Derek Estrella

Missing
Case Description
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Derek Estrella, a 16-year-old from Nutley, New Jersey, was last seen on October 27, 2023. After leaving Nutley High School during lunch, Derek did not return and has been missing since. Surveillance footage later showed him at the New York Public Library in Manhattan with his mother, Michelle Durkin, and her sister, Nicole Durkin. Authorities believe Derek may be intentionally avoiding a foster care change with the assistance of these family members.

Described as 5'8", weighing 134 poun ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 27, 2023
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    Victim Details

    Dec 07, 2023

    Feb 20, 2024

    Derek

    Estrella

    17

    16

    67 inches

    130 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Oct 27, 2023

    New York

    New York

    New York County

    10018

    No

    132791

    Nutley Police Department

    Nutley

    New Jersey

    Essex County

    07110

    Michael Rempusheski

    Detective

    228 Chestnut Street, New Jersey

    9732844940

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.nutleynj.org/police

    23-78331

    2023-10-27

    Nutley Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    09/26/2024


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    Does anyone know if Derek has any social media pages? I'd love to follow him and stay updated on his... ...Read More
    06/14/2024
    Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Derek Estrella case? I've been following the ... ...Read More
    02/10/2024
    It's troubling to see the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Derek. This is an important... ...Read More
    11/06/2023
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