Instagram/John Frederick John Frederick pictured on Instagram.
John Frederick, Nicole Scherzinger’s cousin, was killed in a hit-and-run in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 26. He was 35 years old. In an Instagram post, Scherzinger, 41, appealed for information regarding Frederick’s death.
The singer said that her cousin was hit by a silver Hyundai Sonata that may be from anywhere between 2009 and 2014. The incident occurred along the 700 block of West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.
Scherzinger’s mother, Rosemary’s, maiden name is Frederick.
Anybody with any information on the crash is asked to call Broward County Crime Stoppers on 954-493-TIPS.
1. Scherzinger Said Her Cousin Was Hit ‘Head-on’ & ‘Left to Die’
Scherzinger described Frederick’s death as being “like a nightmare, that we will never be able to wake from.” Scherzinger named Frederick as John Boy in the post. Scherzinger said that her cousin was killed at 3 a.m. She added that she takes comfort “in knowing that he is at peace with our Lord.” The former Pussycat Dolls singer said that Frederick was hit “head-on” and was “left [there] to die.”
Scherzinger wrote in her post, “My sweet cousin, I love you so much. This world was a better place with you and your kind, creative heart in it. We will never forget you and will carry you with us forever.” She also called Frederick an “incredible man.” Scherzinger asked the driver of the car to have “the dignity and strength to come forward.” She concluded with the words, “I pray for justice for John Boy and closure for my family.” The post included the hashtag “#JusticeforJohnBoy.”
Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx commented on the post saying, “God bless.”
2. One Witness Said Frederick’s Head Had Been Split Open
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Speaking to WSVN, Frederick’s family members said that he was an artist was had been caring for an elderly relative.
A witness to the incident told the station he was standing by a nearby gas station when Frederick was hit. The witness said that he heard a “big crash. It sounded like a car hit a car.” Frederick was lying in the street, the witness said. The witness added, “His head was split. There was blood, and I knew he was gone.” The witness added, “Leaving the scene after you hit somebody, completely wrong. You deserve whatever you get when they catch you.”
3. Frederick’s Sister, Jillian, Says That She Forgives Her Brother’s Killer, She Just Wants Them to Come Forward
Frederick’s sister implored the driver of the Hyundai to come forward in an interview with ABC Miami. Jillian Frederick said, “He saw the car coming. He lost his footing and the car just plowed through him and left him there. I will always forgive you because that’s how we were raised and that’s what he would want. Please, please come forward.”
4. Frederick Has Been Described as a ‘Rock’ & ‘One of the Greats’
Jillian Frederick made a similar plea on her Facebook page saying, “This was my brother my partner my world anyone who knows us know how much we our family he was mine! And we NEED to find this person who stole him from me.” Jillian called her brother “[her] rock and one of the greats.”
5. A GoFundMe Page That Has Been Set Up to Help Frederick’s Family Has Raised More Than $15,000
GoFundMe/John Frederick
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Frederick’s family to deal with the tragedy. At the time of writing, the page has raised over $15,000, to help Frederick’s family. The goal of the page is $20,000. The description on the page calls Frederick as “faithful and loving Son, Brother, Friend, Artist, Lover and Caretaker.” The page also calls on Frederick’s friends to “pay back the love we received from JB.” One person who contributed said of Frederick, “I had the pleasure of knowing John for a good ten years and it was always a pleasure to be in his presence.”
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