Homicide — Daphne, AL — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

A 17-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his mother to death and critically injured his father during an argument over disciplinary actions.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Daphne, AL
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: male, age 17
  • Victim(s): 2 (mother killed, father critically injured)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The teen and his parents got into an argument over disciplinary actions before the fatal stabbing.
  • Deputies said the teen stabbed both of his parents inside and outside the home, extending the crime scene across the block and into several neighboring yards.
  • Samantha Baker died at the scene outside the family's home.
  • Lance Baker was found outside a neighboring home and was flown to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
  • The teen locked himself inside the home and called 911 after the attack.