On Sunday, April 13, 2025, six-year-old Gracelynn Vick was reported missing from her front yard in Saucier, Mississippi. She had gone outside to play around noon, and when her family noticed her absence shortly thereafter, they alerted authorities. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office initiated an extensive search in the area of F. Taylor and Saucier Fairley roads. Tragically, around 6 p.m., Gracelynn’s body was discovered near her home .YouTube+2WXXV News 25+2People.com+2People.com
As of April 14, no arrests have been made, and investigators have not determined whether foul play was involved. An autopsy was scheduled to ascertain the cause of death. Sheriff Matt Haley addressed speculation circulating on social media, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and that conclusions should not be drawn prematurely .People.com
Gracelynn’s death is the third tragedy to strike her family in recent years. In March 2024, her 13-year-old sister, Victoria, died in a car accident on U.S. 49 in Harrison County. Earlier, in July 2021, her 17-year-old brother, Larry Hart, passed away due to a medical condition. According to her aunt, Jackie Polk, Gracelynn was still grieving the loss of her sister at the time of her own death .People.com
The community is mourning the loss of Gracelynn, remembering her as a joyful child whose life was cut tragically short. As the investigation continues, local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in uncovering the circumstances surrounding her death.
