Colter White Obituary, Death – The second victim in the Santa Cruz Mountains double homicide has been identified as 54-year-old Colter White of Boulder Creek. The identification was confirmed by White’s older sister, Mink Anthea Perez. The bodies of White and another man, 45-year-old Sean Pfeffer, were found near Castle Rock State Park. Authorities have ruled the deaths a homicide but have not yet released the specific details of the cause of death.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has taken over the investigation, which began after the bodies were discovered on Monday, March 31, around 6:53 p.m. on State Route 35 near the park. The CHP has not confirmed the exact location where the bodies were found, but they continue to investigate the incident as a double homicide.
Pfeffer’s sister, Nicki Monroe Dorris, confirmed her brother’s identity as one of the victims. She shared an emotional tribute to him, describing him as her “baby brother” and expressing how much she misses him. She revealed that Pfeffer would have turned 46 the following Monday and described him as a kind-hearted person despite his tough exterior. She added that he was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle.
Just hours before his death, Pfeffer posted a message on Facebook that hinted at tensions involving someone named James Collier. Pfeffer mentioned a dispute with Collier, who he claimed had been mistreating his cousin. In the post, Pfeffer indicated he was heading to confront Collier, expressing frustration and anger towards him. However, CHP investigators have not confirmed whether Collier was involved or whether the post is directly related to the homicide.
While authorities are still working to determine the exact cause of death and the nature of the injuries, they have clarified that the deaths do not appear to have resulted from a vehicle crash. Investigators are awaiting the results of autopsies to gain more insight into the circumstances leading to the men’s deaths.
As of now, there are no suspects identified in the case, and the investigation remains ongoing. CHP is urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the investigation. Authorities have not provided further details regarding potential motives or the events leading up to the tragic deaths of Colter White and Sean Pfeffer.
The case has left the local community shocked, especially those close to the victims, who are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones. As the investigation continues, the CHP is working to uncover more details and piece together what happened that led to the deaths of White and Pfeffer.
The tragic loss has prompted an outpouring of support from friends and family, many of whom have expressed their grief on social media. Authorities are also continuing their efforts to investigate the crime and track down any leads that may help them bring justice to the victims and their families.