In the early morning hours of October 24, 2015, the life of 45-year-old Kevin Lamont Deramus was tragically cut short when he was found shot to death outside his home on Lynnview Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. For months, the case remained unsolved, leaving his family and friends grappling with the sudden and violent loss. A vigil was held in December of that year, two months after the incident, as loved ones gathered to remember him and plead for justice. His daughter, Camille Deramus, spoke of the immense void his absence created, particularly with the approach of their first Christmas without him.
The investigation into Deramus's death continued, and in March 2016, a significant breakthrough occurred when 19-year-old Devontez Grinter turned himself in to the police. Authorities subsequently charged Grinter with murder and tampering with evidence in connection with Deramus's shooting. The arrest brought a sense of relief to those who knew and loved Deramus, though it also revealed a painful and personal connection.
Further details emerged, painting a grim picture of the circumstances surrounding the killing. It was reported that Devontez Grinter was not only living with Deramus at the time of the shooting but was also his soon-to-be son-in-law. A neighbor and friend of Deramus, Diresse Fields, recounted the harrowing moments of discovering her friend, stating she heard someone yell, 'He shot him, he shot him!' before finding Deramus lying outside. She remained with him in his final moments. Following his arrest, Grinter pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was held at Metro Corrections on a $50,000 cash bond.
