On a Monday morning Theodore, his wife Ruth and two daughters were found dead by Dale Helsper, manager of the U.S. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office. Theodore Baker worked at that office. Mr. Helsper had gone to the house to find out why Theodore "Teddy" Baker had not shown up for work. He also stated that he knew Baker was being investigated by the F.B.I. and the U.S. Attorney's office. A U.S. Attorney, James A. Borland confirmed that Mr. Baker was being investigated for impersonating an F.B.I. agent at one time. The investigation was closed because they could not find enough to charge Theodore Baker with a crime. They did not inform Baker of this at all.

Daughters Carol, aged 2 1/2, and Kathy, aged 10 months, had been shot once each in the head. Ruth Baker had been shot in the jaw, above the right eye and behind the left ear. Mrs. Baker and Kathy were found in a bedroom and Carol was found in her crib. Theodore Baker was shot in the forehead and the 32 caliber pistol was found under his left shoulder on the floor in the same room as Carol. His brother, George Baker, a firefighter, said that they just saw them on Friday night and Theodore had the flu. He also said that he thought his brother only owned a rifle and not a pistol. A neighbor, Mrs. Joe Fraschilla said she had coffee with the Bakers on Saturday and Theodore had the flu then, and said that a number of relatives were at the home at the time she was there.

Co-workers described Theodore as a serious competent worker. The newspaper reporter stated that he was well-liked by co-workers and friends. The co-workers said Mr. Baker was aware of the F.B.I. investigation but did not appear apprehensive or upset by it.

Theodore is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Baker of Espanola and two sisters and four brothers. Ruth is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Roybal and six brothers and two sisters.

Summary of an article in The Albuquerque Journal Tuesday Feb 9, 1960.