New details after woman arrested in husband's murder in Roxborough: police
New details after wife charged with husband's murder in Roxborough
New details and a GoFundMe have emerged after Danielle Baxter, 38, was arrested and charged with murder and related offenses after her husband was found dead in Roxborough last week.
PHILADELPHIA - A woman is facing several charges after Philly investigators say her husband was found fatally shot in Roxborough.
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating.
What we know:
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at around 6:58 a.m, officers responded to a report of a person screaming.
Upon their arrival, they discovered an unresponsive man lying on a plastic sheet between two parked cars.
The victim was identified as 38-year-old Jordan Baxter, who they say resided on the 800 block of Bells Mill Road.
Police say a gun was found resting on his chest.
Medics pronounced the father of three dead at the scone at 7:07 a.m.
Danielle Baxter, 38, was arrested and charged with murder and related offenses after her husband was found dead in Roxborough on Wednesday, March 19.
After further investigation, on Thursday, March 20, police arrested the victim's wife, 39-year-old Danielle Baxter and charged her with murder and related offenses.
What they're saying:
Sources say it is believed that Jordan Baxter was shot inside the home and then dragged outside.
A neighbor told FOX 29 the couple had been separated, and Jordan Baxter wasn’t living there.
SEPTA sent the following statement:
"SEPTA is saddened by the tragic loss of Jordan Baxter, who was a veteran Regional Rail engineer. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time."
What we don't know:
A motive has not yet been identified by police.
What you can do:
A GoFundMe site has been established for Jordan Baxter’s funeral expenses.
The Source: The information in this story is from Philadelphia police.