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Krystal Baker

Case from Texas City, TX dated Mar 05, 1996

Victim Details

Krystal Baker

Female

White / Caucasian

Texas City

TX

1996-03-05

13

Krystal

Baker

07/02/2026

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Krystal Jean Baker, a 13-year-old girl from Texas City, Texas, was tragically murdered on March 5, 1996. She was last seen walking from her grandmother's house, intending to reach a convenience store to call a friend for a ride. However, she never made it to her destination. Her body was discovered under a bridge over the Trinity River in Chambers County, Texas. The investigation revealed that Krystal had been raped and strangled, marking her death as a brutal homicide.

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  • Resources: 48 Hours Mystery: The Killing Fields - CBS News
  • Smith guilty in murder of Krystal Jean Baker | Local News
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