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Attorney accused of trying to poison her husband again
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A woman accused of poisoning her husband was placed back in jail after accusations that she had contact with her husband and tried to poison him again. Sara Baker, a former Alabama attorney, was arrested in November 2025 after she was accused of putting fentanyl i...
Key takeaway Sara Baker, a former Alabama attorney, was arrested in November 2025 after she was accused of putting fentanyl in her husband’s food and drink.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The case of Sara Baker, a former Alabama attorney accused of poisoning her husband, raises concerns about the effectiveness of bond conditions in ensuring public safety. Although Baker was suspended by the Alabama Bar Association and initially arrested, she was able to post a substantial bond and regain her freedom. However, allegations of further attempts to poison her husband have led to her rearrest, highlighting the potential risks of releasing individuals accused of serious crimes back into the community. As the community in Davidson County considers its own approaches to public safety, the Baker case serves as a reminder to scrutinize bond policies and ensure that they prioritize the protection of victims and the community at large. The fact that Baker was able to allegedly obtain and attempt to use fentanyl again while out on bond underscores the need for rigorous monitoring and enforcement of bond conditions to prevent such incidents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A woman accused of poisoning her husband was placed back in jail after accusations that she had contact with her husband and tried to poison him again. Sara Baker, a former Alabama attorney, was arrested in November 2025 after she was accused of putting fentanyl i...
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