Waymore Gerhardt

Waymore Gerhardt was convicted of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of Demiah Appling and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Waymore Gerhardt Sentenced in Fatal Rejection Murder Trial

Waymore Gerhardt was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of 14-year-old Demiah Appling. More

February 13, 2026

Fatal Rejection Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict!

The jury reaches a verdict in Waymore Gerhardt's trial where he is charged in the first-degree murder of Demiah Appling. More

February 13, 2026

FL v. Waymore Gerhardt: Fatal Rejection Murder Trial

UPDATE: Waymore Gerhardt was convicted of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of 14-year-old Demiah Appling. More

February 13, 2026

Fatal Rejection Murder Trial: Defense’s Closing Argument

Waymore Gerhardt's defense present their closing argument. Gerhardt is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Demiah Appling. More

February 13, 2026

Fatal Rejection Murder Trial: State’s Closing Argument

The State presents closing arguments in Waymore Gerhardt's trial where he is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Demiah Appling. More

February 13, 2026

Co-Defendant Keith Anderson Testifies in Fatal Rejection Murder Trial

Co-defendant Keith Anderson, who took a plea deal in the case and was sentenced to 7 years of probation, testifies in Waymore Gerhardt's murder trial. More

February 11, 2026

Fatal Rejection Murder Trial: Opening Statements

Waymore Gerhardt, now 22, is charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of 14-year-old Demiah Appling. More

February 11, 2026