ABC’s 20/20 revisits a tragic Texas story this Friday, examining the death of Kari Baker, wife of a Hewitt, Texas minister. While initially deemed a suicide, Kari’s family suspected a far more sinister scenario, pointing fingers at her husband, Matt Baker. Correspondent John Quiñones guides viewers through a case that gripped a community and left a family shattered.
Matt Baker, a minister with two daughters, projected an image of a happy family man. But beneath the surface, cracks were forming. Years earlier, the Bakers had faced the devastating loss of a daughter to a brain tumor. Now, with Kari’s death, another tragedy struck, but this time, questions lingered. Kari’s family, refusing to accept the suicide ruling, launched their own investigation, determined to uncover the truth. Dubbed the “Charlie’s Angels” of Waco, Kari’s mother, Linda Dulin, along with her aunts, Kay Bailey and Nancy Lanham, and Nancy’s daughter, Lindsey Pick, share their perspective on the case and their unwavering pursuit of justice for Kari.
20/20 presents key evidence that fueled their suspicions, including never-before-seen emails between Matt and Kari that offer a raw look at the state of their marriage. The episode also features interviews with key figures in the investigation, like Investigator Abdon Rodriguez and former Texas Ranger Matt Cawthon, who pushed for Kari’s body to be exhumed, a crucial step in unraveling the truth. Was Kari’s death a tragic end to a troubled life or something far more calculated?
20/20 airs Friday, March 21st at 9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and will be available to stream on Hulu the following day.
