Above: Derek Estrella in 2023

Derek Estrella

Last seen in Verona, New Jersey on October 27, 2023

Vital statistics: White male. Born on March 13, 2007. Brown hair, brown eyes. He wears glasses and may have a mustache. Last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants with a silver and white stripe, and red sneakers. He was carrying a black backpack. Was sixteen at the time.

Circumstances: He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Michelle Durkin, and his non-custodial aunt, Nicole Durkin. Photos and vital statistics for them are posted below. At the time he was in foster care and was undergoing a change of carers. He was last seen at Nutley High School; he left for lunch at 11 a.m. and did not return. They may be in New York City; they were reportedly seen at the library there and some agencies say he disappeared from New York, New York.


Above: Michelle Durkin in 2023

Vital statistics: White female. Born on July 9, 1988. Brown hair, brown eyes. She is twin to Nicole. She may wear glasses. Last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black or gray pants, and black sneakers.Was thirty-five at the time.


Above: Nicole Durkin in 2023

Vital statistics: White female. Born on July 9, 1988. Brown hair, brown eyes. She is twin to Michelle. Last seen wearing a white shirt. Was thirty-five at the time.

If you have any information as to Derek's whereabouts, please contact the Nutley Police Department at 973-284-4940. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this casefile came from the following resources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
NamUs National Missing Persons Data System
Shore News Network

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