BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Prosecutors presented detailed evidence against Derek Horton who appeared in Calhoun County court on Tuesday.
He is accused of killing his girlfriend Amber Griffin who has been missing since late June 2020. After several months searching for the 27-year-old, Battle Creek police presume Griffin is dead. Horton is charged with open murder related to her disappearance.
WWMT reported footage where he appeared via video in court for the preliminary examination. Among witnesses who testified before the judge was the owner of a local hardware store. Police had observed surveillance footage showing Horton buying a shovel days after Amber went missing.
So young she had her whole life in front of her. What’s going on with ppl knows days. Just break up andnletbit go.