People in Sheboygan Falls are being asked to wear purple today to honor an eight-year-old boy allegedly killed last week by his mother.
Purple was Oliver Hitchcock’s favorite color.
Hitchcock was allegedly choked by his mother at their home last week.
“The initial response I can say was due to a strangulation,” said Police Chief Eric Miller.
The incident was witnessed by Oliver’s father and brother.
Oliver’s uncle, Eric Hitchcock, describes his nephew as an all around good boy.
Oliver Hitchcock’s mother, whose name is not being released, faces charges, including First Degree Intentional Homicide charge.
The Sheboygan Falls Fire Department and First Responders posted the request to wear purple on their Facebook page. Plans are under way for a candlelight vigil for Oliver Hitchcock on Sunday, April 10.
