Derrick A. Hill is a man of God, a loving son, brother, fiancé and stepfather. He is currently serving his 17th year of his 57 to life with the possibility of parole sentence at New Folsom California State Prison for the crimes he committed in September of 2004 under the influence of alcohol and drugs in addition to his state of mind of depression. 

Derrick has mature, his soul has become humbled who wishes to help the youth to make better choices. He grew up in a loving Christian family with his parents and sister. In the year 2000 Derrick became a basketball star of his High School by breaking every single record since 1960. Basketball was not his only accomplishment he also led several of his teammates to the Lord; he was voted The County’s Top Male Athlete of the year and he received many awards and recognitions. His whole community and family were so proud of him. Upon completion of High School he attended the local community college and then decided to continue his education at William Penn University in Iowa.

Iowa was when his life started to shift, he returned back home to California and that’s when he started to abuse different types of substances. In September 2004 was when the sad and bizarre crime happened in just a span of a few hours. This was not Derricks character no one could believe he committed this crime. Now returning to the present Derrick has grown so much as a man by acquiring all the tools necessary to rehabilitate and reach out to others in prison and be there to assist other men in their efforts to transform. He has become an exemplary man in New Folsom, he’s driven to succeed by continuing his education. He has achieved his Associates and his bachelors degree. He has many reports from Correctional officers and others showing that he is humble, has a strong faith with God and compassion towards others. 

Despite the severity of the charges Derrick has faced and has already serve 17 years of his life. He was only 22 years old and he is very remorseful for what he did and prays for all the victims involved on the day, for them to have healing and peace. In addition please keep in mind he is a black man and his trial wasn’t fair, his attorney did not fight for him and he faced an all white jury.  Please help us bring him home by signing, sharing and if you can write Mr. Governor Newsom directly on his behalf.

Governor Gavin Newsom
1303 10th Street, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841
Fax: (916) 558-3160 ( Bring Derrick Home!)