In the quiet suburban community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, a distressing 911 call on the morning of July 18, 2023, marked the tragic end to the life of 57-year-old Colin Grice. The male victim was found by Douglas County Sheriff's deputies in the hallway of his home on Timberhawk Circle with a fatal gunshot wound to his chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after authorities arrived.
The emergency call that led deputies to the residence came from his wife, 55-year-old Victorine 'Vicki' Grice. In the recording, she told dispatchers that her husband had attacked her and that she had shot him. She referred to him as a 'monster' and expressed that she had been scared. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered a Ruger revolver in the living room. Victorine Grice was taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Investigators found blood on Victorine Grice's feet and arm, and she requested an attorney upon being transported to the sheriff's office. While she claimed a history of abuse, local records did not show any previous criminal history involving the couple. The investigation led authorities to believe the shooting was not premeditated, and Victorine Grice was facing a second-degree murder charge.
In a surprising turn of events, just a week after her arrest, Victorine Grice was found deceased in her cell at the Douglas County Jail. Officials reported no signs of trauma, and the cause of her death remained under investigation. Colin Grice's family, who were already reeling from his violent death, expressed their shock and disbelief at the claims of abuse made by his wife. They stated their belief that Colin had been a long-term victim of domestic abuse himself and that his caring nature prevented him from seeking help. His family is creating a memorial garden in his honor.
