Alayna Ortiz: Indiana Teen Mysteriously Killed in Griffith Shooting. She was my world, my best friend, Bribiescas said of his daughter. And she needed to go.. Wheeler's criminal defense attorney Therese Huntzinger says Wheeler was "crushed" by the deaths. The lawsuit accuses Wheeler of ignoring Olsens escalating behavior during the night they argued and failing to protect the children. The lawsuit accuses Wheeler of leaving his gun in a place where Olsen had access to it, San Antonio Express-News reports. Though he came from money, Wheeler aimed to make it on his own. Wheeler also became upset when the sound system briefly wouldnt work and blamed it on Olsens daughters, though she insisted they werent responsible, Turney said. The report concluded the parents should have joint custody, but noted that Olsen appeared to provide the more stable living arrangement. This was around the time that oil prices bottomed out in Texas. When she arrived home, she saw something on his phone about another woman. By that same token, we dont have all the evidence back from the FBI yet.. The Window Episode 19 - 82 mins A Florida father searches for answers after his daughter dies suspiciously in Belgium. Cynthia Wheeler said her son and Olsen quarreled at times, but she observed nothing between them that isnt typical in relationships. Her recent work has focused on the Iconic Village apartment fire in San Marcos and its aftermath. I told her, I dont like him, Turney recalled. Without a Trace: Carrie Olson: With Lester Holt, Andrea Canning, Carrie Elaine Olson, Amanda Smith. One of the calls connected with a 911 dispatcher but Salazar declined to provide details about what may have been said. A post shared by Nichol_O (@nichol.olsen) on Jan 6, 2018 at 5:28pm PST. The way the system works is it just wasnt engaged long enough for us to be able to attach a GPS positioning to that call.. Sobs, then loud wailing, filled the room sounds of grief drowned out only occasionally by heartwrenching music. ET on NBC. There were five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms and a wine cellar, real estate listings show. He said on Friday that an adult woman and two girls were found dead at residence the Anaqua Springs Ranch gated community. [Feature Photo: Nichol Olsen and children/Facebook], MANHUNT: Hobby Lobby Distribution Center Manager Shot Dead in Altercation With Employee, 16-Year-Old High School Student Fatally Stabbed in Classroom Fight, Young Child FaceTimes for Help After 4 Members of Family Slain, vehicle forensics technology called Berla, subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. Jason is currently serving his life sentence for capital murder at the Mark W. Stiles Unit near Beaumont, Texas. The search warrant - secured just days after Nichol Olsen and her two daughters, 10-year-old London Bribiescas and 16-year-old Alexa Montez, were found dead in their home in the Anaqua Springs. About a year after Olsen and Wheeler began dating in 2016, she moved out of her apartment into his house. Nichol said her childhood memories revolve around her dad, not her mom.. News 4 San Antonio (San Antonio, TX): Friends cast doubt on suicide ruling in Anaqua Springs deaths, by Robert Price. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Nichol Leila Olsen, 37, and her two daughters, London Sophia Bribiescas, 10, and Alexa Denice Montez, 16, were found deceased in a sprawling, lavish mansion in the Anaqua Springs Ranch community, close to Boerne, around 25 miles northwest of San Antonio, in January 2019. Its a horrible, horrible situation, what happened in his home, one friend said. Authorities have not named a suspect in the case, but Alexas father filed a lawsuit in January against Charles Wheeler. Though he came from money, Wheeler aimed to make it on his own. The officer gave Wheeler a series of field sobriety tests, at one point asking him to count backward from 31 to 10. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Nichol Leila Olsen, 37, and her two daughters, London Sophia Bribiescas, 10, and Alexa Denice Montez, 16, were found deceased in a sprawling, lavish mansion in the Anaqua Springs Ranch community, close to Boerne, around 25 miles northwest of San Antonio, in January 2019. Its not that Im not totally convinced by (the evidence), Salazar told KSAT. In March 2014, she was charged with domestic assault but the charges were later dropped when the witness failed to appear in court. On the morning of Jan. 10, Wheeler called 911. I was emotionally drained with her I stayed up the whole night, I was crying, I was horrified with her for 17 hours.. Records show Nichol divorced Skylars father, James Noble, in 1998 when she was just 17 and Skylar was 2 years old. Real trust. (Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News), Nichol Olsen, Charlie Wheeler and the unsolved case of the Anaqua Springs shootings. Patel told her to reach out again if she ever needed anything. After her death, when the insurance company was unsuccessful in extracting a statement from Jason regarding his wife's death, the proceeds were handed over to Payne's mother. That was the only time I was there and honestly just didnt really care to go back, ever, Turney said. He and VanderHeyden had been at a rock concert the night of the murder. After all, it soon came to light that her seemingly loving husband, Jason Payne, was behind the matter. Londons father, Hector Bribiescas, said his life will never be the same. San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio, TX): Almost 2 years after horrific San Antonio area shooting, criminal probe may be nearing an end, by Peggy OHare. Wheeler argued with the security officers, who escorted him back to the couples room to collect his things, Olsen told her friend. At the time of her death, Olsen had made plans for one of her daughters to take a singing class and was looking forward to seeing her son the following weekend. In addition to the above, the rifle recovered from the site of the incident was missing any fingerprints as if it was cleaned before being placed near Austin's body. Hope all your ? San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio, TX): Thirteen months later, sheriff still looking for answers in Anaqua Springs killings, by Peggy OHare. House of Horrors will air on Dateline NBC, on September 17, 2022. Over three years later, the question still remains: what happened in that house on January 9th, 2019? As I mentioned earlier, we talked about cellphone tower technology thats going to go a long way in showing, at least, where his cellphone and then GPS on his vehicle itll tell us where those two items were, and then well have to continue investigating to see if he was in possession of those two items., You have to resist that urge to say, Well, case closed and lets move on to the next one,' Salazar said. Their daughter, Alexa, was born in 2002. Despite a coroner's ruling that said the shooting deaths constituted amurder-suicide, Salazar has kept the case open, and recently sent it back to detectives for further investigation. Your login session has expired. Wheeler owns an oil and drilling maintenance company. We let her in our hearts and our home, Wheelers mother said. Nichol was the epitome of class, grace, elegance, beauty, love, she said. Authorities say they have no suspects at this time. TX - Nichol Olsen, 37, & her 2 daughters found shot dead inside mansion, Bexar County, 10 Jan 2019. . That's the life that I'm going to have to live.". San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio, TX): Report describes scene at San Antonio area home where mom, daughters were shot, by Peggy OHare. And he loved Nichol. Nichol Leila Olsen is shown in a booking mugshot taken when she was arrested March 10, 2014 on a charge of misdemeanor assault after she was accused of hitting her then-boyfriend with an open. A swimming pool and a hot tub sat in the backyard. Except, as the legal system gave its final verdict after thorough consideration, Jason remains guilty, until proven otherwise. Five young people died in the blaze. Thus, he stood his second trial for homicide in2016, which yielded the same result. Nichol Leila Olsen, 37, and her two daughters, London Sophia Bribiescas, 10, and Alexa Denice Montez, 16, were found deceased in January 2019. News 4 San Antonio (San Antonio, TX): Friends keeping pressure on investigators in triple shooting, by Robert Price. "I'm not ready to do that yet.". London Sophia Bribiescas, 10, the youngest daughter of Nichol Olsen, was found dead near the bodies of her mother and older sister. She loved monkeys, singing, painting and theater, her obituary said. Powered by. She was just very concerned to get out because (Wheeler) was blowing up her phone, Turney said. The medical examiner ruled Olsens death a suicide and the two childrens deaths a double murder but Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said his office is not ready to say Olsen killed her two daughters. Wheeler told police that he slept over at a friends house on the night of the deaths, claiming that he had gotten into an argument with Olsen and left to cool off. I didn't get it. He told Olsen that her daughters had probably dropped it. She told me that theyve had lots of fights. And he loved those girls. Another friend, Justin Davis, 36, of Madisonville, described Wheeler as a good guy willing to go out of his way for anyone. The bodies were cold and rigid. [Feature Photo: Nichol Olsen and children/Facebook], MANHUNT: Hobby Lobby Distribution Center Manager Shot Dead in Altercation With Employee, 16-Year-Old High School Student Fatally Stabbed in Classroom Fight, Young Child FaceTimes for Help After 4 Members of Family Slain, subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. The pair broke up but remained close confidants, sometimes even talking to each other as much as 20 times a day. The medical examiner has ruled the girls' deaths as. I think it was there that I got a sense of how the lay of the land was, Turney said. A Bexar County sheriffs deputy arrived to find Wheeler on the ground, crying, in his front yard. On the morning of Jan. 10, 2019, a frantic-sounding Wheeler called 911 to say he had found Olsen and her two girls dead inside the home. George S. Burch was charged with murdering VanderHeyden, but the defense soon pointed the finger at Detrie. NBC's 'Dateline: House of Horrors' is an episode that profiles how a double homicide can turn a whole family's world upside down, especially when it brings about suspicion, lies, betrayals, and an unexpected arrest. Jason said that he had returned with his daughter Riley after dropping off his son Joseph at kindergarten. Payne's attorneys had filed for an appeal at the Texas Court of Appeals, but it was denied in 2017. San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio, TX): Not so picture perfect, by Peggy OHare. SHARE. Another lawsuit was filed on January 8 by Hector Bribiescas, the father of London. "During interviews with Nichol, she admitted that she 'was not a very good mother' to Skylar when he was young because she was young and immature herself," the social worker wrote. KSAT (San Antonio, TX): Father identifies teen killed in triple shooting as Clark High School sophomore, by Mariah Medina and Garrett Brnger. His death was devastating to Nichol because she said she was a daddys girl, a social worker wrote in a 2009 report related to one of Olsens divorces. Charges explored ahead of new Dateline episode. KABB Fox 29 News (San Antonio, TX): Anaqua Springs where is the investigation.. San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio, TX): Insufferable circus Family wants Texas Rangers to investigate deaths of Nichol Olsen and two daughters in Anaqua Springs, by Peggy OHare. VanderHeyden's live-in boyfriend Douglass Detrie said he was devastated over his girlfriend's death, but he soon became a suspect. News archives yielded information about Wheeler's and his father's rodeo careers and the family's involvement in the oil and gas business. Nichol Olsen seemed to have the perfect life. My San Antonio (San Antonio, TX): Youngest victim in San Antonio-area triple shooting IDd; mothers boyfriend person of interest, by Peggy OHare. Green Bay, Wisconsin, mother Nicole VanderHeyden was found dead May 20, 2016, but who was responsible for her death? My son is heartbroken. Culture. Inside, deputies found the bodies of Nichol Olsen and her two daughters. And he cant even mourn. The social worker who wrote the 2009 report sought to determine whether Olsens son, Skylar, then 12, should live with his mom or dad. Wheeler started to yell and was asked to leave the hotel. In January 2018, Olsen and Turney went to a Spurs game. "I was puzzled," he said. Montez, Bribiescas, and Olsens oldest child, 22-year-old Skylar, were all from different fathers. She had a bruised eye and began applying makeup to conceal the injury, Turney said. Burch was convicted of VanderHeyden's murder in March 2018. He is controlling everything youre doing. In the morning hours of December 11, 2007, Jason Payne frantically dialed 911 to report that hed found his spouse and stepson shot to death in their bedrooms in their Quitman, Texas home. The lawsuit accuses Wheeler of ignoring Olsens escalating behavior during the night they argued and failing to protect the children. Did they have problems? Its not normal for her to just be shut in like that.. We have not spoken to, to the extent that I would see them, Id like to see them spoken to. After high school, Alexa planned to enroll at Texas A&M University with the goal of becoming an obstetrician. They divorced a year later. You cant help but feel like you just wasted your time, like you were speaking to a wall or something, Patel said. Please logout and login again. Wheeler's attorney, Therese Huntzinger, says her client was "crushed" by the deaths. wishes come true! Theyre multi-million dollar homes. The fact that Nichol Olsens death, right now, has been ruled a suicide, we cant just say that, Oh, well then she mustve been the one who did this to these two little girls,' Salazar told KSAT. Happy birthday to this guy! As CrimeOnline previously reported, Nichol Leila Olsen, 37, and her two daughters, London Sophia Bribiescas, 10, and Alexa Denice Montez, 16, were found deceased in a sprawling, lavish mansion in the Anaqua Springs Ranch community, close to Boerne, around 25 miles northwest of San Antonio, in January 2019. An autopsy report, however, determined that Olsen killed her children before shooting herself. Dateline NBC will revisit the murder of Nichole and Austin in their upcoming episode titled House of Horrors, which will air on Saturday, September 17. After two hours, Turney was ready to go. Their daughter, London, was born in 2008. Let's discuss. Nichol Olsen, daughter Alexa, 16, and London, 10, were found dead on Jan. 10, 2019 Nichol Olsen seemed to have the perfect life. London Sophia Bribiescas, 10, the youngest daughter of Nichol Olsen, was found dead near the bodies of her mother and older sister. What do you think really happened in this case? He later carved out a successful career in the oil industry, using his rodeo earnings to start On the Go, a security gate company servicing the Eagle Ford Shale area, Shale reported. Olsen had ordered a drink, but didnt get to finish it. "I was just talking to friends, enjoying the night, didn't know why she was texting me that way. Autopsies found that Olsen and Alexa had each been shot once in the head. 'I will never believe that it was a suicide and I will never believe that she killed her children.'. She had just broken up with a man she had lived with for several years. However, in January, he said the investigation was insufficient and reassigned the case to a cold case investigator. ", "At some point, I got a text that she met someone she knew," he continued. She later obtained a GED, friends said. All three were cold and rigid to the touch, according to the sheriffs incident summary. So its quite possible no one heard anything., Naturally, its not a common area for us to see this type of activity but it just goes to show that crime really knows no boundaries, geographic, socioeconomic or otherwise, he added. He later paid $300 in fines and court costs. The next day, after not being able to reach Olsen, Wheeler told deputies, he came back to the house and discovered a terrible scene. Olsen, a 37-year-old hairdresser, Alexa Denice Montez, a high school student and cheerleader, and London Bribiescas, a 10-year-old elementary school student, were all found dead from gunshot. As for Detrie, they used his Fitbit to exonerate him. Salazar said three of the calls disconnected before a 911 dispatcher answered. Her dark hair cascaded past her shoulders and was always meticulously styled. A little later, Austin was found in the garage with a wound on his face, on the mouth, kind of to the side, according to court documents. The home, which Wheeler bought in April 2017, spanned 4,500 square feet, on a lot of nearly 3 acres. Wheeler began calling Olsens phone repeatedly, Turney said. Patel said Olsen texted her after returning home to express thanks for her help. He later attended Schreiner University in Kerrville for less than a year. And I hate to say it like that. Salazar said that while the medical examiner has ruled Olsens death a suicide, he is not ready to say she killed her two children. His conviction was overturned in 2013, but was found guilty in his second trial as well. Charles Wheeler told police was not at his $1 million gated-community San Antonio home the night that Olsen, Montez, and Bribiescas were killed. However, when Nichole Payne [] Alexas family is relying on their faith to carry them through the ordeal, said their attorney, Paul Torres. The house was tucked inside a gated community that had 24-hour video surveillance and a security guard monitoring the entrance. Wheeler was driving a 2015 Maserati GranTurismo when Boerne police stopped him for two of those offenses, including going 74 mph in a 45-mph zone. With that said, in 2008, around eight months after the incident, Jason was arrested and charged with double murder. The clock and all of the accessories that are in the brain of the car.. Until we are done following every possible lead, were not willing to shut the door on this case just yet.. Olsen insisted she was fine. No ones ever going to know what happened that night, besides the individuals that were there, said Justin Olsen, 30, Nichols brother. San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio, TX): Autopsy rules mothers shooting death a suicide, by Peggy OHare and Caleb Downs. However, in 2017, the Texas Court of Appeals denied it, affirming that the trial courts judgment held right. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. In his testimony, Jason said that he returned and discovered the bodies, but neither checked to see if either were alive, nor had he touched them. Detrie claimed he didn't know what VanderHeyden's messages were about, saying he "responded back nicely, trying to diffuse, trying to calm her down, because she seemed upset. Husband's hands tested negative. And I was very uncomfortable.. We have to find out who it is.. 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