Cecil Ray Baker: 5 Things To Know About ‘American Idol’ Contestant Arrested For Burglary At Ex’s Home
Good things didn’t happen for Cecil Ray Baker following his elimination from season 19 of American Idol. Just one week after being sent home, he allegedly tried to break into his ex-girlfriend Maria Lopez‘s house in Texas and allegedly hit her on her left cheek. Cecil, 20, has been charged with burglary of habitation — a second degree felony — and was released the same day on $15,000 bond. Rockdale, TX police officers responded to Maria’s home after a 911 call on Saturday, Apr. 17. She said her ex Cecil tried to break in through the back entrance of her home after she refused to let him in the front door. We have five things to know about Cecil.