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Vanessa Neves

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Vanessa Neves

    Female

    Austin

    TX

    2021-10-26

    41

    Vanessa

    Neves

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hi everyone,
    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
    10/20/2024
    I was thinking about Vanessa's involvement at Spicewood Elementary and how much she meant to the kid... ...Read More
    01/30/2023
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