

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Justice For Baylea Bower Gathering | Raleigh County Circuit Court
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Baylea Bower was killed by an intoxicated driver, Destany Lester, on the Coalfield Expressway in West Virginia on April 20, 2025. 

Destany has plead Guilty to two counts of her indictment. 1. DUI causing Death (3 to 15 Years) 2. Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (up to 6 Months). She is now a felon awaiting sentencing. 

Her sentencing is January 27th, 2026 at 1:30pm. The family is requesting the presence of anyone who wants to show their support of Baylea, and for ensuring the maximum sentence be given for this devastating crime. They miss her dearly and this tragedy left a hole within their family that will never be filled. But we will keep Baylea’s memory alive. This will be a peaceful gathering of love and support for this family.

Destany Lester stated on the record “I will proceed as respectfully as I can moving forward. It would be best for all the family involved.” There will be no threats tolerated whatsoever. She will be accepting her sentence and you need to respect that. Do not make threats in any form to her or their family. This gathering is about one person. Baylea Bower.

Direct your energy towards Baylea’s family and friends with what’s to come. After this day, we will use positive energy to work towards increasing the penalties for this crime. But January 27th is about support. 

This will be a civil and respectful day of remembrance, mourning, and the next step of closure for the family and friends of Baylea Bower. We hope you’ll join us! Let’s get 500 people there.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beckley/justice-for-baylea-bower-gathering-|-raleigh-county-circuit-court/200029346631733
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 313

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Beckley
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 222 Main St. Beckley, WV 25801
- **lat**: 37.77705
- **long**: -81.18948
- **full address**: 222 Main St. Beckley, WV 25801, 222 Main St, Beckley, WV 25801-4613, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Justice For Baylea Bower Gathering | Raleigh County Circuit Court
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Justice For Baylea Bower Gathering | Raleigh County Circuit Court being held?
  - **A:** Justice For Baylea Bower Gathering | Raleigh County Circuit Court takes place on Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 222 Main St. Beckley, WV 25801, 222 Main St, Beckley, WV 25801-4613, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Justice For Baylea Bower Gathering | Raleigh County Circuit Court?
  - **A:** Justice For Baylea Bower Gathering | Raleigh County Circuit Court is organized by Creepalachia.

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