GUILTY TN - Daniel Baker, Dickson County Deputy, Slain, 30 May 2018 *Arrests*

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TBI issues Blue Alert for man suspected of killing a deputy
A so-far unidentified Dickson County, Tennessee, sheriff's deputy was slain this morning (Wednesday, 5/30/18) and the TBI has issued a Blue Alert for his alleged killer. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Dickson County is just west of Nashville.

 

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Condolences to the deputy's family, friends, and colleagues.

 

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UPDATE: TBI offers reward for man accused of killing sheriff's deputy
Updated photo of alleged killer and reward information.

 

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WATCH: Manhunt underway for suspect who shot, killed deputy in Dickson County
Suspect has lengthy criminal record. This is only the second Blue Alert issued by Tennessee authorities.

 

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Steven Wiggins: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
RIP Sergeant Daniel Baker.
Sgt. Daniel Baker, slain Dickson deputy, once rescued a trapped woman, caught drunken gunman

 

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He is still on the run and a woman has been arrested and charged as well.

 

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RIP Sergeant Baker

 

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Woman charged with murder in connection to deputy's death
Erika Miles Castro arrested in Sgt. Baker's murder. Steven Joshua Wiggins still being sought.

 

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Blue Alerts
Updated to show tattoos of Sgt. Baker's alleged murderer.

 

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The Latest: Reward increases to $35k in deputy shooting
Reward up to $35,000.

 

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Nothing new from the TBI or media this morning so far. I wonder if he has harmed himself or has stuff stashed in the woods where he can hide out and survive for awhile.

 

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Suspect in Tennessee deputy's killing captured
Killer is captured!!

 

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AUTHORITIES PLAN TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY FOR STEVEN WIGGINS AND ERIKA CASTRO-MILES
The DA is planning to seek the death penalty for the two alleged cop killers.

 

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https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2158913727469402

 

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Tennessee girl, 6, uses lemonade stand to help raise money for fallen officer's family

 

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Steven Wiggins' attorney asks Dickson County judge for change of venue

Suspects charged in brutal murder of Dickson deputy want venue change, case severed

 

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Trial for Steven Wiggins to stay in Dickson County

It was decided that the trial for the man accused of killing Sgt. Daniel Baker will remain in Dickson County. Instead of moving Steven Wiggins' trial to a new location, a jury will be brought in from another county. The judge said he does not want where the jury is selected from released to the public.

 

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Sgt. Daniel Baker Act, which streamlines death penalty appeals process, heads to governor’s desk

March 21, 2019

"A bill named after a slain Dickson County Sheriff’s Office sergeant that attempts to expedite the state’s death penalty appeals process passed the Senate and now goes to the governor for his signature.

The bill passed the full Senate 27-6 Thursday and, if Gov. Bill Lee signs the measure into law, will send death penalty cases straight to the Tennessee Supreme Court, eliminating a step in the Court of Criminal Appeals....

The Sgt. Daniel Baker Act was named after Baker, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in May 2018. Two suspects, Steven Wiggins and Erika Castro-Miles, were each charged with first-degree murder in Baker's killing. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for both defendants, whose trials are set for August...."

Sgt. Daniel Baker Act, which streamlines death penalty appeals process, heads to governor’s desk

 

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Trial for man accused of killing Dickson Co. deputy delayed until February

Apr 11, 2019

"CHARLOTTE, TN (WSMV) - The case of a man accused of killing a Dickson County deputy in 2018 has been continued until February 2020.

Steven Wiggins is accused of shooting Sgt. Daniel Baker multiple times and then setting his patrol car on fire in May 2018. Erika Castro-Miles is also charged in the case.

The judge decided that the jurors in both trials will be selected from other counties. The locations of where jury selection will occur are not being made public.

Dickson County Judge David Wolfe granted the continuance after a motion by the defense was filed concerning a witness who would not be available until after the previously scheduled Aug, 19 trial date...

Wolfe granted the appeal and said the trial would now be held in February 2020..."


Trial for man accused of killing Dickson Co. deputy delayed until February
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Steven Wiggins trial moved to February, Joseph Daniels trial reset for August 2020 (with clip)

"...Like Wiggins, Erika Castro-Miles is also charged with first degree murder in the death of Baker on May 30. Her trial was tentatively planned for August along with Wiggins.

Castro-Miles' case has, however, been "severed" from the Wiggins' case. "

Steven Wiggins trial moved to February, Joseph Daniels trial reset for August 2020

 

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Man accused of killing Sgt. Daniel Baker appears in court (with clip)

Jul 2, 2019

"DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Steven Wiggins, the man accused of killing Sgt. Daniel Baker, was back in court Tuesday for a motions hearing.

Wiggins appeared in a button-down shirt and slacks as he entered the Dickson County courthouse, briefly making eye contact with Sgt. Baker’s family.

A number of motions were presented, including one discussing witnesses who will take the stand.

At the request of the defense, the state agreed to disclose expert witnesses. They will not, however, provide the context of the anticipated testimony of witnesses.
In a previous motions hearing, the trial start date was moved to February 2020 in order to prevent coming into conflict with the Joe Clyde Daniels trial.

The next motions hearing for Wiggins is set for August 23rd...."

Man accused of killing Sgt. Daniel Baker appears in court
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Gov. Bill Lee officially signs Sgt. Daniel Baker Act into law

Jul 16, 2019

"NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Gov. Bill Lee has signed the Sgt. Daniel Baker Act into law.

The law was named in Sgt. Baker's honor because prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Steven Wiggins and Erika Castro-Miles in connection with the sergeant's death last year.

It speeds up a death penalty appeal, by doing away with the part of the appeals process that sends the case to the court of criminal appeals.

The Dickson County Sheriff's office posted a photo on their Facebook page Monday night, showing Governor Lee signing the bill, alongside Baker’s wife and daughter.

The law goes into effect August 1."

Gov. Bill Lee officially signs Sgt. Daniel Baker Act into law

(Photo by: Dickson County Sheriff's Office)