women and an unborn child dead. The tragedy occurred at the Baker residence, where Shelby Baker, pregnant at the time, and her grandmother, Amanda, were brutally killed.
The suspects, identified as John Doe and Toby Featherston, are alleged to have forcibly entered the Baker home, unleashing a deadly attack that also left Shelby’s father wounded by a stray bullet. Fortunately, he survived the ordeal. Authorities had been surveilling the pair for four months, with DNA evidence ultimately linking them to the crime scene.
In a chilling twist, it was disclosed that Featherston had previously lived in the Baker home before being incarcerated on an unrelated charge. Prior to his imprisonment, Featherston reportedly threatened Amanda Baker’s life after she asked him to vacate the premises. Tragically, upon his release, Featherston appeared to make good on his sinister promise.
The night of the attack, Amanda’s husband, who was Shelby’s father, was present. He endured the horror of the night while on a breathing machine, helpless as his family was attacked. Both Doe and Featherston now face multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder, along with the murder of an unborn child.
The community is grappling with the senselessness of the crime, as the suspects remain in custody awaiting trial. The case has left a lasting scar on Vero Beach, with residents mourning the loss of life and the deep breach of safety felt by all.
As the legal process unfolds, the community remains vigilant, hoping for justice and healing in the wake of this unimaginable tragedy.