She just simply seemed to be gone without a trace," he told Moriarty. A patrol officer back then, Berry joined the massive manhunt. "This one immediately was different- from the get-go, it was different," said Mesa Police Detective Steve Berry. Less than one percent of missing children are reported as having been abducted by a stranger. "And there was every news station and multiple police cars and people organizing search parties."Ībductions like Mikelle's are rare. "It took 30 minutes for 1,000 people to be looking for her," Biggs said. What followed was a blur of yellow ribbons in trees, cameras and investigators questioning the 9-year-old. "The thing that sticks out most in my mind about that day is the bike in the road," Biggs explained. When Kimber went back outside, her bike was there, but Mikelle was gone. …And I remember I looked and I saw her riding, still doing big circles in the street. I'm going inside." And, you know, I crossed the street. "Mikelle was riding my bike … And she was doing big circles," Biggs recalled. Mikelle had Kimber's bike as both waited for an ice cream truck. Kimber then 9, and Mikelle, 11, were outside playing. "She was amazing to be around," said Biggs. Mikelle was a sixth-grade honor student in Mesa, Arizona, who played clarinet and wanted to be a Disney animator when she grew up. "…she was funny and smart." Mikelle Biggs "She was perfect," Biggs replied, laughing. "How would you describe Mikelle?" Moriarty asked. She has always hoped to see her own sister Mikelle walk back in the door. Wisconsin girl's unbelievable escape and homecoming.WATCH: Jayme Closs Comes Home - a "48 Hours" special."When something like this happens, does that give you renewed hope?" asked "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty. And he was like, 'What?' And I was like, 'Jayme Closs was found alive,' said Biggs. I was - I remember I was sitting on the couch with my boyfriend and I just, like, gasped. Biggs, please visit our floral store.Kimber Biggs felt joy when she heard Jayme Closs had come home - and a deep aching pain. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to set up a program to be implemented in the future, focused on the dangers of distracted driving and convincing schools to change the running routes of their track practices. He is leaving behind his Mom, Michele (Mandy) his loving father figure, Stuart Clayborn Sister, MiKayla Peterson Brother, Michon Peterson Grandparents, Richard and Theresa Biggs Uncle Darren Biggs of Lordstown Cousin Christopher Biggs of Lordstown Aunt Leslie (John) Wilton of Cleveland Cousins Abbey and Luke Wilton, and many other second and third cousins. He was chosen to participate in the Law & Leadership program, volunteered with KidsLinked and worked on the security team with his grandfather at his church when he was visiting Warren.Īll guests will be invited to, if led, to share thoughts, memories, and funny stories of Devon as we celebrate the Life of Devon Biggs. He participated in several tournaments, earning a spot in the TKD National Tournament in Detroit, where he took third place in board breaking.Īfter moving to Columbus, he was accepted into Eastmoor Academy where he excelled. His most outstanding accomplishment was earning his Black Belt in Taekwondo by the age of 9 ½. He participated in soccer, basketball, weightlifting, chess team and track. In Devon’s 15 years with us he was, among other things, an athlete. Laugh never meeting a stranger and never deserting a friend. Date and time to be announced.ĭevon Andrew Biggs was born to Michele (Mandy) Biggs September 21, 2007. Devon made his journey to heaven on May 2, 2023.ĭuring his short life, he touched more people’s hearts than most of us do in our lifetime. Devon was an amazing young man with the sincerest heart, loving soul, biggest smile, and contagious There will also be a Celebration of Life at Eastmoor Academy, 417 S. at Warren First Nazarene Church, 4179 Parkman Rd., Warren, OH 44481 Devon Andrew Biggs Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Saturday, at 1:00 p.m.
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