Hulsey said Ken Nelson immediately handed his gun to him the moment he got into Ken Nelsons Jeep. Add a Memory Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. I said, Heather, Ive been having an affair with Shawna. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146726478/victoria-shea-garraus. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Subsequently, she started sending threatening messages to the Garrauses, and while it was annoying, Ignacio and Heather chose to ignore the warning signs. In fact, during an interview with NBC, Ignacio spoke about his guilt and said, I loathe [myself]. Moreover, the people who saw the murder also claimed that the killer showed no compassion, and it seemed like a personal attack. BYRON CENTER, Mich. A Senior at Byron Center High School was killed and another student injured in a crash that happened late Friday. In the summer of 2014, she had started working at Gordmans and enjoyed her job. 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. Try again later. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Victoria was buried with her mother on Friday March 20, 2015.www.mkdfuneralhome.com/obituariesGraciously submitted by Contributor #48849181. 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. The car struck a tree. Once Heather walked into the parking lot, Shawna, still in disguise, forced her to her knees and shot her dead in cold blood. English Oops, something didn't work. He said a man got out of the jeep on the drivers side and remove something from the truck. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. And when Nelson got a tattoo of his name on her ankle, it upset him. 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. That cold January night, Nelson was arrested driving Ken Nelsons 2001 black Ford F250 in the 6500 block of 18th Street near University High School. Shawna Nelson is standing trial for first degree murder in the shooting of Heather Garraus. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. $9,180 Tuition. Victoria Garraus, senior, passed away tonight as she lost control of her car on Wilson and 92nd street. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Garraus recounted more details about his affair with Nelson. Jurors resumed deliberations Monday morning in Fort Collins and quickly reached a verdict, finding Shawna Nelson guilty of the first-degree murder in the slaying of Heather Garraus. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. As a result, she was sentenced to life in prison in 2008 and still remains behind bars at the Denver Womens Correctional Facility in Denver, Colorado. Nelson was not allowed to talk about his wife, who she refereed to as Snow White, in Garraus presence. Alumni Victoria Shea Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. What Has Happened to Ignacio Garraus? Multiple bullets hit the kneeling woman, who immediately collapsed on the ground while the assailant made a quick escape. "She had the most amazing spirit," said Ngo. 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. Try again later. Passenger Cayla Dyer, also a senior, was treated at the hospital and released with minor. I did not find anything related to the case.. He said he told her everything. 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. Try again later. According to the show, Shawna was married to Ken Nelson, a Weld County sheriffs deputy, but also had an affair with Heathers husband, Ignacio, for several years. Associated Addresses 3342 Briant St, North Port, FL 34287. Victoria Garraus, senior, passed away tonight as she lost control of her car on Wilson and 92nd street. At the same time, he said he withheld information from investigators during initial interviews because he was aware of the conflict of interest. Forgue said he put bags and flex cuffs on Nelsons hands to preserve possible gunshot residue. 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. Reason, Funeral And Obituary Explored!. In February 2015, she had been recognized for being a great employee, which brought her great pride. The 10-year-old took the stand recounting the night her mother died, as Shawna Nelson watched motionless a few feet away. She will be very missed by many who loved her. Victoria was a part of the artist community and an active member in various areas of the arts at BCHS. Her passenger, Cayla Dyer, an 18-year-old senior at the High School, reportedly suffered from facial lacerations and a fractured leg. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Start at the search page. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. There was a problem getting your location. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. From SSDI: SS# issued in CO. Let others know about your loved one's death. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. "Victoria cared so much about people and had the biggest heart," Ngo said. Unfortunately, 17-year-old Victoria Shea Garraus passed away in 2015 in a car or truck crash. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Year should not be greater than current year. Moreover, officers also found a Grim Reaper mask in the truck the accused was driving, further strengthening their case. 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. She then lost control of the car. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Netherlands, Death Index, 1795-1970. Garraus also held back tears as he recalled the night he found out his wife was dead. That (affair) was her leverage on me, said Garraus, who testified in court Friday. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. GREAT NEWS! He said Nelson was wearing black sweatpants with a sweater that tied in the front. "She was very good at throwing everything together and making something weird," she said. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He was earning well as a police officer in the Greeley Police Department and was happily married to Heather Garraus. 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. Long Island National Cemetery. There was a problem getting your location. Failed to report flower. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. Ngo was told that Garraus and Dyer were on their way to Garraus' house, just a short distance away, when the crash happened. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. However, Ignacio seemed quite remorseful about the whole incident and kept blaming himself for Heathers murder. 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. But ultimately, if I never had an affair, Heather would be alive. A single-vehicle collisionin Byron Township killeda Byron Center High School student Friday evening, and left another student slightly injured. Please try again later. The usually peaceful city of Greeley, Colorado, was forced to witness a horrifying homicide when Heather Garraus was murdered in cold blood as she left her place of work. Moreover, her co-workers immediately informed the police about Ignacios affair and alleged that Shawna was the only one capable of killing Heather. Death 13 Mar 2015 (aged 17) Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, USA. He testified Nelson said she had bumped her head and was not quite right.. Garraus was in the artist community at Bryon Center High School and enjoyed sculpture, computer-generated art and anime. Thanks for your help! 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. Ignacio Garraus said he felt sorry for Nelson and restarted the affair. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Resend Activation Email. Free plan 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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