Arrest made in stabbing death

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Arrest made in stabbing death

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Barrow County Sheriff’s investigators have made an arrest in connection with a Feb. 5 homicide at a Clacktown Road residence.

Deputies arrested Justin Baber, 18, of 1058 Clacktown Road in Winder, late Friday on charges of felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault, tampering with evidence and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.

Deputies were called to 1058 Clacktown Road on the morning of Feb. 5 in reference to an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased white male with multiple stab wounds.

Investigators spent hours processing the scene and interviewing witnesses. Within hours, investigators had obtained enough evidence to substantiate the charges against Baber.

The victim, identified as Marty Wilson, 50, of Winder, reportedly received the stab wounds in an altercation with Baber. The details regarding the altercation are still under investigation.

After the attack, Baber fled the scene with the murder weapon. He was charged with evidence tampering after attempting to conceal the weapon. The knife was recovered after investigators received tips from witnesses in the case.

Baber is the second person arrested for homicide by Sheriff’s deputies this year. Saul Rodriguez, 30, was arrested last month after stabbing Luis Enrique Gonzalez-Pina, 20, to death on Jan. 8 after a night of drinking at a Midland Avenue residence.

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#1 to Barrow county Sheriff Dept on 02/08/10 at 01:22 PM [Reply]

well the sheriff's dept is a litle if not responsible for this stabbing, they have been repeatedly called to this house , and another opne right off Clack town rd. They kep telling the landlord's "uh uh there's nothing we can do, pot smoke rolling out tof these houses and babies in infant seats caught up in this mess and there's NOTHING they can do. Bull----. they DON"T WANT TO.They are too fat and lazy.Expect alot more of this barrow county, I know people are going to do drugs and fuss and fight but when someone calls you, at least investigate it. you were called to this house before this incident ever happened. I called you 3 x's. I live by there you know a dope,party house, from just ordinary jane and bob house, some more idiot act in this sorry county..... pray for the old people.

#1.1 Anonymous on 02/08/10 at 03:43 PM [Reply]

What? In english please.

#1.1.1 philpot on 02/09/10 at 09:04 AM [Reply]

I agree. Why don't the police do anything about it. The ploice knows the people who live their are druggies and they have been in jail before for drugs. Somehow we need to get thede kind of people off the street.

#1.2 Huh? on 02/08/10 at 06:27 PM [Reply]

It’s really hard to take someone seriously who doesn't even bother to put forth a lucid argument. I highly doubt that Sheriff’s deputies would respond to a scene such as the one you attempted to describe and not take the appropriate action.

#1.3 Anonymous on 02/09/10 at 05:53 AM [Reply]

Ok hero. Why don't you apply to work there yourself instead of bashing everyone who does. And by the way since you know the county so well, it's the Sheriff's Office, not department.

#1.4 Anonymous on 02/10/10 at 05:49 AM [Reply]

Just because a house is suspected as being a drug house doesn't mean the sheriff's department can control what goes on there. If you want an increased patrol in a certain area, maybe you should talk to the BOC and ask them to give the Sheriff's Dept more money for increased patrols. As far as keeping "these people" off the streets, that is up to the courts. The sheriff's dept can only keep an inmate locked up as long as the court says they can...

#1.5 Anonymous on 02/10/10 at 08:34 AM [Reply]

you needa move if you dont like it it's just an ordinary house and ordinary people you cant judge someone by what they look like or what they do if you think this go join the police or move out of that area and that will solve your ploblems

#1.5.1 thejudge on 02/10/10 at 10:46 AM [Reply]

You can't judge someone for what they do?
Sure you can.
Here goes. Look at the dude. You can tell his brain is fried. Look what the dude did. In a high and drunken stupor he stabbed someone who is by all accounts who knew him was also in a high and drunken stupor. This wasn't at a 'party' where some frivolity can be excused. This is an everyday occurrence at this residence. There is also a 'sister' residence across the road down a little dirt road driveway that has people coming in day and night without cease. Your 'friends' don't drop by for 30 seconds and leave. It is obvious what is going on there. The Sheriff says they're watching the places. Right. All they'd have to do is set up a roadblock at the stop sign at the intersection of Hog Mtn Rd and Clacktown Rd and another, at the same time, at the intersection around the turn and they would catch about 50 druggies in one fell swoop.

#1.6 Anonymous on 02/11/10 at 10:16 AM [Reply]

It all boils down to a few things. If you make smart decisions, associate with the right people and obey the law you most likely won't have a situation like this in your life. It's called PARENTING which most parents have no clue about or really don't care about. They just have kids because the are warm blooded reproductive animals that could use an extra tax credit. When are you gonna wake up and realize that we are the only ones that can change the way things are. In most cases you can look at the parents and see why kids are the way they are...and I did say IN MOST CASES!

#2 his sister on 02/09/10 at 04:45 PM [Reply]

umm excuse me yall dont know anything about justin so yall dont need to be saying all this stuff until yall know the real story and yall know what yall are talking about... so umm yeah yall need to leave my brother out of it and stay to yalls on business...

#2.1 Wheels on 02/09/10 at 08:42 PM [Reply]

Yup, That explains alot.

#2.2 Umm, Yeah... on 02/10/10 at 12:15 AM [Reply]

Umm, OK, like justin done went and stabbed some dude, yo..so all yall can like watch him go to prison...yeah, so...ummm...yo brother needs himself an oturney, aight?

#2.3 Anonymous on 02/10/10 at 03:17 AM [Reply]

i agree..ppl dont know our family..or what happend to make false statements and say its a drug house...mind yalls buisness and let courts decide on what really happened..

#2.3.1 is there even a complete thought here? on 02/11/10 at 04:51 PM [Reply]

Let me explain this so that even those who weren't blessed with an elementary school education can understand... If your family is/was SOOOOOO concerned about folks "Stayin' to their own business" then perhaps a member of your family shouldn't have stabbed another human-being TO DEATH. Not only did he VIOLATE someone elses "Business" when he stabbed them, he took away their RIGHT TO LIVE. Seems to me that he wasn't at all concerned with minding his OWN "business" in that situation. The moment he decided to take a someone elses life he made it everyones "BUSINESS".

Apples and Trees. UNBELIEVABLE

#2.3.2 Anonymous on 02/12/10 at 10:55 AM [Reply]

did anyone else notice the time of day that post #2.3 was made? sumthin' tells me that they weren't gettin up to go to a job. in addition my not so asstute or aware friend the court will have a jury and that jury will be made up of other members of this community. people like those who have posted here and voiced their disgust with how punks like justin can take another persons life and then have ignorant family members tell us to mind our business. i'm sure that the court will decide, but it seems that those who will potentially make up a jury already have decided to a large degree.

#3 A friend of Marty Wayne's on 02/10/10 at 08:50 AM [Reply]

This is really a sad situation for two men. One has now lost his life and this young man has pretty much lost his life. No one knows what happened except for the two of them and anybody who was there and knows the truth about it.As far as what happens next, well that is in the hands of the court and the Lord. I can not speak for Justin because I do not know Justin but Marty was a good person. However I am not crazy to anything. Things happen and sometimes they happen so fast that there is no time to think about the actions that we are taking or the consequences behind them. I feel sorry for everyone involved here.As far as Barrow County goes, they can not be blamed for anything.When you call them, they come. They can't sit there and babysit anyone.Just like I said, things happen. We shouldn't judge anyone because it's not our place.Instead of us all bashing one another lets just Thank God that we are not in Justin's shoes right now and pray for him. Some of us are so quick to judge and we don't even know the whole story. We shoulld be more concerned with keeping our own selves from ever being put in this situation. If you are someone out there who lives their life like nothing matters, let this be a reminder to you of how quickly your life can change.God Bless.

#4 annoymous on 02/10/10 at 04:29 PM [Reply]

I mean seriously people, he is a good kid that had a lot of life to live ahead of himself and now due to rash actions he may not have that life to live anymore. No, Marty did not deserve to die, ask me if I think Justin deserves to die as well, my answer is no. No matter what people believe has gone on in that house you never know the whole story. It is not our place to judge anything-it is not our place to degrade them or their families, it is devastating for both families and they both need our prayers-as what we as human beings should be giving them-it is not the police's fault, that is ignorant, most of the comments posted are just ignorant, I am standing in no defense, decisions were made by multiple parties and they weren't the correct ones-but what would you do if you felt your life was in danger?

#5 old friend on 02/10/10 at 06:35 PM [Reply]

I knew Justin as a young boy and watched him grow up for several years. He was the last person you would ever think of for this to happen. My prayers go out to him and his family as well as Mr. Wilson's family. It's a terrible situation for both families. As the earlier post stated, no one knows the events leading up to what happened or no one is talking. I pray that the truth will be told and pray for comfort for all involved.

#6 Anonymous on 02/11/10 at 08:15 AM [Reply]

Friend can come in and out whenever they want it isn't your house to have said anything to if it was your kids then maybe you could have a say so in this but it isn't so you need to keep your mouth shut and let the cops deal with it So you need either move or find something better to do with you life than just bash other people 24/7 you don't know none of these people all you know is what you think they do but friends do come in and out so mind your own business and maybe you need watch your own kid and the things he does. They have searched both houses and haven't found anything how do you think there is things going on there

#6.1 Anonymous on 02/11/10 at 07:08 PM [Reply]

That could be a record. That's a 111 word sentence.

#6.2 Cousin of Justin on 02/23/10 at 11:09 PM [Reply]

True they found nothing in the house but 22 days before the incident the victim was found in possession of a cocaine pipe. Shortly after he was arrested with public intoxication.

#7 Anonymous on 02/11/10 at 10:43 AM [Reply]

ACCOUNTABILITY. This is the bottom line to this story. No one seems to want to accept it or act on it proactively which is what we call RESPONSIBILITY.

Accountable, Responsible Adults who CONTRIBUTE to society don't allow themselves to become embroiled in situations where they have to "Defend" their actions/activities leading up to a violent act. If I had friends that visited me at all hours and were constantly in and out as described, I would look for a new network of friends. These types of "friends" do everything except promote personal success.
Just my 2 cents.

#8 james on 02/11/10 at 02:12 PM [Reply]

I HAVE LIVED IO BARROW FOUR 16 YEARS AND IN THAT time our county has grown by leaps and bounds and with that comes change ,, some good and bad ,,,and instead of blaming the familys teens and the sheriffs dept we need to look within our own hearts and comunity and come together,,

#9 Anonymous on 02/11/10 at 03:47 PM [Reply]

My heart says after reading these posts (especially the one by the supposed sister of the accused) that the person who wrote post #7 is dead on. It is clear to me that there has seldom or never been lessons of respect and accountability taught in that family. To that end, parenting has failed him, but, to allow one to make any attempt to defer their responsibility in such a matter because of difficult personal situations, is at least a slippery slope.

It wasn't his parents fault that he decided to take anothers life, it was his own choice and now that choice has a list of ramifications. This isn't bashing, this is how society works. If Justin wasn't aware of this before, I am sure it has been more than made appearent now, post haste.

It is also important to point out that it is extremely unusual that events such as this develop over night. Most of the time, there is a trend to follow. There is such a thing as wrong place wrong time, but if you make the wrong place a personal habit then wrong time is bound to happen sooner or later.

I am a staunch supporter of Law Enforcement, however, it is my oppinion that these types of events can be avoided if the availability of the wrong places is cut off. If Deputies have been called to a certain location on several seperate occasions then I think that it would be best to place such hot spots on a watch list. make it a routine if you will. These are going to be the places that are overlapped on patrol.

I'm not sure of the logistics this type of idea would require, but, Barrow County is the second smallest county in land area in the state. Just a thought.

#9.1 Almost on 02/11/10 at 07:23 PM [Reply]

Of all the counties in Georgia, Barrow County is the eighth smallest, not the second smallest as mentioned above.

http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/gacountiesbyarea.htm

Barrow County is larger than Catoosa, Quitman, Peach, Glascock, Clayton, Rockdale and Clarke counties.

As for the sad situation discussed above; it’s obvious that the supporters of the murderer are going to have a tough time for the rest of their lives. It can be inferred from their written word that their education levels have fallen short and are sorely lacking. Hopefully they are young enough to turn use this experience to turn their lives around. They should start by getting an education, and if they have substance abuse problems, help with that as well.

#10 Anonymous on 02/11/10 at 08:10 PM [Reply]

Why did noone call the police/911 before this man died, maybe ge could have lived? It seems like it would take a while to bleed to death. In my opinion, there should some kind of punishment for knowing this guy is dieing and doing nothing.

#11 Anonymous on 02/12/10 at 10:35 AM [Reply]

To all parents of Barrow County... Let this thug be a poster child for the warning signs of what your children are up to. Check out his myspace account. The picture there speaks volumes about what post #9 points out with relation to the idea of following trends. Search his name and narrow the search to Winder. It is scary to think that this is what our teens think is "cool". Even if these are only the fringe groups, it is a problem and we should protect and educate our children not to place themselves in similar social groups.

#12 annoymous on 02/12/10 at 12:04 PM [Reply]

ok seriously ypou need a life.... find something better to do he is 18 years old-it had nothing to do with being a thug or living in a drug house or anything about their friends-there are FACTS and STIPULATIONS you know NOTHING about. Get over yourself. Who made you citizen number one? He felt his life was in danger. This man came at him with a knife - he was defending himself, youre an idiot-his child was in his arms when the drunk man came at him, the only thing he didn't do was call 911 because he panicked. Put yourself in his shoes, and this could have happened anywhere to anyone -a bar-anywhere- and a drunk man comes at you with your infant in your arms and you have one slight moment to defend you and what is yours- didn't your mama teach you to stand up for yourself too? Get a life, all these dumb commments you keep making is getting old. Your whole point is to see who you can make mad-Pray for them instead of talking smack.

#12.1 Anonymous on 02/12/10 at 09:18 PM [Reply]

"After the attack, Baber fled the scene with the murder weapon. He was charged with evidence tampering after attempting to conceal the weapon."
Ya, sounds like a self defense situation to me. Im sure it's possible to stab someone to death while your holding a child too, not that it's even close to the right thing to do in the first place.

#12.2 Anonymous on 02/12/10 at 09:57 PM [Reply]

To the poster of # 12... Very well stated.......To the rest please read Matthew 7:1 "Judge not, that you be not judged".......

#12.2.1 Good Idea on 02/13/10 at 12:46 PM [Reply]

And while your reading the bible, read Leviticus 24:19-21

"And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him.
Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again. And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death."

#13 Jessica W on 02/14/10 at 12:15 PM [Reply]

I'am a family friend as well and have watched Justin grow up. None of us know what happened that night but I can certanintly tell you this- Most of you are trying to make him out to be some deviant trouble maker which he is not.I will not make up an exscuse for what he did even though we don't know the details of it. The family of the victim is very much in my prayers but you people need to stop with the harsh words. Please think about if this was a member of your family or a friend. You should not be judging when God will be the only one to do that.

#13.1 Kevin on 02/14/10 at 09:50 PM [Reply]

Jessica, God will get his chance to judge this killer AFTER a jury of his peers gets their chance. Unless, of course, this killer steps up, admits to what he did, and takes his punishment like a man.

#13.1.1 Anonymous on 02/15/10 at 11:52 AM [Reply]

Kevin, very very well put. I think that what has most outraged in this forum is his actions after the fact. They were dispicable and cowardly. Anyone who is "Defending Themselves" shouldn't feel compelled to run or hide. Feelings of extreme remorse and a sense of shock as well as a good dose of humility would be more in order, not "uh ohh... I gotta cover this up or they gonna nail me." The article also points out that the deceased had "Multiple stab wounds", and was "Unresponsive". Does this seem like over-kill for a self defense case?

#14 Sparr on 02/14/10 at 04:48 PM [Reply]

I am sure that some of the comments are disturbing for family and friends to both of these men. However, actions that involve any public safety department personnel is the business of the public, especially something of this magnitude.
We are all judged by our actions, words, ethics, etc., even to academics and work. It appears that many never learn this.
Opinions and comments of others should be your least concern.
I have asked myself how I would react if it were my family, first I would be in constant prayer. I think keeping my mouth shut and letting the courts handle it, would be best.
#12's posting "this could have happened anywhere to anyone -a bar-anywhere- and a drunk man comes at you with your infant in your arms". I don't think most parents take their infants and children to bars, at least I hope not!

#15 Anonymous on 02/15/10 at 11:27 AM [Reply]

To those who feel shocked by the fact that this young man ended up in this situation, go back and read what post #9 said about trends. Also, I looked up Justin's myspace account as post #11 said and anyone who sees the picture an the statement Justin makes publicly (and prior to this event) tells me that there clearly was a trend towards trouble. Post #7 makes a very good point about accountability. As members of a community we expect and in too many cases must demand that others be held accountable for their actions whether they do it themselves or are forced into compliance by the system of laws which govern what should be automatic to us as individuals but seldom is. This doesn't feel random, even though this particular evnt may have been. It doesn't seem as though out of the blue Justin was attacked by a stranger he had never encountered before.
He may have been defending himself, but why then all the shenanigans after the fact? This coupled with the trends which were displayed prior and the attempt to conceal and defer responsibility make it very difficult to believe a self defense story. This isn't smack, this is how society works, and anyone who is uncomfortable with that should likewise take steps in advance to avoid being subjected to the scrutiny of others. Justin wasn't very concerned about this scrutiny, otherwise he would have A) called 911 B) not fled the scene
C)not attempted to conceal evedidence. We have the right to defend ourselves in a violent situation, but the best defense is to not continually put ourselves in situations that may become serious or violent, asking for trouble, if you will.

#16 Wendy Sammons on 02/18/10 at 08:08 AM [Reply]

I agree that Barrow County Sheriff's department is not doing their job. I have moved out of the county since teenagers are allowed to threaten citizens of Barrow County with guns and not charged with any crime. This has happened repeatedly by the same teenager with no arrest. Even the DA is stumped as to why this young man was not charged with committing a crime. I did live in a good neighborhood and was a homeowner, taxpayer, and I have never been arrested. I have moved to Gwinnett County to feel safer. Oh, and by the way, have my children attend better schools. I will never pay another dime of homeowner's taxes to any organization of Barrow County again!!!

#16.1 Bravo. on 02/18/10 at 08:14 PM [Reply]

Feel better after that little vent? That has nothing to do with the article "Arrest made in stabbing death." Go find somthing better to do with your spare time other than to post comments that are unrelated to the news story.

#16.2 DA is stumped??? on 02/20/10 at 03:32 PM [Reply]

Why is the DA stumped why a person was not charged with a crime?? The DA can indict any person for whom there is probable cause. If the DA thinks he committed a crime, he can charge him. I don't get it. Why would he be stumped?

#16.2.1 David on 02/21/10 at 03:03 AM [Reply]

Actually, the DA cant indict anyone. He cant even arrest anyone. He can only present evidence to a grand jury.

#17 Anonymous on 02/19/10 at 08:32 AM [Reply]

he made bond F.R.E.E JUSTIN

#18 Anonymous on 02/19/10 at 08:53 AM [Reply]

The victim, formerly of Danielsville, was arrested last September on numerous charges including possession of a firearm or knife while trying to commit crimes, possession of arms by a convicted felon and first offender probation, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, manufacturing marijuana, possession of a sawed-off shotgun, possession of tools for the commission of a crime and battery FVA.

The charges stemmed from an incident in which Wilson reportedly held a woman against her will in his Madison County home. Authorities investigating the matter found the woman in a back bedroom of Wilson’s home “in a very emotional state.” The woman said Wilson threatened to kill her and had made threats against her family. Authorities discovered marijuana, rifles, handguns and ammunition inside the residence and five marijuana plants growing outside the home. [Published in the print version of the Barrow Journal and its sister publication, the Braselton News]

#18.1 Anonymous on 02/20/10 at 03:42 PM [Reply]

This is true; Marty was arrested 09-11-09 by the Madison County Sheriff's Department. Our daughter was the girlfriend of Marty Wilson. My husband and I were the ones who went to the Madison County Sheriff after we received a call from a total stranger that our daughter slipped a note to, asking her to call us for help. Marty was again arrested in Winder in January for public intoxication. Perhaps if records had been checked, Marty would still be in jail and alive. While we despised Marty for abusing our daughter, we did not wish him dead. Our prayers continue to be with Marty's parents. They are good people.

#19 Anonymous on 02/19/10 at 08:59 AM [Reply]

reading that you see what really happened

#20 John on 02/21/10 at 03:06 AM [Reply]

Reading that I see that the murdering thug associated with other thugs. Not suprising. Something happened between the two thugs to make this thug murder the victim.

#21 Cousin of Justin on 02/23/10 at 10:54 PM [Reply]

To 18.1: This is very much true. I have done much research on Mr. Marty Wilson and he has been charged with multiple crimes on very many occasions. Only a week before this incident Mr. Wilson was arrested. 15 days before that. This man was very dangerous and needed very much so to be in custody of the law. I grew up with Justin and he has always been a good kid. Maybe before posting these hateful comments, do some research on the man who's life was taken. And again to comment 18.1, I read that original article and I am very sorry. I am sorry for Mr. Wilson's parents, and friends. I am sorry but with the behaviors of this man, he most likely would have took someone else's life. And if not, this was bound to happen sometime with his habits. Please take into account the family members of Justin and of Mr. Wilson before posting hateful comments.

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