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Michelle Bailey UT 07-05-2004

Michelle Bailey, 36
UT, West Jordan, Salt Lake Co.
July 05, 2004
Michelle's murder has left behind 2 young Children to grow up without their Mother in their lives

A man and his former wife died as a result of a murder/suicide in the man’s parents’ home where his ex-wife had been staying. Stephen Simms of West Jordan, 35 years of age, went to his parents’ home and shot his ex-wife, Michelle, before shooting himself, police reported. The couple had 2 minor children who were not present at the time of the shootings.

Sims had obtained a protective order against Michelle in November of 2003. She had filed for divorce on November 18, 2003. In December of 2003 she filed a petition seeking a Protective Order against Simms, which was denied. The couple had stipulated to divorce conditions on June 9, 2004, at a pre-trial conference.

Sources :

UDVC.org - Utah Domestic Violence Coalition - Publications - 2004 DV Related Deaths

 NoMoreSecrets.Utah.gov - Document Index2004 Domestic & Sexual Violence Report

KSLTV News & KUTV News, July 05, 2004;

Deseret Morning News & Salt Lake Tribune, July 6, 2004;

Third Judicial District Court records

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