Meanwhile other Russell County judges recused themselves from presiding at Grahams next trial. An east Alabama woman convicted of hiring a hit man to kill her daughterwas sentenced to death on Wednesday, according to news reports. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Her parents, Kevin and Lisa, were high school sweethearts. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Finding ample evidence of her involvement, investigators charged her with murder, and Davis announced he would seek the death penalty. Lisa Carpenter Graham was sentenced to death for arranging the murder of her adult daughter. 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. Kenneth was confronted. But after jury selection and some initial testimony, Circuit Judge George Greene abruptly declared a mistrial on Sept. 25, 2012, saying he could no longer preside because of his failing health. Asked in court how his deadly betrayal of a young woman who trusted him made him feel that night, he replied, I felt normal.. The dark road was far out of the county, and there were no street lights. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. David Howle officiating. In June 2012, Walton pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. The incident theory was looking better to the police. 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.. This browser does not support getting your location. Please reset your password. He sighed, and then told the police that he had taken Shea to Bowden Road. The next day her body is found on the side of the road. David Howle officiating. King testified his evaluation showed Graham is not mentally deficient and has no defect that would keep her from understanding the consequences of her actions. Ascutney Nursing Home in Windsor, Vermont. May our memories of Shea bring us comfort and keep her alive in our hearts forever!! "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. At Lisa Grahams trial in 2015, eyewitnesses told the court that she repeatedly complained about how Shea was ruining her life and how she would kill her if she could. The child's body sustained numerous injuries, including a fractured skull, and was stomped with such force that an imprint from a shoe was left on her chest. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. However, the case of Stephanie Graham, as profiled in Someone You Thought You Knew: The Body on Bowden Road, is proof it happens. Try again later. 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. Grahams trial was set for the following fall. Larry revealed to the police that Shea was due in court the day after she died, for a shooting incident in Columbus. 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. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. Wednesdays sentencing is not the end of the story, as Graham already has asked for a new trial and will appeal to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Her body was. [RELATED: Grandmother reflects on murder-for-hire case by granddaughter's grave]. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. These cookies do not store any personal information. That process will add new chapters to what even veterans of the criminal justice system found to be a sordid and surreal story of a mother whose jealousy and disdain for her daughter led to a cold-blooded murder late at night on Bowden Road near Pittsview. According to her autopsy report, the young woman had been shot six times; there were two bullet wounds to her chest, two to her abdomen, and two to the back of her head (which were fatal). Chad and I will miss you dearly. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. A system error has occurred. We are so sorry for your loss of Shea.. May god wrap his loving arms around you during this time.. God Bless this family. He said his evaluation revealed Lisa Carpenter Graham scored low in leisure and social activities, meaning game-playing, travel and establishing friendships beyond immediate family. Lisa Graham, was convicted of paying a family friend to. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.This is a terrible situation that has happened in your family,just know that alot of folks are praying for your family through this time of need. WE LOVE YOU GIRL! 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your famiy May God Bless you . 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Shea was my best friend. They had dated for about a year, and Kevin and Lisa convinced Shea to break up with Larry. Just know Shea that you'll always live on inside of me. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. He later caught up with Shea at a Victory Drive gas station, where she left her car with friends and rode off in Waltons pickup truck. 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. The police asked Kevin and Lisa if Shea had any enemies. Kenneths truck can be seen driving away, with Shea in the passenger seat. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. You will always be in our hearts. Walton, who had served time in prison for drug distribution, was associated with the Grahams through his work for the familys construction company. Walton said Graham met him at the Columbus Public Library on . Walton picked up Shea from the gas station under the pretense of finding her a vehicle so that she could skip town. Asked in court how his deadly betrayal of a young woman who trusted him made him feel, he replied, I felt normal.. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. was given the death penalty on November 18, 2015. Walton confessed in the case and is serving a life prison sentence. However, Shea hadnt been the one to pick up his call, it had been her best friend Amy. I just wanted to tell you that we miss you and we do still think about you. The family will receive friends from 2 PM to 4 PM on Wednesday prior to the memorial service. Lisa was questioned at the station. Kenneth is a monster too, but Lisa betrayed her whole family. On July 12th, the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals decided to uphold the capital murder conviction of 51-year-old Lisa Leane Graham. GREAT NEWS! Lisa Leane Graham was sentenced to death in march of 2015. I will be referring to her as Shea from this point on, as that is what she was referred as. The neighbor also testified that Lisa had offered to pay him $5,000. Graham was accused of persuading longtime family worker Kenneth Walton to kill daughter Stephanie Shea Graham, who went by Shea. When Russell County District Attorney Ken Davis asked whether Graham had been malingering or faking symptoms, King replied that he did not believe Graham tried to fake test responses. Our condolences to the family of this beautiful child, taken too soon. She was born in Lowell, MA on July 30, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Garrity) Roberts. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Resend Activation Email. The police were able to verify that the incident did happen. Patricia lived most of her life in the Woodstock, Barnard, and Springfield area . We are so sorry for your loss of Shea.. May god wrap his loving arms around you during this time.. God Bless this family. Shes the one with the pink shirt on. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Time will ease, but never take away the pain; from one grieving mother to another family. Lisa Graham, was convicted of paying a family friend to fatally shoot her 21-year-old daughter Stephanie Shae Graham in July 2007. This week on Reasonable Doubt, the team takes on the Raul and Cathy Sarinana were sentenced to death for abusing Would love your thoughts, please comment. Found the resolution to each, I know who really killed Chanin, her husband did not, I have so many questions about this story. Walton later confessed to police that he shot and killed Shea for Graham. Please enter your email and password to sign in. The 21 year old girl was the real deal with a police record to prove it. Failed to delete memorial. This story was originally published November 18, 2015, 4:08 PM. On the other hand, following failed appeals, 55-year-old Lisa is currently on death row at the Julia Tutwiler Prison in Wetumpka. Sheriff, are you there? See radio hosts confusion as sheriff chases suspect on air, They were pulled over for tinted windows in Florida. Copyright 2017 WTVM. We will also be there for Kevin and Boo-Man. Walton is serving a life sentence after he confessed to the murder. While Kenneth Kenny Walton pleaded guilty to capital murder in exchange for a life sentence in the summer of 2012, Lisas second trial (her first was declared a mistrial owing to the judges ill health) resulted in her conviction for the same in March 2015. 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. This account has been disabled. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Graham was accused of persuading longtime family worker Kenneth Walton to kill daughter Stephanie Shea Graham, who went by Shea. My prayers are out to the family. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. 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Her smile and bubble personality could fill a room. "The news did this. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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. In 2007, after a night out with friends, 20 year old Stephanie Shea Graham fails to return home. He took her on a long, night drive down Alabama Highway 165 before pulling off on Bowden Road so they could relieve themselves. He left her half-nude body where it lay, and drove away. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? They thus learned that Shea had cut her fun night short on July 5 because she was adamant about meeting a long-time family friend at a local gas station, who was quickly identified as Kenneth Kenny Walton. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. At Lisas trial, Kenneth testified against her. He said Lisa had asked him to kill Shea as early as August 2004. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Graham's first trial in September 2012 was declared a mistrial when the judge fell ill. She also called Walkers attention to previous testimony by Grahams son Kevin Boo Graham Jr., who told the judge that since his sisters death, the only immediate family he has left are his mother, father and grandmother. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. They also had a son named Kevin Jr., and the Grahams appeared to be a very close family. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. A man driving down the dirt road found first Shaes body and alerted Police. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He will be eligible for parole on July 1, 2022. I am here if you ever need to just talk. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The family Get email updates about Stephanie Graham delivered directly to your inbox. Walker, a Lee County Circuit Court judge, was appointed to fill in. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Authorities say that on July 5, 2007, Lisa Graham met Walton and provided him with a 9 mm pistol. He then sexually abused her corpse. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Stephanie Shea Graham. It was a pleasure to know her through racing and riding 4 wheelers. That testimony showed Graham repeatedly had remarked to witnesses that Shea was ruining her life, and she would kill her daughter if she could. This is a carousel with slides. 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. Walker, a Lee County Circuit Court judge, was appointed to fill in. Grahams attorneys would not comment after Wednesdays sentencing, but Davis did. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. On July 12th, the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals decided to uphold the capital murder conviction of 51-year-old Lisa Leane Graham. Kenneth said that Shea had also asked him to help her get a car, so that she could leave town instead of going to court. Authorities now claim the woman's mother may have wanted her dead. Lisa Graham further incriminated herself when authorities came looking for the gun. It turned them down on Aug. 8, 2014. It's very difficult to review this case, as there, The FBi has been murdering people for years since their, Clearly its hard for some people to understand that although, What is taking so long? During testimony in that appeal, witnesses said Greene had multiple health issues, and had been falling asleep in court, even snoring. It took sheriff's deputies less than a week to find the suspected killers of 20-year-old Stephanie Shea Graham. You can always change this later in your Account settings. May God give you peace. Be StillBe still like the grass on a melancholy summer dayBe still like desert shrub.Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way. The police soon knew that he was lying. The immediate theory was that Shea was a victim of sexual homicide due to the fact her underwear was around her ankles, but it soon came to light shed endured no signs of trauma. The police found Glenn and Amys story to be odd. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Her father had reported her missing around the same time since shed failed to return home after a night out with friends the evening prior, yet he couldve never imagined it was because shed been murdered. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He will help you get thru this. According to court documents Lisa Carpenter Graham would convince a friend to murder her daughter. Walton pleaded guilty June 14, 2012, and was sentenced to life in prison. 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. Sheas blood and matter had been found on it. 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. Davis said Wednesday that the first delay resulted from courthouse renovation that made the building unsafe for holding a death-penalty trial. A stripper and prostitute with an alcohol dependency and several different drug addictions, she was hardly the apple of mommy's eye. So sweet an kind as long u didn't make her mad. The victim had no purse or ID on her, but she was identified the next day by her fingerprints. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. She fell, and he shot her 4 more times. Dinkins told the police that he had passed by what he thought was a body. Her remains were partially nude. Larry said he and Shea had still been in contact, and he called her on the night she died. With more questions than answers, detectives don't have to look far to find out who is behind this vicious murder and why. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. After the Alabama Court of Appeals rejected the defense double-jeopardy arguments on Oct. 17, 2013, Grahams attorneys appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court. 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. 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. He drove them south into Alabama until he arrived at Bowden Road of Alabama Highway 165, where he stopped the car to relieve themselves. Failed to report flower. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Then came the body cavity search, Massive Arctic creature spotted for first time in 25 years along coast of Scotland, Motorcyclist launched from bike when his girlfriend hits him with truck, Florida cops say, A man went in for kidney removal. The Body on Bowden Road airs at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. But five years passed before the case finally came to trial the first time. Memorial services will be held 4 PM Wednesday at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Kevin, Lisa & family, Farris & I wish to let you know we will be praying for all of you. Stephanie Shea Graham was born on February 9, 1987. Graham was accused of hiring Kenny Walton to kill her daughter. 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. The child suffered a fractured skull, five broken ribs, broken wrists and numerous bruises. Shea was such a good friend. Shea you will be greatly missed and I'll always remember the good times @ EAMS!! Do you, This was definitely in IL because we are friends with, Hi. The evidence presented at trial showed that Lisa Graham arranged for Kenneth Walton to kill Shea Graham. Lisa, Kevin & Boo: I am so sorry for your loss. The gunman, Kenny Walton, confessed to shooting Shae Graham with a gun belonging to and given to him by Lisa Graham. Authorities have said Graham hired Kenny Walton to carry out the slaying. Walton pleaded guilty to murder and is serving a sentence of life imprisonment. There is a problem with your email/password. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sts. The neighbor said that Lisa had offered him $5,000 dollars to take Shea out. Glenn said he didnt know who the driver was, but Amy revealed that it was probably Kenneth Walton, a friend of the Graham family. See for yourself. He also said that the murder weapon was Lisas .9mm gun, and that he gave it back to her after he killed her daughter. In that regard, she was well below average, King said. 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. After a jury convicted her March 5, Judge Jacob Walker III initially set a sentencing date of May 1, but then postponed it so Graham could have a psychological evaluation. He drove Shea to a remote area near Cottonton then retrieved the gun and shot her two times in the head and four times in the chest. Copyright 2019 WTVM. They had all been hanging out, when Shea told them that she had to meet a friend. Walton explained to detectives that Sheas mother, Lisa Graham, had hired him to kill her daughter. Learn more about merges. They dropped Shea off at a nearby gas station, and saw her get into a black pickup truck, driven by a stocky black male.. He took her on a long, night drive down Alabama Highway 165 before pulling off on Bowden Road so they could relieve themselves. Read More: Roy Fuller Murder: Where is Bruce Walton Now? We will also be there for Kevin and Boo-Man. We have set your language to Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Stephanie 'Shea' Graham was born on February 9, 1987. Ways to honor Stephanie Graham's life and legacy. He had been in the county jail on assault charges. No one was hurt, but Shea was arrested and charged, along with the others. Weve updated the security on the site. Kevin was a builder, and one of the police detectives had gone to school with Lisa. She had wanted to get advice about her upcoming trial. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The police soon learned that Kenneth was actually really close to Shea, and that he was like another dad or uncle to her. Something doesnt, No , the murder happened in Ohio . Thats not what a Florida doctor took out, state says, Florida man gets 6 years for bilking millions in PPP loans. I will be referring to her as Shea from this point on, as that is what she was referred as. The world will be greatly diminished without her. Sure enough, the police were able to recover it, and sent it in for testing. Jury selection in the second trial began Feb. 17, with witness testimony starting the following week. Lisa also claimed the two had sexual relations and Shae's drug problem was costing them too much money. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. He said yes, and revealed that he and Lisa both had .9mm guns. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Her parents had put up a $100,000 bond to get her out of jail, and the mother feared. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Graham, 51, was convicted of murder in Russell County Circuit Court in March 2015. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Lisa Carpenter Graham then incriminated herself when authorities came looking for the gun. Memorial services will be held 4 PM Wednesday at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. The motive for this cold-hearted killing was a simple matter of money. Because witnesses saw Shea leave the gas station with Walton, investigators focused on him immediately. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Kenneth said that Shea had to use the restroom, which explained why her underwear was around her ankles. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Obituaries Stephanie Ann Mathis-Shea (32) passed away in her sleep at her home in New Orleans, LA on Thursday, February 16, 2023. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The jury in her retrial recommended that Graham be sentenced to death, with 10 of the 12 jurors voting for death and the remaining jurors voting for life without the possibility of parole. There had been no semen or trauma found. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief & the days to come. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 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.. The Florida sheriff was about to start a radio interview when he went into policing mode, he said. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Graham was convicted during a retrial. Required fields are marked *. Another baffling aspect, apart from the lack of semen as well, was the concrete alibi of her only known possible foe, a former boyfriend, which is when the investigators expanded the scope. 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