The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest related to the death of a 42-year-old Toccoa woman, the agency announced Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Corey Bryant, 36, of Toccoa, is accused of killing Angela Baker after she was found dead by a family member at her residence at 204 East Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 22. Toccoa Interim Police Chief Charlie Littleton said Baker “had lacerations” when she was discovered last week.
Bryant’s been charged with malice murder, according to GBI.
The agency said Bryant was located on Friday a short time after Baker was discovered dead. According to GBI, Bryant was arrested for charges stemming from a fight on November 22 – a separate incident from the homicide.
Authorities say Bryant and Baker were previously involved in a relationship, and that through the investigation, agents “discovered evidence which led to the charge against Bryant for Baker’s death.”
Chief Deputy Coroner Lee Woody said his office transported Baker’s body to the GBI crime lab for autopsy on Saturday, Nov. 23. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Baker’s family and friends during this difficult time,” he said.
This case is active and ongoing. Anyone with additional information in the case is asked to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Cleveland at 706-348-4866 or the GBI’s Tipline at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477). Information can also be submitted online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online.
