Posted by martiliz1 on August 26, 2007 at 7:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My condolences go out to both Nick & Tracy's families and to their children.

Posted by cmnelson7890 on August 26, 2007 at 8:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

May God protect these little girls and give the a live of love and joy. Gods love to you Tracy.

Posted by oxnardlove62774 on August 26, 2007 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MISS YOU SO MUCH MY SWEET COUSIN. R.I.P I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!

Posted by wenlynnk on August 26, 2007 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I love you Tracy... my BFF-

you will always be in my heart, and I will never forget the times we had together from high school, until 3 weeks ago. Thank you for always being there for me.

RIP TRACY

<3wendy

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 26, 2007 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My Condolences to the family and Children. May God Hold them in his arms during this tragic time.
As for the husband I would be curious to know what made him snap? Drugs? Family issues? Why couldn't he just leave??????? He didn't have to kill her. But Im not here to judge him. But it would be good for other to know why? Maybe it could prevent this from happening again. God be with you all !!!!

Posted by jcarbajal on August 26, 2007 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I love you 3 beautiful girls and my Cousin Nico.

Posted by spunky805 on August 26, 2007 at 7 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No one knows the whole story behind this tragic situation. Like the old saying goes "No one knows what goes on behind closed doors". Tracy I love you and will miss you. Thanks for always being there for me and my family. Nico I really wish this would of turned out differently especially for your daughters sakes. Why didn't you just leave? Now there is three beautiful little girls with no mother and father! May god bless these girls.

Posted by maryz8 on August 27, 2007 at 12:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Our entire family is horrified at this cold blooded
murder of Tracy. This abuse that Tracy indured lasted the entire time Nick and my niece were together, and this was not keep behind closed doors. This relationship was very public, Nick made sure of that. He left countless bruises, blackeyes and numerous injuries on Tracy's body, now two bullet holes, check out hospital records and all the police reports, if that doesn't convince you, I have pictures, they don't lie.

Posted by maryz8 on August 27, 2007 at 1:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart goes out to my great nieces,they were put in the middle of this from day one of their lives,Tracy left Nick on many occaisions only to be haressed endlessly by Nick, every turn she made to better herself and the lives of her children,Nick made sure she wouldn't succeed. Women and men in abusive situations are told to leave , she tried over and over, he wouldn't let go, he made her life a living hell all in front of these children. They have witnessed many incidents of abuse. Nick has taught his children well, don't you think, you say he truly loves his wife and kids,killing their mother is not love,Not in my book, and if it is written in your's you are just as sick as he is

Posted by maryz8 on August 27, 2007 at 1:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I held Tracy's hand through out her life and made sure she was always safe from harm.When her hand was placed in Nicks he promised to love and care for her through out the rest of her life, I knew he would end up killing her and told them both that on seperate occaisions. I was not Tracy's biologicial mother, but I was the only mother she knew and I loved her like a daughter. Now because of Nick and his twisted mind he took her from us.We will miss her forever and ever. Are you finally happy Nick? You got your way,again.

Posted by maryz8 on August 27, 2007 at 1:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I could go on and on and tell countless and endless truths of abuse Tracy took from Nick and yes she did get a few licks in now and then, and it was a sick love on both parts, I hope the cycle is broken before the girls date someone like Nick. Your daughter, sister or even your mother could be next, BEWARE!!

Posted by maryz8 on August 27, 2007 at 1:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

RIH Nick Vargas

Posted by spunky805 on August 27, 2007 at 5:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

When I said no one knows what goes on behind closed doors it was to all those people that Nick has told that he was the victim and that Tracy was the one who was out of control. I like Mary know for a fact that Nick had beat Tracy over and over and would not let her live without him. I have heard horrible stories that Nick had told people about Tracy just to justify what he was doing. Tracy told me several weeks ago that she was going to leave this time for good and I think that is what lead up to this killing. Tracy always told me If I die it will be at Nicks hands but promise me that you will tell my girls when they get older that I loved them with all my heart, no matter what their dad says about me and I made her that promise.

Posted by mgh19712004 on August 27, 2007 at 8:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

maryz8- My condolences to you, the girls and all family & friends. We live in the neighborhood and my daughter is friends with Sabrina. We are all a close knit "family" of sorts in this neighborhood. I was horrified when I found out about this Sat morning. My daughter stayed over once and Tracy was very welcoming to us. I sincerely feel pain for those 3 beautiful little girls. I wish it could have turned out differently. We all share a part of your pain. God Bless you Tracy.

Posted by maryz8 on August 27, 2007 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To rubio, I don't believe Nick lived on the Ave. He lived and grew up in Oxnard

Posted by spunky805 on August 27, 2007 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

mary check your myspace I left you a number to call me I have info for you. J.C

Posted by maryz8 on August 27, 2007 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you mgh19712004 Tracy was a kind and caring person and one of the best mothers I know,her and her children didn't deserve this

Posted by twoods on August 27, 2007 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To the three little angels left behind, may god bless them and help them deal with this horrific tragedy. Regardless, their mother will continue to look over them.

Posted by cindoh23 on August 27, 2007 at 10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

May god bless these three little girls and hope they go with a family that will teach them that beating is wrong... the minute it starts it will never end... I hope Maryz8 you drill it into these girls. May god bless the family my prayers are with you.

Posted by maganap on August 27, 2007 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers go out to Tracy's family and friends. I will keep the girls in my prayers everyday. May god bless you all.

Posted by maryz8 on August 27, 2007 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tracy's service's will be held Aug 30th,1pm at Rose Hills , Whittier.Ca

Posted by maryz8 on August 27, 2007 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If any of Tracy's friends would like to e-mail me my address is maryz8@yahoo.com

Posted by gabriel03 on August 27, 2007 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My Condolences and prayers go out to both families and MOST importantly the Children.
I dont know either families, but no matter how awful the action was that this man took against his wife, all the hateful and hurtful remarks that have been made against him wont help the children get through any of this.
I understand the loss is great but what people have to remember is that the only victims here as we speak are the children, put aside your selfish remarks, and remember the hate that you have inside can only hurt the girls in their time of need. Putting these hurtful things for all the public to see takes away from the true victims here and that is the three beautiful girls who need as much positive re-enforcment that they can get.
I will pray for everyone who has been touched by this tragic matter. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Posted by imbetnonit on August 27, 2007 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This man will never be able to understand what he has taken from these girls. Shame on him.

Posted by Hpantoja1 on August 27, 2007 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Those 3 girls are the only thing that matters right now. They need to be in a loveing and stable environment and NICKS FAMILY ISN'T IT! You've seen what a monster his family has raised! Tracey's family down in orange county can provide that stabiltiy those girls need. We love her and miss her so much. GET THOSE CHILDREN AWAY FROM NICK'S FAMILY!

Posted by surfmedic91 on August 27, 2007 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why is everyone so amazed at all this? We are reading this kind of thing in the STAR on a weekly basis and the comments are the same.

To spunky805, if you knew all this was going on why didn't "you" do anything about it?

Posted by kriscvillxx22 on August 27, 2007 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I LIVED ON THE SAME STREET AS THE VARGAS FAMILY MOST OF MY CHILDHOOD!! AND THEY WERE ALL COOL PEOPLE AND I KNEW NICO AND HIS BROTHERS VERY WELL. IT IS SO SAD TO HEAR AND IM REALLY SHOCKED THAT IT WENT THAT FAR! MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL INVOLVED!! RIP TRACY!!

Posted by sueeaves on August 27, 2007 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tracey was a beautiful young lady, and had a very beauitful smile. I will always remeber that laugh. Even tho it has been a awhile since I seen my niece I always hoped she would find true happiness and it was not with Nick. This coward that took her life deserve nothing. A real man would of walked away and let her go. Tracey we love you and Im so sorry you did not make it up here last month to see all of your family. God be with those beauitful girls of hers. Lvoe ya Lots tracey. Aunt Sue

Posted by justmeinsp on August 27, 2007 at 1:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

just reading the article and the replies leaves me reeling... Just as an outside observer, I would think that in view of the father killing their mother, these little girls would not be put into the custody of anyone in his family -- that's not saying that everyone in his family thinks and acts like he does, but it just seems like that should be the most likely thing to do.

It's just too sad of a sitution for the mother to have had to endure that kind of treatment for so long... too sad these little girls now have no mother... and it makes me angry that it appears he thought he a right to do it...

Posted by spunky805 on August 27, 2007 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

to surfmedic 91 for your information we did try to do something and we talked endless hours with Tracy to get out of the situation so don't say we didn't do something when you don't know the whole story. You can only help someone so much but if they refuse to help theirself because of fear than what can you do!

Posted by BeaHappi on August 27, 2007 at 2:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart is broken for the Vargas children. To lose their mother at the hands of their father, not to mention everything else leading up to this that they lived with and witnessed.

I would take those girls in a heartbeat...I hope that they go to a loving and nurturing home and that they get the support they need.

Such a sad story. What kind of a person does something like this? Even sadder that she was not able to break free from him.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 27, 2007 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bea, I couldn't have said it better!
To Tracys family and friends our prayers are with you. TO the three little girls......God will hold you in his arms!!!! May none of you ever have to witness this type of fear again.
This is just so sad (tears rolling) I dont even know what to say.

Posted by frozenyogue211 on August 27, 2007 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This guy is a monster!!! This brutal murder story needs to be on a national show like Nancy Grace/CNN! Tracy, sleep with the angels baby girl. As far as Nick, DO NOT EVER CALL YOUR SELF A MAN!Hey Nick, we all would like to hear from ya in Prison, how you are adjusting to your new cellie that will teach you how to love another man. Enjoy Nick, aw, I fell the love already.

Posted by wenlynnk on August 27, 2007 at 6:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

just to let everyone, I was one of Tracy's best friends, and I am almost positive that the girls will end up on Orange County with Tracy's family in a safe, positive enviorment.

Posted by PL708 on August 27, 2007 at 6:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First of all may Tracy rest in peace! Nick was a good friend of mine and I know what he did was horrible and he will have to ultimatly answer to the Man above. Nick was a wonderful father to his kids, dealing w/day to day struggles as a single father. Nick had FULL custody of his girls and he provided a roof over their heads. As far as him stalking Tracy, she was the one that would come and go into their lives. She recently tattooed "NICO P/V" which translates to "Nick for life" I dont think those are the actions of someone living in fear. Im not trying to justify his actions, but I know he was a good man before he lost control. I want people to know that he was a good man/father before he committed this unforgivable action. As far as Nick's family not being fit to raise them, I disagree. They should not be blamed for his actions. When ever Nick needed help with the girls HIS FAMILY was always there for them.

Posted by frozenyogue211 on August 27, 2007 at 6:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PL708 YOU CALL THAT A GOOD MAN HUH. THAT'S A MONSTER THAT COMMITED COLD BLOODED MURDER. THINK ABOUT IT.

Posted by cz102249 on August 27, 2007 at 6:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To all those who have sent their blessings THANK YOU.My name is Cindy and I am Tracy's cousin.We were raised together along with the rest of my brothers and sister.Tracy's and my life have mirrored eachothers in the abuse department and I was one of the lucky ones.SHE WAS'NT.What a shame it is for a man to be raised that it is okay to hurt a women.My boys know its wrong to hit a women and their only 13 and 11 years old. I have nothing but hate in my heary for Nick, withone horrible selfish act he has forever altered the lives of so many mainly those little girls.MAY GOD HOLD THEM AND PROTECT THEM FROM ANY MORE EVIL. I LOVE YOU GIRLS AND I PRAY YOU WILL BE IN YOUR UNCLE JERRY'S ARMS SOON.RIP TRACY YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.

Posted by PL708 on August 27, 2007 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Like I said before, he was a good man and father before he committed this horrible action. He still has 3 beautiful girls that love him whether you bash him or not. And it will be up to them to decide to forgive him or hate him. We can sit here going back and forth on there characters but our thoughts and comments should be on the 3 girls which we all agree on. May god watch over them, as they will have a very tough life without there parents.

Posted by jpw10602 on August 27, 2007 at 7:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you PL708

Listen to yourselves. You are out here beating everyone up. Don't you think the girls are going to see this at some point. I've known Nick for over 10 years, I would have never thought this was possible but it was. It was a very tragic thing and Nick was wrong, he will pay the price, don't cast stones at him or her.
The last time I spoke to Nick, less than a month ago he was so excited that his oldest was doing so well in softball, he was a proud parent. If you are going to waste your time in writing something, write something positive. The girls will read this.
Bee happy wrote this earlier
My heart is broken for the Vargas children. To lose their mother at the hands of their father, not to mention everything else leading up to this that they lived with and witnessed.
This was well put. The girls lived this, they now need the support.
The Girls. It's now about the girls and who will step up and be the parent. So those who wish to bash Tracy or Nick, step outside of yourselves and say could I have done something, if so step up or shut up. It's now about the girls.
Girls I'm sorry I never had the chance to meet you, but your dad did love you.
What is done is done. Tracy family and Nick family did nothing wrong, they need your support just like the girls.

Posted by Kitty on August 27, 2007 at 7:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear Tracy, I knew you when you were just a little girl...so beautiful. Many years have gone by and with this tragedy all memories return. May you dance the heavens with angels and walk in peace with our Lord.
God bless Tracy and her little girls...

Posted by martiliz1 on August 27, 2007 at 8:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I dated Nick years ago for a short time & never ever saw him angry or upset. I ran into him a few times over the past couple of years and he seemed happy. He adored his little girls. Once, he introduced me to Tracy, but when we met it felt uncomfortable. She seemed to be a nice person, very doting to her daughters. I wish that maybe things could've been different instead of meeting under uncomfortable circumstances to maybe even becoming friends. I have a son & daughter and I cannot even imagine the heartache that Nick & Tracy's daughters are going thru. My heart truly aches for them. As for the Vargas family, I am sure that they are struggling with this as well. We all need to remember that at this time we need to focus on the girls. I know & understand the anger & frustration from this terrible act, but the girls need not to hear about nor read these comments. In time, it is up to THEM whether they will forgive Nick or not. You can bad mouth & feed anger about Nick to them, but you are only hurting them more.

Posted by vickylopez717 on August 27, 2007 at 9:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers go out to Nick and the Vargas family. This is a terriable incident that nobody expected. Nick has always been a very good friend of the family and has always been very respectful. Regardless of what happened just wanted to let you know we are here for you! You and your family will be in our prayers. God Bless

Posted by monicamarlene on August 27, 2007 at 11:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't even begin to say how much of a shock this is to me! Nick, I have to say is a wonderful man and father..not to say Tracy wasn't. I personally didn't know her and my sincere sympathy goes out to her family. And in all honest truth my sympathy goes out to Nick and his family. They have also lost someone. I know for a fact Nick LOVED those little girls like no other man could. He made a huge mistake and he will have to respond the lord above. Earlier a friend told me "it was going to happen soon, either her or him" and that really bothered me. It shouldn't be normal. I'm a mother and can't imagine what if that was in my family. I was in a physically abusive relationship years ago and I feel for anyone who has to have violance in a relationship..female or male. The road goes two ways. Lets all just please stop the pointing fingers and pray for those little girls who now have no mother or father because they could'nt communicate....that's the bottom line! Nick God bless you and I'm here for you and to Tracy's family my deepest sympathy.

Posted by maryz8 on August 28, 2007 at 12:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The point of this forum is to state the facts as we know them, and the children shouldn't read what is being said , this is for adults only, they have seen and heard enough, hopefully they will NEVER know all of the facts that lead up to Tracy's death. Two of them are old enough to form their own conclusion and they will.As far as Nicks family being there for him always, he would have it no other way and we don't live in the area any longer. We haven't for the past 15 years, but trust there are still many of us in Oxnard that have witnessed the injuries. This forum isn't about bashing it is getting the story out that this didn't happen one day, it has been a vicious cycle on both parts for many years. As far as the tattoo on Tracy,that was covered up last week. Tracy being with her children was her life,her world revolved around them just like Nick, she loved them too. Near the end Nick would say such horrible things to the girls about Tracy, that the oldest started hitting and cursing her, just like Nick, he was a good provider for the family,made sure they never wanted for anything but a father also needs to show affection and love for the mother all the time , not just for show. That is what the girls will remember,not the best toys or clothes or Disneyland, it is the feeling of love and stability. Tracy grew up knowing the love of a family and didn't witness mental or physcial cruelty, I made sure of that. As far as knowing Nick years ago, people change, and he had many faces for different people, the smallest of things would send him into a rage with Tracy and yes she did defend herself as much as she could,wouldn't you? She fought daily to keep her family together why do you think she keep coming back to him. How do you think she ended up with Nick the other night, she wasn't living at the family home, she had her own place and has for awhile, where are the people that were over at the family home that night, Tracy was killed shortly after they left. And about stepping up or shutting up we did on many occaisions and offered help and a safe haven,for her and the girls but Nick keep things in a constant state of turmoil and she feared for the safety of her family members if someone got involved, she wouldn't let us,we tried.........

Posted by spunky805 on August 28, 2007 at 5:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mary you are so right, bottom line Nick took a mother, sister, niece, cousin, and a friend from many people and what gave him that right? Now he must answer for what he did.

Posted by cbanuelos on August 28, 2007 at 8:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tracy we will all miss you,God bless you and watch over your 3 little angels.
Auntie

Posted by jose on August 28, 2007 at 10:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

to maryz8: who are you trying to convince?
why are you so adamant about "what you did for tracy"? as long as you, tracy, and the lord above know the truth who cares. seems like those are the things you should have said and done, but you didn't. You are now living in regret and guilt.

Posted by elena.salgado on August 28, 2007 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

God,
Carry these children through this difficult time, let them know that there are good hearts who care in this world, that they to can be good people who love and care for others, that there is life after this tragedy and they WILL overcome through love and support, please guide them and rid their hearts of pain and anger for they are innocent and have a whole life ahead of them, that the actions of their parents do not represent the actions of everyone else, that living in peace does exist.

To ALL children who are victims of domestic violence and live in fear each day... GOD IS WATCHING OVER YOU

Posted by frozenyogue211 on August 28, 2007 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jose, maryz8 does not have to try to convince anyone, she is letting everyone know the truth, which the news never reveils.

Posted by imbetnonit on August 28, 2007 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Reading all this crap makes me sick. Defending this behavior is THE reason it exists! How can anyone say this guy loves his kids? He is a bully, he doesn't love anyone or anything. He has learned to "act" like he can love someone. I have never met a "good man" who has abused a woman or a child. (Yes he has abused the girls, he has abused them emotionally/mentally which can be worse than abusing them physically).
Until EVERYONE stops accepting this behavior, it will continue. Stop making excuses for this bully. You are perpetuating the emotional abuse by confusing these young girls.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 28, 2007 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by laurentimber on August 28, 2007 at 8:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Break The Silence, Make The Call

Domestic Violence Hotline At
1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224(TTY)

THANKYOU Laurentimber !!!!!!!!!

Posted by ca4ever on August 28, 2007 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

maryz8 - I am sorry that your family is having to deal with such a horrible tragedy. Nobody should ever have to deal with losing a faily member in such a tragic way. And to all of you who are supporting this man, we do not disagree with you that he was a nice guy and good father, but apparently he was not a good husband. Anybody who could do such a horrible thing to anyone is not OK. I am sure he was to his family and friends but he chose to treat his wife in a way that should never be acceptable. So many wives are living in abusive relationships and are afraid to get out, or just try to deal with it for the kids, but this is a perfect example of why they should not. He obviously had a temper and snapped and he should spend the rest of his life in prison for this. Just think about the poor children and how they will be traumatized for the rest of their lives.. Such a sad, sad story..

Posted by deanie2554 on August 28, 2007 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i haven't been able to write here until now. i keep hoping it's one of those horrible (chocolate) nightmares and i keep praying i'll wake up.
i am not tracy's blood aunt, nor her aunt mary's sister but, it doesn't matter! i have been tracy's "auntie" since she was a little angel and mary and her family are apart of my family.
tracy loved family and especially her girls, more then anything.
she wanted to be a family, a "happy" family. she loved being a mom and wife. she tried and tried to make it all work. over and over and over.....
tracy spent a good portion of the last few years, staying with us.
she confided in me, cried to me and asked for advice from me. she asked me several different times "should i go back to nick and try to keep our family together? i told her i couldn't tell her what to do, that she should think pray and follow her heart. get conceling, go to church and i would stand behind her, no matter what she chose to do. she did follow her heart....back to her girls (and nick) again and again. she just wanted to be with her babies ALWAYS.
i am SO sorry tracy,God knows i truly am. i should have told her to run for her life !!!! i am so sorry......
i don't think nick's family knows how many times they reunited. he didn't want them to know. even when they were toghether, he would take the girls to family functions, and tell tracy she couldn't go. even to thier birthday partys.
i wanted to take her to oregon and leave her thier, for her safety! she wouldn't go because of the girls, even though she wanted to.
tracy should be here right NOW ! parked in her spot.
she was beatiful and FULL of life! and she never NEVER failed by phone, text, e-mail or in person, to say "i love you auntie"
i miss you tracy WE miss you tracy.
143 4EVER my beautiful niece, may God keep you from any more pain, and may you watch over your little angels with joy and pride, everyday ! no one can keep you from them now.you are a part of them and they will always be a beautiful part of you.
143 i will always love you and your angels !
love "AUNTIE"

Posted by show_jumper on August 28, 2007 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

143 = I love You

Posted by cfreiberg on August 28, 2007 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

May God bless the children, Tracy rest in peace and Justice be served on the suspect. Clyde Freiberg - Washington

Posted by frozenyogue211 on August 28, 2007 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I pray that these families get a little peace and rest tonight knowing Nick was charged with murder in the first degree. May justice be served. We shall continue praying for you.

Posted by deanie2554 on August 28, 2007 at 5:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i love u girl and miss u wishing u were still here and since it was only a week ago we stayed up talking and crying and making plans on how things were gona be so right and it was a definate finally decision to live by his (nicks hands u died) mama GOD has plans for him and youll never see that punk again hell never go to heaven!!!!
and u know what i still dont belive this is happening it just dosnt seem real we were just crusin around town shopping for bathing suits to go hang out at the beach and i feel at anytime youll be walking walking through the door im hurting and slowing starting to believe and know its to late for shoulda coulda i still cant belive your gone and when i lay down at night i just repeat your name over and over with disbelief i feel like screaming your name and somehow youll here me you already had a special place in my heart
daily and im just gona miss like eddie said to a special beautiful women no more warm hugs no more warm smile no more long phone call no more memories and with me and her i thought would be a lifetime long damn... im devastate and i still cant believe your gone and the memories i do have in my heart you stay everyday theyll live on i luv u sis jenny

Posted by loveforda805 on August 28, 2007 at 7:32 p.m.

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Posted by deanie2554 on August 28, 2007 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jenny and deanie are NOT the same person
i deanie am a grama, many times over, and mom of 4 adult children.
tracys baby called me "auntie grama"
jenny on the other hand is tracys dear friend and cousin. since whn is shopping and driving around make someone a whore.
GUESS WE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE COMMING FROM HUH?
SO SO SAD...........
hopefully you are in no way connected to the children in this tragidy !!!!!!!!!!!
auntie grama aka deanie

Posted by spunky805 on August 28, 2007 at 8:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To loveforda805 let's have some respect for Tracy. She is gone and can't defend herself to anything that is said about her.

Posted by angels on August 28, 2007 at 8:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I feel for Tracy's beautiful Girls. I used to work with Tracy and we ended up becoming good friends. Tracy used to come to work alot with bruises on her body, she was ashamed to say who they were from at first but then she told me and my mom that they were from her husband(who shouldn't be called a man!)Tracy feared for her life everyday, because Nick had always told her that if she had ever left him for good that he would end up killing her one day and it looks like he did. I prayed for Tracy to leave him and I tried over and over again to get her to leave him but she was scared for her life. A month ago my mom had seen Tracy and she told my mom that she finally got up the courage to leave him and that she had filied for a divorce. How can anyone say that Nick was a good dad and a good man when he was trying to poison his girls' minds with lies about their mom and he beat Tracy over and over again... he is anything but a man, he is a coward who couldn't stand the fact that Tracy was finally getting away from his abusive hands so he decided to take her life and I pray that the jury and the judge who gets this case takes the key and throws it away. I pray that Tracy's beautiful girls' know that their mom loved them with everything she had and that she talked about them constantly and she prayed that they would never ever be with any man( coward) who layed his hands on them. I pray for those girls'. Tracy's "ANGELS". I pray for Tracy's family, u all lost a beautiful women. She was funny,nice and loving if only she could of got away from him in time. I don't know who Nick thought he was to take someone's life especially the mother of his children. He'll pay for his actions. I was told that he shot her because she was cheating on him, but u know what I heard that he was seeing someone else too, so why is it okay for him to see someone else but not her. She was such a beautiful women. MAY TRACY AND THE ANGELS WATCH OVER HER GIRL'S AND HER FAMILY. R.I.P. TRACY U WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. 143 143 143 143 . For the lady who said that she dated him a long time ago and said that he never laid a hand on her well, lady u got lucky before he snapped one day on a wonderful friend, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and aunt. U beter thank god that u got out when u had the chance when TRACY couldn't.

Posted by angels on August 28, 2007 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this is ANGELS MOM,I had known tracy for 7 years AND I SAW many times were tracy had bruises from the hands of her husband and over and over again i begged her to leave him.A month ago i saw her she was so very depressed but had finally gotten the courage to leave him.Over the years the only joy she got was from her children she loved her daughters and never abandoned them thats what kept her with nick was her daughters.He would never let her be he always made her life hell.He scared her until the end.Tracy was a good women,she was good to everyone her eyes were amazing,her smile was beautiful but one thing was missing and that was happiness she was misrable with him.they were or had gotten a divorce and his mother whom tracy had at one time loved as her own mother turned her back on tracy for tracy leaving her abusive Son.tHE ABUSE WAS ON GOING HE DID IT CONSTANTLY.hE HIT,KICKED PUNCHED AND CALLED HER NAMES, STALKED HER AND WHO KNOW WHAT ELSE.He was nota good man nora good father a good father doesnt beat his childrens mother in front of them nor does he kill her in the end.For this he must pay i hope that tracy's family get those beautiful girls and that nick never sees their mothers killer again.I hope every day Big man nick wakes up he see bubba his cellmate.I hope every day he closes his eyes he sees his beautful wife whose life he took.I hope he has years and years of nightmares and not a minute of peace as he kept tracy a prisoner for years and she had not one minute of peace .WELL TRACY YOUR NOW AT PEACE AND NOW nICK CAN BE IN HELL THE place he kept you for many years.Fly high Tracy with your angel wings.You were a good person and a good mom.God will be the Judge,the jury and justice will be served

Posted by frozenyogue211 on August 28, 2007 at 9:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To angels, and angels mom, thank you so much for telling your information, may God Bless you two. We need to let the public know about this horrible ending, and only pray that it may help at least one woman who was in her her situation to get the heck out!!!! I am sure Tracy would want this.

Posted by frozenyogue211 on August 28, 2007 at 10:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Prayers to all,.......

Posted by jose on August 28, 2007 at 10:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There's three sides to this story. Her side, His side and then the truth. Ps..to: laurentimber, what drugs are you on right now?

Posted by frozenyogue211 on August 28, 2007 at 10:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jose, please tell us your side. We must hear this. We are willing to listen.

Posted by frozenyogue211 on August 28, 2007 at 11:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Peace to you Storm,..

Posted by jose on August 29, 2007 at 10:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm on eddie's side.

Posted by mgh19712004 on August 29, 2007 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

across4u- You do not know what led her to drugs, as you can see this was a tumultuous relationship. Forget all the bashing on both sides. If you were to see these girls face to face, you'd probably drop to your knees in sorrow. They are beautiful to look at and will have lots of pain in their hearts. Lets drop this as we all know it could have been prevented and wish that it didn't end like this. Unfortunately, Tracy is dead and to a certain extent so is Nick. None of anyone's bad comments will change anything. Let us all focus on making a difference. Remember..to someone you may be nothing, but to a CHILD you may be the WORLD. Pray for all their families.

Posted by mgh19712004 on August 29, 2007 at 2:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

across4u2-When did I say drugs were GOOD? Good people get caught up in bad situations and for some,drugs become a way to make them "temporarily disappear". You need to go back and read the stories. Many tried to get her to leave and she kept going back. If those closest to her couldn't make a difference, what do you think that I, as an outsider, could have done? I wish I could get you to stop posting your comments but what can I do to stop YOU.

Posted by interested on August 29, 2007 at 2:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nobody can force and adult to leave their spouse. they can only try to talk to them. You can' shove them in the backseat of your car and drive away. Mgh19712004, what made her keep going back? That makes me think he didn't put up a fight when she left or else she wouldn't be able to leave. But if she was able to get out, why go back?

Posted by interested on August 29, 2007 at 3:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I still can't find where it says he shot her twice....

Posted by my3angels on August 30, 2007 at 1:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart goes out to all of the families affected by this horrible tragedy. Our family is still in shock and wish that somehow we could turn back time. What are those little girls going through now?
My children are friends with the Vargas girls, and have a close relationship with the eldest, Sabrina. She'd have dinner with us at least once a week. The girls enjoyed playing softball and at one point they were on the same team. For 2 years I saw the same routine. It would always be Nick taking his girls to practice or to the games. Those children are his life, he loves his children. If Nick is such a horrible person, why would he try to provide an outlet for his children. He kept them busy in sports and he was their number one fan. He always managed to keep his girls on a team whether it be basketball or softball. Many times I would ask myself, how can he do it on his own?I know many households that have two active parents, that struggle to get their children to their activities.With that said, I can also count the times that I saw Tracy(RIP)there. If she loved her girls so much, why would she not be there with them? Why not show them that you love them.

Posted by decemberbaby1 on August 30, 2007 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

across4us2 - pretty cold comments.

I think most rational people would pick up the phone and call the cops before picking up a gun.

Posted by elena.salgado on August 30, 2007 at 11:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

across4u2 - WITH ALL DUE RESPECT...
I understand your frustrations regarding the lack of initiative by both families. To a certain extent, I agree. It's simple; until you walk in their shoes will you know the degree to which you'll get involved. Every situation is different, so the fact that you've helped and possibly saved a life due to your actions, doesn't mean you would've reacted the same way in this case. All I've learned from your comments is that you are making a whole lot of accusations, assumptions, & stereotypes without knowing or learning the facts first.

If you are going to post comments, be respectful toward other people, as they will toward you. You wrote "Can we get a translation here?, Is this ghetto speak?, You're ability to speak English seems be affected as well". Take it easy, let people post what they want and how they want, spelling, grammar and word choice aside - it's not an essay contest and you are definitely no one to be correcting others, so chill my friend. As far as translations go, you expect everyone to write the translation in parentheses next to the word(s)or slang(s) you don't understand for your sake? Good luck - my advice, start accepting the fact that everyone is different, and be open-minded about the variety of people you are surrounded by. It's a beautiful thing to accept, once you do, you'll stop sounding so bitter.

I've lived in Oxnard my whole life and never lived by a "ghetto code", as you wrote. Nor have I ever used the word "popo" or been down for the hood. "I've seen it time and time again in Oxnard" was my favorite ignorant comment - you've never been outside of Oxnard? I have, and let me tell you, this type of situation happens everywhere, not only in Oxnard. Do some research and you'll find that it even happens in neighboring cities, regardless of social, economic, and ethnic status. Stop stereotyping - you do that a lot.

With all due respect, to the families & people who have been affected by this tragedy, I would have never done this, but across4u2 rubbed me the wrong way and I'm sure a lot of you would agree. The focus is still the children who suffer most from these types of situations. May God bless everyone affected by this tragedy.

A prayer, especially for across4u2:
Forgive them father for they know not what they do.

Posted by jpw10602 on August 30, 2007 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I did not know either one of these families,but my husband did. On a personal and professional level. I know their is alot of pain and anger coming from tracys family. But the bashing of nick is a little extreme. We don't know how they lived. It sounds like a very abbusive relationship on both ends. I agree murder is not the answer,and the girls should be the main focus here. Also degrading Nicks whole family is not fair either. They did not pull the trigger. I just feel sad for both families,and pray the girls will not become a chess piece in all of this.please focus on them now, god bless

Posted by junkndatrunk07_08 on August 30, 2007 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

R.I.P Tracy! i wasnt a close friend of Tracy but i knew her. I used to work with her and she clearly loved and adored her children. regardles of the fact no body deserves to die the way she did. My heart goes out to those poor little girls who will now grow up without their mother, and have to live there lives knowing she died by the hands of their father. i dont know how she lived her life whether she was on drugs or not but regardless of the fact. if she was on drugs that still dosent make it right or give him the ok to end her life. if "she was that bad of a wife or mother" he should have walked away from the relationship. and not let it lead up to this. i wish i could have had the chance to get to know her better, but what i do know is that she was a good person and she loved her daughters very much. she is the victim here and its not fair that she is being talked down upon. and it is not fair for her family to read these negative remarks on her. Its hard enough on them just dealing with the loss of their loved one. may god bless her along with her family and friends. And i wish nothing but lots of love and happiness for those little girls. they deserve it.

Posted by frozenyogue211 on September 1, 2007 at 3:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TRACY LYNN MARSHALL MY BEAUTIFUL COUSIN R.I.P WHEN JENNIFER AND I KICKED IT WITH YOU THURSDAY FOR THE LAST TIME WAS THE HARDEST DAY OF MY LIFE. THE 3 AMIGAS WERE DONE NO MORE! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED. I GAVE YOUR DAUGHETRS HUGS FOR YOU. HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE. SABRINA LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU WHAT A TRIP. ANYWAY I WILL ALWAYS MISS AND THINK ABOUT YOU. GOD TOOK A GOOD LADY. NO MATTER THE MISTAKES YOU MADE. SORRY IT HAD TO TURN OUT LIKE THIS FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE FAMILY "TRAGIC" I ACTUALLY INTRODUCED NICK AND TRACY BACK IN 92 THEY HAD GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES, SOMETHING SHOULD OF BEEN DONE THEN. BUT AS OF NOW I AM NOT HERE TO JUDGE. LIFE IS NOT GOING TO BE THE SAME WITHOUT MY COUSIN!!! LODIE I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY. MISS YOU BEYOND BUNCHES. JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED!!! VARGAS GIRLS YOUR COUSIN CHRISTINA LOVES YOU!!

Posted by bbfan247365 on September 1, 2007 at 8:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Nick Y Y Y..... Tracy R.I.P.

Posted by maryz8 on September 1, 2007 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To Jose and loveforda805, apparently you just don't really know what time it really is, if you were so up close and personal with this situation why didn't you step up. Nick and Tracy were part of the 805 as you claim to love so much. Ask your self what you could of done or said to make a difference, you will probably come to the same conclusion we did NOTHING MORE THAN WE ALREADY DID!
How many sleepless nights did you have worrying about Tracy and her girls.........

Posted by oxnardlove62774 on September 2, 2007 at 3:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TRACY LYNN MARSHALL MY BEAUTIFUL COUSIN R.I.P WHEN JENNIFER AND I KICKED IT WITH YOU THURSDAY FOR THE LAST TIME WAS THE HARDEST DAY OF MY LIFE. THE 3 AMIGAS WERE DONE NO MORE! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED. I GAVE YOUR DAUGHETRS HUGS FOR YOU. HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE. SABRINA LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU WHAT A TRIP. ANYWAY I WILL ALWAYS MISS AND THINK ABOUT YOU. GOD TOOK A GOOD LADY. NO MATTER THE MISTAKES YOU MADE. SORRY IT HAD TO TURN OUT LIKE THIS FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE FAMILY "TRAGIC" I ACTUALLY INTRODUCED NICK AND TRACY BACK IN 92 THEY HAD GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES, SOMETHING SHOULD OF BEEN DONE THEN. BUT AS OF NOW I AM NOT HERE TO JUDGE. LIFE IS NOT GOING TO BE THE SAME WITHOUT MY COUSIN!!! LODIE I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY. MISS YOU BEYOND BUNCHES. JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED!!! VARGAS GIRLS YOUR COUSIN CHRISTINA LOVES YOU!!

Posted by oxnardlove62774 on September 3, 2007 at 1:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If anyone would like to show sum love to Tracy and her babies here is her myspace page. This is not a page to bash Tracy so don't bother. Thank you!! http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?....

Posted by oxnardlove62774 on September 25, 2007 at 7:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Missin you cuz!! It's been one long month!!! Wow so unreal!! I keep waiting for you to call!! It will never happen again:-(

Posted by npkelley on February 19, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Nick & Tracy were both grown people who had choices. Fact is, there was mental & physical abuse that went BOTH ways in their relationship, but b/c Nick is a man it automatically looks worse on him. Yes, what happened goes w/out saying it is emotionally draining & ludicrous for both families and friends on both sides. This whole ordeal is, but who in the hell are you Maryz8 and everyone else out there to judge? Both families lost a family member,friends lost a friend. Let Tracy RIP. She will always be loved and remembered. My family still have my primo to deal with. Stop acting as if you're the victim. We all know how she passed. Not once has he denied it, so move on. Maryz8 you have to be the most unhappy, lonely, bored out your damn mind black hearted woman. Are you getting an award or something? Aunt of the year maybe? You call my primo Nick sick minded and twisted? He is not, but you’re not far from it! You steady claim you received calls from Tracy, that’s hear say. You being her aunt would be a believable story.I find interesting how Tracy NEVER mentioned you. The ONLY one she spoke of was her brother. Let me break it down for you. Tracy was a grown woman who had choices. She made her choices & Nick his.What the hell?! Again,where were you, your family and the rest of your bandwagoners before it got to this point? EVERYONE needs to stop speculating and stop blaming Nick alone for this whole incident while you kick yourselves for not doing something more to help.Mary you said,” Tracy was no match for Nick” Please, Tracy was not a small woman. Tracy didn’t keep her mouth shut or her hands off him either. Rather it was self defense or not she did NOT let herself. My primo Nick has proven nothing but being the sole provider, a caring & loving father. You’ve been what or where for my nieces? Have you offered to make sure they ate, had clothes, rides to school, had gear for sports, etc? You know basic living needs. Huh? Focus on my 3 nieces Maryz8 !
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Posted by npkelley on February 19, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

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The more you talk about my primo Nick the more dirt will come out on Tracy, so keep your mouth shut. Tracy did have a felony charge for drug possession.The courts will not take kids away from their mother w/out proven evidence of being “unfit”. Beside the fact it was given up willingly so she also knew. A restraining order was even granted. He didn’t have to use the girls as leverage.The girls preferred to be w/ him. Again, get over yourself and try writing some positive crap in here. Oxnardlove62774 do you really want to put this story on TV? Don’t embarrass yourself or both families anymore. The girls are dealing w/ enough. They are ALL that matter. They were both fun,loving people on the outside, but NOBODY knows the real truth behind those doors. All this hear say needs to seriously stop. It’s sad as hell this couldn’t have been done differently with more help from us all. (Both families and friends) It happened. It’s done. Focus on those 3 beautiful girls that need nothing but love, positive grown role models, support, and happiness surrounding them. Don’t judge against all the positive things my cousin has done and been through w/ my nieces w/ this incident. Do you realize all the emotional/financial issues he was dealing with before this? I know he puts his daughters first regardless of what happened. Nobody has the right to question my primo Nicks love for his daughters. It is obvious his and Tracys relationship wasn’t a love story, but the love for his girls has and will always be unconditional. There was a lot involved. The ending result was inadvertent.
Society takes one thing and runs w/ it. Not knowing facts or inside details. Three facts remain: None of us were there to say what happened then or throughout the years, Maryz8 the more you open your mouth, stupidity constantly flows & the main one, Only God can judge.Leave it in Gods hands and let the courts decide.

Posted by oxnardlove62774 on February 29, 2008 at 7:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

to:npkelley
Yeah you are right your little primo and Tracy were grown people but you know what the bottom line is no matter how bad things got at home your Primo had no right to take my cousins life NO MATTER what!!!! As you have no right talking sh*t to Maryz8 she raised Tracy that was one of her children so don't go puttin your 5 cents where it shouldnt be. She has the right to feel anyway she wants. We know Tracy was no angel but she didn't deserve to pay for it with her life at the hands of your little primo. And yes I hope this case does go national!!! Nick Vargas made a name for himself the day he pulled that trigger 3 times. And did it on a dare!!! HMMMM lets get real here!!! Your Primo is no angel!! Back off of Maryz8! How would you feel if your child was killed in cold blooded murder? huh How would you feel. I think u are the one that should shut your mouth!!! And another thing we don't have to explain anything to you.. Believe me npkelley we will get Justice for Tracy!!! You watch!!! Listen close!!!!! And for the Vargas babies your mommy is watching over you!! R.I.P Tracy Lynn.. SHUT YOUR MOUTH NPKELLEY IT MAKES YOU LOOK STUPID!!!

Posted by oxnardlove62774 on March 7, 2008 at 1:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

R.I.P> Tracy Lynn Marshall we are thinking about you doll face!!!! GOD Bless you babies as well!!!!! But for Nick rest in piss!!!!!