The woman charged with killing her daughter’s boyfriend is back in court this morning for a preliminary hearing. And we’re hearing the 911 tapes from that night for the first time
Police say 51-year old Teresa Lynn Baker shot and killed Jeffery Sadler at his home on Cedar Street in Huntington last week.
Sadler who was 29 lived next door. Baker’s daughter, Alison Grieco was the victim's girlfriend and lived at the house. Grieco told investigators that Baker entered her house and was confronted by Sadler.
Grieco then heard Baker say “what are you doing.” Grieco then said she heard three gunshots and observed the victim collapse on the floor.
The criminal complaint then says that Baker left the house and walked back to her house and called 911 saying she had shot her neighbor.
Before the shooting, police say Baker called 911 to report a disturbance between her and Sadler.
During this morning’s hearing, the 911 tapes from that night were played in court. Baker’s attorney is also questioning Huntington Police Detective Chris Sperry about those calls and the about the police response time.
Magistrate Mike Woelfel found probable cause in the hearing Wednesday afternoon. The case will now be bound over to a grand jury.
Three children were in the house when the shooting happened. They were taken into police custody.
Apparently, the domestic disturbance that night wasn't the first for this family. According to police records, Grieco filed domestic battery charges against Sadler last year.
According to court records, Sadler didn't appear in court for battery charges.
Back in June, Grieco stated she was missing some money, when she confronted Sadler, he became irate and struck her in the face 4 times and said next time he would rob her blind and then fled the scene.
Three children were in the house when the shooting happened. They were taken into police custody.
Baker is being held without bond in the Western Regional Jail until she goes before a grand jury.
Family members of Baker and Sadler were in court Wednesday morning, declined comment.