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Vivian Burla Nelson

Case from Corpus-christi, TX dated Aug 13, 2017

Victim Details

Vivian Burla Nelson

Female

White / Caucasian

Corpus-christi

TX

2017-08-13

94

Vivian

Burla Nelson

07/25/2026

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Vivian Burla Nelson, a 94-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity, passed away on August 13, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on October 22, 1922, in Kansas City, Missouri. Vivian lived at Brookdale Corpus Christi, a senior living center, before her death. She was known to be loved by her neighbors and friends, and her passing was deeply felt by the community.

The circumstances surrounding Vivian's death were tragic and involved her son, Leslie Charles Nelson. Leslie, who was 75 ...
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  • Legacy.com: Vivian Nelson Obituary (1922 - 2017) - Legacy Remembers
  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Medical examiner identifies Corpus Christi woman allegedly killed by son
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