Matthew Baker was charged in connection to the case and sat in jail without a court date for years. The now 26-year-old was
found not guilty Monday and sat down with 11Alive for the first time since his release.
"It's just hard to adjust back," Baker said. "It's like, I feel like I'm still 18, 19 again, and I'm not."
Baker is 26 now and trying to live life just four days after getting out of jail. From death threats to nobody believing he was innocent, the adversity he's had to face has affected him. But, this week his prayers were answered and he's finally free.
"I'm home, you know. It still don't feel real, though," he explained. "It's time for big boy things. Get to work and get my life started."
Baker said he forgives Kosky,
who was convicted of murder in this case, but he's also devastated for the four families who lost loved ones that day.
"For him to go against his mother and sisters and family or whatever, to come and testify on my behalf when he didn't have to -- I didn't force him. My lawyers didn't force him. That man did that himself," Baker said.
"For someone to go against their family, their own flesh and blood to help me? Despite what he did, that's a good person. He made a bad decision that night that changed a couple of people's lives. I just hope people forgive him and let him get the help he needs."
As he moves forward, Baker said he wants to help others who are released from jail, like him. He's got a long road ahead, but is up for the challenge.
Matthew Baker charged in connection to the case and sat in jail without a court date. The now 26-year-old was found not guilty Monday.
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