Victoria was found dead in her home.

She was believed to have been romantically involved with the suspect who shot and killed her.

“I don’t think I’ve ever met another person so well liked by anyone who has ever met her. She genuinely went out of her way to make time for people especially her friends but even strangers would know her kindness”

AGE: 44
LOCATION: Wytheville, Virginia
CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot
DATE OF DEATH: January 23, 2025
SUSPECT: Chad Nelson Hawks (48)
RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM: Boyfriend
STATUS: Charged with second-degree murder