Monday, August 8, 2011

Teigan Peters

Who knew that Father's Day in 2009 would have such an impact on so many lives?

Three year old Teigan got caught up in her father's issues and it ended up costing her, her short life. Teigan's mom and dad had been divorced since 2007 and according to mom, he had been harassing her and she had to file an OP against him. There was tension between mom and dad and mom's boyfriend. But nothing could prepare Tisha Brown for such a tragedy.

When family members were unable to reach Ryan Peters on his cellphone, they got worried and called the police. They were worried that since the divorce and the lost of the child custody case to his ex wife Tisha, he had became suicidal. On June 19, Tisha had filed a custody interference complaint against Ryan when he failed to return Teigan to her per the agreement.

On June 21, the Mesa Police called the Coconino County Sheriff's Office in an effort to locate Ryan and Teigan. Ryan's family had contacted the Mesa Police around 5:30 pm concerned for him and Teigan. At this point the only thing that is known is that they went camping, but the location is unknown.

Sunday June 22, at about 9 pm, a family member of Ryan's tells police that he talked to Ryan and was told that he was camping in the area between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

June 22 at 12:25 am police located a campsite in the area of Parissawampitts Point off of Highway 67 that led to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This is where he discovered two bodies, one to have been an adult male and the other a female child. Both with gunshot wounds. They were identified as Ryan and Teigan Peters. It was determined that Ryan shot his baby girl and then turned the gun on himself.

An innocent life taken. All for what? This beautiful bright blue eyed baby doll was never given a chance at life. Three short years here with her mommy was not nearly enough. Now all we can do is look at photos and videos and wonder what could have been.

Rest in peace precious little girl. You will be missed and in all of our hearts.

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