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In the quiet community of Puyallup, Washington, the life of 46-year-old Hispanic female, Teresa Ryan, was tragically cut short on January 18, 2016. A vibrant woman known for her quick wit and loyalty, she was a beloved figure both in her workplace at the Pierce County District Court and within her circle of friends and family. Her life, however, came to a violent end in an act that stunned the community and left a family shattered.

The perpetrator was 19-year-old Austin Moores Nelson, the ...Read More

Victim Details

Teresa Ryan

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Puyallup

WA

2016-01-18

46

Teresa

Ryan

04/14/2026