Dereke Hayes

Murdered
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Dereke Hayes, aged 44, was shot and killed on June 8, 2011, outside his home in the 5300 block of Claxton Avenue in the Walnut Park neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. The incident took place in the early morning hours, and neighbors reported hearing gunshots before authorities were called to the scene. When the police arrived, they found Dereke suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to the hospital.

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    Dereke Hayes

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    St. Louis

    MO

    2011-06-08

    44

    Dereke

    Hayes

    10/27/2024


    Area Body Found:
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    We are reaching out to the public for assistance in solving the murder of Derek. This tragic loss ha... ...Read More
    07/14/2024
    Has anyone seen Dereke recently? If so, could you please let us know where he was last seen? Your he... ...Read More
    05/12/2024
    Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Dereke Hayes case? I have been following the ... ...Read More
    11/03/2023
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