The Murder of Colby Vinson: Rachiel Moore, Jason Curtis, and the Navarre Custody Case
The Murder of Colby Vinson: Rachiel Moore, Jason Curtis, and the Navarre Custody Case
On March 19, 2023, 24 year old Colby Vinson was shot and killed outside his apartment in Navarre, Florida, after arriving home with his four year old daughter, Preslee Vinson. Earlier that week, a judge had granted Colby shared custody of Preslee following a custody dispute with her mother, Rachiel Moore.
Investigators determined that Rachiel Moore arranged for her former stepfather, Jason Curtis, to travel from Alabama and kill Colby. In April 2025, a Santa Rosa County jury found Rachiel guilty of first degree premeditated murder and tampering with evidence. She was sentenced to life without parole. Jason Curtis was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for killing Colby.
This episode covers the murder of Colby Vinson, the custody case that led to the killing, the evidence against Rachiel Moore and Jason Curtis, and the outcome for the people Colby loved most.
What Happened to Colby Vinson?
Colby Vinson was killed on March 19, 2023, outside his Navarre apartment while unloading groceries after a visit with his daughter. Prosecutors said Rachiel Moore gave Jason Curtis information to find Colby, including identifying information and his location, and paid him gas money to drive from Alabama. A Santa Rosa County jury later found Rachiel Moore guilty of first degree premeditated murder and tampering with evidence.
Who Is Rachiel Moore?
Rachiel Moore is Colby Vinson's former partner and the mother of his daughter. She is sometimes searched as Rachel Moore, but the correct spelling is Rachiel Moore. Prosecutors said Rachiel communicated with her former stepfather, Jason Curtis, about killing Colby after a judge granted Colby shared custody of their daughter. Rachiel was convicted in April 2025 and sentenced to life without parole.
Who Is Jason Curtis?
Jason Curtis is Rachiel Moore's former stepfather. Prosecutors said Curtis drove from Alabama to Navarre, Florida, and shot Colby Vinson outside his apartment. Curtis was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2024.
What Happened to Preslee Vinson?
Preslee Vinson, sometimes searched as Presley Vinson, was four years old when her father was killed. She was physically unharmed. According to Colby's family, Preslee has been raised by Colby's parents, Megan and Brad Vinson. Out of respect for her privacy, we do not share further current details about her life.
Where Did the Colby Vinson Murder Happen?
Colby Vinson was killed outside his apartment in Navarre, Florida, in Santa Rosa County.
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