Lisa also claimed the two had sexual relations and Shae's drug problem was costing them too much money. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He then got out of the truck and shot her again in the chest. Her smile and bubble personality could fill a room. | For more news, download the WTVM app here. Stephanie Shae Graham was found shot and killed on Bowden Road (Highway 165) near Cottonton, Alabama. The detectives got an early break in the case as Shea Grahams friends said they last saw her being picked up by family friend Kenneth Walton from a gas station in Columbus, GA. Walton was an employee of the familys construction business, and when the cops questioned him, he admitted to being the killer. Shea, may God be with you forever. Walton, who had served time in prison for drug distribution, was associated with the Grahams through his work for the familys construction company. May God give you peace. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Copyright 2019 WTVM. Shea hoped to take over the books at her fathers contracting business one day. According to prosecutors, Lisa Graham had reportedly urged her husband not to pay Sheas $100,000 bail and was afraid of losing this money since her daughter planned to run away. This account has been disabled. Copyright 2017 WTVM. The testing on the gun came back as being the murder weapon. STEPHANIE SHEA OBITUARY (nee Kalynowich) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Stephanie on May 17, 2022. David Howle officiating. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Graham (pictured at an earlier stage in proceedings) hated daughter Stephanie 'Shae' Graham because she was a drug user and stripper, the court heard, and often talked about having her killed. Your email address will not be published. It was a pleasure to know her through racing and riding 4 wheelers. You can always change this later in your Account settings. (R. So sweet an kind as long u didn't make her mad. May our memories of Shea bring us comfort and keep her alive in our hearts forever!! Springfield, Vermont. Russell County District Attorney Ken Davis said the circumstances warranted the death penalty. Something doesnt, No , the murder happened in Ohio . Davis said Wednesday that the first delay resulted from courthouse renovation that made the building unsafe for holding a death-penalty trial. Graham was convicted of hiring Walton to murder her daughter, Stephanie "Shea" Graham. He confessed, and told them of the mothers involvement, particularly of the pistol he had returned to her the next day. "He added, though, that his tests showed Graham had an IQ of 77, indicating she likely would not in advance think through her actions like someone who scored higher," the report continued. They did bring up one name: Larry aka Bubba, Sheas abusive ex-boyfriend. based on information from your browser. She had wanted to get advice about her upcoming trial. Oh i almost forgot to tell you congrats on being a new sister to twins that is on the way. To my dearest family, some things I'd like to saybut first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.I'm writing this from heaven. Read More: Roy Fuller Murder: Where is Bruce Walton Now? Lisa Carpenter Graham was sentenced to death for arranging the murder of her adult daughter. In that regard, she was well below average, King said. Lisa, Kevin & Boo: I am so sorry for your loss. Try again later. Shes the one with the pink shirt on. She had been shot. Her first trial was declared a mistrial because a judge's deteriorating health prevented him from hearing the whole case. Visitation will be held at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Avenue E. on Monday, May 23rd from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Walton said Graham met him at the Columbus Public Library on . According to court documents Lisa Carpenter Graham would convince a friend to murder her daughter. May your memories of Shea bring you comfort. Shea was one of the best friends I could have ever had. The Grahams were well known in the small town of Phenix City, Alabama. The evidence presented at trial showed that Lisa Graham arranged for Kenneth Walton to kill Shea Graham. I am here if you ever need to just talk. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Stephanie Graham (206489980)? Hell also lose his Lamborghini, Bald eagles egg breaks in nest, Minnesota photo shows. Sheas blood and matter had been found on it. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The police soon arrived on Bowden Road. I am sorry for your loss. He later turned himself in and told the police, Im just a terrible, disgusting person.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Finding ample evidence of her involvement, investigators charged her with murder, and Davis announced he would seek the death penalty. [RELATED: Grandmother reflects on murder-for-hire case by granddaughter's grave]. I love you! So now lets find out more about the matter, shall we? But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Meanwhile other Russell County judges recused themselves from presiding at Grahams next trial. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Please enter your email and password to sign in. Columbus police searching for missing 14-year-old, last seen near Caspian Dr. John B. Amos Cancer Center to offer free colon cancer screenings, Stepmother in Amore Wiggins case appointed attorney, Former UGA defensive lineman responds to arrest warrant in connection to deadly crash. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. He then sexually abused her corpse. The Florida sheriff was about to start a radio interview when he went into policing mode, he said. 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. The motive for this cold-hearted killing was a simple matter of money. . Stephanie 'Shea' Graham was born on February 9, 1987. They found it weird that they had just let Shea get into Kennys car, and leave her there. The next day her body is found on the side of the road. It was apparent that someone had wanted this person dead. on the show "Snapped" on the Oxygen network. Graham, a Phenix City Native, was convicted of hiring a. Joyce is the AL grandmother that made her grand daughter jog until she died from the heat. 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.. For this case, I watched an episode of Someone You Thought You Knew. The incident theory was looking better to the police. Sorry! 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. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Larry revealed to the police that Shea was due in court the day after she died, for a shooting incident in Columbus. My prayers are with you in this trying time. Shea was my best friend. Shea it has now been a year of your passing and it has been lonely with out you. 2944-46.) On July 6, 2007, a truck driver named Earlic Dinkins, called the Russell County Sheriffs office. The evaluation was to determine whether Graham had any mental illness or other condition that would make her ineligible for the death penalty. 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. Glenn said he didnt know who the driver was, but Amy revealed that it was probably Kenneth Walton, a friend of the Graham family. GOD'S BLESSINGS.YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY & PRAYERS.GOD BE WITH YOU ALL! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Ascutney Nursing Home in Windsor, Vermont. This is really the beginning of a capital case, Davis said. Lisa Graham was convicted in 2015 in the murder-for-hire death of her daughter and was given the death penalty on November 18, 2015. He left her half-nude body where it lay, and drove away. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. On the day of the murder, he had met Lisa in a Columbus library where she supplied him with a 9-millimeter pistol. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Graham declined to comment Wednesday, but her mother,Cherie Crabb, lashed out at reporters, WRBL News 3 reported. He took her on a long, night drive down Alabama Highway 165 before pulling off on Bowden Road so they could relieve themselves. Stephanie Shea Graham was born on February 9, 1987. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. They had the same story. A man driving down the dirt road found first Shaes body and alerted Police. When prosecutors pursued a second trial, Grahams defense team appealed, claiming Greene could have continued the trial, and to try Graham again would constitute double-jeopardy. Graham was found guilty on March 5, 2015, of capital murder in the murder-for-hire plot that killed her daughter, 21-year-old Stephanie Shae Graham in July 2007. PHENIX CITY, Alabama Obituary 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. The 21 year old girl was the real deal with a police record to prove it. Lisa Graham further incriminated herself when authorities came looking for the gun. On the evening of July 5, 2007, a man was driving down a dirt road in a rural area near Cottonton, Al, approximately 30 miles south of Columbus, GA, when he found the body of 21-year-old Shea Graham lying by the side of the road. The gunman, Kenny Walton, confessed to shooting Shae Graham with a gun belonging to and given to him by Lisa Graham. Meanwhile other Russell County judges recused themselves from presiding at Grahams next trial. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He said he saw the opportunity and convinced her to take a drive with him for the same, only to open fire upon making a stop on the desolate road because she needed to relieve herself. They also learned that Kevin, Sheas father, had paid her $100,000 bail. Jury selection in the second trial began Feb. 17, with witness testimony starting the following week. As testimony concluded, Davis argued nothing precluded Walkers giving Lisa Carpenter Graham the death penalty. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. AL woman given death sentence following murder-for-hire death of daughter, Jury in Lisa Graham retrial recommend death penalty, Grandmother reflects on murder-for-hire mistrial by granddaughters grave. When prosecutors pursued a second trial, Grahams defense team appealed, claiming Greene could have continued the trial, and to try Graham again would constitute double-jeopardy. 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. At Lisas trial, Kenneth testified against her. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Memorial services will be held 4 PM Wednesday at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) -This week, a capital murder conviction was upheld for an East Alabama woman accused of a murder for hire plot that resulted in the death of her own daughter more than a decade ago. There had been no semen or trauma found. Thats why she again contacted Kenny to do the dirty work for her, offering him nothing but expected promises in return. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. A Russell County grand jury indicted Graham for capital murder, . She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church, and a graduate of Hallie Turner Private School. The victim had no purse or ID on her, but she was identified the next day by her fingerprints. Her underwear was found around her ankles. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The police soon knew that he was lying. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 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. All rights reserved. Kenneth said Lisa had asked him many times to kill her. During testimony in that appeal, witnesses said Greene had multiple health issues, and had been falling asleep in court, even snoring. He drove them south into Alabama until he arrived at Bowden Road of Alabama Highway 165, where he stopped the car to relieve themselves. Thats not what a Florida doctor took out, state says, Florida man gets 6 years for bilking millions in PPP loans. Year should not be greater than current year. Kevin, you know that if you need someone to talk to we are here! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? This story was originally published November 18, 2015, 4:08 PM. Shea Graham was due in court in Columbus the next morning to face assault charges in a drive-by shooting. During testimony in that appeal, witnesses said Greene had multiple health issues, and had been falling asleep in court, even snoring. Im so sorry about the loss of her. East Alabama murder-for-hire case featured in national TV show, Man charged with over 40 counts of theft after fake scanning lottery tickets in Columbus, Victim IDd in deadly shooting on 35th St. and 5th Ave. in Columbus, Arkansas dad goes on racist rant over daughter's black prom date. Walton confessed in the case and is serving a life prison sentence. Lisa was questioned at the station. The Watson's. Kenneth told the police that he told Shea that he didnt know anyone with a car, so Shea got out of the car, and he drove off. Lisa Carpenter Graham then incriminated herself when authorities came looking for the gun. Shea graduated high school at 16 years old, and was going to college to become an accountant. 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