Charlotte, North Carolina
The disappearance of Frezja Matisse Baker, a 31 year old Charlotte mother, ended in tragedy after police discovered her body inside her vehicle behind a vacant church, according to a Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department news release.
Investigators have charged Lorenza Thomas Inman Jr., 38, in connection with Frezja Matisse Baker’s death. Police say the two were in a dating relationship at the time she vanished.
Frezja Matisse Baker Reported Missing on December 4
Family members last heard from Frezja Matisse Baker on the evening of December 4, 2025. Earlier that day, Frezja Matisse Baker dropped her two year old son off at his grandparents’ home following a dentist appointment.
Later that night, Frezja Matisse Baker called her brother and told him she was about an hour away. She never arrived.
Loved ones immediately grew concerned. According to family statements shared with local media, Frezja Matisse Baker never went days without contacting her son or her family. Phone calls stopped going through. Messages went undelivered. Her sudden silence raised alarm.
Police Locate Frezja Matisse Baker’s Vehicle
On December 11, 2025, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police announced a death investigation on Sanders Avenue, just off Beatties Ford Road. According to a police news release, officers located a vehicle matching the description of Frezja Matisse Baker’s 2004 Honda Accord on the property of a vacant church.
Investigators confirmed that Frezja Matisse Baker was found unresponsive inside the vehicle. Police classified the case as a homicide. Authorities have not yet released her official cause of death.
Arrest of Lorenza Thomas Inman Jr.
Later that same day, police confirmed the arrest of Lorenza Thomas Inman Jr. Authorities located him in Maxton, North Carolina, approximately 100 miles from Charlotte and outside the Fayetteville area.
Court records show police charged Lorenza Thomas Inman Jr. with murder, assault on a female, and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Investigators say the charges stem from events they believe occurred on December 4, 2025, the same night Frezja Matisse Baker disappeared.
Charging Documents Point to the Night Frezja Baker Vanished
According to charging affidavits referenced by police, investigators allege that the assault and events leading to Frezja Matisse Baker’s death occurred on or about December 4.
Police emphasized that December 11 marks the date Frezja Matisse Baker’s body was discovered, not the date authorities believe the crimes occurred.
Online Reaction and Public Defense of Lorenza Thomas Inman Jr.
As news of Frezja Matisse Baker’s disappearance and the subsequent arrest spread, public opinion quickly divided online.
Some individuals publicly defended Lorenza Thomas Inman Jr., describing him as a once handsome and popular tattoo artist. Supporters questioned the allegations and urged others to withhold judgment.
Others strongly pushed back, calling attention to Frezja Matisse Baker’s life and urging the public to focus on accountability rather than defending the suspect.
Family Remembers Frezja Matisse Baker
Family members described Frezja Matisse Baker as kind, low key, and deeply devoted to her young son. Her loved ones emphasized that she was a caring mother who always prioritized her child.
Her father, Freddie Baker, told reporters he continues to struggle with the loss of his daughter, whom he described as an excellent mother who would help anyone in need.
Relatives shared that Frezja Matisse Baker’s young son continues to call out for his mother, unaware of the permanence of her absence.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say the investigation into Frezja Matisse Baker’s death remains active. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704 334 1600, as stated in official police releases.
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