What began as a quiet Sunday in Saucier, Mississippi, turned into every parent’s worst nightmare.
Six-year-old Gracelyn Vick was last seen stepping outside to play—something she had done countless times before. But this time, she never came back. Hours later, after a desperate search led by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, volunteers, and neighbors, the unimaginable was confirmed: Gracelyn’s body was discovered near her home.
No arrests have been made, and authorities are working tirelessly to understand what happened. An autopsy is pending, and investigators are still determining whether foul play was involved.
But for Gracelyn’s mother, Vicky Lynn Hutcherson, this pain is tragically familiar.
In just four years, she has now lost three of her children.
— Her 18-year-old son passed away in 2021.
— Her 13-year-old stepdaughter died in a car crash in 2024.
— And now, little Gracelyn is gone too.
The heartbreak has shaken the small community, who have come together in candlelight vigils, donations, and emotional support for a mother enduring the unimaginable—again.
“This kind of grief is hard to put into words,” one neighbor shared. “It’s just too much for one person to bear.”
The investigation is ongoing, but one thing is clear: Gracelyn’s story has touched thousands, and her memory won’t be forgotten.