# Jean Peters Baker

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Why Jean Peters Baker decided to step away from being Jackson County Prosecutor

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said she's faced threats and criticism for her decisions over the years — especially over the prosecution of ex-KCPD officer Eric DeValkenaere. She spoke with KCRU's Up To Date about her 13 years as the county’s top prosecutor, and the consequences the jo…

Jean Peters Baker on her time as Jackson County Prosecutor

Jean Peters Baker is leaving office next month after 13 years as Jackson County's top prosecutor. She said she's faced threats and criticism for her decisions over the years — especially over the prosecution of ex-KCPD officer Eric DeValkenaere. Baker spoke with Steve Kraske on KCUR's Up To Date …

The Prospect Avenue Murders, with Jean Peters Baker

Angela Monroe. Anna Ewing. Patricia Wilson Butler. Sheilah McKinzie. Darci Williams. Carmen Hunt. Claudette Juniel. Sandra Reed. Nellia Harris. Nine women were murdered in and around Prospect Avenue, marking the emergence of a new serial killer in Kansas City in 2004. Shockingly, the killer brazenl…

A Prosecutor’s Lessons Learned

Jean Peters Baker reflects on her last term as Jackson County Prosecutor and the efforts to reduce violence in the city. She will also look ahead to the challenges awaiting […] The post A Prosecutor’s Lessons Learned appeared first on KKFI.

Rebuilding Community Trust in KC’s Public Safety System

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker explores what’s being done to rebuild the people’s trust in our courts and police, and how that might be the secret ingredient to reducing […] The post Rebuilding Community Trust in KC’s Public Safety System appeared first on KKFI.

Jean Peters Baker, JACOMO Prosecutor on crime, justice and public safety

Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County Missouri Prosecutor and the Prosecutors office’s stated purpose is to work to secure justice for crime victims and to improve public safety. The goal is […] The post Jean Peters Baker, JACOMO Prosecutor on crime, justice and public safety appeared first on KKFI.

The Exoneration of Kevin Strickland - with Jean Peters Baker

Where were you 44 years ago back in 1982? Were you even born yet? Now imagine spending those 44 years in prison, for a murder you did not commit.  That was a reality for Kansas Citian Kevin Strickland, who was wrongly convicted for a murder he did not commit and was sentenced to a "hard 50" behind …

The Death of Libby Caswell - Independence, MO 2017 #justiceforlibby

In this Missouri Mayhem episode, the sisters delve into the mysterious and controversial case of Libby Caswell, a young woman found dead in 2017. Despite her family's persistent doubts and expert opinions suggesting foul play, the case remains classified as a suicide. We explore the initial circums…

Jean Peters Baker on Politics, Threats, and Getting It Right

This week I interviewed Jean Peters Baker, who served as the elected prosecutor of Jackson County (Kansas City), Missouri from 2011 to 2025. Jean grew up on a small Missouri farm with a father who was violent. The system of the 1970s did nothing to help Jean's family - that is why she became a pro…