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Derrick Lamont McFarland

Case from Blacksburg, VA dated Aug 20, 2006

Victim Details

Derrick Lamont McFarland

Male

Black / African American

Blacksburg

VA

2006-08-20

32

Derrick

Lamont McFarland

07/23/2026

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On a summer day in August 2006, the life of Derrick Lamont McFarland, a 32-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short. A devoted husband and father, McFarland was known for his quiet and gentle nature, a 'gentle giant' who often communicated more with his warm smile than with words. He was a man of many talents, capable of fixing anything, and had a deep love for riding his bike and spending cherished moments with his family. After serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, he took on the r ...
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  • Derrick Lamont McFarland (1973-2006) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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    I've been following Derrick McFarland's story, and it's hard not to feel deeply for his family and f... ...Read More
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