| Location | Hereford |
| Age | 17 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Death | 13/03/2009 |
| Visitors | 6,439 since 16/03/2009 |
| Creator |
Four Eastern European men were arrested on Friday 13th March 2009 after 17-year-old Darren Colin
Loader was murdered on his way home from a night out in the cathedral city, Hereford, UK.
Student Darren was beaten to death in a savage attack under a railway bridge after being ambushed by
two men as he walked with two girls.
He received horrific head injuries in the attack in Hereford on Thursday 12th March. One of the
girls with him suffered a broken arm as she tried to fend off the attackers.
Darren and the injured girl, who is also 17 but has not been named, were rushed to hospital and he
was placed on a life support machine. But he died early on the morning of Friday 13th.
Police believe there had been an earlier argument between a group of teenagers, which included
Darren, and two men in their mid 30s.
The row ended and the two parties went their separate ways with the group of teenagers splitting,
leaving Darren with the two teenage girls on their own. It was then the trio were attacked by the
two men who had suddenly appeared again.
Friday 13th, police arrested four immigrants, understood to be from different Eastern European
countries, on suspicion of murder at a house in the city. They were still being held and questioned
with the aid of translators.
Two other youths, understood to be friends of Darren, were arrested on suspicion of public order
offences.
Darren's friend Daniel Crum, 18, who was laying flowers at the murder scene, said: 'He was such a
great guy. He never got into trouble - he wasn't the kind. He was always working on his fitness - he
wanted to join the army. Everyone will miss him.'
Hundreds of messages have been posted on Darren's Bebo page. One, from a friend called Stephanie,
said: 'Rest in peace, babe. God rest your soul. You didn't deserve this at all. You were such a
legend and I'll think of you always. I'll never forget your smiles.'
Around 100 officers and support staff, including 50 detectives, are working on the inquiry into
Darren's death.
Two men have appeared now before Hereford Magistrates Court charged with the murder of 17-year-old
Daren Loader.
Andrej Mackevic, 27, and Virunas Kalasnikovas, 23, both Lithuanian and of no fixed address, were
each charged with murdering the teenager. They also face one count of unlawfully and maliciously
causing grievous bodily harm to a 17-year-old girl.
The two men did not enter pleas at the short hearing on Tuesday 17th March 2009.
Both were told via a Russian interpreter their case would be sent to Worcester Crown Court and were
remanded in custody at the request of prosecutor Stephen Davies.
They are now due to appear in Worcester Tuesday 24th March 2009.
The other men arrested have now been released without charge.
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I did not know Darren personally but my 14 year old son did... I wanted to do something for Darrens
family and friends to show them that they are in my thoughts and prayers...
R.I.P Darren Colin Loader :(
Didnt really kno you mate :( only seen you around a few times, everyone has been sayin how much of a goood lad you was, such a laff, ladies man ;) You didnt deserve this ! They will pay dw :) Southside will sort them mate :)
Sleep tight gawjuus :)
Always in our hearts
Love to his close friends and family :) Thinkin of you all
little cous.
4 my little cousin daren. in no way u deserved wat happened 2 you. you were still a baby. we all miss you so much an il neva eva 4get wat u did 4 me at grandads funeral. rest in peace babes ur safe now wit grandad. look ova me an kyle an we will look up 4 you. sleep well m8 an ill see you soon x x x x x. love u lots your big cousin x x x x
I didn't know you Darren but was horrified by what happened to you. I cant begin to understand what your family and friends are going through, but all my thoughts are with them. God bless you, you obviously bought a lot of joy to many peoples lives. Rest in peace.
Darren Colin Loader
Darren you never deserved this.. Everyone misses you so much, all the flowers and candles and everything else show how much you was truely loved.
I found voice clips of you when you used 2 tell me to look on the bright side.. I cant stop listening to them. Your always on my mind - I miss you so much.
Its hurting me so much that i cant go down to the subway and talk to you, i know your the brightest star in the sky and your always shining over everybody. I will be there for your funeral even if im the fervist away to the church i will be there.. And i am gunna spend the holiday helping with your memorial things and coming down to talk to you everyday..
Darren take care up there yea.. Look after all them gawjus angels and save all us a space for when we come.. I bet you sat with a fag and a drink looking at us all, I know you looking over at Keddie and i promice you im luking after him aswel..
Miss you so much baby boy.. R.I.P xxxxx
Missin you x
Daren babe.
i miss you soo much. things arnt the same with out you. you didnt deserve any of this. you was such a kind, carin, all round great mate. im never goin to forget you darlin.
i look up at the starts every night lookin for you. &+ i always find you. this brightest star. as always. (:
im thinkin of you babe. &+ of your family. i cant imagien what they are goin thro.
may your soul r.i.p . sleep tight gorgeous. xxxxxx
Bright Star In Heaven
Darren , what has happened to you is truely wrong,it will stay in our minds & hearts forever, Mine for sure, my wife & i never knew you, judging on the amount of floral tributes you have , you were a well liked lad, our sincere thoughts, prayers, & love go to You, your family & friends, rest in peace x
Shayne & Laura Hogg
Daniel Crum
Daren
i still cant belive ur gone
:(
back last summer was great on the three hammers lol
hereford ent going to be the same without you matee
ha and we have had good times in college aswell
when u was trying to show me that message bout someone lol
and in maths lol
and when we got wreaked on drink
i miss you boii
your forever in our hearts
i love you mate
bma always
You'll Never Be Forgotten daren
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Daniel Crum
Daren
i still cant belive ur gone
:(
back last summer was great on the three hammers lol
hereford ent going to be the same without you matee
ha and we have had good times in college aswell
when u was trying to show me that message bout someone lol
and in maths lol
and when we got wreaked on drink
i miss you boii
your forever in our hearts
i love you mate
bma always
You'll Never Be Forgotten daren
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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