It has been four long years since Derricka Patrick was gunned down while sitting inside her car — four years of unanswered questions, silent phones, and a family aching for accountability.

Derricka was just three months pregnant when two men approached her vehicle and opened fire before disappearing into the night. In seconds, two lives were stolen — a young woman with dreams still unfolding and the unborn child she was carrying.

Surveillance cameras captured parts of that night. A reward was offered. Tips were promised. Yet despite the evidence and public pleas, no arrests have been made. The case remains open, and the silence has grown heavier with each passing year. ⚖️

For her mother, Christine Blanton, grief has turned into relentless advocacy. She continues to speak her daughter’s name at vigils and community events, refusing to let Derricka’s story fade. “She mattered,” she tells anyone who will listen. And so did her baby. 🕊️

Family members describe Derricka as vibrant and hopeful, excited about motherhood and building a future. Now, birthdays pass with candles lit in remembrance instead of celebration.

The pain remains raw — unresolved and unhealed. But so does the determination.

Four years later, the Patrick family is still waiting. Still hoping. Still demanding justice for a daughter and grandchild whose lives ended too soon. 💫