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Vanessa Neves

Case from Austin, TX dated Oct 26, 2021

Victim Details

Vanessa Neves

Female

Austin

TX

2021-10-26

41

Vanessa

Neves

07/23/2026

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Vanessa Neves, a 41-year-old woman from Austin, Texas, tragically lost her life on October 26, 2021. She was shot and killed inside her home on Spicewood Parkway in northwest Austin during a domestic disturbance. Vanessa was known for her joyful demeanor and dedication to her community, often volunteering and serving as a substitute teacher at Spicewood Elementary School.

The incident occurred when Vanessa's husband, James Marcus Neves, 54 at the time, called 911 and admitted to shooting ...
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  • KXAN Austin: Husband fatally shoots wife in NW Austin home while kids were inside, police say
  • KXAN Austin: Austin police investigating homicide in northwest Austin
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    I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the impact Vanessa's passing has had on... ...Read More
    12/02/2024
    Just stumbled upon some details that I found really intriguing and troubling about Vanessa Neves' ca... ...Read More
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    I was thinking about Vanessa's involvement at Spicewood Elementary and how much she meant to the kid... ...Read More
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