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Clay woman’s death ruled homicide, son charged with murder

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CLAY — New York State Police responded to 8021B Marlin Drive for a report of an unconscious female at 5:41 a.m. on July 3.

Despite life-saving measures, Christa M. Baxter, 58, of Clay, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation launched an investigation into the incident as a suspicious death.

The Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide following an autopsy.

State Police arrested Kristen A. Baxter, 30, of Clay, and charged him with Murder in the Second Degree on Oct. 2.

Baxter was processed and transported to the Onondaga County Justice Center to await arraignment.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact New York State Police at (315) 366-6000 and reference case NY2500587636.

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