Psychological evaluation sought for man accused of murdering mother

A psychological evaluation is being sought for a man accused of murdering his mother.

Derek Vaughn, 51, is facing a charge of homicide in connection with the brutal killing of his mother, 77-year-old Jerrylea Vaughn at the family home in Wildwood.

The public defender’s office, which has been assigned the task of representing Vaughn, this past week officially filed a motion in Sumter County Court seeking a court-appointed psychological evaluation for Vaughn. He continues to be held without bond in the Sumter County Detention Center.

The death of Jerrylea Vaughn shocked the Wildwood community…

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