CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A heartbreaking end to a week of fear, searching, and mounting desperation: 31-year-old Charlotte mother Frezja Baker, who vanished after telling her family she’d be “home within the hour,” has reportedly been found dead near a church property in West Charlotte. The discovery marks a devastating close to a case that had gripped the community since her disappearance on December 4, 2025.
Baker, described by loved ones as a devoted mother and a vibrant presence in the lives of those around her, was last seen around 9:50 p.m. Thursday night at the Quick N E-Z Food Mart on Sugar Creek Road. Surveillance footage confirmed her visit to the convenience store, and police reports indicate she was driving her gray-blue 2004 Honda Accord with temporary South Carolina tags HBL5984A when she left the area.
After that moment, Frezja Baker simply vanished.
Her sudden disappearance prompted widespread concern, sparking online efforts, neighborhood canvassing, and emotional pleas from her family, who repeatedly urged the public to come forward with any information. For days, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reviewed leads, interviewed witnesses, and tracked the vehicle’s possible movements while Baker’s family clung to hope for her safe return.
But Thursday morning, that hope was shattered.
According to early reports circulating on social media and within community groups, Baker’s body — along with her vehicle — was discovered behind a church in West Charlotte, though police have not yet publicly released detailed statements regarding the circumstances of the discovery. The area was reportedly cordoned off as investigators began processing the scene, working to determine what happened in the days since Baker was last seen alive.
Neighbors near the church described seeing a heavy police presence, forensic units, and crime scene tape stretching across the property. Some reported that officers appeared to focus their attention on a wooded or secluded area behind the building where the vehicle was located.
While Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have not confirmed a cause of death or whether foul play is suspected, the sudden and grim discovery has intensified calls for answers. For many in the community, the loss feels personal — a mother vanishing without a trace, only to be found in such tragic circumstances, raises pressing questions about her final hours.
Family members, already devastated by Baker’s disappearance, are now navigating unimaginable grief. Friends had described her as resilient, loving, and deeply committed to her children. “She said she’d be home soon,” one relative shared online during the search. “She always comes home.”
As investigators continue gathering evidence, the community’s attention has turned to supporting Baker’s loved ones and demanding a full, transparent account of what led to her death. Many residents say they won’t rest until the truth is uncovered — whether it points to an accident, wrongdoing, or something far more complex.
For now, Charlotte mourns a mother whose life ended far too soon, and a family waits for answers to the question that now hangs heavily over this tragedy: What happened to Frezja Baker?
Police are expected to release additional details as the investigation progresses. Anyone with information about Baker’s movements or the discovery of her vehicle is urged to contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police or Crime Stoppers.