Theresa Marie Harris, 43

West Valley City

How: Shot four times by ex-husband Hector Leiva-Fuentes in her front yard; he then killed himself.

History: Harris obtained a protective order in 2004 based on alleged death threats against her and her children.

Children: two

Brea Lynn Kirchoff, 26

Where: La Verkin, Washington County

How: Allegedly shot by her ex-boyfriend, Floyd Corry Robinson. Her three young children and 13-year-old brother witnessed the shooting. Robinson was charged with aggravated murder.

Children: three

Johanna McCann, 38

Ogden

How: Stabbed by her live-in boyfriend, Joseph Weatherspoon, who dumped her body near Pine View Reservoir.

History: Weatherspoon has one domestic violence conviction from years ago. He was sentenced to six years to life in prison.

Laura Kilpatrick Quibell, 59

West Valley City

How: Shot by her former husband, Lyle E. Kilpatrick, following a court hearing regarding unpaid alimony. He then killed himself.

History: Court records show a history of domestic violence. Quibell told neighbors he had been "very abusive" during their 40-year marriage.

Lindsay Rae Fawson, 22

Draper

How: Shot in the head with a sawed-off shotgun by her ex-boyfriend, Juan Carlos Diaz, while she sat in her car. Her son was in the back seat. He was sentenced to five years to life for first-degree felony murder.

History: Argument over ownership of personal property after breakup.

Children: one

Jacqueline Villoto, 34

Herriman

How: Shot and stabbed by her common-law husband, Jairo Ortega, who then killed himself.

History: Salt Lake County sheriff's records show no history of domestic violence. A 5-year-old child whom Jacqueline was baby-sitting was in the house. Villoto's three sons, ages 12 to 15, found her body.

Children: three

Janeil B. Drommond, 29

Bountiful