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Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Derek
Stillwell
15
15
69 inches
140 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the winter of 2024, concern grew for the well-being of 15-year-old Derek Stillwell in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A Black/African American male, Derek was a young man with black, multi-colored dreadlocks and brown eyes. Standing at five feet, nine inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds, his presence was a familiar comfort to those who knew him. On the evening of December 11th, he was last seen leaving his apartment wearing a gray hoodie and matching gray sweatpants. His intended destination and the reasons for his departure that night remain unclear, leaving his loved ones to grapple with a sudden and unsettling silence. The days immediately following Derek's disappearance were filled with a torturous mix of hope and fear. A glimmer of contact surfaced on December 14th, when a text message was received from his phone. However, this brief communication was the last, and the thread of connection went cold. The silence that ensued was profound, deepening the anxiety of his family and friends. The Del City Police Department was notified, and an official investigation was launched into his disappearance. The circumstances were perplexing, with no clear signs of foul play but an unnerving lack of information to explain his sudden absence and subsequent lack of contact. As the investigation unfolded, the community was left to wonder about the fate of the young man. The initial report, filed on the day he was last seen, marked the beginning of a painful journey for his family. The days turned into weeks, and with each passing moment, the hope for his safe return was shadowed by the growing uncertainty of his whereabouts. The case became a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the deep impact a single person's absence can have on an entire community. The overview of the case reflects a period of intense worry and the desperate search for answers, a narrative that underscores the emotional turmoil experienced by all those who awaited news of Derek Stillwell. He has since been located alive, though the specific details and date of his recovery are not widely known.
Dec 11, 2024
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma City
No
159770
Del City Police Department
Del City
Oklahoma
Oklahoma County
73115
4517 Southeast 29th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73115, Oklahoma
4056772443
Local
Law Enforcement
24-29445
2024-12-11
Del City Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/11/2026
