Kayla Wright, 29, of Derby, Died in February of a Gunshot Wound to the Head
Vermont State Police Derby Barracks
The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks is investigating the report of missing person Kayla Wright.
A Connecticut man faces charges for the murder of a Vermont woman. Her body was found in a large toolbox on a river sandbar in February.
Vermont State Police announced Wednesday they have applied for an arrest warrant for Jakiy Tramaine Corey Keith, 24, of Hartford, Connecticut. He is charged with second-degree murder and unauthorized burial or removal of a body in connection with the death of Kayla Wright, 29, of Derby.
Key Facts
| Name | Jakiy Tramaine Corey Keith |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 |
| Residence | Hartford, Connecticut |
| Charges | Second-degree murder, unauthorized burial or removal of a body |
| Arrest Date | February 6 (on federal drug charges) |
Keith has been in custody since his arrest on February 6 on federal drug charges. Previously, investigators said Wright died of a gunshot wound to the head. Her body was discovered on February 6 in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Big Falls area of the Missisquoi River in Troy, per a police affidavit.
Additional Arrests
State police announced Wednesday the arrest of two more suspects in connection with Wright’s death.
- Aaron Camp, 34, of Derby: Faces charges of unauthorized burial or removal of a body and being an accessory after the fact to murder.
- Terron “Josh” Pendelton, 34, of Waterbury: Faces one count of being an accessory after the fact to murder.
Suspects Involved
| Name | Age | Residence | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Camp | 34 | Derby | Unauthorized burial, accessory after the fact |
| Terron Pendelton | 34 | Waterbury | Accessory after the fact to murder |
State police revealed Keith shot Wright multiple times early on the morning of February 2 inside a home on Route 100 in Troy. The shooting stemmed from a dispute related to drug trafficking in northern Vermont. Camp and Pendelton assisted in cleaning up the crime scene. Additionally, Camp helped Keith dispose of Wright’s body.
Court Proceedings
Camp and Pendelton were scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Vermont Superior Court in Newport. Keith’s court hearing has yet to be scheduled. As part of the investigation into Wright’s death, Keith and two others were previously arrested on drug charges.
Summary of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 2 | Wright shot multiple times by Keith |
| February 6 | Body found in toolbox on sandbar |
| February 6 | Keith arrested on federal drug charges |
| July 17 | Arrest warrant for Keith announced |
| July 17 | Camp and Pendelton’s arrests announced |
| July 17 | Camp and Pendelton’s arraignment |
Contact Information for Tips:
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