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Mattie Shirley <I>Simpson</I> Baker

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Mattie Shirley Simpson Baker

Birth
Rodessa, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death
Mar 2023 (aged 79)
Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California, USA
Burial
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In a shocking turn of events, Simpson's eldest sister breathed her last after being rushed to a hospital. Shirley Baker had gone to Phoenix to celebrate her stepson's birthday and see her great-grandchild, but she wasn't feeling well that night. She was immediately taken to a hospital where she passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones. Shirley Baker acted as the pillar of strength for Simpson and his family, something that stemmed from her unwavering trust in her brother. She appeared in court every single day just to be there during her brother's highly publicized trial. Simpson was sentenced to prison for 33 years based on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. His sister continued her visits and weekly phone calls came along as the only solace for OJ.

In a shocking turn of events, Simpson's eldest sister breathed her last after being rushed to a hospital. Shirley Baker had gone to Phoenix to celebrate her stepson's birthday and see her great-grandchild, but she wasn't feeling well that night. She was immediately taken to a hospital where she passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones. Shirley Baker acted as the pillar of strength for Simpson and his family, something that stemmed from her unwavering trust in her brother. She appeared in court every single day just to be there during her brother's highly publicized trial. Simpson was sentenced to prison for 33 years based on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. His sister continued her visits and weekly phone calls came along as the only solace for OJ.



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