The man convicted of murdering University of Georgia law student Tara Baker will spend the rest of his life behind bars. On Thursday, Chief Superior Court Judge Lisa Lott sentenced Edrick Faust to life in prison, plus 45 years. Baker’s mother, Virginia had her statement read by her son-in-law.
"There are no words to fully express the horror of what this monster did to my daughter, Tara,” For weeks I have sat in this courtroom, forced to look at evil, to hear details I never wanted to know. I have endured it only for her sake.”
Baker’s older brother, Adam, also addressed the court.
“An entire branch of our family tree was severed irreparably on that one day to satisfy on man’s depravity,” he said.
He also told Faust he harbored no hate toward him.
“Today sitting in this courtroom face to face, I can honestly say I have forgiven you. I harbor no hate in my heart. I’ve given that all to God.”
Tara baker was murder in 2001. Faust was arrested in 2024 due to DNA evidence.
