Colter White obituary, , 54, and Sean Pfeffer death, 45, Identified as Victims of Homicide in Abandoned Pickup Truck in Santa Cruz Mountains: California Highway Patrol Investigators Seek Answers, Family Members Plea for Closure
A shocking discovery in the Santa Cruz Mountains has left a community reeling, as two men found in the back of an abandoned pickup truck have been confirmed as victims of homicide. The victims, identified as 54-year-old Colter White and 45-year-old Sean Pfeffer, were both from Boulder Creek [1].
Family members confirmed their identities, with Pfeffer’s sister, Nicki Dorris, speaking from Texas about the devastating news. “It’s awful just knowing that he was in the back of an abandoned truck,” Dorris said. “Somebody had to put him there. Was he alive at the time? I don’t know. It’s just terrible.” [1]
*Investigation and Classification*
Initially deemed suspicious, the case has now been officially classified as a homicide by California Highway Patrol (CHP) investigators. The pickup truck where the bodies were found was towed away on Tuesday afternoon, as authorities continue to search for leads in the investigation [1].
*Community Reaction*
Residents of Boulder Creek expressed their shock over the violent crime. “It’s pretty crazy,” said local resident Zach McKay. “I didn’t know them personally, but it’s definitely shocking.” Another resident, Doug Spilman, noted that such an incident was highly unusual for the area. “I might have seen something similar 30 years ago, but this is very odd,” he said [1].
*Cause of Death and Investigation*
On Monday, the Santa Clara Medical Examiner released the cause of death for both men. White died from multiple gunshot wounds to his torso, upper left body, and lower extremities. Pfeffer suffered a fatal gunshot wound to his left chest [1].
A potential lead in the investigation comes from a social media post Pfeffer made just two days before his body was discovered. The post, which investigators are examining closely, may have predicted his own fate and even mentioned a possible suspect. However, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects, and the name in Pfeffer’s post has been blurred out [1].
*Family Plea for Answers*
Pfeffer’s family is pleading for answers. “Nobody deserves this,” Dorris said. “Boulder Creek is a close-knit community. Somebody knows something. This needs to be solved so we can have closure.” [1]
*Incident Timeline*
– Last week: The bodies of Colter White and Sean Pfeffer are discovered in the back of an abandoned pickup truck in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
– Tuesday afternoon: The pickup truck is towed away as authorities continue to investigate.
– Monday: The Santa Clara Medical Examiner releases the cause of death for both men.
– Ongoing: California Highway Patrol investigators continue to search for leads and seek answers in the homicide case.
*References*
[1] California Highway Patrol report and statement from authorities.
