Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Hulsey said Ken Nelson yelled, Give me my (expletive) gun, to which he responded, (expletive) no, and shoved the gun under the seat. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. A system error has occurred. In February 2015, she had been recognized for being a great employee, which brought her great pride. Garraus was shot twice in the head execution style on Jan. 23, 2007 in front of the Greeley credit union where she worked. In February 2015, she had been recognized for being a great employee, which brought her great pride. Mark Forgue, a Greeley police officer who transported Nelson to the police station and unsuccessfully searched for the murder weapon in the days following the murder. Search above to list available cemeteries. Prosecutors allege Nelson shot Heather Garraus out of jealously after Ignacio Garraus ended the relationship in December 2006 and decided to reconcile with his wife. Multiple bullets hit the kneeling woman, who immediately collapsed on the ground while the assailant made a quick escape. Victoria recounted for jurors that days events. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Verify and try again. He (Ken Nelson) looked up at me and said, Lets go.'. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Dyer is recovering from minor injuries, Kent County sheriff's deputies said Friday. Year should not be greater than current year. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Shawna Nelson is standing trial for first degree murder in the shooting of Heather Garraus. Forgue said he put bags and flex cuffs on Nelsons hands to preserve possible gunshot residue. Edit your search or learn more. 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. Kell Hulsey, Ken Nelsons supervisor: He said he took Kens gun and rode with him to the intersection where Nelson was arrested. To prevent automated s-p-a-m submissions leave this field empty. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Greeley police officer Kell Hulsey was the first to contact Nelson that night riding with Ken Nelson. 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. Try again later. She then lost control of the car. Victoria is related to Alexis Shea and John D Shea as well as 2 additional people. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. She died from her wounds 30 minutes later at the age of 37, leaving behind a 9-year-old daughter, Victoria. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Greeley police officer Mark Forgue arrived at the scene of the arrest at 6:40 p.m. However, Ignacio seemed quite remorseful about the whole incident and kept blaming himself for Heathers murder. You (expletive) me be prepared.. However, from the looks of it, the cops seemingly had an immediate breakthrough as there were several eyewitnesses to the murder. She also mentioned that she wished there was a Gordmans in Florida which she could work at while attending college. Hulsey said Ken Nelson immediately handed his gun to him the moment he got into Ken Nelsons Jeep. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. However, the prosecution revealed ominous text messages, e-mails and voice mail messages in court. Verify and try again. Victoria Garraus, senior, passed away tonight as she lost control of her car on Wilson and 92nd street. Garraus was in the artist community at Bryon Center High School and enjoyed sculpture, computer-generated art and anime. 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. Heather becomes depressed and is prescribed anti-depressants. Thanks for your help! Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. Please reset your password. When authorities reached the scene, they declared Heather dead and ascertained that she had died from gunshot wounds. 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. The final breakup between Nelson and Ignacio Garraus came the month before she was killed. Having an abortion was brought up, having the baby was brought up, said Garraus, who said he didnt know the childs birthdate. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The Moving can be an exciting experience. When the police began investigating Heathers death, they turned to the eyewitnesses who were present on the scene and recorded their accounts. Mere hours before Heather Garraus was shot to death, Victoria Garraus talked to her mom on the phone about homework. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "The doctor blocked my entrance into the room. 0 cemeteries found in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA. 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. Carrie-ann Elizabeth Bellina; Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I didnt want this case to be botched up, I needed it to be clean, Garraus said. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. No one knows for sure if she is doing ok. . SS# issued in CO. Graciously submitted by lee-ltd. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I tried to email you it's not sending! 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. Please reset your password. Let others know about your loved one's death. But ultimately, if I never had an affair, Heather would be alive. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. based on information from your browser. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Nelson was not allowed to talk about his wife, who she refereed to as Snow White, in Garraus presence. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. Why would she put my name on her body? Nelson stared straight ahead during Garraus testimony, and he never directly addressed her. Sara Staley, worked at the credit union with Garraus: She called Ignacio Garraus to inform him of his wifes shooting. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Oops, something didn't work. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He said Nelson was wearing black sweatpants with a sweater that tied in the front. The families of Cayla and Victoria ask that we keep them in our thoughts and prayers, but to allow them time and space to mourn and work through this tragedy. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. They have also lived in New York, NY. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Add to your scrapbook. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Year should not be greater than current year. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. FORT COLLINS Ignacio Garraus compared his affair with Shawna Nelson to being held hostage.. Learn more about merges. A front seat passenger, 17-year-old Cayla Dyer, had relatively minor injuries. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Once Shawnas murder trial ended, Ignacio resigned from the police force and moved out of Greeley with his daughter. Garraus also held back tears as he recalled the night he found out his wife was dead. However, if you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where Ignacio Garraus is at present, we have you covered. She had a baby; its mine,' Garraus said. We have set your language to At that time, Hulsey said he thought Nelson might have been armed. "Thank you for your compassion and supporting all those hurting during this time," Joseph wrote. Joseph said Garraus, a senior, was part of the "Artist Community" and was involved in various areas of the arts at the high school. Try again later. Drag images here or select from your computer for Victoria Shea Garraus memorial. Victoria was a part of the Artist Community and an active member in various areas of the arts at BCHS. vk. Victoria Shea Garraus is 24 years old and lives in North Port, Florida. Eyewitnesses present on the scene mentioned that the figure was dressed in a dark robe and had a Grim Reaper mask on their face to conceal their identity completely. Counselors will be at the high school Monday to help students deal with the loss. 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. Try again later. On Dec. 18, 2006, Garraus said he called Nelson with Garraus watching and ended the relationship. He noticed she was not wearing shoes because Nelson complained her feet were cold, Forgue testified. I have many times used Hylands myself and am a fan of their products. based on information from your browser. I said, Victoria, Mommys dead.'. The car went off the road and hit a tree. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Sorry! Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Death 13 Mar 2015 (aged 17) Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, USA. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. View your options for earning an MBA online, and learn how to pay for online MBA and graduate programs. Drag images here or select from your computer for Victoria Shea memorial. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. When Heather Garraus was shot to death on January 23, 2007, it left the residents of Greeley, Colorado, petrified. Try again later. On Monday, counselors will be available to work through supporting any of you who need support through this loss. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. By the time first responders arrived at the murder scene, Heather was lying in a pool of blood on the ground. Make sure that the file is a photo. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Counselors are expected to be at the high school Monday for grieving students. Its on me.. BYRON CENTER, Mich. A Senior at Byron Center High School was killed and another student injured in a crash that happened late Friday. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In the following days, Forgue canvassed the neighborhood looking for witnesses or evidence, such as the murder weapon, and found nothing. cemeteries found in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He told me Heather was dead, said Garraus, who then told his daughter. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Failed to report flower. Once Heather walked into the parking lot, Shawna, still in disguise, forced her to her knees and shot her dead in cold blood. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Oops, something didn't work. Joseph said Garraus, a senior, was part of the "Artist Community" and was involved in various areas of the arts at the high school. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. 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. When produced in court, Shawna maintained her innocence but was soon convicted of first-degree murder. At that point, Hulsey said officers informed Nelson that Garraus had been shot. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Ngo was told that Garraus and Dyer were on their way to Garraus' house, just a short distance away, when the crash happened. International Wargraves Photography Project, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72526053/victoria-shea. In fact, during an interview with NBC, Ignacio spoke about his guilt and said, I loathe [myself]. Ken Nelson got back in his Jeep and drove home, while Hulsey stayed with Nelson. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. Lori was listed as. Failed to remove flower. In same plot with: Victoria Shea Garraus ***** Heather Lynn Garraus Feb. 8, 1969- Jan. 23, 2007 Age: 37 Residence: Greeley . 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. Failed to report flower. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. Her passenger, Cayla Dyer, an 18-year-old senior at the High School, reportedly suffered from facial lacerations and a fractured leg. Failed to remove flower. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. "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. 2003 - The mother of Heather (Hodges) Garraus dies of cancer. However, once she clocked out and was about to return home, a dark figure approached her in the parking lot. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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 said she went home and worked on her homework while her father cooked hamburgers. When the police initially approached Shawna, she insisted on her innocence and denied being involved in Heathers murder. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. At the time of her murder, Heather was 37 years old and happily married to Ignacio Garraus, a police officer in the Greeley Police Department. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. English Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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.'. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. ' said Hulsey who was afraid Ken Nelson might hit his wife. Incidentally, Heather also worked at the Colorado State Employees Credit Union in Greeley, and co-workers couldnt help but praise her diligence. 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Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. This browser does not support getting your location. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Victoria Garraus (146726478)? 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. Upon completing your online flower order, our florist will immediately receive the details of your purchase. He responded to the scene of the arrest after a police radio call said her vehicle had been pulled over. Garraus also held back tears as he recalled the night he found out his wife was dead. The car struck a tree. A front. 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. At 18th Street and 65th Avenue, Hulsey said they stopped the Jeep when Ken Nelson saw his wife driving his truck. Thus, on January 23, 2007, she dressed up in black, wore a grim reaper mask, and drove her husbands vehicle to Heathers workplace. 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. 2006, Garraus said he thought Nelson might hit his wife was dead. ' terms of service available. 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. all rights reserved our site, we were unable send. 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