He was earning well as a police officer in the Greeley Police Department and was happily married to Heather Garraus. To alter her body with my name we did not have that type of relationship. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as First Name, Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. East Farmingdale . Oops, we were unable to send the email. Mere hours before Heather Garraus was shot to death, Victoria Garraus talked to her mom on the phone about homework. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Graciously submitted by lee-ltd. ***** Victoria Shea Garraus, a senior at Byron Center High school in Bryon Township, MI died unexpectedly on March 13, 2015 at the age of 17. I did not find anything related to the case.. cemeteries found in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He (Ken Nelson) looked up at me and said, Lets go.'. Hulsey said Ken Nelson immediately handed his gun to him the moment he got into Ken Nelsons Jeep. There was a problem getting your location. Please try again later. Garraus was driving a 2002 Kia Rio south on Wilson Avenue, near 92nd Avenue, when she lost control of the car and veered off the road. Thus, Ignacio took matters into his own hand, broke up with Shawna, and even gave up his parental rights to the baby. Victoria Garraus, daughter of the victim: She said she spoke to Garraus by phone hours before the shooting, and was with Ignacio Garraus the entire afternoon of the shooting.She also said she went home and worked on her homework while her father cooked hamburgers later in the evening. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. James Hartshorn, a student at University High School who witnessed the confrontation between Nelson and Ken Nelson the night of the shooting: He said a man reached into the cab of the truck Nelson was driving and took something out. Failed to delete memorial. Victoria recounted for jurors that days events. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. That (affair) was her leverage on me, said Garraus, who testified in court Friday. In 2013, Victoria had moved in with family friends, the Seeses, in Byron Township, MI, seeking a more diverse academic curriculum and to complete her Junior and Senior year. E-mail John Tunison: jtunison@mlive.com and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/johntunison. Drag images here or select from your computer for Victoria Shea memorial. Besides, she was highly dedicated to her husband and their relationship meant the world to Heather. Once Shawnas murder trial ended, Ignacio resigned from the police force and moved out of Greeley with his daughter. Nelson was not allowed to talk about his wife, who she refereed to as Snow White, in Garraus presence. Dyer, also a senior, was treated and released from the hospital. I totally agree that some Americans have brain worms. Her passenger, Cayla Dyer, an 18-year-old senior at the High School, reportedly suffered from facial lacerations and a fractured leg. Garraus was shot twice in the head execution style on Jan. 23, 2007 in front of the Greeley credit union where she worked. There is a problem with your email/password. Ken Nelson approached the truck, upset and yelling, as Nelson slid across the passenger seat. But ultimately, if I never had an affair, Heather would be alive. However, from the looks of it, the cops seemingly had an immediate breakthrough as there were several eyewitnesses to the murder. Later that evening, Victoria answered a different kind of phone call. Greeley police officer Kell Hulsey was the first to contact Nelson that night riding with Ken Nelson. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Free plan On one voice mail, a voice said to be Nelsons said, Just so you know, Im getting an attorney tomorrow and Im doing a DNA test and you will pay. One picture text message sent to Heather Garraus by Nelson showed Nelson and Garraus child with the text, Iggys flesh and blood., Some messages contained profanity, including one text that read, You have no heart I loved you and trusted you. Start at the search page. Originally from Florida, she planned to move back there after graduation to live with her father. He was a firearm instructor he had several different types of guns, said Hulsey, who said he wasnt sure if the gun handed to him was from Ken Nelsons holster. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. but it can also be stressful. On the evening of Dec. 16, 2006, Ignacio Garraus said he snuck out of his house, either through a window or the back door, and went to the Cactus Canyon bar with Nelson and her best friend, Michelle Moore. The Kent County Sheriffs Department said the accident occurred near the intersection of Wilson Ave. SW & 92nd Ave SW. Victoria Garraus, a 17-year-old Senior at Byron Center High School, was driving southbound on Wilson Ave when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree. NBC News' 'Dateline: Internal Affairs' chronicles . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Try again later. Thanks for your help! She is hidden along with her mom. Once the mystery attacker reached Heather, they ordered her to go down on her knees and began shooting incessantly at close range. ), 616.724.1800 | Contact Us | Careers | Customer Reviews | Delivery/Refund Policy | 2023 MKD Funeral Homes. Passenger Cayla Dyer, also a senior, was treated at the hospital and released with minor injuries. $9,180 Tuition. Byron Center High School has announced that they will be available for grief counseling for students in need of the service. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Even Heather worked at the Colorado State Employees Credit Union in Greeley, and their daughter, Victoria, shared a close bond with both. Victoria had mentioned her discount to purchase clothing almost outweighed the fun she had with the people there. Subsequently, she started sending threatening messages to the Garrauses, and while it was annoying, Ignacio and Heather chose to ignore the warning signs. People who knew her described her as a wonderful and kind individual who welcomed everyone with a smile and was always ready to extend a helping hand. Because a beautiful womans dead for me having an affair, the chain of events that I had no way of foreseeing. 0 cemeteries found in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA. No public services are scheduled at this time. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Victoria said she went home and worked on her homework while her father cooked hamburgers. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Select this result to view Victoria L Shea's phone number, address, and more. Victoria was a part of the artist community and an active member in various areas of the arts at BCHS. When the police began investigating Heathers death, they turned to the eyewitnesses who were present on the scene and recorded their accounts. However, once she clocked out and was about to return home, a dark figure approached her in the parking lot. "She was very good at throwing everything together and making something weird," she said. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Victoria Shea I found on Findagrave.com. Garraus said he called a fellow officer to drive him home because he had upward of eight beers and had taken Ambian, a sleeping aid. However, things got pretty serious when the extra-marital affair led to a baby, and Shawna asked Ignacio to leave his wife and move in with her. She then lost control of the car. Byron Center High School student killed in one-car crash, Byron Center student killed in Wilson Avenue crash is identified, Teen dies after car crashes into tree in Kent County, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Woman bitten 3 times by copperhead snake at Virginia restaurant. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 2003 - The mother of Heather (Hodges) Garraus dies of cancer. Ken Nelson got back in his Jeep and drove home, while Hulsey stayed with Nelson. Friday morning in Shawna Nelsons murder trial, Victoria , wearing a brown dress and white sweater, quietly spoke into the microphone about the last conversation she had with her mother. That night at home, Garraus confronted Ignacio Garraus about the affair. A Roman Catholic memorial service was held for Victoria and family Friday March 20, at 1 PM at the Palms-Robarts, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, Florida with Father Michael Scheip officiating. Garraus also held back tears as he recalled the night he found out his wife was dead. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. She was later pronounced deceased. "She had the most amazing spirit," said Ngo. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. On Dec. 18, 2006, Garraus said he called Nelson with Garraus watching and ended the relationship. Assistant County Attorney at Rockingham County Education: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Victoria Shea Office Manager - Northcoast Landing Show all results. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. She died from her wounds 30 minutes later at the age of 37, leaving behind a 9-year-old daughter, Victoria. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He said he told her everything. 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