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Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man predicted own murder in chilling Facebook post one day before he was tied up and shot
Sean Pfeffer, 45, said 'I hope you shoot me' in a furious Facebook post about his alleged killer just a day before his body was found in the back of a pickup truck in California's Santa Cruz Mountains A man named his alleged killer in a chilling Facebook post just a day before he was found dead in a remote area. The bodies of Sean Pfeffer, 45, and Colter White, 53, were discovered in the back of an abandoned pickup truck in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California on April 24. Both men were found to have been tied up with rope and shot. On Monday, officers from California Highway Patrol announced that James David Collier, a 66-year-old from the small town of Boulder Creek, had been arrested "without incident" over the weekend, and is being held at Santa Clara County Jail on two charges of murder. Now, a final social media post by Sean Pfeffer written the day before he died has emerged. In it, Mr Pfeffer, who worked as a mechanic in Boulder Creek, claimed that he had invited a man named James Collier to the area - but suggested he had since become a problem and had begun pressuring his cousin. He wrote: "If today isn'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 said. "I'm rolling down there right now Jimmy, I hope you shoot me." On the following day, March 23, highway patrol officers responded to reports of two bodies in the area, and found them underneath a 1988 Harley Davidson motorbike, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Court documents alleged the motorcycle had been taken to the scene by tractor. Detectives and crime scene investigators from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office were also at the scene, and a coroner's report issued three days later officially classified the incident as a double homicide. It found Mr Pfeffer was killed by a "'gunshot wound of the left chest" while Mr White was killed by "gunshot wounds" to his "torso and left upper and lower extremities." Police have not stated what they believe to be the motive for the killing, though local reports said it could have centred around Collier's refusal to leave a property that was being put up for sale. On April 9, a swat team and detectives raided Collier's home, using the evidence to arrest him for double homicide on Sunday. California Highway Patrol's Golden Gate Division Chief Don Goodbrand said in a statement: "I want to commend our detectives for their incredible dedication and exceptional investigative efforts in bringing a suspect into custody in this tragic case. "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."
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Daily Mail
California man's Facebook premonition of his own murder came to pass... but cops found a second body alongside him
A California man was found dead alongside his friend just one day after he posted a chilling premonition to Facebook naming his alleged murderer. Sean Pfeffer, 45, and his friend Colter White, 53, both of Boulder Creek - a small mountain community in Santa Cruz - were found shot to death and bound by rope in the bed of an abandoned pickup truck on March 24, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said. The day before, Pfeffer, a local mechanic, took to his Facebook page and named the man he said was responsible for his death. 'If today isn'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 said. 'I'm rolling down there right now Jimmy I hope you shoot me,' he wrote in what would be his final post. On April 9, the CHP SWAT team and detectives searched Collier's home before 'using evidence' they found to arrest him in connection to the double homicide on Sunday. Pfeffer and White's bodies were found by a resident who noticed the truck in front of his property with a motorcycle left in the back. On March 23, Pfeffer named his killer, James Collier, and called him a 'piece of crap' They were discovered under a 1988 Harley Davidson along with other items, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Investigators believe the motorcycle was dumped on the bed of the pickup truck by a tractor, according to court documents reviewed by the outlet. One of the men was found with a rope tied around his neck with multiple gunshots in his back, court records said. The other victim was discovered bound by his feet with gunshot wounds to his left thigh, left arms, lower back and the back of his neck, the records detailed. Though it is unclear why Collier allegedly took their lives, prosecutors believe the dispute had to do with him not cooperating with an eviction, per court records. An unidentified property owner appeared to want to sell a residence Collier was living in but he was not cooperating. It is unclear how Pfeffer and White, a carpenter, were involved in this reported dispute, but Ring doorbell footage captured two men discussing how they were going to 'take care' of Collier before grabbing a baseball bat on their way out, prosecutors said in the court records. Along with their bodies, a baseball bat was found inside the truck, per court documents. Collier, a local road maintenance employee, said he was challenging a property owner so he could remain at his home, but he denied killing the two men. He also denied any self-defense related to their slayings, records showed. Detectives found a piece of glass inside Collier's home that matched the truck Pfeffer and White were found in. Dirt below the glass 'presumptively' tested positive for blood, according to investigators. An unnamed person also told detectives that he admitted to killing the men after they threatened to enter his home, according to records. Collier is currently being held in Santa Clara County jail without bail. He is expected in court Wednesday afternoon. Following the double tragedy, Pfeffer and White's loved ones took to social media to pay their respects. Nick Dorris, Pfeffer's sister, shared a loving image of them and said: 'Goodness I miss you so much Sean!' She added: 'The memories flood in fast and unexpectedly throughout my day and I don't know how to stop crying and missing you so much! My baby brother, my first best friend! I miss you Seanypoo!' Others took to his Facebook and wished him a happy birthday on April 1. 'Sean happy birthday. I can't believe your not a phone call away I miss you and will never understand why there are so many things I wish I would have told you,' one wrote. Another loved one thanked him for 'leaving that Facebook post' before he died. 'Sean, I hate that this happened to you but thank you for leaving that Facebook post. James Collier was denied bail and arraignment is Wednesday afternoon. Love you forever and ever,' she wrote. White has been remembered as a loving husband and a 'dedicated father of five,' according to a GoFundMe page. 'His death which has been ruled a homicide has left his family and friends in shock and disbelief. Obviously, no one can plan for,' it read. White was the sole breadwinner for his family, as well as their 'protector and the light of their lives,' the page continued. The funds are set to go toward his grieving family. As of Wednesday morning, more than $2,000 was raised.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Boulder Creek homicide victim named suspected killer before death
(KRON) — A Boulder Creek man was charged with first-degree murder in connection to a double homicide in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Two men were found deceased in the back of a pickup truck along Highway 35 near Castle Rock State Park in Santa Clara County on March 24. Both men had been shot to death, according to the California Highway Patrol. Family members identified the victims as Colter White, 53, and Sean Pfeffer, 45, Lookout Santa Cruz reported. CHP detectives launched an investigation and identified 66-year-old James David Collier as the prime suspect. Pfeffer named his suspected killer in a Facebook post the day before he was found dead. On March 23, Pfeffer wrote in his last Facebook post, 'If today isn't work out know that it was James Collier the piece of c**p that I invited to this mountain that still hasn't left it. I'm rolling down there right now Jimmy I hope you shoot me.' Prosecutors believe that the two victims were murdered on March 23, court records show. Pfeffer's post also said Collier was over-working his cousin, but he didn't include details about what the job was for. Pfeffer lived in a small cabin in the Santa Cruz Mountains, according to his Facebook profile. White and Pfeffer were close friends, family members told Lookout. On April 9, a CHP SWAT team and the Golden Gate Division Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team served a search warrant at Collier's Boulder Creek home in Santa Cruz County. Investigators found enough evidence to arrest Collier Sunday morning. Collier was booked into a Santa Clara County jail and charged with two counts of murder, according to a criminal complaint filed by the district attorney's office. 'This case highlights the strength of our law enforcement partnerships in protecting our community, especially in the rural areas of our county where jurisdictions overlap,' said Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonsen. 'We are grateful for the collaboration that led to the capture of the suspect and for helping ensure the safety of our residents.' CHP Golden Gate Division Chief Don Goodbrand said, 'I want to commend our detectives for their incredible dedication and exceptional investigative efforts in bringing a suspect into custody in this tragic case.' Collier is scheduled to make his first court appearance in the Hall of Justice on Monday afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
24-03-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Teen introduces program to Cambridge that helps the planet with plant-based meals
A teen is introducing an initiative in Cambridge, Massachusetts that she hopes can help the planet with a simple change that starts with people's diets. Seventeen-year-old Ruti Pfeffer is leading the "Eat for Impact" program this month, hoping to better the environment with planet-conscious meals. "For me, the thing that started it was, I care about how the animals are treated in our food systems, but for some people that's really about the environment," said Pfeffer. The junior at Meridian Academy worked with city leaders and restaurants to include more plant-based menu options for the month of March with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. "I think it's super important because of how much plant-based eating can reduce our emissions," she explained. Eat for Impact Cambridge is one of five initiatives happening around the world this month. Others are taking place in New Jersey, Nigeria, France, and the Netherlands. City leaders were happy to get on board with the program and support the teen. "Including more fresh, local produce and plant-based foods in meals helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and Type II diabetes. We are looking forward to the partnerships between 'Eat for Impact' and restaurants here in the city," the manager of the public health nutrition services at the Cambridge Public Department Bridget DeVeau, said in a statement. Base Crave is one of the restaurants adding new climate-friendly meals this month. "Since she called, we are now offering basil tofu and eggplant basil paneer," said restaurant owner, Bhola Pandey. Pandey told WBZ-TV that the cafe already has an extensive vegetarian menu, but the program is a good reminder that what we eat and how food is sourced and prepared has a larger impact. "This is the only planet we have," added Pandey. "Food is basically all medicine. What you eat makes you." Both Base Crave and Pfeffer hope their efforts will inspire diners to make small daily choices to better their health and the health of the planet. "Hopefully, these restaurants will keep the wonderful dishes they've created because truly they look so amazing," said Pfeffer. Base Crave says they plan on keeping their newly designed dishes on the menu permanently. "Let's encourage people to eat more vegetables," concluded Pandey. The "Eat for Impact" program in Cambridge was made possible with the help of the non-profit Planted Society. At the end of the month, a climate report on the program's impact will be published to highlight the restaurant's greenhouse gas savings. According to Planted Society, past initiatives have reached an average of 600,000 individuals, sparking conversations and driving awareness. For more information about "Eat for Impact", click here .
Boston Globe
11-03-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Meet the high school student who wants to bring plant-based eating to the masses
'This started as my concern for how animals were being treated. But [these practices] are really terrible for the environment in a lot of ways, from the massive amount of water used to the waste that it produces,' Pfeffer says. 'For example, eating a plant-based burger instead of an actual one can save up to the equivalent of driving 60 miles in a car in terms of carbon emissions.' Advertisement Pfeffer cold-called several restaurants throughout the city or visited in person to explain her mission. It was nerve-racking at first, she says, but many businesses were encouraging. Currently, Althea, Base Crave, and Le Macaron are serving plant-based specials at her urging. At Althea in Central Square, owner Greg Reeves now serves a local fried enoki mushroom with basil lemon puree ($13) and harissa cauliflower with smoky cashew romesco and garlic chips ($18) alongside smoked beef brisket and pork chops. 'It's a cool idea and a fun challenge to how we normally choose and create menu items, and it's really cool to see the impact it has on the environment. Plus, it's always great to help and be part of a local cause,' he says, saying the dishes have sold well, with a boost in reservations thanks to Dine Out Boston. Base Crave, an Asian fusion restaurant, now serves plantain basil curry and shiitake mushroom chili. Pastry shop Le Macaron added lemon ginger and elderberry raspberry tarts. Advertisement Smoked beets and escarole with black garlic, yogurt, and pumpkin seeds at Althea in Central Square. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff Pfeffer launched the effort through Planted Society, a multi-city organization that, among other initiatives, partners with local restaurants to introduce plant-based specials as a monthly challenge. When the challenge ends, the group produces a report to highlight environmental benefits achieved during the month, quantifying significant reductions in greenhouse gasses — and hopefully reshaping menus in the long term. To prepare, Pfeffer also conducted a fellowship through the New Roots Institute, an organization that empowers teenagers to educate peers about factory farming by launching sustainable food campaigns on their campuses. She recommends the program for other young people interested in food activism. 'We all have the power to make change within our communities. I really want to remind young people that they have the power to educate themselves and other people, to learn how to work with others, to do something they really believe in. I think this is really important work,' she says. Today, Pfeffer's favorite dishes are pasta alla norma with eggplant, and she's experimenting with okra. Her family typically shops at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. But she also understands that many people live in 'food deserts' — areas with limited access to grocery stores selling fresh foods. As of September 2024, about 21 percent of Massachusetts households with children reported food insecurity, according to Project Bread. But, in Cambridge, Pfeffer hopes that more restaurants will set the tone for plant-based eating as a legitimate and beneficial way to consume food. Much as frozen or prepackaged meals are the default for many, she hopes that someday, plant-based foods will become the accessible, affordable norm. Advertisement 'I hope that the campaign is able to show people that plant-based food can be absolutely delicious, and that it's really important to be mindful of the impact of the choices that we make,' she says. 'We need more role models of what delicious plant-based food can be — which is exactly what these amazing restaurants are providing.' Kara Baskin can be reached at
