Victoria was a part of the Artist Community and an active member in various areas of the arts at BCHS. 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. "Her and I have a sense of humor that's pretty similar, very blunt and open.". Byron Center student killed in Wilson Avenue crash is identified. 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. Asked by prosecutors if he killed his wife, or hired someone to kill his wife, Garraus fired back with a point-blank, No.. 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. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Naturally, this enraged Shawna, who plotted revenge and was determined to make Ignacio pay. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Her passenger, Cayla Dyer, an 18-year-old senior at the High School, reportedly suffered from facial lacerations and a fractured leg. If you experience any problems with the product you ordered, please contact our business office by email at [email protected]. According to the show, Ignacio got acquainted with a woman named Shawna Nelson and started an extra-marital affair with her. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Edit your search or learn more. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? She was later pronounced deceased. Learn more about managing a memorial . Learn more about merges. In February 2015, she had been recognized for being a great employee, which brought her great pride. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). Ngo was told that Garraus and Dyer were on their way to Garraus' house, just a short distance away, when the crash happened. From the looks of it, Ignacio Garraus had a perfect life. They have also lived in New York, NY. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 0 cemeteries found in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA. 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. A call for her father carrying the tragic news that her mother was dead. There is a problem with your email/password. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Victoria had mentioned her discount to purchase clothing almost outweighed the fun she had with the people there. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Lets delve into the details surrounding the crime and find out more, shall we? All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Carrie-ann Elizabeth Bellina; Ken Nelson got back in his Jeep and drove home, while Hulsey stayed with Nelson. Victoria was a part of the artist community and an active member in various areas of the arts at BCHS. The principal of Byron Center High School, Scott Joseph, released a statement to the community Saturday morning: Dear Students, I said, Victoria, Mommys dead.'. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? It seemed like I searched every day for a couple weeks, Forgue said. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Nelson, a former police dispatcher, had an affair with Ignacio Garraus, the victims husband, who is a former Greeley police officer. Victoria Garraus, senior, passed away tonight as she lost control of her car on Wilson and 92nd street. To alter her body with my name we did not have that type of relationship. Victoria was buried with her mother on Friday March 20, 2015.www.mkdfuneralhome.com/obituariesGraciously submitted by Contributor #48849181. Garraus also held back tears as he recalled the night he found out his wife was dead. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Victoria Shea Garraus I found on Findagrave.com. The driver was pronounced deceased at the crash site, andthe passenger, fellow student Cayla Dyer, was treated forminor injuries. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Add to your scrapbook. Garraus was in the artist community at Bryon Center High School and enjoyed sculpture, computer-generated art and anime. I said, Heather, Ive been having an affair with Shawna. Receive a notification when services are updated. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. The car struck a tree. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. ). Why would she put my name on her body? Nelson stared straight ahead during Garraus testimony, and he never directly addressed her. However, Ignacio soon realized his mistake, and apart from breaking up with Shawna, even gave up his parental rights. According to the witnesses, the assailant who attacked Heather spoke in a womans voice and even blamed the victim for ruining her life. Please reset your password. However, little did people realize that her husband, Ignacio Garraus extra-marital affair with Shawna Nelson, acted as a catalyst for the slaying. The day of January 23, 2007, was a normal one at the Garraus household as Heather left for work as scheduled. Garraus was shot twice in the head execution style on Jan. 23, 2007 in front of the Greeley credit union where she worked. All rights reserved (About Us). Victoria was buried with her mother on Friday March 20, 2015. 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. Subsequently, she started sending threatening messages to the Garrauses, and while it was annoying, Ignacio and Heather chose to ignore the warning signs. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. Nelson was quickly sentenced to life without the possibility of parole -- the mandatory sentence for a first-degree murder conviction. 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. But prosecutors say Nelson did contact the Garraus again, ultimately at the end of a gun. By the time first responders arrived at the murder scene, Heather was lying in a pool of blood on the ground. Sorry! 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. At 18th Street and 65th Avenue, Hulsey said they stopped the Jeep when Ken Nelson saw his wife driving his truck. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. A single-vehicle collisionin Byron Township killeda Byron Center High School student Friday evening, and left another student slightly injured. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Year should not be greater than current year. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Verify and try again. James Hartshorn, 17, is a University High School student who testified he witnessed the confrontation between Nelson and her husband that night. 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.'. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. Upon completing your online flower order, our florist will immediately receive the details of your purchase. 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. "The doctor blocked my entrance into the room. 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. He noticed she was not wearing shoes because Nelson complained her feet were cold, Forgue testified. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. But ultimately, if I never had an affair, Heather would be alive. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He reached into cab of the truck and pulled something out, Hartshorn said. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. NBC News Dateline: Internal Affairs chronicles the gruesome incident and shows how the investigation ultimately led to Shawna Nelson. 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. Choose View Cause of death > Search from the top menu; Fill out the relevant fields; Click the Search; You'll then be taken to the 'Submitted . He responded to the scene of the arrest after a police radio call said her vehicle had been pulled over. SS# issued in CO. Graciously submitted by lee-ltd. She will be very missed by many who loved her. She looked at possibly making a career in game design after finishing high school. Ignacio Garraus Cause Of Death, Heather's Husband Ignacio Passed Away, What Happened To Him? See the previous step for how to add staff to your account to view cause of death. He was earning well as a police officer in the Greeley Police Department and was happily married to Heather Garraus. Try again later. The small frame of Victoria Garraus settled in behind the microphone. There was an error deleting this problem. vk. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Garraus recounted more details about his affair with Nelson. A front seat passenger, 17-year-old Cayla Dyer, had relatively minor injuries. It is with great sadness that I bring to you news of losing one of our Byron Center High School students. Friends of Garraus say they'll remember her good-natured ribbing of Michigan's weather. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Burial. That night at home, Garraus confronted Ignacio Garraus about the affair. 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. 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. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. OBITUARY Victoria Shea Garraus 20 May, 1997 - 13 March, 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 hated it here and would constantly complain about it," said another friend, Shelby DeGood-amato said. . Byron Center High School has announced that they will be available for grief counseling for students in need of the service. No public services are scheduled at this time. Victoria Shea Birth 20 Sep 1921 Death 7 Mar 2007 (aged 85) Burial. If you would like to contact me on Facebook my name on there is Brandi Cooper Sodemann or my email is [email protected]. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Resend Activation Email. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Unfortunately, 17-year-old Victoria Shea Garraus passed away in 2015 in a car or truck crash. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [email protected]; Possible Relatives. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. At that time, Hulsey said he thought Nelson might have been armed. There was an error deleting this problem. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Counselors will be at the high school Monday to help students deal with the loss. Netherlands, Death Index, 1795-1970. Moreover, her co-workers immediately informed the police about Ignacios affair and alleged that Shawna was the only one capable of killing Heather. Greeley police officer Kell Hulsey was the first to contact Nelson that night riding with Ken Nelson. Hartshorn said he saw a Jeep and a truck blocking the road that night as he was coming out of the schools parking lot. 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. On Dec. 18, 2006, Garraus said he called Nelson with Garraus watching and ended the relationship. Try again later. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The witness statement led to an immediate manhunt for Shawna, who was found driving her husbands vehicle. Thus, Ignacio took matters into his own hand, broke up with Shawna, and even gave up his parental rights to the baby. Make sure that the file is a photo. The driver was pronounced deceased at the crash site, and the passenger, fellow student Cayla Dyer, was treated for minor injuries. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus, tragically died in 2007. Image Credit: Court TV. 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. Select this result to view Victoria L Shea's phone number, address, and more. Type: Car Accident Topics: The car went off the road and hit a tree. This is a summary of the witnesses who testified on Friday in the Shawna Nelson case. He (Ken Nelson) looked up at me and said, Lets go.'. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Byron Center High School Principal Scott Joseph described Garraus as a "great kid" who knew her stuff as an artist. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. From SSDI: Last residence FL. Because a beautiful womans dead for me having an affair, the chain of events that I had no way of foreseeing. He also said Nelson never threatened to physically harm him or his family. Garraus moved here about two years ago and was staying with family friends while attending Byron Center High School. However, once she clocked out and was about to return home, a dark figure approached her in the parking lot. English March 3, 2008. In the following days, Forgue canvassed the neighborhood looking for witnesses or evidence, such as the murder weapon, and found nothing. $9,180 Tuition. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations. I tried to email you it's not sending! 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, USA. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. The sheriff's department says Garraus lost control of a 2002 Kia Rio before it struck a tree. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? When asked the victim told police that her toes wernt covered by hershoe shurancebecause toes wernt covered in the policy.. 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