REMEMBER Ariel
Ariel Griffin
30 YEARS OLD ·
Williston,
Florida
Ariel Griffin was 30 years old and a mother whose family remembered her as a beautiful soul who cared deeply for others. Her mother described Ariel as kind and giving, someone who would give another person the shirt off her back and who devoted her life to her children. Her family continues to keep her memory present for her young son, talking about Ariel and reminding him how deeply his mother loved him.
Ariel was a devoted mother and daughter whose family remembered her for her kindness, generosity, and care for others. Her mother, Diane Powell, described Ariel as someone who did everything for her children. In the years following her death, Ariel's family has continued to honor her life and preserve her memory for her young son.
THE RECORD
On June 19, 2023, Ariel Griffin was fatally shot at her workplace, Monterey Boats in Williston, Florida. Authorities identified her former partner and the father of her child, Jonathon Segar, as the suspect. The homicide followed multiple domestic-related incidents involving Segar in the preceding days, including an incident at Ariel's home that resulted in authorities obtaining a warrant for his arrest. Segar fled Florida after the shooting and was later located by law enforcement in Georgia.
RELATIONSHIP CONTEXT
Former partner / father of her child
Ariel and Jonathon Segar had previously been in a relationship and shared a young child. In the days immediately before Ariel's death, law enforcement responded to two domestic disputes involving Segar. Ariel's mother said Ariel contacted law enforcement and expressed fear about returning home. Authorities reported that Segar later entered Ariel's home and assaulted her new boyfriend, leading to a warrant for his arrest. Segar could not be located before Ariel was fatally shot at her workplace the following morning.
CHILDREN / ADDITIONAL VICTIMS
PATTERNS DOCUMENTED IN AVAILABLE RECORDS
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TIMELINE
Law enforcement responds to domestic disputes involving Ariel and Segar.
Ariel reportedly tells law enforcement she is afraid to return home. Segar later enters her residence and assaults her new boyfriend; authorities obtain a warrant but cannot locate him.
Segar fatally shoots Ariel at her workplace, Monterey Boats in Williston. He flees Florida.
Authorities locate Segar in Georgia. During a pursuit he fires at deputies, crashes, and is subsequently found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
LEGAL / SYSTEM RESPONSE
Law enforcement had contact with Ariel and Segar shortly before her death. Authorities responded to domestic-related incidents involving the former couple, and Ariel reportedly expressed fear about returning home. After Segar later entered Ariel's residence and assaulted her new boyfriend, authorities obtained a warrant for his arrest but were unable to locate him before Ariel was killed the following morning. Segar's death following the homicide ended the possibility of criminal prosecution for Ariel's killing.
INFORMATION LIMITATIONS
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TRANSPARENCY / RECORD NOTE
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