On the evening of May 25, 2019, 27-year-old Alexis Marie Somerford was found deceased in a back bedroom of her residence at 85 Farragut Drive in Palm Coast, Florida. She had sustained a gunshot wound to the head, with a rifle discovered nearby. Initial reports from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office suggested the incident was a suicide.
Alexis was a mother of four children: three daughters and a son, aged between 1 and 6 years old. She was pursuing a degree in early childhood education at Ashford University and was described as a devoted mother who found joy in organizing activities for her children.
Following her death, Alexis's husband, Kristopher Somerford, was placed under the Baker Act due to suicidal statements he made at the scene and was transported to Halifax Hospital. The Department of Children and Families was notified and responded to the situation.
In July 2019, Alexis's family released a statement challenging the initial suicide ruling. They disputed claims that financial difficulties or the challenges of raising four young children contributed to her death. Instead, they alleged that Alexis had been living in an abusive marriage. Kristopher had recently been arrested for domestic battery, an incident the family believed was not isolated. They described a pattern of control and abuse, noting the significant disparity in size between Alexis and Kristopher, which they felt exacerbated the situation.
The family recounted that on the morning of May 26, an argument arose between Alexis and Kristopher regarding his reluctance to move to North Carolina, a plan that had been in motion for months. They believed this argument escalated, leading Kristopher to load a .22 caliber rifle and threaten suicide before allegedly turning the weapon on Alexis. The family expressed their conviction that Kristopher was responsible for her death, citing his refusal to cooperate with investigations to prove his innocence.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Alexis Somerford's death remains ongoing. No arrests have been reported, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The family continues to seek justice and clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding her tragic passing.
