Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She was a wiz at technology, had a sarcastic sweet nature, loved to kid around, was great in art, had an eye for fashion, was a dedicated gamer, loved fishing, was an old soul, and knew what she liked and didnt like. Victoria was a part of the Artist Community and an active member in various areas of the arts at BCHS. I did not find anything related to the case.. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. It is with great sadness that I bring to you news of losing one of our Byron Center High School students. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Dyer, also a senior, was treated and released from the hospital. Sorry! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. And I got to hide it so my kid doesnt see how bad I loathe myself. Hulsey testified he never saw Ken Nelson who was previously accused of taking something out of the truck open the trucks passenger door, get in the truck, remove anything from the truck or hold a gun at any time. He testified Nelson said she had bumped her head and was not quite right.. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Image Credit: Court TV. Hulsey said Ken Nelson yelled, Give me my (expletive) gun, to which he responded, (expletive) no, and shoved the gun under the seat. Year should not be greater than current year. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Joseph said Garraus, a senior, was part of the "Artist Community" and was involved in various areas of the arts at the high school. I said, Im going to stay with Heather; Im not going to see you again, and we are done, dont make any attempt to contact us again.'. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Thanks for your help! She will be very missed by many who loved her. Try again later. BYRON CENTER, Mich. A Senior at Byron Center High School was killed and another student injured in a crash that happened late Friday. This is a summary of the witnesses who testified on Friday in the Shawna Nelson case. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. According to the witnesses, the assailant who attacked Heather spoke in a womans voice and even blamed the victim for ruining her life. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. She also mentioned that she wished there was a Gordmans in Florida which she could work at while attending college. The car struck a tree. Learn more about merges. Nelson, a former police dispatcher, had an affair with Ignacio Garraus, the victims husband, who is a former Greeley police officer. ' said Hulsey who was afraid Ken Nelson might hit his wife. 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. When the police began investigating Heathers death, they turned to the eyewitnesses who were present on the scene and recorded their accounts. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Victoria Shea Garraus I found on Findagrave.com. 0 cemeteries found in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA. We talked about a lot of things. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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 was incredibly upset.. All rights reserved (About Us). Garraus said their relationship included meeting in various public places such as parking lots around Greeley, Starbucks, Jacksons Bar, & Grill in Greeley and Fort Collins and in Denver, Grand Lake and Keystone. DeGood-amato also knew Garraus as a dedicated artist, and said she dabbled in all sort of mediums including 3-D art and painting. Try again later. To alter her body with my name we did not have that type of relationship. Julie Villa, a patron of The Dugout bar adjacent to the credit union where Heather Garraus was killed: She testified she witnessed a figure wearing a dark hood speed off in a green Ford truck. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? This is a carousel with slides. Victoria Garraus, senior, passed away tonight as she lost control of her car on Wilson and 92nd street. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Dyer is recovering from minor injuries, Kent County sheriff's deputies said Friday. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. You (expletive) me be prepared.. At that point, Hulsey said officers informed Nelson that Garraus had been shot. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In 2005, Nelson again became pregnant with Garraus child, and this time after what Ignacio Garraus described as much discussion, they chose not to abort the baby. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She began to choke up when she talked about the fun she had with Garraus and other friends at homecoming. She died from her wounds 30 minutes later at the age of 37, leaving behind a 9-year-old daughter, Victoria. Ken Nelson got back in his Jeep and drove home, while Hulsey stayed with Nelson. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Incidentally, Shawna was married to Ken Nelson, a Weld County sheriffs deputy, but was seemingly bored with her marital life. At that time, Hulsey said he thought Nelson might have been armed. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. E-mail John Tunison: jtunison@mlive.com and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/johntunison. Free plan GREAT NEWS! You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. En route to the police station, Forgue said Nelson said she thought her husband was mad at her because she left the kids home alone while she went to the liquor store, and indicated she didnt know what this was all about. Hartshorn said he could not see anything in the mans hands because they were in his pockets as he returned to the jeep and drove west away from the scene. He reached into cab of the truck and pulled something out, Hartshorn said. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Forgue said he put bags and flex cuffs on Nelsons hands to preserve possible gunshot residue. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Victoria Shea Garraus memorial. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This account has been disabled. Garraus also held back tears as he recalled the night he found out his wife was dead. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Uncategorized Receive a notification when services are updated. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Yes, well if peter had done a better job of providing, perhaps patti would not have been working so hard and not been at that place that morning. A call for her father carrying the tragic news that her mother was dead. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Victoria Garraus (146726478)? Greeley police officer Mark Forgue arrived at the scene of the arrest at 6:40 p.m. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She (Nelson) kept saying, Whats wrong, why are you so mad? Garraus said he had cooperated with police in the case. 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 didnt want this case to be botched up, I needed it to be clean, Garraus said. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The following day, she threatened to divorce Garraus, but the two agreed to stay together as long as he would end the relationship with Nelson, go to counseling and share with her any more communication from Nelson. Try again. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. The 10-year-old resembled the photo shown earlier of her late mother, Heather Garraus, who was killed on Jan. 23, 2007. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Moreover, around that time, Heather got to know of the affair, and although she was pretty hurt by it, she was ready to forgive her husband. Victoria Shea Garraus is 24 years old and lives in North Port, Florida. Nelson was not allowed to talk about his wife, who she refereed to as Snow White, in Garraus presence. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Hartshorn said he saw a Jeep and a truck blocking the road that night as he was coming out of the schools parking lot. Counselors are expected to be at the high school Monday for grieving students. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. On Dec. 18, 2006, Garraus said he called Nelson with Garraus watching and ended the relationship. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. This site contains affiliate links. Victoria was buried with her mother on Friday March 20, 2015.www.mkdfuneralhome.com/obituariesGraciously submitted by Contributor #48849181. Failed to remove flower. . ). You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Passenger Cayla Dyer, also a senior, was treated at the hospital and released with minor injuries. By the time first responders arrived at the murder scene, Heather was lying in a pool of blood on the ground. "Her and I have a sense of humor that's pretty similar, very blunt and open.". Thank you for your compassion and supporting all those hurting during this time.. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. and an examination determined his cause of death as a heart attack. And when Nelson got a tattoo of his name on her ankle, it upset him. Moreover, the people who saw the murder also claimed that the killer showed no compassion, and it seemed like a personal attack. When produced in court, Shawna was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2008. 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. Moreover, her co-workers immediately informed the police about Ignacios affair and alleged that Shawna was the only one capable of killing Heather. Her father has previously passed away from a heart attack. James Hartshorn, 17, is a University High School student who testified he witnessed the confrontation between Nelson and her husband that night. Reason, Funeral And Obituary Explored!. From SSDI: SS# issued in CO. based on information from your browser. Ignacio Garraus said he and Nelson agreed she would have an abortion in 2004 when she got pregnant for the first time. The small frame of Victoria Garraus settled in behind the microphone. Year should not be greater than current year. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Try again later. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. However, refusing to give up, officers arrested her best friend, Michelle Moore, who came clean after being charged with being an accessory after the fact and admitted that Shawna was responsible for murdering Heather. BYRON CENTER, MI -- A 17-year-old Byron Center High School student who died in a crash along Wilson Avenue has been identified as Victoria Garraus. However, if you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where Ignacio Garraus is at present, we have you covered. Her plan was to move back to Florida after graduation and join her father while attending State College of Florida and expand her knowledge in computers and learn computer graphics. Victoria Shea, (She/Her) SPHR, Prosci, Toronto, Ontario, Canada People Advisory Consultant at VLS People Advisory Victoria Shea, Esq. Garraus, a senior, died after she lost control of her 2002 Kia Rio while driving south on Wilson Avenue near 92nd Street about 6:30 p.m. Friday. Select this result to view Victoria L Shea's phone number, address, and more. Weve updated the security on the site. NBC News Dateline: Internal Affairs chronicles the brutal murder and shows how through efficient police investigation, law enforcement officers were to bring the perpetrator to justice. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Victoria Shea (72526053)? Try again later. SS# issued in CO. Graciously submitted by lee-ltd. 0 cemeteries found in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, USA. Lori was listed as. The 10-year-old took the stand recounting the night her mother died, as Shawna Nelson watched motionless a few feet away. What Has Happened to Ignacio Garraus? Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? See the previous step for how to add staff to your account to view cause of death. "Thank you for your compassion and supporting all those hurting during this time," Joseph wrote. Byron Center High School has announced that they will be available for grief counseling for students in need of the service. She is hidden along with her mom. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "She would always be there for me and always light things up with a joke," said Ngo as she grieved the death of her friend Saturday, March 14. But ultimately, if I never had an affair, Heather would be alive. The driver was pronounced deceased at the crash site, and the passenger, fellow student Cayla Dyer, was treated for minor injuries. Once Shawnas murder trial ended, Ignacio resigned from the police force and moved out of Greeley with his daughter. Nelson and Garraus had broken up before in there nearly three-year affair. The day of January 23, 2007, was a normal one at the Garraus household as Heather left for work as scheduled. As Hartshorn was driving away from the scene he said an undercover police car with lights flashing sped toward the intersection. Kell Hulsey, Ken Nelsons supervisor: He said he took Kens gun and rode with him to the intersection where Nelson was arrested. The car went off the road and hit a tree. The best result we found for your search is Victoria L Shea age 20s in Stamford, CT in the Newfield - Westover - Turn Of River neighborhood. Hulsey said Ken Nelson immediately handed his gun to him the moment he got into Ken Nelsons Jeep. The Kent County Sheriff's Department reports that Victoria Garraus, 17, was driving a 2002 Kia Rio south on Wilson Avenue when the driver lost control and exited the road, hitting a tree. Multiple bullets hit the kneeling woman, who immediately collapsed on the ground while the assailant made a quick escape. I said, Victoria, Mommys dead.'. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Garraus had just put new tires on her car and swerved to miss a large pothole, Ngo was told. I totally agree that some Americans have brain worms. Only staff with the necessary account permissions can view cause of death for the facility. Resend Activation Email. Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. There, he received a phone call from his wife busting him. "That group is a very tight-knit group," he said. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. However, the prosecution revealed ominous text messages, e-mails and voice mail messages in court. This browser does not support getting your location. There is a problem with your email/password. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Read our affiliate disclosure policy here. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. She was later pronounced deceased. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Learn more about merges. At the time of her murder, Heather Garraus was 37-years-old and happily married to Ignacio Garraus, a police officer in the Greeley Police Department. It disturbed me, Garraus said. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Moreover, authorities also noted that a tire pattern near the murder scene matched Shawnas vehicle, while her DNA, as well as gunshot residue, were found on a pair of shoes lying near Heather. Make sure that the file is a photo. He also said Nelson never threatened to physically harm him or his family. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Sorry! Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In the following days, Forgue canvassed the neighborhood looking for witnesses or evidence, such as the murder weapon, and found nothing. Its on me.. 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. In February 2015, she had been recognized for being a great employee, which brought her great pride. During more than three hours of testimony, Garraus recounted his affair with Nelson, whom prosecutors contend shot his wife Heather Garraus twice in the head in January 2007 in Greeley. 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. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Greeley police officer Kell Hulsey was the first to contact Nelson that night riding with Ken Nelson. Add to your scrapbook. Learn more about managing a memorial . When Heather Garraus was shot to death on January 23, 2007, it left the residents of Greeley, Colorado, petrified. When the call came, she went with her father to the scene. Shawna Nelson is standing trial for first degree murder in the shooting of Heather Garraus. Oops, something didn't work. Hulsey testified that he was present when Ken Nelson heard the call come over the scanner, reporting that Nelson was a suspect in a shooting. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. In fact, the show also stated that Shawna and Ignacios affair led to a child, and the former wanted him to divorce his wife and move in with her. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. igarraus@comcast.net; Possible Relatives. See more Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. . You have chosen this person to be their own family member. based on information from your browser. Besides, she was highly dedicated to her husband and their relationship meant the world to Heather. Who is Victoria Shea Garraus? Ken Nelson was a gun enthusiast. OBITUARY Victoria Shea Garraus May 20, 1997 - March 13, 2015 Victoria Shea Garraus was born on May 20, 1997 and passed away on March 13, 2015 You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. "She had the most amazing spirit," said Ngo. A front. "I said, 'Victoria, Mommy's dead.'" Garraus said he had cooperated with police in the case. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Victoria was a part of the artist community and an active member in various areas of the arts at BCHS. Byron Center High School Principal Scott Joseph sent an electronic letter to parents late Friday, March 13, to notify them of the death. More sordid details surrounding the shooting of Garraus came to light Friday as Ignacio Garraus described his relationship with his wife and Nelson. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. I tried to email you it's not sending! In February 2015, she had been recognized for being a great employee, which brought her great pride. 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. Try again later. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Thanks for your help! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Lets delve into the details surrounding the crime and find out more, shall we? Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Type: Car Accident Topics: Resend Activation Email. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I have many times used Hylands myself and am a fan of their products. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He told me Heather was dead," said Garraus, who then told his daughter. The 6:30 p.m. crash also injured a passenger, fellow student Cayla Dyer. Ignacio Garraus, husband of victim: He said he had a nearly three-year affair with Shawna Nelson, that resulted in one abortion and one child. 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. Garraus, a senior, died after she lost control of her 2002 Kia Rio while driving south on Wilson Avenue near 92nd Street about 6:30 p.m. Friday. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Assistant County Attorney at Rockingham County Education: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Victoria Shea Office Manager - Northcoast Landing Show all results. Netherlands, Death Index, 1795-1970. He leaned more than half of his body into to the truck.. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Incidentally, although Shawna quickly made an escape, the murder was witnessed by several eye-witnesses who immediately called the police. 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. However, Ignacio seemed quite remorseful about the whole incident and kept blaming himself for Heathers murder. We have set your language to Add to your scrapbook. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Try again later. An initial examination determined that she was dead, while an autopsy later confirmed that the Colorado State Employees Credit Union employee had died of multiple bullet wounds. When authorities reached the scene, they declared Heather dead and ascertained that she had died from gunshot wounds. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Mere hours before Heather Garraus was shot to death, Victoria Garraus talked to her mom on the phone about homework. East Farmingdale . Moreover, officers also found a Grim Reaper mask in the truck the accused was driving, further strengthening their case. Victoria Shea Birth 20 Sep 1921 Death 7 Mar 2007 (aged 85) Burial. Victoria was buried with her mother on Friday March 20, 2015. Later that evening, Victoria answered a different kind of phone call. BYRON CENTER, MI -- Katy Ngo hung out with 17-year-old Victoria Garraus almost every day at Byron Center High School and knew her as someone with a care-free attitude. She had a baby; its mine,' Garraus said. GREAT NEWS! We couldnt believe we had heard Shawna Nelsons name, Hulsey said. Subsequently, she started sending threatening messages to the Garrauses, and while it was annoying, Ignacio and Heather chose to ignore the warning signs. The Kent County Sheriff's Department reports that Victoria Garraus, 17, was driving a 2002 Kia Rio southon Wilson Avenuewhen the driverlost control and exitedthe road, hittinga tree. E-mail John Tunison: jtunison@mlive.com and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/johntunison. "Victoria cared so much about people and had the biggest heart," Ngo said. March 3, 2008. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. She was a wiz at technology, had a sarcastic sweet nature, loved to kid around, was great in art, had an eye for fashion, was a dedicated gamer, loved fishing, was an old soul, and knew what she liked and didnt like. Therefore, Shawna was arrested and charged with murder. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Victoria Shea I found on Findagrave.com. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Naturally, this enraged Shawna, who plotted revenge and was determined to make Ignacio pay. NBC News Dateline: Internal Affairs chronicles the gruesome incident and shows how the investigation ultimately led to Shawna Nelson. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Garraus was shot twice in the head execution style on Jan. 23, 2007 in front of the Greeley credit union where she worked. Victoria had mentioned her discount to purchase clothing almost outweighed the fun she had with the people there. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. NBC News' 'Dateline: Internal Affairs' chronicles . Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Search above to list available cemeteries. However, little did people realize that her husband, Ignacio Garraus' extra-marital affair with Shawna Nelson, acted as a catalyst for the slaying. He said Nelson was wearing black sweatpants with a sweater that tied in the front. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. FORT COLLINS Ignacio Garraus compared his affair with Shawna Nelson to being held hostage.. 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. He said he disguised her name as Omar in his cell phone. Victoria recounted for jurors that days events. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. That (affair) was her leverage on me, said Garraus, who testified in court Friday. Sara Staley, worked at the credit union with Garraus: She called Ignacio Garraus to inform him of his wifes shooting. However, from the looks of it, the cops seemingly had an immediate breakthrough as there were several eyewitnesses to the murder. my axal broke and my tire flew off there was no cars around me i merged off to left of road as far as i could i was almost tottally off high way then i called police right.