Larry Baker attended Louisiana State University, where he was a member of two National Championship Track and Field teams and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he worked for Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) as a process engineer and production supervisor for seven years.

In January 1999, Larry joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a special agent, serving for 25 years. During his tenure, he worked on cases involving bank fraud, civil rights violations, and Internet Crimes Against Children. He also served as an FBI fitness coordinator and SWAT team operator.

Following his retirement, Larry and his wife, Shawn Baker, founded Baker Private Investigations, leveraging their over 35 years of combined federal and state law enforcement experience to address any investigative challenge.