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

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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.

The inmate was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 60 years to life in prison.

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.

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Age 24
Tour 1 year, 8 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Friday, February 14, 2014
Weapon Person
Offender Sentenced to 60 years

juvenile offender

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Officer Baker,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Nebraska. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 16, 2024