He caught up with Shea at a Victory Drive gas station, where she left her car with friends and rode off in Waltons pickup truck. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This is a case in which the death penalty was called for, the prosecutor said, adding, This was a woman who opportuned, cajoled, threatened another individual over the course of months to murder her biological child, to take her down into the darkness of Russell County, Alabama, on a dirt road and shoot her five times.. STEPHANIE SHEA OBITUARY (nee Kalynowich) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Stephanie on May 17, 2022. I hope she and Kenneth are both rotting in prison. Eileen had been a resident of Derry since 1993, formerly living in Lowell where she was a 1948. Stephanie Shea Graham February 9, 1987- July 6, 2007 PHENIX CITY, AL Stephanie Shea Graham, 20 of Phenix City passed away Friday July 6, 2007 in Russell County, AL. Walton pleaded guilty June 14, 2012, and was sentenced to life in prison. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Try again later. Stephanie Shea Graham was born on February 9, 1987. Russell County Judge Jacob Walker III imposed that sentence after hearing testimony from a psychologist who saidGraham is not mentally deficient and has no defect that would keep her from understanding the consequences of her actions, The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reported. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As per his accounts, it was her mother, Lisa Carpenter Graham, whod not only hired him to take her out in fear that she would ruin their family but had also provided him with the murder weapon. She had a lot to live for. The daughter was facing aggravated assault charges related to a drive-by shooting in Columbus, and Graham feared she would flee town and leave her parents responsible for her $100,000 bond.. While the case will be appealed, Graham will now bethe fifthwoman on Alabama's death row, according to the state department of corrections. Roy Fuller Murder: Where is Bruce Walton Now. The dark road was far out of the county, and there were no street lights. 1946 - 2021. He then got out of the truck and shot her again in the chest. Judge Jacob Walker III imposed that sentence after hearing testimony from psychologist and attorney Glen King, who was hired to conduct a presentencing psychological evaluation on Lisa Carpenter Graham, and from psychiatrist Heather Rowe of East Alabama Mental Health, who said she has been treating Graham since February 2013. A jury convicted Lisa Carpenter Graham March 5, and Walker III initially set a sentencing date of May 1, but then postponed it so Graham could be evaluated. Lisa Carpenter Graham then incriminated herself when authorities came looking for the gun. Try again later. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Lisa Graham, was convicted of paying a family friend to. Weve updated the security on the site. Lisa said she had asked Kenneth for advice, and that Kenneth had mentioned getting rid of Shea. Investigation Discovery is airing a one-off special featuring the murder of Stephanie 'Shea' Graham, who was brutally murdered in rural Alabama by hired stooge Kenneth Walton. Prayers for your family may u RIP. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Christine S. Thompson and her paternal grandfather, Donald Graham Besides her parents, she is survived by her brother: Kevin Graham Jr of Phenix City; Grandparents: Lillie Graham of Phenix City; Warren H. Thompson of Phenix City, Cherie Crabb of Phenix City, much extended loving family and friends. He confessed, and told them of the mothers involvement, particularly of the pistol he had returned to her the next day. Sheas blood and matter had been found on it. Greene retired in December 2013, and died Jan. 1, 2014. She will be missed by many people. They dropped Shea off at a nearby gas station, and saw her get into a black pickup truck, driven by a stocky black male.. But five years passed before the case finally came to trial the first time. Stephanie's heart was filled with love for life and laughter. Kenny told officials that Shea had approached him asking for advice concerning her upcoming trial before requesting his help in finding a vehicle so she could flee rather than face court. Unfortunately, though, everything turned upside down on July 6, 2007, when a trucker driving by found Sheas partially nude, bloody remains lying on the side of Highway 165 near Bowden 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He left her half-nude, bullet-riddled body where it lay, and drove away. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. In that regard, she was well below average, King said. Try again. She had given it to an elderly neighbor she knew as Papa to clean, but told sheriffs investigators she didnt know where it was, and allowed them futilely to search her house before her husband told them Papa might have it. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He had convinced her that they were going to meet someone that would give her a car. The police found several .9mm casings at the scene, as well as a wet spot in the road, that looked like it had come from a car radiator. However, the case of Stephanie Graham, as profiled in Someone You Thought You Knew: The Body on Bowden Road, is proof it happens. Thats not what a Florida doctor took out, state says, Florida man gets 6 years for bilking millions in PPP loans. Lisa Graham was concerned that Shea Graham would skip out on a $100,000 bond that her mother had secured for her release from jail on charges stemming from a drive-by shooting in Columbus. He pulled his truck over, and Shea got out. Prayers for your family may u RIP, February 10, 2017 | Phenix City, AL | Friend. I love you and you know that you are in my prayers, as always. Springfield, Vermont. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Lisa Carpenter Graham was convicted of persuading longtime family worker Kenneth Walton to kill her 20-year-old daughter Stephanie Shea Graham, who went by Shea. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Copyright 2019 WTVM. The Body on Bowden Road airs at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery. During testimony in that appeal, witnesses said Greene had multiple health issues, and had been falling asleep in court, even snoring. The police wondered how Shea had ended up dead the night before she was due in court. Joyce is the AL grandmother that made her grand daughter jog until she died from the heat. Please try again later. I love you! Graham's first trial in September 2012 was declared a mistrial when the judge fell ill. On the day of the murder, he had met Lisa in a Columbus library where she supplied him with a 9-millimeter pistol. The Florida sheriff was about to start a radio interview when he went into policing mode, he said. The incident theory was looking better to the police. Stephanie Shae Graham was found shot and killed on Bowden Road (Highway 165) near Cottonton, Alabama. That testimony showed Lisa Carpenter Graham repeatedly had remarked to witnesses that Shea was ruining her life, and she would kill her daughter if she could. A year before Sheas death, she had been out driving around with friends, when someone in the car had fired a gun. As per his testimony during Lisas trial, I owed her this favor She never said what she was going to give me, but she said if I needed anything, just call her.. Tierra Gobble, convictedin the death of her 4-month-old son Phoenix Jordan ''Cody'' Parrish in 2004. A truck driver discovers the body of a 20-year-old woman on the side of the road. All rights reserved (About Us). Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Lisa Graham further incriminated herself when authorities came looking for the gun. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. When she got out to squat beside the trucks open passenger door, he pulled out the pistol and shot her in the head from the drivers seat, then got out, walked around the truck and shot her again and again. They also learned that Kevin, Sheas father, had paid her $100,000 bail. Lisa Leane Graham was sentenced to death in march of 2015. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. May God give you peace. Authorities said she had been shot six times. The victim had no purse or ID on her, but she was identified the next day by her fingerprints. These cookies do not store any personal information. The neighbor said that Lisa had offered him $5,000 dollars to take Shea out. All rights reserved. . At the age of 20, Stephanie "Shea" Graham was a seemingly ordinary youngster with not just an active social life but also optimistic dreams for both herself as well as the future of our world. Walton testified he lured Shea into his pickup the night she died with the promise of providing her with a vehicle in which to run away. This account has been disabled. The victim was a young female in her teens or early 20s. "The news did this. So sweet an kind as long u didn't make her mad. The family Get email updates about Stephanie Graham delivered directly to your inbox. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The police tracked Larry down. Shea was born February 9, 1987 in Columbus, GA and was the daughter of Kevin S. Graham and Lisa Carpenter Graham of Phenix City. Stephanie 'Shea' Graham was born on February 9, 1987. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. You will always be in our hearts. 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. Shes the one with the pink shirt on. Grahams trial was set for the following fall. There had been no semen or trauma found. Memorial services will be held 4 PM Wednesday at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Peter & Paul Church, 50 Brucedale Avenue E. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 10am. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. She was born in Lowell, MA on July 30, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Garrity) Roberts. She had been planning to kill Shea, and she handed the killer the loaded gun. RIP SHEA. Her smile and bubble personality could fill a room. Jury selection in. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. There was an error deleting this problem. The bullet-riddled body of Graham's daughter, Stephanie Shea Graham, was found along a roadside in 2007. No one was hurt, but Shea was arrested and charged, along with the others. Follow the links to read about more murders highlighted on ID. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, So sweet an kind as long u didn't make her mad. Walton said the mother met him at the Columbus Public Library on the evening of July 7, 2007, and loaned him her pistol for the job. After the Alabama Court of Appeals rejected the defense's double-jeopardy arguments on Oct. 17, 2013, Grahams attorneys appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court. Walton testified he lured Shea into his pickup the night she died with the promise of providing her a vehicle in which to run away. My she rest in peace and the family find comfort.C. I hope y'all got children cause karma is gonna come back to you and your grandchildren cause what goes around comes around," the station quoted her as saying. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. My prayers go out to your family in their time of grieving. A search warrant was obtained for the Graham home. Lisa Graham, the Russell County woman convicted in the murder-for-hire death of her daughter in 2007, will be the subject of a national murder TV show. Her underwear was found around her ankles. Walton said the mother met him at the Columbus Public Library on the evening of July 7, 2007, and loaned him her pistol for the job. Search above to list available cemeteries. Walker noted then that Graham had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and was taking medications prescribed for schizophrenia. 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. Graham was accused of hiring Kenny Walton to kill her daughter. He will be eligible for parole on July 1, 2022. She had wanted to get advice about her upcoming trial. Failed to report flower. He later turned himself in and told the police, Im just a terrible, disgusting person.. Finding ample evidence of her involvement in the homicide, they charged her with murder. Christie Michelle Scott, convictedof setting a house fire that killed her 6-year-old son Mason Scott in order to collect life insurance in 2008. My prayers are out to the family. A stripper and prostitute with an alcohol dependency and several different drug addictions, she was hardly the apple of mommy's eye. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The testing on the gun came back as being the murder weapon. Resend Activation Email. Its season 2 episode 1, titled The Body on Bowden Road.. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 10, 2007. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Grahams trial was set for the following fall. MAY GOD COMFORT THOSE WHO WERE CLOSE TO SHEA.SHE WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY.I AM CONFIDENT, Our hearts are with you in this time of need. 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