| Date of birth: | Jul 23, 1982 |
| Ethnicity: | CAUCASIAN |
| Hair: | Brown |
| Eyes: | Blue |
| Unit: | ASPC Eyman SMU II |
| Status: | ACTIVE |
| Release type: | RECEIVED AT |
| Most recent loc: | ASPC Eyman |
| Last movement: | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Inmate number: | 223626 |
| Inmate detainee: | INMATE |
| Custody class: | 5/3 |
| Crime description: | INMATE 223626 - CHAPPELL, DEREK D. Derek Chappell was dating Kristal Shackleford who had a young son, Devon, from a previous relationship. Chappell felt that he was always in competition with Devon for Kristal's attention and affection. In December of 2003, Chappell was baby-sitting Devon and became so frustrated that he choked him, cutting off his air supply, and causing severe brusing. Child Protective Services investigated this incident and Chappell was ordered to have no further contact with Devon. Despite orders and CPS's involvement, Kristal and Chappell continued their relationship. In the early morning hours of March 11, 2004, Kristal called the police to report that Devon was missing from her apartment. Shortly after police arrived on the scene, they found 2 1/2 year old Devon floating in the apartment complex pool. The investigation proved that Chappell took Devon from the apartment in the middle of the night, carried him to the pool, and drowned him to death. PROCEEDINGS Presiding Judge: Honorable Robert L. Gottsfield Prosecutors: Frankie Grimsman, Patricia Stevens & Charles Vogel Defense Counsel: Lawrence Matthew, Lynn Burns & Garrett Simpson Start of Trial: June 19, 2007 Verdict: August 28, 2007 Sentencing: November 14, 2007 Aggravating Circumstances Prior conviction of a serious offence Especially heinous, cruel or depraved Age of victim (under 15) PUBLISHED OPINIONS [Direct Appeal pending before the Arizona Supreme Court] |
| Community supervision parole: | N |
| Commitment status: | COMPLETE AND VERIFIED |
| Admission date: | Nov 14, 2007 |
| Sentence: | DEATH |
| Inmate status: | ACTIVE |
| Booking location: | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Consec concur: | Consecutive:A01 |
| Commit number: | B02 |
| Admit date: | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Commit number: | A01 |
| Admit date: | Nov 14, 2007 |
