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Lena Baker was born on June 1900 near Cutbert, Georgia. Her family were sharecroppers working hard for each other. When she was a child, her and her siblings worked as farm laborers for a living. Throughout the 1940s, Baker has spent her life as a single mother raising her kids. She lived her life penniless until she decided to work with Ernest Knight as his maid.
Ernest Knight is an older disabled white man. He hired Lena Baker to be his employer. Throughout Lena's time working with Ernest, Ernest was heavy drinker and that he often carried a pistol strapped to his shoulder. It wasn't long before a sexual relationship developed between Knight and Baker. When she attempted to extricate herself from this relationship, Knight locked her in his gristmill for several days at a time, has been sexually assaulting Lena. Lena's families and friends have tried to tell authorities but they never bothered to do anything. The sheriff warned Baker to stay away from Knight or that she was going to be thrown in jail.
One night, the two had an encounter and Knight threatened Baker with an iron bar. As Baker tried to escape, she saw his pistol, Knight and Baker,both struggle over the pistol until Baker shot Knight in self defense. Knight dies at the scene. She immediately reported the incident and said she had acted in self-defense. Baker was charged with capital murder.
At the time of the trial, local newspaper labeled her as a "slave woman"by Knight, and that she shot him in self-defense during a struggle. Baker testified that Knight forced her to go with him on that Saturday evening of April 29. The town disliked their sexual relationship and the county sheriff had warned her to stay away from Knight, or risk being sent to jail. But she was afraid of Knight's physical abuse. Knight had forced relations on her even his son assault her warning Baker not to mess with his father. The all-white, all-male jury rejected Baker's plea of self-defense and convicted her of capital murder by the end of the first day of the trial. Lena Baker was found guilty and sentenced to death by electrocution.
Before Lena was executed, these were her last words:
"What I done, I did in self-defense, or I would have been killed myself. Where I was I could not overcome it. God has forgiven me. I have nothing against anyone.... I am ready to meet my God."
On March 5, 1945, Baker was executed by the electric chair. She was 44 years old. She was the only woman in the state of Georgia to sent.
Lena Baker’s grave is an behind Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Cuthbert, where she had sung in the choir.

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@Kimteach2011
@Kimteach2011 5 месяцев назад
I know about Lena Baker because I live in Georgia. Thank you for covering her story and honoring her memory. Say her name.
@elizabethsulliman
@elizabethsulliman 5 месяцев назад
When you said the newspaper headline...Baker Burns...I lost it. Injustice defined. I'm so sorry, Lena Baker. We failed you in so many ways.
@jenifergorman1223
@jenifergorman1223 5 месяцев назад
That poor lady! Talk about an injustice!!! Thank you for telling her story. I had never heard about this. This turns my stomach.
@janicestewart8291
@janicestewart8291 5 месяцев назад
Absolutely, you took my thoughts as well.
@born4md
@born4md 5 месяцев назад
I wholeheartedly feel the same.
@krisdeas2999
@krisdeas2999 5 месяцев назад
It turns mine too.
@Alvarez486
@Alvarez486 5 месяцев назад
Many times this has happened but no justice because the whole judicial system was and still is kkk
@caveman5187
@caveman5187 5 месяцев назад
She was guilty of murder, just not first degree murder. Just how naïve are you?
@SherylJackson-rt6cj
@SherylJackson-rt6cj 4 месяца назад
This is my grand mother nelsie baker was her oldest child an I'm her oldest gan daughter it is 7 of us thank you for sharing her story
@glendaandrist5896
@glendaandrist5896 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for honoring her Scott!😢😢😢
@lovebuzz1979
@lovebuzz1979 5 месяцев назад
I have lived here in Georgia practically my whole life and never heard this story. Amazing at all the things tucked in little towns. You are correct Ga has the most beautiful historical homes. Great video
@zenabeme22
@zenabeme22 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for this video Scott. She was my great Grandmas Cousin. And they were extremely close. Unfortunely she isnt the only one with story like this.
@SCOTTONTAPE
@SCOTTONTAPE 5 месяцев назад
Sadly she is not. Thank you Zena for watching and I hope Lena is resting peacefully
@randallfowler8377
@randallfowler8377 5 месяцев назад
Well done. We as nation should never forget people like her and their stories. Thank you for telling hers.
@Simmons213
@Simmons213 5 месяцев назад
What a shame. She was abused. But no one considered that. She did stand a chance. Rest easy Lena🌹🌹Thank you, Scott, for sharing this. Your awesome 😊
@karenenebel200
@karenenebel200 5 месяцев назад
Growing up in Georgia, I had learned of Lena’s story at a young age. It was an absolute travesty of justice. The saddest part is that even if she had served a jail sentence, vigilante “justice” may have found her later. What a horrible time in history.
@Its_Adam_by_the_way
@Its_Adam_by_the_way 5 месяцев назад
Hey Scott, thanks for the respectful tribute, beautifully done as always, rest in peace Lena. Peace to you Scott, from the UK 🙏
@MidwestFlesh
@MidwestFlesh 5 месяцев назад
Dang what a sad story...those were some ugly times...RIP Lena....thanks Scott
@wesleydavis1532
@wesleydavis1532 5 месяцев назад
RIP, Lena Baker, RIP....🙏♥️🕊️ Thank you Scott for telling her story, Though it be a grave injustice, May she RIP..💐
@TheSilentForgotten
@TheSilentForgotten 5 месяцев назад
Her last meal was biscuits on the bow.. 😊...seriously great story and video as always!
@gnrfan247
@gnrfan247 5 месяцев назад
Not fair at all for her! She went through so much and only was defending herself. Thank you for leaving her a rock Scott. Take care. Good to be back watching your videos again since my surgery. Hi from Debbie in Calgary, Alberta
@tomluvsshe
@tomluvsshe 4 месяца назад
As an AA woman, I appreciate and commend you for sharing this untold story. There are many others like this. It’s saddening that I see people commenting that they’ve never heard of her story. We are apart of this life and our stories need told, but you have those people such as “Moms for Liberty” who don’t even want Martin Luther King Jr., March on Washington and books like “Ruby Bridges Goes to School” autobiographies to be shared in schools stating these types of history books violate Critical Race Theory law. What it violates is the fact that WE ALL are human and should be created equally by unity and justice in life for all. I just shake my head that these types of Karen’s go through life with their superiority stand and say how dare you act as if this is just your America?!? They don’t want these stories shared because it brings about the ignorance of their mankind and those that look like them. Some people that aren’t AA, hate for us to get ahead in anyway in life. It’s an unspoken oppression of not wanting other races to have much in life. You just can’t outright hang people like they used to. Thanks, again, Scott for all that you do. Our stories of the continued injustices need to be shared.
@nicholas87541
@nicholas87541 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for covering this story of Lena Baker. I don't believe I've heard of her before, but interested to watch!
@gregd4633
@gregd4633 5 месяцев назад
My grandma grew up with Lena Baker and I heard about her growing up. And she also has a grand niece who works for WTOC/CBS in Savannah Georgia because I grew up with her sons before my family and I moved down to Camden County, Ga so I can play football and stay out the streets of Savannah which saved my life. Great job Scott, just catching up with your videos because I’ve just opened up my first retail business and I’ve been working nonstop 😉. You’re the best person to present this story of my grandmother best friend 🙏🏾🕊️
@born4md
@born4md 5 месяцев назад
Scott, you delivered, once again, absolutely! You gave that poor woman the utmost respect that she wholeheartedly deserved. Such a sad story! My heart weeps for her. She had no chance. Great job Scott! 😒😢❤
@user-ik8ui9rk8c
@user-ik8ui9rk8c 5 месяцев назад
You have made me heal everyday in bad times My uncle used to live in Atlanta,GA he was my dads younger brother he too died from heart trouble in 2008 your the best company. great Job scott. from Vickie💜
@pamtaylor3849
@pamtaylor3849 5 месяцев назад
So heartbreaking, may she rest in peace. Thank you Scott❤
@denischabriddell986
@denischabriddell986 5 месяцев назад
Scott thank you for telling Lena's story. How heartbreaking 💔😢.
@mrlibra109
@mrlibra109 5 месяцев назад
Tichina Arnold Did A Movie Call The Lena Baker Story It's Good Movie 🎥
@kaymad143
@kaymad143 5 месяцев назад
That is more than tragic, an innocent woman found guilty, I can only imagine that she was found guilty because she was black and that is the WORST injustice, Lee Baker was a woman taking care of her family. This breaks my heart for Lena and her family. Rest in Peace Lena, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing her story, Scott.
@Bill-cv1xu
@Bill-cv1xu 5 месяцев назад
Hey Scott, there's a woman from Cascade County in Montana. Her name was Stagecoach Mary Fields, she was the first woman to have a contract with the U.S. postal service to deliver mail.
@GTH_2025
@GTH_2025 5 месяцев назад
I grew Up In Great Falls MT
@earnestwilliams4850
@earnestwilliams4850 5 месяцев назад
How the hell is that revelent to this story the DEFLECTION!
@Bill-cv1xu
@Bill-cv1xu 5 месяцев назад
It's obviously not,duh..
@earnestwilliams4850
@earnestwilliams4850 5 месяцев назад
@@Bill-cv1xu you probably like the guy she killed that’s why you deflected to another story passive racism
@elizabethbogle3533
@elizabethbogle3533 5 месяцев назад
​@@earnestwilliams4850maybe its a suggestion for a story.
@kimmiewho4320
@kimmiewho4320 5 месяцев назад
I had never heard this story before, thank you for your coverage. Justice was definitely denied for Lena!!
@eshiaolalde1785
@eshiaolalde1785 5 месяцев назад
Thank you again Scott. For another great video. Your such a kind, loving Soul.
@karenhughes3558
@karenhughes3558 5 месяцев назад
Gosh I’ve never been this early. Love your channel Scott, you do a great job. I can tell this one’s gonna be a tear jerker. 😢🌻
@barbarathompson7983
@barbarathompson7983 5 месяцев назад
My maiden name is Baker. Now I need to see if Lena was kin to my grandparents. Thanks for bringing this to us. God rest her soul. Injustice is real.
@Youtubersmiley
@Youtubersmiley Месяц назад
There's another comment on here from the grandchild of Lena Baker.
@suehurrell134
@suehurrell134 5 месяцев назад
Thank you Scott for educating us. ❤
@karenleemallonee684
@karenleemallonee684 5 месяцев назад
Heartbreaking story, Scott, thank you for telling it!
@katiebrown5407
@katiebrown5407 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for all your videos @scottontape I watch them while riding the bus to work and on the way home. ❤❤
@debbie5792
@debbie5792 5 месяцев назад
Thank you Scott, you’re awesome! ❤️
@HeatherAtkinson80
@HeatherAtkinson80 5 месяцев назад
Hey there Scott. Thanks for all the content you put out. I've learned so much by watching your video's. You are an amazing person with such a kind heart.
@crystalnabors8604
@crystalnabors8604 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for sharing her story. Very sad 😢 Honor and peace Lena Baker 🙏🏾
@DonnyNoMarie
@DonnyNoMarie 5 месяцев назад
Once the last person speaks our name, we are truly gone. Today, Lena Baker is very much alive. Thanks for the history lesson, Scott.
@JOEY-AFC-LARGIE14
@JOEY-AFC-LARGIE14 5 месяцев назад
Back with another video Scott always working to give us amazing videos. We appreciate your work Scott 💯♥️👍🏻
@juked2210
@juked2210 5 месяцев назад
Very sad story...poor lady. Great video as always Scott with best wishes from the UK🇬🇧
@AdventureswithmelanywithaY0731
@AdventureswithmelanywithaY0731 5 месяцев назад
So passionate & sweet. Your videos just continue to amaze me even more & more. Thank you always. This is such a sad & tragic story. May Lena RIP.
@sonnycook5346
@sonnycook5346 5 месяцев назад
Phenomenal! Thank you for your compassion.
@wendyburgess7681
@wendyburgess7681 5 месяцев назад
Scott, Lena's story is so Sad. Lena didn't have a chance at her trial. Putting her to death should never have happened. I own the movie about Lena and cried watching it. That poor woman went through an unfair trial and death. May Lena rest in peace.
@aaphotofilm
@aaphotofilm 5 месяцев назад
Brilliant Scott. I never heard this story before but wow what a sad tragic story. You delivered it with perfection as always 😊
@Triggs-pg4kj
@Triggs-pg4kj 5 месяцев назад
This a very sad but powerful story. Good job Scott 👍
@paulevanko1465
@paulevanko1465 5 месяцев назад
Great work scott
@2luvis2live
@2luvis2live 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for covering this. There are so many untold stories. You could probably do one everyday and still not run out. Please be safe, thank you for what you do.
@cricketmcclure3458
@cricketmcclure3458 5 месяцев назад
I'm in tears . . . such injustice! Thanx for illuminating this horror, although it's heart wrenching! sigh ...
@Mszahnclass95
@Mszahnclass95 5 месяцев назад
Thank you Scott ,this is going to be amazing ❤lets dive in it .
@RockinStacy
@RockinStacy 5 месяцев назад
Very sad, just goes to show how those times really were. Thanks for the video sweetie. Peace...
@meahdahlgren5875
@meahdahlgren5875 5 месяцев назад
Sad but true
@Michele-ij4ov
@Michele-ij4ov 5 месяцев назад
This is the most tragic story I have ever heard, omg I’m so heartbroken for this lady. She didn’t deserve that at all. I hope she is at peace and living in paradise since that sad day. Rip Lena 🙏🏼🕊️💐❤ thank you Scott for sharing ❤️
@MBailey1977
@MBailey1977 5 месяцев назад
Lived in GA my whole life and never heard of Cuthbert or this story! Thanks for covering 👊
@dianewood15
@dianewood15 5 месяцев назад
A lovely video Scott Tastefully told as always
@chrisgore7737
@chrisgore7737 5 месяцев назад
Yet again a professional video. Thankyou Scott. We love you.
@JB-Flygirl
@JB-Flygirl 5 месяцев назад
This angers me and yet makes me cry. Thank you Scott for telling her story. RIP Ms. Baker.
@kevinhensley4643
@kevinhensley4643 5 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for this video. The world needs to know the atrocities of this era. So sad... Thank you again for sharing.
@michellestreater3296
@michellestreater3296 5 месяцев назад
That poor woman so unfair and a big injustice thank u Scott for sharing her story
@jennifermurphy899
@jennifermurphy899 5 месяцев назад
This story broke my heart. Thank you Scott for sharing it. May Lena rest in peace. I am so sorry she had to go through that horrible ordeal. I pray for her family for peace.
@AlyssaJamie
@AlyssaJamie 5 месяцев назад
Hello Scott I see your videos I support you I am of London UK
@Windydaniels
@Windydaniels 5 месяцев назад
I lived in Ga all my life and never heard of her. Thank you and I can’t wait to do a little research on her.
@tanyacollier5048
@tanyacollier5048 5 месяцев назад
Hi Scott I'm from Australia love your channel thank you so much for bringing this video to me as I'm an aussie I rely on content you put up to watch and I found this one very sad. I found the movie you told me about on you tube and watched it and was very sad by the way Lena was treated, I would love more of these videos if you could find them. Once again thank you love from Australia 🇦🇺❤
@karenthorburn3413
@karenthorburn3413 5 месяцев назад
Hi scott yet again another great video thanks for sharing hugs from dublin ❤
@karindwarswaard
@karindwarswaard 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for telling her story. R. I. P Lena 💕
@Whenwefight49
@Whenwefight49 5 месяцев назад
Thank you Scott. Your integrity is unmatched.😊
@jaydenjones7859
@jaydenjones7859 5 месяцев назад
Great video Scott
@TondraCook
@TondraCook 5 месяцев назад
My gawd, what injustice. You brought light to a story unknown to me. Thank you for your research and care of this story. I will diffintly watch the movie and share. Keep, keeping on. Blessings, good health, and long life. From NC.
@nancysasso5556
@nancysasso5556 3 месяца назад
Thanks for telling her story Scott ❤
@tinawhite6450
@tinawhite6450 5 месяцев назад
Hi Scott other brilliant video ❤
@caroleroseburgh1344
@caroleroseburgh1344 5 месяцев назад
Good Evening Scott 🙋🏾. I hope you had a Awesome day ‼️👋🏾 . Enjoy the rest of your weekend. This is really Sad 😡
@Mike_Fahmy
@Mike_Fahmy 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing her story with us,my gosh this poor woman. RIP Lena Baker 🙏🕊️ Rot In Hell Knight.
@mwmsjuly19
@mwmsjuly19 5 месяцев назад
Thank you, Scott.
@rebeccataylor4292
@rebeccataylor4292 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for making this video Scott. I had never heard about her. So sad 😔
@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf
@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf 5 месяцев назад
I know you're gonna dig this curthbert Georgia 🇺🇸
@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf
@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf 5 месяцев назад
I know you're gonna dig this curthbert Georgia 🇺🇸
@JosephRamous
@JosephRamous 5 месяцев назад
What a very sad tragic story This was very well done great job Scott 👍🏻
@reneedennis2011
@reneedennis2011 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for telling us her story. There aren't many videos about her.
@gillfishlock1286
@gillfishlock1286 5 месяцев назад
Thank you Scott. Your insight and stories are well presented and the background information your research brings out the truth. The death penalty can be the absolute end for innocent people. Love from South Australia 🤠
@seattlescofflaws
@seattlescofflaws 5 месяцев назад
I love how you tell a story. 🙏
@mzg8314
@mzg8314 5 месяцев назад
What a sad story, thanks for sharing ❤
@bethwilliams8029
@bethwilliams8029 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for this video
@jessycastansbury-mccargo8898
@jessycastansbury-mccargo8898 5 месяцев назад
Thank you Scott.
@cindyhenning7832
@cindyhenning7832 5 месяцев назад
Bless her heart❤what a shame about what took place for Lena! I’d never heart of this. Thank you Scott for telling the story of Aleena for us❤️
@jasonthompson1524
@jasonthompson1524 5 месяцев назад
Self defense isn't a crime. May she rest in peace, great video Scott
@geraldinebabb1960
@geraldinebabb1960 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for the video Scott. I live in south Georgia and the weather changes hourly 🤣
@DavidHunt-zi8mh
@DavidHunt-zi8mh 5 месяцев назад
TY Scott for sharing this. I have never heard this story. Coincidentally our electric chair was called old sparky in Florida. You did a story about Edward scissor hands in my hometown of Lakeland Florida.
@AquariusSoul
@AquariusSoul 5 месяцев назад
Thank you Scott for sharing Lena's story. It's despicable what she had to endure. A true miscarriage of justice. May she fly high with the angels.
@andreaweingarten-pj7jc
@andreaweingarten-pj7jc 5 месяцев назад
I lived in Georgia for 16 years. I totally believe this. Those small towns are still very much backwards in so many ways. RIP Lena, you didn't have a chance 🙏
@meahdahlgren5875
@meahdahlgren5875 5 месяцев назад
Right sad but true
@kashmeremajesty2163
@kashmeremajesty2163 5 месяцев назад
Wowwwww it's about time someone did this story. I remember this movie years ago and I did my research on Lena's story multiple times throughout the years. Very sad
@TOMBSTONEWHISPERZ
@TOMBSTONEWHISPERZ 5 месяцев назад
Great video!
@ThePricansaint
@ThePricansaint 5 месяцев назад
You gave the story, Lena, JUSTICE!
@lizdenny1149
@lizdenny1149 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for telling her story. I had never heard of her.Rest in peace Lena
@tinawidmann8973
@tinawidmann8973 5 месяцев назад
So sad... absolutely terrible. 😢 Thank you for telling Lena's story, Scott. 🙏
@jackiecota-ne8ye
@jackiecota-ne8ye 5 месяцев назад
Poor woman. I had never heard of this story. This was an injustice. Thank you very much Scott!! Soo sad. Luv ya 😊❤❤
@jacquelinedenambtman
@jacquelinedenambtman 5 месяцев назад
Poor Lena, hope she is resting in peace. Thanks for sharing Scott 🙏
@audreylonsinger2678
@audreylonsinger2678 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for telling Lena's story. So very awful to even think of what she experienced! 😡
@Kay-vs3zb
@Kay-vs3zb 5 месяцев назад
What a terribly unkept cemetery. This is just a disgrace. These people need to be honored and respected. How tragic
@SCOTTONTAPE
@SCOTTONTAPE 5 месяцев назад
Sadly sometimes those small churches just do not have the funds for upkeep. The state should be accountable for things like this
@tamikas3733
@tamikas3733 5 месяцев назад
Your amazing thank u❤️
@theresamelvin60
@theresamelvin60 5 месяцев назад
Very sad story Bless you!
@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus
@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus 5 месяцев назад
Great video 🇦🇺
@blaqeyek4296
@blaqeyek4296 5 месяцев назад
Scott, I love your videos and your knowledge of certain historical facts. I first started watching your videos when you went to Jasper, TX and did the video on James Byrd. And I am also intrigued by the fact that you being a Canadian, immerse yourself into black historical content/stories with no judgment and with no cynicism, when many in this country, especially in this ideological and political climate, have minimized and flat out want stories like this to be erased, not spoken of and not taught to younger generations. Thank you for this story and may I suggest another story for you to do if you have not, the story of George Stinney the youngest person ever executed in the U.S. A black teenager, 14yrs old in 1944
@SCOTTONTAPE
@SCOTTONTAPE 5 месяцев назад
Thank you so much . The video I did of Mr. Byrd means so much to me. And I know the story of young George well and I hope to cover it one day .
@josianestpierre5562
@josianestpierre5562 5 месяцев назад
That poor woman 😢so sickening 😭 may she rest in peace . Thanks Scott for sharing this story .
@roknrolbilly
@roknrolbilly 5 месяцев назад
THANK YOU SCOTT!!!! AS ALWAYS YOUR GUY HERE IN TACOMA WASHINGTON.......
@jaclynlantis4732
@jaclynlantis4732 5 месяцев назад
Thank you Scott 😢 Bless this sweet woman’s soul 🤍 may we learn from history and stop repeating it
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