CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department identified Frezja Matisse Baker as the victim in Thursday’s death investigation in west Charlotte.
Officers confirmed Baker, a 31-year-old mother, was found unresponsive inside her car along Sanders Avenue around 9:35 a.m. Thursday.
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Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over that scene and could see Baker’s missing 2004 Honda Accord parked behind an abandoned west Charlotte church.
She was initially reported missing Dec. 4. Her car was spotted on surveillance video driving away from her house, at a Cookout on Sugar Creek Road, and later at a Quick N E-Z Food Mart on Lasalle Street.
Family members said Baker called them at 10:30 p.m. to say that she was an hour away but didn’t hear from her again.
Channel 9’s Tina Terry spoke a neighbor Friday who said they saw the car on Sunday at the church and heard a man who sounded angry near the car.
Tina spoke with other neighbors, as well.
Jerquitla Funderburk lives behind the church and noticed the car on Thursday when she got home from grocery shopping.
“I can’t believe it it’s really heartbreaking,” Funderburk said. “I’m still in disbelief about it.”
Another neighbor told Terry they saw the car on Tuesday.
Neighbors say they’re reaching out to the family with support.
“We love you. (We) want to be there for you and you got people that’s caring and want to show up for you,” said community activist Larry Mims.
Terry spoke with Baker’s brother again on Friday and they are waiting for more information from police.
Terry spoke with Wesley Winchester on Thursday who says Baker was his best friend. He says she was elegant, classy, and will be missed.
“Being her best friend was a privilege and an honor,” he said.
The investigation is now considered a homicide. It is active and ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact police.
So far, CMPD has not announced any arrests.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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