Derek Olivier

Murdered
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On September 27, 2012, 19-year-old Arkansas Baptist College freshman and football player, Derek Joseph Olivier, was fatally shot near the Little Rock campus. Originally from New Iberia, Louisiana, Derek was known for his commitment to faith, family, and football. He had recently graduated from New Iberia Senior High School in May 2012 and was an active cornerback for the Arkansas Baptist College football team.

The tragic incident occurred as Derek was assisting fellow students in chang ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Derek Olivier

    Male

    Black / African American

    Little-rock

    AR

    2012-09-27

    19

    Derek

    Olivier

    12/31/2024

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    I've been following Derek Olivier's tragic story for quite a while, and my heart goes out to his fam... ...Read More
    02/17/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the ripple effects of Derek Olivier's tragic death. It's utterly deva... ...Read More
    12/20/2023
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    10/11/2023
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