Douglas County homicide victim’s family speaks out 

Memorial Garden Construction for Colin Grice

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (KDVR) — Outside the Sonesta Hotel in Park Meadows, a memorial garden to Colin Grice is being constructed. 

Introduction

Colin Grice, a 57-year-old hotel manager, was found shot to death in his Highlands Ranch home last week. His wife, 55-year-old Victorine Grice was found dead inside her Douglas County jail cell Friday morning. 

Investigation and Family’s Reaction

Grice had been facing murder charges, and the cause of her death remains under investigation. Colin Grice’s family says it’s been a whirlwind of a week, beginning with a call that he had been killed. “I was just dumbfounded, honestly,” his sister Aden Beavers said. “Total shock. Total shock.”

Court Documents and Family’s Doubts

But the family said it was in for another surprise, reading court documents for Victorine Grice. Those documents show Grice told 911 dispatchers, “My husband attacked me. Please help me. I think he’s dead.” Victorine later told dispatchers, “I think he’s dead. I shot him. He’s a monster.” It’s a story Colin Grice’s family finds hard to believe. “I – a million percent – don’t believe any of it at all,” Beavers said. “My brother was a victim. Domestic violence comes in many shapes and forms.”

Isolation and Warning for Others

Colin’s family said the two had been married for about 20 years, but that many had never even met Victorine. They say Colin was only allowed to call them when he was at work, and that conversations at home were off-limits. “Methodically, she removed every person close to him,” Colin’s mother Sandy Hughes said. Hughes said when she did speak to her son, he never mentioned any problems at home. “I’ll tell you as a mother, I wonder if I reached out and prodded, would it have made it any different?” she said. “And I have to live with that.” Colin’s family said it’s hoping the story serves as a warning for others in abusive relationships.

Statement from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Throughout my years as an investigator, I’ve learned that domestic violence knows no gender boundaries. It’s a haunting reality that men, too, bear the scars of abuse and often endure the torment in silence. I hope all domestic violence victims, regardless of gender, can find the strength and courage to come forward and get help before it is too late.

Capt. Joel White, DCSO Investigations

Definition of Domestic Violence

The Department of Justice defines domestic violence as “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or technological actions or threats of actions or other patterns of coercive behavior that influence another person within an intimate partner relationship. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone.”

Resources for Domestic Violence Victims

If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence, there are sources to get help. One of those sources is the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
• SDG 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

• Indicator for SDG 5.2: Number of women and girls subjected to violence (physical, sexual, or psychological) in the last 12 months.
• Indicator for SDG 16.1: Number of intentional homicides per 100,000 population, by sex and age.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Explanation:

The article discusses the issue of domestic violence, specifically the case of Colin Grice’s murder and his wife Victorine Grice’s subsequent death in jail. This issue is connected to SDG 5: Gender Equality, as it highlights the need to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. The specific target under SDG 5 that can be identified is Target 5.2, which aims to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in both public and private spheres. The indicator mentioned in the article that can be used to measure progress towards this target is the number of women and girls subjected to violence (physical, sexual, or psychological) in the last 12 months.

The article also touches upon the broader issue of violence and its impact on individuals, as well as the need for justice and strong institutions. This connects to SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. The specific target under SDG 16 that can be identified is Target 16.1, which aims to significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere. The indicator mentioned in the article that can be used to measure progress towards this target is the number of intentional homicides per 100,000 population, by sex and age.

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