Greeley police officer Kell Hulsey was the first to contact Nelson that night riding with Ken Nelson. Alumni Victoria Shea Victoria Garraus wore a brown dress and white sweater as she quietly spoke into the microphone this morning. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. Garraus and Nelsons now 22-month old son was not the first child that came from their affair. Moreover, the people who saw the murder also claimed that the killer showed no compassion, and it seemed like a personal attack. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Only staff with the necessary account permissions can view cause of death for the facility. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Victoria Shea Garraus I found on Findagrave.com. The same tire pattern was found near the crime scene, while the police also recovered a pair of shoes from the same area, which had gunshot residue and Shawnas DNA on it. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? However, if you are intrigued by this case and want to find out where Ignacio Garraus is at present, we have you covered. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. If you experience any problems with the product you ordered, please contact our business office by email at admin@mkdfuneralhome.com. There is a problem with your email/password. Try again later. vk. Sara Staley, worked at the credit union with Garraus: She called Ignacio Garraus to inform him of his wifes shooting. 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. Oops, something didn't work. It is with great sadness that I bring to you news of losing one of our Byron Center High School students. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This account has been disabled. Upon completing your online flower order, our florist will immediately receive the details of your purchase. At 18th Street and 65th Avenue, Hulsey said they stopped the Jeep when Ken Nelson saw his wife driving his truck. Lori was listed as. The sheriff's department says Garraus lost control of a 2002 Kia Rio before it struck a tree. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Her passenger, Cayla Dyer, an 18-year-old senior at the High School, reportedly suffered from facial lacerations and a fractured leg. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. Jayme Harris (Heather's close friend) "Heather was afraid of dying young, a fear brought on by the death of her parents. What Has Happened to Ignacio Garraus? He reached into cab of the truck and pulled something out, Hartshorn said. In February 2015, she had been recognized for being a great employee, which brought her great pride. Start at the search page. The car went off the road and hit a tree. Uncategorized The incident angered Shawna greatly, and authorities discovered that she had been sending threatening messages to Ignacio and Heather for quite some time. Assistant County Attorney at Rockingham County Education: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Victoria Shea Office Manager - Northcoast Landing Show all results. He was earning well as a police officer in the Greeley Police Department and was happily married to Heather Garraus. Victoria was survived by her father, Ignacio Garraus, grandfather, Julian Garraus, Uncle John Garraus, Aunt Wendy Jones, Uncle Troy Jones, and her cousin, Kalynn Jones, as well as devoted family friend, Jayme Harris. The car struck a tree. Joseph said Garraus, a senior, was part of the "Artist Community" and was involved in various areas of the arts at the high school. Victoria Garraus, senior, passed away tonight as she lost control of her car on Wilson and 92nd street. She also mentioned that she wished there was a Gordmans in Florida which she could work at while attending college. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Edit your search or learn more. 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. Victoria was buried with her mother on Friday March 20, 2015. . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Garraus was shot twice in the head execution style on Jan. 23, 2007 in front of the Greeley credit union where she worked. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Kell Hulsey, Ken Nelsons supervisor: He said he took Kens gun and rode with him to the intersection where Nelson was arrested. She began to choke up when she talked about the fun she had with Garraus and other friends at homecoming. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). I tried to email you it's not sending! Failed to delete memorial. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Garraus had a knack for humor and was "always cracking jokes," DeGood-amato said. James Hartshorn, 17, is a University High School student who testified he witnessed the confrontation between Nelson and her husband that night. Failed to remove flower. In the following days, Forgue canvassed the neighborhood looking for witnesses or evidence, such as the murder weapon, and found nothing. In same plot with: Victoria Shea Garraus ***** Heather Lynn Garraus Feb. 8, 1969- Jan. 23, 2007 Age: 37 Residence: Greeley . Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. After Heather Garraus' death, Ignacio and their child, Victoria Shea Garraus, relocated away. 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. I didnt want this case to be botched up, I needed it to be clean, Garraus said. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. But ultimately, if I never had an affair, Heather would be alive. Her father has previously passed away from a heart attack. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. A front seat passenger, 17-year-old Cayla Dyer, had relatively minor injuries. Sign up for service and obituary updates. The witness statement led to an immediate manhunt for Shawna, who was found driving her husbands vehicle. Ngo was told that Garraus and Dyer were on their way to Garraus' house, just a short distance away, when the crash happened. She will be very missed by many who loved her. However, Ignacio seemed quite remorseful about the whole incident and kept blaming himself for Heathers murder. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Try again later. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Add a Memory 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. Ken Nelson approached the truck, upset and yelling, as Nelson slid across the passenger seat. 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. "She made everyone's day.". Unfortunately, this turned out to be a massive mistake as Shawna finally took matters into her own hands and made up her mind to kill Heather. Byron Center High School Principal Scott. 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. Unfortunately, 17-year-old Victoria Shea Garraus passed away in 2015 in a car or truck crash. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Passenger Cayla Dyer, also a senior, was treated at the hospital and released with minor. Later that evening, Victoria answered a different kind of phone call. She commented that she had bumped her head several days ago and that she was not quite right, Forgue said. She is hidden along with her mom. A system error has occurred. She (Nelson) kept saying, Whats wrong, why are you so mad? "She was very good at throwing everything together and making something weird," she said. From the looks of it, Ignacio Garraus had a perfect life. . This browser does not support getting your location. Subsequently, she started sending threatening messages to the Garrauses, and while it was annoying, Ignacio and Heather chose to ignore the warning signs. Learn more about merges. When asked the victim told police that her toes wernt covered by hershoe shurancebecause toes wernt covered in the policy.. Try again. 0 cemeteries found in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, USA. 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. The 10-year-old took the stand recounting the night her mother died, as Shawna Nelson watched motionless a few feet away. 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. And I got to hide it so my kid doesnt see how bad I loathe myself. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Forgue said he put bags and flex cuffs on Nelsons hands to preserve possible gunshot residue. igarraus@comcast.net; Possible Relatives. Try again later. Although the accused insisted on her innocence, the police found her dressed all in black, while a grim reaper mask was recovered from the truck. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. However, little did people realize that her husband, Ignacio Garraus' extra-marital affair with Shawna Nelson, acted as a catalyst for the slaying. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Therefore, Shawna was arrested and charged with murder. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Lets delve into the details surrounding the crime and find out more, shall we? In the summer of 2014, she had started working at Gordmans and enjoyed her job. Victoria Shea, (She/Her) SPHR, Prosci, Toronto, Ontario, Canada People Advisory Consultant at VLS People Advisory Victoria Shea, Esq. Garraus said he had cooperated with police in the case. You can always change this later in your Account settings. When produced in court, Shawna maintained her innocence but was soon convicted of first-degree murder. Oops, something didn't work. Burial. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. Garraus said he never told his wife about the abortion. 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. Add to your scrapbook. Failed to report flower. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. 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