Colby Wilcher, a 27-year-old resident of Holt, Florida, was found dead on April 11, 2022, in the Shoal River near Dorcas, Florida. His body was discovered by fishermen in a wooded area along the river, south of the Shoal River Bridge off Okaloosa County Road 393. Wilcher had been reported missing by a family member on January 26, 2022, and the last known activity on his Facebook account was on February 9, 2022. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office identified his body and launched an investigation into his death, which was deemed suspicious after an autopsy revealed that Wilcher had died from a single gunshot wound.
The discovery of Wilcher's body and the subsequent autopsy results have left his family and friends in shock and grief. His former partner, Alexis Grice, with whom he had three children under the age of five, expressed the family's devastation and the difficulty of explaining his absence to their young children.
Grice described Wilcher as a good-hearted person who loved his family and friends deeply. The family has been struggling to come to terms with his death and is seeking justice and answers regarding the circumstances that led to his tragic end.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has been actively investigating Wilcher's death, treating it as a suspicious case. However, as of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have been urging anyone with information about Wilcher's death to come forward. They have provided contact details for the Sheriff's Office and the Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers, encouraging people to share any relevant information anonymously if necessary.
In the wake of Wilcher's death, a GoFundMe account was created to support his three children. The funds raised are intended to help with their care and provide some financial stability during this difficult time. The family has also been taking things one day at a time, trying to process their loss and hoping for justice to be served. The community has rallied around them, offering support and condolences as they navigate this tragic and uncertain period.
