A wife has filed for divorce from her husband who stands 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.
This past week, Derek Vaughn’s wife filed for divorce in Sumter County Court. She is seeking sole custody of their children and exclusive use and possession of their marital home. She is also calling for an emergency freeze on their assets in an apparent bid to prevent him from depleting their net worth, presumably on his defense.
The death of Jerrylea Vaughn shocked the Wildwood community.
The retired school teacher was pleading for help when she called 911 the night of April 6…