When 25-year-old Keyona Griffin whispered into a 911 phone call that someone was trying to kill her, she gave her name, her location, and begged for help. “He’s trying to kill me… he already killed my auntie— can you please hurry?” But the help she needed never came. Hours later, Keyona and her aunt Cherletta Baber-Bey were found murdered in their home.
In this episode, we unravel the chilling timeline of March 13, 2019 — from Keyona’s desperate plea to the missed opportunity that may have cost her life, to the years-long manhunt for the man authorities say is responsible.
He was living in the house. He vanished without a trace. And he’s still out there.
This is the story of a double murder that should never have happened — and the voice on the line those meant to serve and protect, failed to save.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Derrell Demon Brown – even the smallest lead – law enforcement urges you to come forward. You can contact the U.S. Marshals Service directly or call 1-877-WANTED-2. You can also contact Police at 616-456-3400 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345. A reward of $25,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
After all this time, Keyona and Cherletta deserve justice.
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