2002-06: a gallery of victims

Marisela Lavalle, 39

Salt Lake City

How: Shot by her estranged husband, Federico Cervantes-Lavalle, as she arrived for work at West High School; he then killed himself.

History: Marisela Lavalle had recently served her husband with divorce papers. Although there were reports for physical violence, police said Lavalle had been the victim of emotional abuse.

Children: six

Michelle Sims, 36

West Jordan

How: Shot by ex-husband, Stephen Sims, in his parents' home; he then shot himself.

History: Both sought protective orders in 2003. His was granted; her's was denied. The couple had a history of marital problems. West Jordan police responded to numerous calls dating back to 1991.

Children: two

Lori Soares Hacking, 27

Salt Lake City

How: Shot by husband Mark Hacking while she slept. Lori Hacking was pregnant.

History: Lori Hacking discovered he had lied to her for a couple of years about his schooling. He was sentenced to six years to life in prison.

Rhonda A. Rosenbalm, 34

Moab

How: Run over by a car driven by her boyfriend, James Ricky Cunningham Jr., after an argument at Arches National Park. Pleaded guilty and sentenced to up to life in prison.

Marydell Lupinacci, 49

Sandy

How: Shot by her estranged husband, Frank Lupinacci, as she left her apartment for work. He then shot himself.

History: Both sought protective orders. Hers was granted; his was dismissed. Frank Lupinacci was earlier convicted of sexually assaulting and kidnapping a former wife. Neighbors said Marydell constantly feared for her life.

Alan Lavoy Johnson, 71

Jensen, Uintah County

How: Shot five times by his estranged wife, Evelyn Johnson, in his camper trailer.

History: Evelyn Johnson sought a protective order a week before. Her daughter told authorities the shooting was the result of 20 years of Alan Johnson's physical and mental abuse. Police had no documented history of domestic violence.

2005 victims