Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Travis Nelson death by force case profile photo

Travis Nelson

Case from Flagstaff, AZ dated May 13, 2021

Victim Details

Travis Nelson

Male

Black / African American

Flagstaff

AZ

2021-05-13

41

Travis

Nelson

Yes

07/18/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early morning hours of May 13, 2021, a fatal encounter unfolded near a Walmart in Flagstaff, Arizona, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Travis Nelson. The incident, which involved gunfire, concluded a volatile altercation and led to the eventual arrest of a suspect.

Shortly after 2:00 a.m., 36-year-old Ashley Martin entered the Walmart located on South Woodlands Village Boulevard and instructed employees to contact the police. When officers arrived, Martin informed them that sh ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Travis Nelson, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • The Arizona Republic: Flagstaff woman admits to killing man, turns self in at Walmart, police say
  • Woman charged in 2021 killing pleads guilty except insane
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 6 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Has anyone else come across any information about the relationship between Travis Nelson and Ashley ... ...Read More
    10/09/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Travis Nelson

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Flagstaff, Arizona

    Marvin Neal James death by force case in Flagstaff, AZ

    Marvin Neal James

    Death: Feb 25, 2015
    In the quiet community of Doney Park in Flagstaff, Arizona, the life of 54-year-old Marvin Neal Jame m ...Read More
    Isaiah Avila death by force case in Flagstaff, AZ

    Isaiah Avila

    Death: Mar 12, 2023
    In the quiet city of Flagstaff, Arizona, a young man's life was abruptly cut short on the evening of o ...Read More
    Dylan Carter death by force case in Flagstaff, AZ

    Dylan Carter

    Death: Oct 13, 2024
    In a quiet residence on Canyon Terrace Drive in Flagstaff, Arizona, the life of 21-year-old Dylan Ca C ...Read More
    Jacob Michael Allen death by force case in Flagstaff, AZ

    Jacob Michael Allen

    Death: Mar 03, 2017
    In the quiet city of Flagstaff, Arizona, a life was tragically cut short. Jacob Michael Allen, a 20- 0 ...Read More
    Jose Adrian Ontiveros death by force case in Flagstaff, AZ

    Jose Adrian Ontiveros

    Death: Jul 08, 2026
    In the summer of 2026, a violent altercation in Flagstaff, Arizona, led to the untimely death of 39- 9 ...Read More
    Stanley Edward Sandage death by force case in Flagstaff, AZ

    Stanley Edward Sandage

    Death: Jan 15, 1974
    In January of 1974, Stanley Edward Sandage, a 33-year-old male truck driver for Whitfield Tank Lines e ...Read More