Correctional Officer Amanda Beth Baker, Scotts Bluff County Detention Center, Nebraska

Correctional Officer Amanda Beth Baker

Scotts Bluff County Detention Center, Nebraska

End of Watch Sunday, February 16, 2014

Amanda Beth Baker

Correctional Officer Amanda Baker succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when she was attacked by a 15-year-old inmate in the Scotts Bluff County Juvenile Detention Center.

The inmate, who was awaiting trial on an armed robbery charge, attacked and strangled Officer Baker after she entered his cell at approximately 2:00 am. She was transported to Regional West Medical Center where she was pronounced brain dead. She was kept on life support so her organs could be donated.

She passed away on February 16th, 2014.

Officer Baker had served with the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center for just over 1-1/2 years. She is survived by her son.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 8 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Friday, February 14, 2014
Weapon Person
Offender Charged with murder

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 11, 2018