In rare prosecution, BYU student’s boyfriend sentenced for manslaughter after abuse that preceded her suicide

In rare prosecution, BYU student’s boyfriend sentenced for manslaughter after abuse that preceded her suicide

The Utah case is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States where a partner has been held liable for abuse that ultimately contributed to a suicide.

‘Stop, please!’: College student’s boyfriend called her stupid, told her she needed to be in ‘mental institution’ before she died by suicide with his gun

Inset: Rena Nguyen (The Salt Lake Tribune). Background: Caleb Rees during his sentencing hearing after his manslaughter conviction in Nguyen’s suicide (KTVX). A Utah man could spend two decades behind bars after he caused the death of his 20-year-old girlfriend when he berated her and left behind the gun she used to take her own...