Found Deceased FL - Demiah Appling, 14, LE says disappearance is suspicious, Old Town, Dixie County, 16 Oct 2022 *arrest*

[PayrollNerd]

MSN

The death of a 14-year-old girl from Dixie County has been ruled a homicide as tests confirm the identity of human remains found last week in Gilchrist County.

.......remains of Demiah were located near Bell and the Sun Springs Community.

 

[Rolypolyoly]

MSN

The death of a 14-year-old girl from Dixie County has been ruled a homicide as tests confirm the identity of human remains found last week in Gilchrist County.

.......remains of Demiah were located near Bell and the Sun Springs Community.

Oh no

 

[YaYa_521]

Rest in peace, Demiah.

 

[Lwieckowicz]

MSN

The death of a 14-year-old girl from Dixie County has been ruled a homicide as tests confirm the identity of human remains found last week in Gilchrist County.

.......remains of Demiah were located near Bell and the Sun Springs Community.

This is a devastating outcome, at least her remains have been located and definitively identified. I hope the killer(s) will be brought to justice soon.

 

[Lwieckowicz]

Persons of interest identified related to missing Dixie County 14-year-old Demiah Appling

mycbs4.com

 

[Marysmith]

MSN

The death of a 14-year-old girl from Dixie County has been ruled a homicide as tests confirm the identity of human remains found last week in Gilchrist County.

.......remains of Demiah were located near Bell and the Sun Springs Community.

Omg! 14! RIP Demiah.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

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It is with a heavy heart that Sheriff Darby Butler announces that the human remains discovered on December 5th in Gilchrist County have been identified as Demiah Appling. Demiah was reported missing in Dixie County on October 24. Investigators determined that Demiah was the victim of a homicide.

When Demiah was reported missing, Sheriff Butler immediately recognized the importance of finding Demiah and assigned a team of investigators to concentrate their efforts on locating her. In addition, the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office partnered with multiple agencies that assisted in the investigation and provided additional resources to aid in finding Demiah’s killer. Sheriff Butler would like to recognize the hard work of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Highway Patrol, The Florida Department of Corrections, the District 8 Medical Examiner’s Office, and the State Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.

All agencies’ combined efforts led us to discover Demiah’s final resting place. Our work here is far from over. The Dixie County Sheriff’s Office will continue their investigation and partnership with other agencies to ensure that the people responsible for Demiah’s death are held accountable.

Sheriff Butler would also like to express his appreciation for the hard work, commitment, diligence, and tenacity of the deputies and investigators who have worked so hard on this case and for the outpouring of support from the community.

The Dixie County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information to contact the tipline at 352-498-1245.

 

[tarabull]

Remains found are those of missing 14-year-old girl from Old Town

Demiah Appling, 14, was last seen Oct. 16 around 9:30 p.m. in the neighborhood of Suwannee Gardens in Old Town where the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office said she got into a vehicle.

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[ashhouston]

I've been checking on her case makes me sad to see she's deceased poor little girl

 

[Ladyotm]

I am so sad to see this. I didn't believe it would be a good outcome, but nonetheless I'm heartbroken. Hopefully law enforcement has great evidence to bring her killer to justice.

 

[katydid23]

Based on forensic evidence, Investigators with the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office have developed persons of Interest in the disappearance of Demiah Appling.

The last confirmed sighting of Demiah was on October 16, 2022, at approximately 9:30 PM in the neighborhood of Suwannee Gardens.
Investigators believe that Demiah left the area in a vehicle around that time.

.FDLE identifies human remains found in Gilchrist County as Demiah Appling

 

[Ladyotm]

Based on forensic evidence, Investigators with the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office have developed persons of Interest in the disappearance of Demiah Appling.

The last confirmed sighting of Demiah was on October 16, 2022, at approximately 9:30 PM in the neighborhood of Suwannee Gardens.
Investigators believe that Demiah left the area in a vehicle around that time.

.FDLE identifies human remains found in Gilchrist County as Demiah Appling

Now, if they can just get enough evidence to arrest the person(s) responsible.

 

[katydid23]

No updates?

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 30, 2022

'I need closure': Grandmother of 14-year-old girl found dead from homicide speaks out

Debra Appling is mourning the loss of 14-year-old Demiah Appling.

mycbs4.com

[...]

"I'm devastated. I'm confused. And I miss her," Debra said.

She was not only Demiah's grandmother but her legal guardian.

[...]

"So as long as we get justice, I will be happy. I won't be happier ever. But I'll be better off because I need to know they're off the streets, whoever it is. I really do. I need closure from that part. I'll never get closure from losing her," Debra said.

[...]

A funeral for Demiah will be held at the Old Town Church of God on January 7th at 1 p.m.

Demiah's grandmother says all community members are welcome to join and asks those who come to support the family to wear the color blue.

[...]

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 7, 2023

Friends and family say their last goodbyes to Demiah Appling

A medical examiner ruled Demiah’s death as a homicide. The Dixie County Sheriff’s office is leading the homicide investigation.

www.wcjb.com

[...]

After months of searching, community members say they are distraught. Private investigator Tammi Jones helped out with the searches.

“The emotions are very mixed, torn up, heartbroken, “ said Jones. “We are missing her and wishing she was here. There are really no words to explain it. She’s a 14-year-old girl, she didn’t have a chance to fulfill her future and dreams.”

A medical examiner ruled Demiah’s death as a homicide. The Dixie County Sheriff’s office is leading the homicide investigation.

 

[PayrollNerd]

I really expected since they quickly ruled it as a homicide and had persons of interest identified, that we’d hear of arrests by now. Truly hoping they can collect all the evidence and its strong enough to convict. Someone needs to sit in prison forever, altho I’d rather see the death penalty but I’m realistic.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Finally!

MSN

The sheriff’s office announced the arrest of Keith Anderson for the kidnapping and murder of Demiah Appling. Deputies are searching for Waymore Gerhardt in connection to the killing.

 

[Lwieckowicz]

Finally!

MSN

The sheriff’s office announced the arrest of Keith Anderson for the kidnapping and murder of Demiah Appling. Deputies are searching for Waymore Gerhardt in connection to the killing.

Wow it didn’t say the connection, if any that the men had to her did it?

 

[PayrollNerd]

Creep #2 has been arrested.....

Dixie County Sheriff’s Office arrests man wanted for murder of Demiah Appling

Both of the men accused of kidnapping and murdering Demiah Appling were arrested after deputies launched a search on Friday

www.wcjb.com

On Saturday, Dixie County Sheriff’s deputies announced the arrest of Waymore Gerhardt on charges of premeditated murder, kidnapping, aggravated child abuse, tampering with evidence, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Wow it didn’t say the connection, if any that the men had to her did it?

I've seen where family is posting comments on the Dixie County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.