George Charles Barker, 68, appeared in a Shasta County courtroom on July 15. He is charged with the murder of his sister at her home on Shane Lane in Cottonwood. Barker is also accused of setting a nearby building on fire and then taking off. Officials say he was later involved in a hit-and-run crash in Tehama County before being captured.
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Preliminary Hearing Delayed for Cottonwood Man Accused of Killing Sister
A preliminary hearing for George Barker, accused of killing his sister Georgia Darlene Barker on July 3, has been delayed until August 11.
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Key Details
- Location: Shasta County, California
- Date/time: July 15, 2026 (preliminary hearing date delayed to August 11)
- Agencies involved: Shasta County Superior Court
- Status: Preliminary hearing delayed
- Public impact: The accused is scheduled to appear in court next month
George Charles Barker
Georgia Darlene Barker
Shasta County Superior Court
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