Baker was last seen at his grandmother's residence in the 400 block of Derby Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 9, 2001. He has never been heard from again. He was not reported missing for approximately 18 months, because his wife and his mother each thought the other person had filed a report. He lead a somewhat transient lifestyle, never staying in one place for too long.

Baker was involved with drugs and criminal activity at the time of his disappearance. Due to his lifestyle and the company he kept, authorities believe he may have met with foul play. His family believes he is deceased. One of his associates was convicted of an unrelated crime and incarcerated sometime after 2001. Investigators hope the individual will give them clues as to Baker's whereabouts. His case remains unsolved.