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Derrick James Engel

Case from Rio-oso, CA dated Mar 17, 2023

Victim Details

Derrick James Engel

Male

White / Caucasian

Rio-oso

CA

2023-03-17

40

Derrick

James Engel

07/07/2026

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On March 17, 2023, the Sutter County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of two bodies near a vehicle in the area of Kempton and Brewer roads in Rio Oso, California. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 40-year-old Elk Grove resident Vicky Keovilayphone inside a blue Ford Explorer and 40-year-old Yuba County resident Derrick James Engelman approximately 50 yards away from the vehicle. Both individuals had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • Sutter County homicide victims identified as Elk Grove woman and Yuba County man, both 40
  • KCRA: 2 homicide victims found in Sutter County identified by sheriff's office
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    Has anyone noticed how quiet the authorities have been about a possible motive in the murders of Vic... ...Read More
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    I've been following the tragic events of Rio Oso closely, and something that's really been on my min... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the tragic case out of Rio Oso involving Vicky Keovilayphone and Derr... ...Read More
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