Family Finds Closure as Suspect Arrested in Cold Case Murder of Derby Wagner-Richardson

After 37 years of unanswered questions, one family is finally closer to justice in the case of Derby Wagner-Richardson’s murder. Former Texas prosecutor Kelly Siegler and Cold Justice regular, homicide investigator Steve Spingola, teamed up with the Racine Police Department to investigate the death of Derby Wagner-Richardson, a working mother who was brutally murdered.

Derby, a mother of two, was described as a hardworking woman who held multiple jobs to support her family. She was abducted from her workplace and found dead in her car, with signs of a struggle and a gruesome scene that shocked investigators. The case remained unsolved for decades until recent developments shed light on the possible suspect.

Fred Wagner-Richardson, Derby’s estranged husband, emerged as the prime suspect in the case. With a history of abuse and a volatile relationship with Derby, Fred was the only person who seemed to benefit from her death. Despite his initial silence during the investigation, new evidence led to his arrest for the 1987 murder.

The arrest brought a sense of closure to Derby’s family, who had been waiting for justice for over three decades. Fred Wagner-Richardson pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the case is set to go to trial. The family and investigators hope that this development will finally bring the truth to light and provide justice for Derby Wagner-Richardson.

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