Police report: Rebekah Baptiste reported her stepmother hit her in 2024
Phoenix police were called to investigate when Rebekah Baptiste ran away from home and ended up at a Phoenix gas station on October 17, 2024. More
January 1, 2026
Richard Baptiste
Richard Baptiste is charged with murdering his 10-year-old daughter, Rebekah Baptiste, whose body was found on a highway without toenails.
Judge moves forward with charges in Rebekah Baptiste murder case
A new amended complaint says Rebekah Baptiste's father and stepmother are also facing two new charges of molestation. More
September 5, 2025
New reports detail Rebekah Baptiste’s abuse, injuries
Investigators said Rebekah Baptiste's injuries included a traumatic brain injury and a spinal fracture when she was found on a highway. More
August 31, 2025
Video shows police finding Rebekah Baptiste on highway
Video from police-worn bodycameras show officers interviewing Richard Baptiste and Anicia Woods after 10-year-old Rebekah was found. More
August 23, 2025
‘Something needs to be done’: Family demands answers after Rebekah Baptiste’s murder
While school officials said they contacted authorities 12 times about Rebekah Baptiste's home, but CPS denied that many reports. More
August 10, 2025
Father charged with murdering 10-year-old girl found on Arizona highway
Richard Baptiste and Anicia Woods are charged with the murder of Rebekah Baptiste, a 10-year-old girl found beaten on the side of the road. More
August 6, 2025