Heather Chapman, a 33-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on February 22, 2022. She was born on April 23, 1988, to Timothy A. and Eva Dawn Chapman. Heather was a dedicated phlebotomist at CSL Plasma for almost 15 years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 2252. She is survived by her daughter Nova Marie and her brother Shaun Morrow.
Heather's death was initially reported as a suicide by her ex-boyfriend, Dallas Lowery.
However, an investigation revealed that Lowery had actually shot Heather in the head at her North Linden home. He then left their 2-month-old daughter alone at the home for over an hour before calling 911 and falsely reporting that Heather had killed herself. The murder weapon was later found in the car of Lowery's friend, Terry Parrish, who pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence.
In March 2024, a Franklin County Common Pleas Court jury found Dallas Lowery guilty of murder, domestic violence, and tampering with evidence. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 18 years. Parrish, who faced up to three years in prison for his role in the case, testified that Lowery had threatened to shoot Heather the day before the incident.
Heather's family expressed relief at the guilty verdict but were disappointed that Lowery was not convicted of aggravated murder, which would have meant a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Heather's mother, Dawn Chapman, described Heather as a "giver" and "fixer" who always had a positive outlook on life. She emphasized that Heather did not deserve to die and that Lowery had no right to take her life.
The case highlighted the serious issue of domestic violence and the lengths to which some individuals will go to cover up their crimes. Heather's tragic death serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting victims of domestic violence and ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
