Man Predicted His Own Death in Haunting Post One Day Before Being Tied Up and Shot
A shocking case has emerged from the Santa Cruz Mountains in California, where a man eerily predicted his own murder in a Facebook post just one day before his tragic death. Sean Pfeffer, 45, and Colter White, 53, were discovered dead in the back of an abandoned pickup truck on April 24, both bound with rope and shot.
Authorities from the California Highway Patrol announced the arrest of 66-year-old James David Collier, a resident of Boulder Creek, over the weekend. He is currently being held at the Santa Clara County Jail, facing two murder charges.
In a haunting social media post made just a day prior to his death, Sean Pfeffer, who worked as a mechanic, mentioned Collier directly. He expressed concerns about Collier's presence in the area, stating that he had invited him but now viewed him as a problem. Pfeffer's post read, "If today doesn't work out, know that it was James Collier, the piece of crap that I invited to this mountain that still hasn't left it and is working the f*** out of my f****** cousin." He concluded with a chilling line, "I'm rolling down there right now, Jimmy, I hope you shoot me."
The following day, on March 23, highway patrol officers responded to reports of two bodies in the vicinity and discovered them beneath a 1988 Harley Davidson motorcycle, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Court documents revealed that the motorcycle had been transported to the scene by a tractor.
Detectives and crime scene investigators from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office were promptly dispatched to the location. A coroner's report issued three days later officially classified the incident as a double homicide. The report indicated that Pfeffer died from a "gunshot wound of the left chest," while White suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and limbs.
While police have not disclosed a specific motive for the killings, local reports suggest that the situation may have stemmed from Collier's refusal to vacate a property that was being put up for sale. This refusal could have escalated tensions between the individuals involved.
On April 9, a SWAT team and detectives executed a raid on Collier's home, utilizing the evidence gathered to arrest him for the double homicide on Sunday. California Highway Patrol's Golden Gate Division Chief, Don Goodbrand, praised the detectives for their dedication and investigative efforts in apprehending a suspect in this tragic case. He stated, "The successful outcome would not have been possible without the outstanding partnership of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. We are grateful for their collaboration and unwavering commitment to justice."
