Marc Cherry lied when he said he had been planning to kill off Nicollette Sheridan's character on "Desperate Housewives" long before he allegedly hit her -- this according to a former writer on the show.
Lori Kirkland Baker testified today ... she knew absolutely NOTHING, zilch, nada ... about the death of Sheridan’s character Edie until Dec. 2008 ... 7 months AFTER Marc Cherry claims he made the decision.
Adding fuel to the fire ... Baker said Marc Cherry only brought up killing Edie AFTER he sparred with Sheridan on set -- though she admits she was not present for ALL plot discussions.
Baker was employed by the ABC show for its 4th and 5th seasons. Her contract was not renewed.