This Absent proof of the drug allegations, he said, there were insufficient grounds to bring criminal charges. With Bingham protesting that the baseball cards were his, Sharp tore up the citation he had written. Forest Service documents on the sale indicate the agency estimated the values of the swapped land to be equal. I have read this book a few years ago, it is actually written about the Sheriff of Madison County in Arkansas. As the votes were being counted, Republican poll watcher Dorothy Hoskins swore in an affidavit, a Huntsville man conducted a dollar-a-chance gun raffle and a drunk wandered in and out of the room. You didn't want to be on his bad side !!!! I've never seen Ralph do anything that even started to be illegal," he said. He also owns a Chevrolet Corvette and a Honda Acura, two Harley Davidson motorcycles, five trucks and 19 cows. Sheriff Baker lost his life in the flooded waters of White River near St. Paul in the early morning hours while investigating the theft of stolen property in the area. "But he ain't eating corn on the cob.". Your heroism and service is honored today, the 14th anniversary of your death. Ralph E Baker Ralph Baker (1917 - 2007) Jump to: Biography Memories . Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits: Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now. She said Baker and other police there to celebrate the marriage of Drug Enforcement Administration agent Lance King got so rowdy she was forced to close the club. Another poll watcher, Derice Davis, signed an affidavit saying that Baker spent most of election day on the porch outside the Hilburn precinct. Call 833-937-2724 He said that Baker had not contacted him until F.M. 2009/08/22. Sharp, who now works for the U.S. Minor that the payment distribution was intended to divert attention from Craig's good fortune, according to Minor's tape recordings of their conversations. An auto body shop figured in the quick profit that Baker and his cousins turned on the land they bought from Berrian Brashears. It's also a "heck of a good hunting spot.". The tops of both his feet had red semicircular marks, which Claytor attributed to boot heels. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. October 19, 1997 at 8:55 p.m. 'Cause the crooks don't get any time. Both say he is above reproach. The instant suspect was Howard "Rusty" Cain Jr., the county's lead prosecutor, who had a longtime, on-again, off-again affair with Phillips. "RALPH CARES". "I firmly believe that it was cut and dried, and they knew what was going to happen before it ever happened," he said. He radioed his office at 12:27 p.m. for the telephone number of Arkansas State Police criminal investigator Doug Fogley and made a frantic call to Fogley's home. He started doing that in 1967, Democrat-Gazette research shows, with the acquisition of 25 acres from Bobby and Mildred Gulledge, a couple he's continued to make deals with over the years. About 8 percent have graduated from college. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. No arrests were made. Berea Cemetery. They would fail to note that a vacuum cleaner normally kept behind the bedroom door was in the middle of the room and would overlook the fact that its bag was missing. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Madison County and your fellowman. More than three years after she was murdered, Billie Jean Phillips' death has done more than confound and divide law officers. He moved to Florida shortly after, according to law enforcement officials. But a check of probate records in Madison County shows no evidence of an inheritance by either. Clients receive knowledgeable guidance from experienced, multi-disciplined industry and client service teams, all seamlessly connected across 22 offices in Alabama, Florida . INSCRIPTION: (Shierff badge with "Ralph Baker Shierff Madison County) married March 3, 1956 Again, he and relatives received land instead of money in some deals, and some acreages moved back and forth among family members. I never bought from her," said one convicted drug dealer, adding that Criss provided a valuable service for the county's outlaws, who didn't have insurance. Ralph Francis Baker was born Sept. 1, 1938, near the town of St. Paul, once a bustling banking, railroad and timber center in southern Madison County. , ISBN-13 Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. "I try to never have any bills. A much smaller transaction gave Baker his living room back. Each officer a bullet-proof vest. Residents mostly blame the label on their snobbish neighbors in Washington County to the west. Referring to Baker, he said, "Send MC-1.". "We know the sheriff was doing an investigation," Leathers said. , Item Weight Copyright 1996-2023, The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc, Registration for the 2023 National Police Week 5K goes up $5 on March 2nd save on our introductory pricing and, register today to run or walk in your hometown, View Learn more. Enfield, now retired in Benton County, said the election challenge was significant "only from the fact that Clinton ended up as governor and as president. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Washington State Department of Corrections, Dallas County Sheriff's Department, Texas, Copyright 1996-2023, The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc, Registration for the 2023 National Police Week 5K goes up $5 on March 2nd save on our introductory pricing and, register today to run or walk in your hometown, Reflections Terms of Use (revised 5/31/2012), View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past. He seldom ever gets a thanks, Nevertheless, F.M. The Madison Avenue storefront today. Under pressure from Baker, Everett and Knox resigned Aug. 7 from their unpaid positions. Published on Jan 31, 2021. "I think real estate's a good investment. "Boy, that sure is a nice deal," said Dr. Martin, told of the dramatic increase. And each day when he leaves for work, Ralph Baker would say little about his family or his early days in St. Paul, but friends say he grew up with two passions -- hunting and fighting. Minor said, the case felt like a setup. The newspaper examined more than 200 documents. For much of the 20th century, the hill folk operated a thriving moonshine trade. Please try again. But a friend and fellow law enforcement officer said Baker lost the case because of his choice of clothing. Location: Arkansas, United States. Allred, who replaced Cain as deputy prosecuting attorney, said he was unaware of drug allegations in the Criss case until after she resigned. He does it everyday. Hathorn was finally tested Sept. 22, more than six weeks after Everett and Knox were off the case. The newspaper's search of records found just one transaction that involved Baker borrowing money. Baker removed the drugs from his truck after the accident. Harper told F.M. Not a well written book but then again this guy was a pot grower not an author per se. Vaudeville's death sent him back to Arkansas in 1930, but not away from his music. MADISON, RALPH L. On Friday, March 18, 2005, of Bethesda, MD. Then, in June, the Bakers sold the land back to the Cornetts -- for $15,000. So he lay on the ground bleeding. Madison County Sheriff Ralph Baker drowned in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 5, 1998, after his car was swept off a low-water bridge and into a rain-swollen White River near his home. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Ralph Baker in Florida. The county seat is Huntsville. During the next four hours, Baker and Fogley would allow Cain to repeatedly enter the crime scene. He just moves on to the next woman willing to trade sex for drugs. I actually have property there. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss This is Mac's story of damnation and redemption. ", Although Baker's daughter denied it, Harp said the two girls and Judy Maggard, Harp's sister, had smoked two joints and got "higher than I usually get off just pot. Sheriff Baker will not soon be forgotten It was a bed, Phillips' family said later, in which no one ever slept. Rest in Peace, Sheriff Baker. He talked about how he does it one day last summer. Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits: Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now. Updated: October 31, 2011 . Baker argued with a female employee on behalf of the unidentified woman, Johnson said. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.) Former Massachusetts Gov. In August, during a conversation on the courthouse steps that included Madison County Treasurer Jerry Bolinger, Baker offered a reporter and an editor money in exchange for information on Madison County methamphetamine labs. Ten days after the court order, Mildred Gulledge bought Wheeler's land for $6,000. Well, he walks up to the driver's window, Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. The check was issued June 19, 1989, by a Michigan-based police insurance risk pool. a part of Madison County's history. Harper told Minor that an important part of the deal was to ensure Craig did not have to report to a probation officer and undergo periodic drug testing. Paul.". When Money Grew on Trees: The True Tale of a Marijuana Moonshiner and the Outlaw Sheriff of Madison County, Arkansas. A 1958 envelope that once held the details of two felonies still sits in the vault of the old courthouse in neighboring Washington County. The Hams put their half of the land into a trust in 1988, and in 1993 the Bakers sold their half-interest to the Ham trust for $4,000. Neither did Jack Lackey of Combs, who sold 5.19 acres to the three Bakers for $4,000 in 1986, then paid $6,000 when he "just wanted it back" in 1989. "A lot of people call it that, but I don't know the origin.". My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. "I wanted to give people who lived there the first chance," he said. Johnson went to the hospital. But the statistics may deceive. "Homebodies don't get in much trouble unless you're kicking down doors," the man said. I'm ready for them when they come, though. Something went wrong. Baker insists it will be. 1955 - 1962. With interest, it came to $125,829.76. One of those involved Craig Minor. : His friends are always other cops But tonight he stops a speeding car, and may not be duplicated without permission, Investigator David L Bell Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC, WE could use more sheriff's like him. and there is no need to say more than two words about his service to Madison "It's tremendously lower than things closer in to Fayetteville, where I live," he said. Deborah Roelandts (911 retired) During a lawsuit filed by Baker and his daughter against the driver of the other vehicle, Rodney Nelson, Harp testified that the sheriff's glove compartment contained marijuana, pills and white powder she believed to be cocaine in bags marked "Property of Madison County. Regardless, the story he tells is compelling. Baker pleaded no contest to burglary and grand larceny charges on April 2, 1958, and drew two years in the Arkansas Penitentiary. Richland County Sheriff's Department For at least half his life, he was known to . He was found still in his seatbelt. Baker owns at least 1,450 acres, according to tax records. Please try again. Cain was the last of the three to arrive, and he got there at least 10 minutes before Deputy Danny Livermore entered Phillips' blood-spattered bedroom to find the body of the pretty, 35-year-old Alabam woman lying against a wall. "Definitely foul play," Livermore called back to the dispatcher at 12:53 p.m. To some he's just a fool. The Brashears couple sold the tract to the three Bakers for $7,000 in February 1986. No criminal charges were filed, despite Baker's acknowledgment that his daughter had perjured herself giving pretrial testimony in a civil suit he later filed. To respond to calls unknown. With what's left, I'd cut off one little corner and save it and then do the rest of that.". Drug dealers who acknowledge being paid by either Baker's agency or the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for help with Madison County drug busts say they never received payments of more than $100, and then no more often than a few times a year. Washington State Department of Corrections, WA. Baker and his partners now own at least 1,450 acres, mostly in southern Madison County, valued at $227,865, according to tax records. Ralph don't care if you use drugs. "That goes for both of you. HUNTSVILLE From the first radio call two minutes before noon, panic was a partner in the investigation of Billie Jean Phillips' murder. There, Baker handcuffed Bingham to a prisoner's retaining ring in the lobby. Enfield discarded 79 absentee votes that Democratic campaign worker and then-state Rep. Steve Smith had gathered from the residents of the Meadowview Nursing Home. "I don't know where that boy is," he said. With his badge pinned on his chest. The funeral procession Until now. Most importantly, this book reveals one of Arkansas' darkest secrets, and demystifies one of its greatest legends. He's paid by the citizens' taxes Some of the county's income always has come from illegal substances. They would miss a black case partially hidden beneath Phillips' antique dresser. A week after the murder, Cain was fired for interfering in the investigation. Testimony showed that, in one precinct, 140 people signed in to vote, and 155 cast ballots. The average family earns $24,776 a year, according to the 1990 Census. In March 1987, Louann Wheeler, an elderly widow, went to court to win clear title to about four acres of land in southern Madison County. The father of a drug dealer in Madison County says he gave Baker two envelopes containing a total of $1,200 in hopes of easing his son's punishment after a 1986 arrest. Still, he said, the price seemed in line with other land he looked at. In the 1960s and 1970s, second-generation moonshiners switched crops and blanketed the county's deep woods with a particularly hearty breed of marijuana. "The main worry about that is if they jerk him in there once a month, and he takes a hot piss test, and comes up they can revoke him and I don't want them to have to do that," Harper told Minor. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. "Ralph's dad was a very well-thought-of man here. We'd put them on our tags, and we'd just hope we wouldn't get stopped.". Biography ID: 38791252 . "It don't happen here," he said. They haven't seen him since. Then I'd go on and after supper I'd probably halve it again and do a quarter. During a four-day legal fight over Knox's notes, the former FBI agent alleged that Jones had told him not to investigate allegations of corruption against a "local law enforcement official," and not to take his evidence to the FBI. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017. In the 12 elections since, he has been opposed only five times. Cain worked as both a private attorney and a public official in a fatal automobile accident involving Phillips, with whom he began a long-running affair in the early 1980s. But it's going to cost you.' Everett and Knox asked that Hathorn be required to undergo DNA testing, a request they say brought their feud with Baker to a head. Read Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas Times Newspaper Archives, Dec 28, 1988, p. 1 with family history and genealogy records from fayetteville, arkansas 1936-2003. He knows there might not be a tomorrow To make it safe on the streets. . Find Ralph Baker's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Madison County residents, as well as Ralph's family, may find some Such swaps are not common, but they fit in with the Forest Service's policy of trading to acquire land that is already surrounded by or adjacent to the forest. This is Mac's story of damnation and redemption. U.S. The timber there was harvested 20 years ago. He was attempting to cross a low water bridge which was covered with water. But he said such deals weren't unusual among attorneys, police and prosecutors in Northwest Arkansas. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 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