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Derrick Witherspoon

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 24, 2008, in Birmingham, Alabama, 37-year-old Derrick Witherspoon, his wife Elizabeth McFarland Witherspoon, and their two sons, Jerome and Justin McFarland, were tragically murdered in their home. The family was fatally shot, and their residence was set ablaze in an apparent attempt to conceal the crime. The incident shocked the local community, prompting an intensive investigation by law enforcement authorities.

Shortly after the murders, two individuals, 18-year-old Shaunasty ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Derrick Witherspoon

    Male

    Birmingham

    AL

    2008-07-24

    37

    Derrick

    Witherspoon

    Yes

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I was just revisiting coverage on the Witherspoon case, and I can't stop thinking about those poor k... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
    I’ve been following this case closely and my heart goes out to all those impacted by the loss of t... ...Read More
    01/11/2024
    I've been following the Witherspoon case since the news first broke, and it's hard not to feel a dee... ...Read More
    01/19/2023
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