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The DSB Variety Community CHANGING PAIN TO PURPOSE THROUGH COMMUNITY COMMITMENT. THE IMMENSE PAIN LEFT BEHIND FOR ME AND MY CHILDREN SEEMED UNBEARABLE.

CREATING A NEW NORMALCY

ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 I LOSS MY 17 YEAR OLD SON DERRELL SHARRARD BAKER ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL TO GUN VIOLENCE .MY WHOLE WORLD WAS CHANGED WHEN MY SON WAS TAKEN FROM ME AND MY FAMILY IN SUCH AN UNEXPECTED AND HORRIFIC WAY. WE STOPPED CELEBRATING HOLIDAY'S, ESPECIALLY CHRISTMAS WHICH WAS OUR FAVORITE. DERRELL WAS MY FIRST BORN SON, MY FATHER'S FIRST GRANDSON, A BROTHER AND A

BIG BROTHER. TAKING MY SON'S LIFE WASN'T JUST ANOTHER MURDER OR A CHILD BEING BURIED . IT WASN'T JUST ANOTHER NEWS STORY OR BODY COUNT, IT WAS ABOUT ME AND MY FAMILY "CREATING A NEW NORMALCY".

04/03/2026
03/30/2026

Losing a love one to violence automatically makes you an advocate. It's not a choice, it's the design.

Don't miss out on this survivors event. Register by March 30th.
03/24/2026

Don't miss out on this survivors event. Register by March 30th.

๐ŸŒธโ˜• Spring Survivors Tea Party โ˜•๐ŸŒธ

Youโ€™re invited to a gentle afternoon of connection, comfort, and communityโ€”created by survivors, for survivors. If you have lost a loved one to homicide, this space is for you.

Join the Jacksonville Survivors Foundation for our Spring Survivors Tea Party, where weโ€™ll share tea, light refreshments, encouragement, and a moment to simply breatheโ€”surrounded by people who truly understand.

๐Ÿ“… Friday, April 11, 2026
๐Ÿ•‘ 2:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Balis Community Center
1513 LaSalle Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207

RSVP: ๐Ÿ“ž (904) 526-5721
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

โœจ Come as you are. You donโ€™t have to be โ€œokayโ€ to be welcomed here.
๐Ÿ’™ No family left behind.

I KNOW GRIEF IS OVERWHELMING. SOMETIMES IT FEELS UNBEARABLE  BUT AS I PUSH FORWARD I WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO THE SAM...
02/06/2026

I KNOW GRIEF IS OVERWHELMING. SOMETIMES IT FEELS UNBEARABLE BUT AS I PUSH FORWARD I WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO THE SAME. LET'S GO GET IN THE FIGHT!! HAPPY FRIDAY....MAKE IT GREAT #

01/24/2026
01/15/2026

On February 16, 2019, Ronald "Lil' Balley" Jenkins, 27, was shot in a drive-by shooting on Ken Knight Drive in Jacksonville, Florida. He was taken to UF Health in Jacksonville, where he passed away. Law enforcement reported that the suspects drove away in a black vehicle. Ronald's family continues to advocate and seek justice for his case.

Anyone with information concerning Ronald Jenkins' unsolved homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (904) 630-0500. To remain anonymous and possibly eligible for a reward, please call First Coast Crime Stoppers (866) 845-8477.

Please remember that these victims are submitted to us by their family. Our organization does not investigate cases. We advocate, educate, and help raise awareness. Speculation on the details of the case is not helpful on this platform. Comments that are deemed inappropriate and/or potentially hurtful will be removed.

01/15/2026

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ: ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐‚๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ - ๐ƒ๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ค๐ž๐ซ

โ€œ๐™๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™š ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™ค๐™ก๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™—๐™š๐™˜๐™–๐™ช๐™จ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™š ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฃ๐™ค ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ค๐™จ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š.โ€

Full PCC Spotlight Article linked in comments, including news stories, photos, and more.

On September 8, 2008, at around 7 am, Derrell Baker, 17, was shot by a passing vehicle while walking near the intersection of Lenox Ave and Old Middleburg Rd on the west side of Jacksonville, Florida. Derrell was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. His homicide remains unsolved.

If you have any information regarding Derrell Baker's unsolved homicide, please call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at (904) 630-0500. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-8477.

This is my son ๐Ÿ’™ his case is unsolved but I'm trusting God as the pieces come together. I'm his number advocate. Please ...
01/13/2026

This is my son ๐Ÿ’™ his case is unsolved but I'm trusting God as the pieces come together. I'm his number advocate. Please share.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ: ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐‚๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ - ๐ƒ๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ค๐ž๐ซ

โ€œ๐™๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™š ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™ค๐™ก๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™—๐™š๐™˜๐™–๐™ช๐™จ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™š ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฃ๐™ค ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ค๐™จ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š.โ€

Full PCC Spotlight Article linked in comments, including news stories, photos, and more.

On September 8, 2008, at around 7 am, Derrell Baker, 17, was shot by a passing vehicle while walking near the intersection of Lenox Ave and Old Middleburg Rd on the west side of Jacksonville, Florida. Derrell was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. His homicide remains unsolved.

If you have any information regarding Derrell Baker's unsolved homicide, please call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at (904) 630-0500. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-8477.

Please share someone needs resolution ๐Ÿ™
01/03/2026

Please share someone needs resolution ๐Ÿ™

Lillie Darlene Miller disappeared from Riviera Beach, Florida, on December 11, 1981, and her case remains unsolved more than four decades later. Lillie was 21 years old at the time. She was born on September 17, 1960, and worked as a secretary at Riviera Beach City Hall. She was known as responsible, close to her family, active in her church, and not someone who would leave voluntarily without contacting loved ones.

On the day she vanished, Lillie left work during her lunch break to meet her fiancรฉ, Otis Morgan. According to Morgan, the two had lunch at his apartment in West Palm Beach. Lillie never returned to work afterward and was never seen or heard from again. Coworkers became concerned when she did not come back, which was completely out of character for her.

Later that same day, Lillieโ€™s car, a beige 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix, was found abandoned and unlocked in a field near the Riviera Beach municipal complex, not far from where she worked. The location and condition of the car immediately raised red flags for investigators. There were no clear signs explaining how or why the vehicle had been left there, and no trace of Lillie was found nearby.

Otis Morgan, Lillieโ€™s fiancรฉ, quickly became the primary suspect in her disappearance. Investigators focused heavily on him due to inconsistencies in his statements and other concerning circumstances. Lillie and Morgan had met through church, where she was active and taught Sunday school, and they were reportedly planning to get married. Despite being questioned by police, Morgan was never charged in connection with her disappearance.

During the investigation, police searched Morganโ€™s apartment and found evidence that further deepened suspicion, though it was not sufficient to bring formal charges. Witnesses also came forward with information that raised additional concerns, including reports related to the area where Lillieโ€™s car was discovered. Despite these leads, investigators were unable to determine exactly what happened to her or where she might be.

Less than a year after Lillie disappeared, on June 12, 1982, Otis Morgan died by su***de. That date was reportedly the same day he and Lillie had planned to be married. His death effectively ended the possibility of getting direct answers from the person investigators believed knew the most about what happened.

Lillie was last known to be wearing dress slacks, a blouse, a jacket, and black high-heeled shoes. She was carrying personal items including her engagement ring, a class ring, a watch, glasses, and a handbag with cash inside. None of these items were ever recovered.

Over time, Lillieโ€™s family was forced to hold a memorial service despite never receiving confirmation of what happened to her. Authorities believe she likely met with foul play, but without physical evidence or witnesses who could definitively place responsibility, the case remains officially unsolved.

Lillie Darlene Miller is still listed as a missing person, and her case remains open with the Riviera Beach Police Department. Anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, is encouraged to contact the Riviera Beach Police Department. Tips can be directed to the departmentโ€™s non-emergency line at 561-845-4123, or callers can ask to speak with a detective regarding the Lillie Darlene Miller case from 1981. Information may help bring long-overdue answers and justice for Lillie and her family.

12/25/2025

IT'S A TOUGH SEASON BUT REMEMBER TO PUT YOURSELF 1ST

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CREATING A NEW NORMAL

On September 8, 2008 my son Derrell Sharrard Baker was murdered at 7:30 am on his way to school in Jacksonville, Florida, he was 17 at the time of his death. My whole world changed when my son was taken from me through gun violence. The immense pain left behind for me and my children seemed to be unbearable. We stopped celebrating holidays and especially our favorite, Christmas. Derrell was my fatherโ€™s first grandson and my first born son. He was a little brother to his big sister and a big brother to his little sister and two younger brothers.

Taking my sonโ€™s life wasnโ€™t just another murder victim taken, a count added to the number of murders for the year. It wasnโ€™t just a news story or planning a funeral for a burial, it was for us โ€œCREATING A NEW NORMALโ€. The very community that had let us down by being silent about my sonโ€™s death needed to know what love truly is. Since we experienced this through Derrellโ€™s laughter, life and that amazing smile and his incredible energy we decided to reach out to this very community and anything that resembled it to make a difference. We are doing this for the homeless and to reach our youth through volunteering and showing them a better way. This is for our โ€œHYPEโ€ as he was so affectionately named by his football coach because of his energy on the field. We will forever remember you son. Take care of Bria and Brandon, who we also loss to violence. We love and miss you forever.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE DONATIONS TO OUR NON-PROFIT PLEASE CONTACT ME, PAMELA HOWARD AT 904-444-3879 OR VIA EMAIL [email protected]. MONETARY DONATIONS CAN BE MADE THROUGH CASH-APP AT $HYPEBAKER1. IF YOU ARE DONATING ON BEHALF OF A LOVED ONE LOSS TO VIOLENCE PLEASE PUT THEIR NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE TO ALLOW US TO RECOGNIZE THEM.

THE PHOTO ABOVE IS OUR LAST FAMILY VACATION TO SEA WORLD IN JULY 2008 AND WE LOSS DERRELL SEPTEMBER 8, 2008.