Trending Now

‘Homicidal and suicidal’ man in critical condition, kills girlfriend’s 7-month-old baby after abducting child at gunpoint and plowing his Camaro at speed into Ohio home, fleeing police

Popular Stories

Ohio cops say a ‘homicidal and suicidal’ man kills his girlfriend’s 7-month-old baby after ‘abducting her’

Jonathan J baker ended up plowing his Camaro at ‘full speed’ into Ohio home during the ensuing police chase

Police dash and bodycam footage now reveal the moments before Baker, 23, accelerated his yellow Camaro into the side of a house

His girlfriend’s infant daughter died in the crash, while he is hospitalized in critical condition 

After Jonathan Baker crashed his Chevy Camaro into a home, the infant was removed from the vehicle via the back window, she was bleeding from the head and had labored breathing. It took responders an hour and a half to remove Baker from his car

Newly released footage has shown the moment a man killed his girlfriend’s seven-month-old baby girl after allegedly abducting the child at gunpoint only to plow his car into an Ohio home, while fleeing. 
Johnathon J Baker, 23, of North Baltimore, Ohio, allegedly took the child while armed at gunpoint.
Soon after, he contacted the girl’s mother and told her he was feeling homicidal and suicidal, saying he had killed the child. 
The crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday in Tiffin, about 60 miles north of Columbus. Law enforcement have not confirmed if Baker was related to the child.
Police dash and bodycam footage now reveal the moments before Baker accelerated in his yellow Camaro during a police chase and crashed it into the side of a house, killing his young passenger. 
The alleged kidnapper is still in hospital in critical condition and police have launched a homicide investigation. 

Johnathon J Baker crossed over the lane with oncoming traffic and pummeled the car, at speed, into the side of a house on S. Sandusky Street

At about 3.43pm the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Wood County deputies about the abduction and told the abductor was heading in their direction in the Camaro.
The Tiffin Police Department said an off duty officer located the man in the yellow Camaro and radioed the information to dispatch.
Baker’s car was being followed by police for minutes before he suddenly jolted left ‘erratically’ and veered off the road.
He crossed over the lane with oncoming traffic and barrelled the car, at speed, into the side of a house on S. Sandusky Street.
Footage shows the car flying over a small bump before it crashes into the property. No one was home during the ordeal.

Jonathan Baker plowed his Camaro into a house killing his girlfriend’s 7-month-old child

Several police officers and a civilian immediately rushed towards the mangled car and tried to force the passenger’s side door open. Airbags were deployed during the crash.  
The infant was removed from the vehicle via the back window and lifesaving protocols were administered, as she was bleeding from the head and had labored breathing.She was rushed to hospital, where she died.
It took responders an hour and a half to remove Baker, 23, from his vehicle.  
Chief David W. Pauly said in a statement: ‘The child was removed from the vehicle where lifesaving protocols were administered. Baker was also provided medical assistance.
‘Both infant and Baker were transported by ambulance to Tiffin Mercy Hospital. The infant succumbed to her injuries and died soon after arrival to the hospital.
‘Baker was transported by air to Toledo St. Vincent’s Hospital where he still is located in critical condition.

No one was hurt inside the structure as the car crashed into an unoccupied house, destroying the foundation [image]

‘Tiffin Detectives are investigating this incident. The investigation is on-going and additional search warrants, interviews, and other investigative steps will be taken. 
‘The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has been requested to assist in processing for evidence. 
‘Tiffin Police are working with the North Baltimore Police, the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, and both the Seneca and Wood County Prosecutors regarding this tragic incident.’
Police said that when they searched the car they found a gun as well as two spent cartridges. 
‘My heart breaks for the family of this innocent child and you can be sure this matter will be investigated thoroughly to determine exactly why and what occurred today,’ said Police Chief Pauly.
‘This was an unfortunate tragedy today and these things also take its toll on our first responders. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well,’ he added.

Leave a Reply

%d bloggers like this: