Found Deceased MS - Harrison County deputies searching for Gracelyn Vick, 6, 13 April 2025

[LauraAnne]

So sad. She lost a sister to a car wreck last March. Prayers for the grieving family.

 

[swanniee11]

IMO- Businesses are hanging pink balloons/ribbons etc. Trying to paint the town pink. So sweet. IMO

 

[swanniee11]

IMO- Businesses are hanging pink balloons/ribbons etc. Trying to paint the town pink. So sweet. IMO

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1716725945923285

Video

 

[HockeyMomDiva]

Just a thought while we await autopsy results. Are there poisonous snakes in that area?

 

[May234]

According to WLOX.com, “Sheriff deputies roped off an area of the family’s property that included a swing set and livestock pens.” The possibilities make me absolutely sick.

 

[Knox]

According to WLOX.com, “Sheriff deputies roped off an area of the family’s property that included a swing set and livestock pens.” The possibilities make me absolutely sick.

Is there also a shed in that area?

 

[iQuill]

Gosh ... I hope there weren't livestock in those pens. Sounds like this family has experienced more than their share of tragedy. Moo

Godspeed Gracie

 

[JoeFromLB]

Is the autopsy today?
I hope we hear soon exactly what happened.

Rest in Peace, Gracelyn.

 

[Leilei]

Is the autopsy today?
I hope we hear soon exactly what happened.

Rest in Peace, Gracelyn.

I think it was Monday.
I haven't heard any updates at all.
IMO.

 

[Gemmie]

I'm not seeing where the property boundaries are. But it's a very wooded area.

Unsure where the city thinks the boundary lines are, but Zillow shows the property is fenced in.

Click on the image so you can "walk" up and down w/Google maps.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/16040-F-Taylor-Rd-Saucier-MS-39574/316966015_zpid/

 

[Gemmie]

The area from which her body was recovered. Are they in a depression? Perhaps she fell into a pit of some sort, hence why it took some time to find her?



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How did Gracelyn Vick die? Here’s what we know so far

It’s a question on the mind of many people: how did Gracelyn Vick die?

www.wlox.com

What I find interesting about the pic you posted is LE is looking up, like perhaps at that big tree. Why up? I'd think down. Perhaps he was thinking and just looking up as he did so?

From the article:

Sheriff deputies roped off an area of the family’s property that included a swing set and livestock pens.

Here’s what we know so far about the death of 6-year-old Gracelynn Vick

Family and friends were devastated when news spread about her death.

www.wlox.com

 

[Sillybilly]

Given the mention of livestock pens in proximity to where Gracelyn was found, we might consider wildlife and specifically hungry bears that might be coming out of hibernation in April.

"They emerge from hibernation in March or April".

 

[SluethinAway]

Given the mention of livestock pens in proximity to where Gracelyn was found, we might consider wildlife and specifically hungry bears that might be coming out of hibernation in April.

"They emerge from hibernation in March or April".

Could be a possibility for sure. Wild hogs and Alligators in South MS as well.

I keep checking the jail roster just in case it's a different animal...

 

[Leilei]

Could be a possibility for sure. Wild hogs and Alligators in South MS as well.

I keep checking the jail roster just in case it's a different animal...

I've been doing the same. Really hoping that this was a tragic accident.

IMO.

 

[Quill]

Given the mention of livestock pens in proximity to where Gracelyn was found, we might consider wildlife and specifically hungry bears that might be coming out of hibernation in April.

"They emerge from hibernation in March or April".

The black bear population is on the rise in Mississippi and Harrison County is definitely in the range where there are a good few sightings. Venomous snakes could have been hidden well in that area and many types (water moccasin, rattle snakes) in this area are aggressive if disturbed. Wild hogs and alligators, as @SluethinAway already mentioned, can be a menace as well. Throw in wandering dogs and you have a few animal possibilities.
I really am wondering if she fell from that tree or very old, dilapidated play equipment. It looks to me like an accident waiting to happen.

 

[lisette]

Do we know who was there that day? I wonder if anybody went out to look for her before they called for help. It looks like they would have thought to look in the playground area. Will it have taken six hours to think that that would be a possible place to look for a six year old girl?

 

[Knox]

The ME surely has a preliminary COD at this point, why aren't they updating yet?

 

[swanniee11]

@Knox, I agree this is taking a bit, maybe verifying blood work which takes FOREVER!. I read a comment from a family member that they wouldn't know until later in the week so I'm doing what I am really bad at and sitting on my hands.
With that being said, I'm so hoping that this is a tragic accident, as sad as that sounds. IMO

 

[Gemmie]

The video linked below said she went out to play in the front yard. There's an area to the right of the house with swings, a slide, a trampoline, etc. The play area in the pic below looks nothing like the area that was roped off (it's on lower ground). Sure, she could have decided to move to the back to play there, but then again she might not have.

Here’s what we know so far about the death of 6-year-old Gracelynn Vick

Family and friends were devastated when news spread about her death.

www.wlox.com

Image from Google maps: Street View · Google Maps

 

[TristanP]

The black bear population is on the rise in Mississippi and Harrison County is definitely in the range where there are a good few sightings. Venomous snakes could have been hidden well in that area and many types (water moccasin, rattle snakes) in this area are aggressive if disturbed. Wild hogs and alligators, as @SluethinAway already mentioned, can be a menace as well. Throw in wandering dogs and you have a few animal possibilities.
I really am wondering if she fell from that tree or very old, dilapidated play equipment. It looks to me like an accident waiting to happen.

But why would it take six hours to find her? That’s what puzzles me.