Daughter Desperate For Answers 6 Months After Father’s Murder In Wagoner County

The daughter of a man killed in Wagoner County back in February is praying for information so she and her family can move forward.

Investigators say every tip, no matter how small, matters.

It’s been about six months since investigators found Jeff Derrick near the Coal Creek Recreation Area. His daughter, Jessica Derrick, said she’s desperate for anybody who knows anything to just speak up.

Jessica said her life changed instantly when she found out her father was shot three times and left by a recreation area near Wagoner.

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“It was devastating, it absolutely was," Jessica said. "Now I'm more in, we’ve got to find that person.”

Jessica said Jeff was an outgoing and funny man and many people loved him.

“He did have a big heart, he was always helping anybody he could," Jessica said.

“Nobody is perfect, but nobody deserves to die like that," said Lt. Ben Noble. 

Noble with the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office said he’s been alongside Jessica since the evening of the murder, following up on dozens of tips and leads.

"Nothing really panned out, so far we’ve come up dry," Noble said.

Noble said Jeff was on the move a lot before he was killed and was most recently staying at a motel. He said he knows somebody has information and his office won't stop.

“Somebody knows something and there’s no reason not to tell us," Noble said.

Jessica said her family and friends are torn apart since they can’t get closure yet, and she is begging someone to have a conscience and go to authorities.

"They still get to see their family and hug them and tell them they love them," said Jessica.

If you have any information on Jeff’s murder, call the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office at 918-485-7799.