Mid-South 'Ghost Hunter' Charged with Domestic Assault

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Published: 9/27/2012 12:08 pm

Updated: 9/27/2012 7:03 pm

MEMPHIS, TN (abc24.com) - A Mid-South "ghost hunter" is charged with Domestic Assault and Public Intoxication.

41-year-old Derek Kifer is a member of the Ghost Hunters of Southwest Tennessee.

Memphis police say on Tuesday, September 25, he charged into his estranged wife's home demanding money. She claims he slapped and grabbed her after she ran out of the house.

Officers who responded said Kifer was intoxicated.

This is not Kifer's first run-in with the law. He has three previous arrests for domestic assault.

Crime, Domestic Assault, Public Intoxication

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ooops - 12/21/2012 6:51 AM

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Aww he's in court ordered REHAB again. That take's a lot of courage. What a joke. This guy is a repeat violent felon and when he gets caught, he tells the judge that he's an alcoholic and drug addict. He's in a Meth treatment center. Again. Google his criminal record.

ooops - 12/4/2012 1:46 PM

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LMAO. He's been robbing homes for over 20 years. Just look up the criminal record of derek kifer. He has a record in 4 states.

flehmer - 11/28/2012 1:33 PM

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What does ghost hunting have to do with domestic assault? Nothing in this case. Why is it in the headline? Probably would not even be in the news if he wasn't a ghost hunter.

memphis38104 - 11/6/2012 6:41 PM

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Derek Kifer, owner of Ghost Hunters of Southwest Tennessee, found GUILTY of beating a woman. 4th conviction for beating a woman. Sentenced to 120 days in jail and $225.00 fine.

memphis38104 - 10/15/2012 1:06 PM

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3 previous convictions for beating a woman. Burglary, forgery and drug arrests and convictions.