FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Victims of Norwood Double Homicides Identified
Contact: Susan Lilly, Public Information Officer 970-729-2028
susanl@sanmiguelsheriff.org
October 20, 2017 -- (Telluride, CO) – The victims of a double homicide in Norwood have been positively identified via extensive DNA testing with the assistance of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The two girls are the daughters of Nashika Leonie Bramble, who is charged in connection with their deaths.
Makayla Victoria Roberts was born in Florida on February 19, 2007. Her father Chris Roberts was out of state and not involved in the case.
Hannah Elizabeth Rosalina Marshall was born in Florida on January 27, 2009. Hannah’s father has been contacted and is not involved in the case.
The cause of their deaths is still under investigation.
San Miguel County Coroner Emil Sante said he appreciates the public’s patience during this process. “Presumptive identification is inappropriate, and the diligence of positive identification can be time consuming, but is necessary.”
Sheriff Bill Masters said, “We appreciate CBI’s assistance in identifying our victims in this case.”
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The San Miguel Sheriff’s Office, located in Telluride, Colorado and established in 1883, serves 7,800 residents and countless visitors across the 1,288 square miles of San Miguel County. Sheriff Bill Masters has been serving as the county’s elected Sheriff since 1980