about eight months pregnant, was killed instantly when the box exploded. ATF special agents and Virginia State Police, along with Louisa County Sheriffs Office personnel immediately worked the crime scene, collecting hundreds of pieces of bomb debris. Additional interview teams were dispatched throughout the following days, following up on the many leads that were developed. Chemists from ATF's Forensic Lab in Rockville, Maryland, analyzed the recovered evidence and determined that the bomb that had killed Ms. Baker consisted of two galvanized pipes bombs, which had been initiated by commercially available model rocket motors. A pressure release switch triggered the bomb. A former boyfriend of Ms. Baker was identified as a possible suspect, but despite the identification of the bomb components and the local distribution outlets from where they had come, none of the forensic evidence could directly tie the former boyfriend to the bombing.

Nearly two and a half years of arduous investigation followed, involving hundreds of interviews, use of a Federal investigative grand jury, undercover contacts, and surveillance. Finally, the former boyfriend, identified as Coleman Leake Johnson, was indicted in U.S. District Court in Charlottesville, Virginia, on charges of violations of 18 U.S.C. 844(i), Murder by Bombing. The investigation revealed that Johnson's motive for the bombing was his refusal to pay child support for the unborn child.

Johnson was brought to trial in May 2001, after a trial lasting approximately three weeks, he was found guilty on the murder charge. The conviction was the result of hard work by ATF, State and local law enforcement, and two outstanding Assistant U.S. Attorneys from Roanoke, Virginia, who prosecuted this case.

Wanted by ATF

STEPHEN CRAIG CAMPBELL

For Violation of Federal Explosives Law

Campbell is wanted for attempted first-degree murder and manufacture and possession of a destructive device. He has been spotted in the Virgin Islands. He may be using an alias and possibly living in the Houston/New Orleans area. A Federal Warrant for Campbell's arrest was issued on April 25, 1983, charging him with manufacture and possession of a bomb.

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