Private memorial today for slain Art Institute of Dallas student; police investigation continues

Again... unfortunately another dead college student! Parents, consider teaching your kids about how to protect themselves before you send them off to college. My prayers go out to the family!

Private memorial today for slain Art Institute of Dallas student; police investigation continues: "

The Art Institute of Dallas has scheduled a private memorial this morning for Samantha Michelle 'Shelley' Nance, who was found murdered in her apartment one week ago today. The campus service is open to students, faculty, staff and invited guests.

Funeral services for Nance were held yesterday in her native Italy, Texas. The 20-year-old Italy High School graduate 'loved animals, computers, and anything to do with art,' according to an obituary on the Wayne Boze Funeral Home website. She 'was well on her way to achieving her life's dreams of being an artist.'

Nance had not been seen for a few days before she was found dead in her northeast Dallas apartment, police said. There was no sign of forced entry, leading investigators to believe she was likely killed by someone she knew.

--Scott Goldstein/Reporter"