Shelton family find son’s killer and dismembered remains after slow police response
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Published 2023-02-15
“I need the police here right now at Lake Isabella," the 911 caller said. "They are taking us to Derrick’s body. I’m really scared."
Despite their urgent appeal, the Wily family said police help was slow to come.
“Now, get cops out here now! Before somebody kills again," Wily’s sister-in-law told 911 dispatchers. "Goddamnit!”
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All Comments (21)
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For one of the officers to say you guys should have waited until the officers got there, they have been waiting this entire time seriously. What a gross injustice
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Man’s brother’s cries upon the discovery of the body is pretty heart wrenching.
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OMG… Hearing that guy crying saying that he couldn’t see his brother while seeing his butchered body was heartbreaking. 😢
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The fact that the brother convinced his killer to lead him to the body is something else 😳
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OMG ! This family literally did the police’s job! This is truly heartbreaking . Hearing the brother loses it when he saw his brothers butchered body really resonates with so many families
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The fact that the killer is still alive speaks to the strength of his brother. Condolences to his family.
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This is such a heartbreaking story. Hearing the brothers voice when he saw his brothers body is heartbreaking. I could not imagine this family's pain.
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How sad for this family. It’s shameful that they had to find him like that and without police help. My condolences to his family and friends.
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What a disgusting interaction all around. At least the murderer gave into the guilt and confessed to the family. RIP Derrick.
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When the brother cried I felt so horrible for his heart. I know the entire family is in pain not just because of his death but also because of how this was handled.
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I’m so sorry for their lost, and I’m happy he had the love of a mother and brother during his life
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So tragic! I'm so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace as you pursue justice.
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This is one of the most horrific cases I've ever heard of. Hearing Derrick's family scream at his killer & cry at the state of his body was so heartbreaking. No one should ever see their loved ones like that. Indigenous people truly get no kind of justice or care from law enforcement when it comes to their lives. It's DISGUSTING. I'm so sorry to Derrick & his loved ones.
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This is such a necessary piece. Thank you for highlighting this deeply sad story.
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Thank You for reporting this story and allowing the family to speak. RIP MY Sincerest Condolences
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Such a terrible story. That poor young man 😭 My deepest condolences go to his family and other loved ones.
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The collective trauma this family has experienced is unimaginable. The brother’s cries were heart wrenching. Peace be with them 🕊️.
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This is horrible. My life stopped the day my Son passed with no warning. My hesrt goes out to his family.
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I am horrified that the family had to see him. My heart goes out to them.
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What an amazing g story! What this family went through! Respect! That you went through this ordeal without outside help and didn’t stop until he was found. I’m so sorry for your loss.
