Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Dereke Alexander death by force case profile photo

Dereke Alexander

Case from Akron, OH dated Nov 16, 2017

Victim Details

Dereke D. Alexander

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2017-11-16

57

Dereke

Alexander

06/26/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Dereke DeWayne Alexander Sr., a 57-year-old African-American man from Akron, Ohio, was fatally shot on November 16, 2017. He was employed by Liniform Linen & Uniform Service and was known in his community as the "candy man" for his habit of handing out candies to children. On the day of his death, Dereke was shot four times behind the Baho Convenience Store on West Market Street. Despite being rushed to the Cleveland Clinic Akron General, he succumbed to his injuries within hours.

The inv ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Dereke Alexander, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • newsnet5: Man dies after being shot multiple times outside convenience store in Akron
  • Killer gets life sentence - Akron Beacon Journal
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I just watched the episode of "The Murder Tapes" featuring Dereke Alexander and couldn't help but th... ...Read More
    09/10/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Dereke Alexander

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Akron, Ohio

    William Pickett death by force case in Akron, OH

    William Pickett

    Death: Aug 28, 2018
    William A. Pickett, a 35-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on August 28, 2018. 8 ...Read More
    Terrance Vandiver death by force case in Akron, OH

    Terrance Vandiver

    Death: Dec 19, 2020
    Terrance Vandiver Jr., a 31-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on o ...Read More
    Michael Finney death by force case in Akron, OH

    Michael Finney

    Death: Oct 24, 2015
    On October 24, 2015, Michael David Finney, a 60-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was fatally shot w ...Read More
    Arland Anderson death by force case in Akron, OH

    Arland Anderson

    Death: Mar 20, 1989
    On March 20, 1989, Arland Anderson, a 24-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was found shot and lying g ...Read More
    Kaleem Primm death by force case in Akron, OH

    Kaleem Primm

    Death: Mar 31, 2019
    Kaleem Primm, a 22-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed on March 31, 2019. . ...Read More
    Joseph McShane death by force case in Akron, OH

    Joseph McShane

    Death: Aug 10, 1973
    On August 10, 1973, 47-year-old Joseph McShane was found fatally stabbed in Akron, Ohio. His body wa w ...Read More
    Brian Humphries death by force case in Akron, OH

    Brian Humphries

    Death: Nov 19, 2009
    On November 19, 2009, Brian Humphries, a 24-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was found unresponsive v ...Read More