Man kills wife, five children, mother-in-law because spouse filed for divorce
Michael Haight, 42, has wiped out his entire family, after killing his wife, mother-in-law and five children before taking his own life in Utah, U.S.
Findings by the police revealed he committed the murders and then suicide days after his spouse filed for divorce.
The corpses of the slain family were discovered in a local home in Enoch City on Wednesday after it was reported that Mrs Haight missed an appointment she scheduled herself without giving any explanation. The report prompted a welfare check on her residence.
Mr Haight’s victims include his 40-year-old wife Tausha, his 78-year-old mother-in-law Gail Earl and five children who were not named because they were minors. The slain kids include three girls, 17, 12 and 7, and two boys, 7 and 4.
Rob Dotson, Enoch City manager disclosed all the victims had died from gunshot wounds.
Security officials asserted Mrs Haight had requested dissolution of her marriage on December 21, days before her husband became trigger-happy.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Africa
UN says abolition of death penalty in Zambia ‘historic milestone’
Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema announced the move on December 23, which “followed years of advocacy efforts”.
Lagos
Gov. Sanwo-Olu seeks support for families of fallen heroes
The governor noted that families of fallen heroes were going through a lot and the best Nigerians can do is to support them.
Politics
I’ll create environment for hardworking youths to prosper if elected: Tinubu
Young Nigerians will be able to own cars or motorbikes, buy houses as well as get married and start a family.
NationWide
FG suspends work on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to ease holiday makers’ return
The contractors would return to site on January 9, and complete work between Kara and Long Bridge within 20 days.
Agriculture
Global food prices hit record high in 2022 amid Russia’s war in Ukraine
Food prices jumped to a monthly record high in March after Russia invaded agricultural powerhouse Ukraine.
States
Army holds football tourney in Borno border community to deter terrorists from recruiting residents
The army said the plan was to keep the youths in these areas busy, and frustrate terrorists’ efforts to recruit them.
