High school sweethearts are found murdered on Valentine's Day On a cold Valentine's Day in 2000, the community of Littleton, Colorado, was once again struck by tragedy. Sixteen-year-old Stephanie Hart-Grizzell, a white female, was found murdered alongside her fifteen-year-old boyfriend, Nicholas Kunselman. The two high school sweethearts were discovered behind the counter of a Subway sandwich shop, located just a few blocks from Columbine High School, a place that had experienced its own horrific event less than a year prior.
The evening had begun like any other for the young couple. Stephanie had gone to the Subway where Nicholas was working his shift, keeping him company as he prepared to close for the night. Sometime after the shop was supposed to be closed, an unknown intruder or intruders entered the restaurant and shot both teenagers. The grim discovery was made by another Subway employee who was driving by and noticed the lights were still on inside the establishment well after closing time.
Upon entering to investigate, she found the bodies of Stephanie and Nicholas.
In the immediate aftermath of the murders, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office launched an intensive investigation. A witness reported seeing a man leaving the back of the Subway around the time of the murders. This individual was described as a white male, approximately 16 to 20 years old, with a medium build and blondish hair. Sketches of the person of interest were created and circulated, generating hundreds of leads, but none resulted in an arrest. Over the years, theories have emerged, including the possibility of a robbery gone wrong or a connection to a local drug scene, but none have been substantiated.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Stephanie Hart-Grizzell and Nicholas Kunselman remains an open and active investigation. Law enforcement officials have expressed their continued dedication to solving the double homicide, and the community has not forgotten the young couple. A substantial financial reward has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for this senseless act of violence. To this day, no suspects have been officially named, and no arrests have been made, leaving the families and the community still searching for answers and justice.
