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Derek Kately

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 01, 2014

Victim Details

Derek Kately

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Houston

TX

2014-10-01

36

Derek

Kately

07/08/2026


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Derek "DK" Marcus Kately, a 36-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, was tragically killed on October 1, 2014. Originally from New Iberia, Louisiana, Kately moved to Houston later in his life and eventually owned an auto detailing company. He was remembered as a family man, leaving behind three sons: Michael Boutte, Derek Kately Jr., and Dorian Bethel. His unexpected death left a deep void among his loved ones, including his parents, siblings, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who cher ...
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I keep thinking about how much DK's smile must've brightened up his auto detailing shop. Everyone sa... ...Read More
07/20/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the community's response to DK's passing and it's truly touching how ... ...Read More
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