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Marlo Derks

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 14, 2015, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Mobile Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 2000 block of Eagle Drive. Upon arrival, officers found 38-year-old Marlo Demetrius Derks suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to Springhill Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The following day, April 15, 2015, homicide detectives interviewed 20-year-old Irie Pickett. Subsequently, Pickett was arrested and charged with manslaughter i ...Read More
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  • http://www.wkrg.com/story/28815938/arrest-made-in-mobiles-6th-homicide-of-2015
  • AL.com: Mobile native identified, slain by gunshot wound to the leg
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    Victim Details

    Marlo Derks

    Male

    Black / African American

    Mobile

    AL

    2015-04-14

    38

    Marlo

    Derks

    Yes

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's devastating to think about the impact Marlo's sudden loss has had on his community and loved on... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
    I'm really struck by the impact Marlo seems to have had on his community and church. Reading about h... ...Read More
    05/24/2023
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