# The Devout Groom’s Deadly Betrayal

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-07-13T15:43:47+00:00
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## Resource

This narrative describes the tragic murder of Christa Baker, a devout preacher’s daughter who was killed by her husband, Cody Alexander, just months after their wedding. Although the youth pastor initially claimed an intruder committed the crime, investigators eventually uncovered his secret extramarital affair and various inconsistencies in his story. The sources detail how Cody staged a robbery to hide the fact that he executed his pregnant wife to escape the marriage without the stigma of divorce. Ultimately, the facade of their perfect Christian life collapsed when Cody confessed to the slaying and received a lengthy prison sentence. The text highlights the profound grief of the Baker family, who struggled to reconcile their faith with the betrayal of a man they once considered a son. This account serves as a somber look at a calculated crime hidden behind a mask of religious devotion and community respect. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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