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Vivian Burla Nelson

Death by Force
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Vivian Burla Nelson

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Corpus-christi

    TX

    2017-08-13

    94

    Vivian

    Burla Nelson

    11/11/2025

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