Victoria Nelson was 58 when she was killed in Phenix City in the summer of 2016. On August 9, 2016, authorities found the bodies of Nelson and her son; investigators determined her son shot and killed her and then died by suicide at the scene. The motive for his actions has not been established.

There were no arrests or prosecutions because the person responsible also died. Victoria’s death left friends, family, and neighbors to mourn a sudden, violent loss.

If anyone knew Victoria or has information about her last days, please share what you remember.