Overview
- Tyler Wilkin was found dead near his campsite at Playa La Selva on July 10, when a beachgoer discovered his body in the mangroves.
- Local police say he suffered a single gunshot wound to the back of his head that they believe was fired at close range in an execution-style killing.
- In his final messages the 35-year-old complained about a nearby man nicknamed “the howler,” who Wilkin said had been setting off fireworks and howling outside the camp.
- Authorities have released few public details and no arrest has been announced, leaving friends and relatives to publicly press for more information.
- Police have named a person of interest and notified the FBI to assist the inquiry, while family and friends have raised money to hire a private investigator to pursue additional leads.