In what was determined to be a murder-suicide, 34-year-old Stephanie Herdman was found deceased in her Sierra Vista, Arizona, home on Friday, March 15, 2019. Police discovered Stephanie and 25-year-old Dalon DeBoy, both with fatal single gunshot wounds. Investigators believe that DeBoy shot Herdman before taking his own life. The discovery was made at Herdman's residence on the 3700 block of Blackbird Drive.
Stephanie Dawn Herdman, born on July 26, 1984, was a 2003 graduate of Buena High
School. Known affectionately as 'Peaches,' she had a passion for singing and dancing, having performed at Disneyland and the Arizona State Fair during her high school years. Her creative pursuits also led her to a career in photography, where she eventually became a district manager for photo studios and later started her own private photography business after earning a degree in the field.
Her life was filled with adventure and a love for the arts. She had traveled to 30 states, enjoyed attending concerts and comedy clubs, and even tried parasailing and swimming with dolphins. Stephanie was also an ordained minister and held a degree in interior design. She was known for her vibrant personality, often expressed through her love for the color purple and her distinctive purple hair. She is survived by her husband, Gregory Herdman, her parents, and a brother.
