Sandy man kills wife, then himself, police say

There were “no prior domestic disturbance calls at this address and no other history with these two individuals to give police any indication that there were problems in the relationship,” police said.

Carriger wanted to express the importance of seeking help when needed and gave the following tips:

• Report it to the police. There are resources out there: the police have a victim advocate system in place to help.
• If people outside of a relationship become aware of any problems within a household or relationship, they can also reach out to help prevent incidents

A *GoFundMe was created to help facilitate funeral arrangements for the couple, and to aid their children.

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Domestic violence resources

If you or someone you know is going through abuse, help is available.

• The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition operates a confidential statewide, 24-hour domestic abuse hotline at 1-800-897-LINK (5465).
• Resources are also available online at theUtah Domestic Violence Coalition website.
• YWCA Women in Jeopardy program: 801-537-8600
• Utah’s statewide child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-855-323-DCFS (3237)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

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Suicide prevention resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or exhibiting warning signs, call, text, or chat the988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 which is answered 24/7/365 by crisis counselors at theHuntsman Mental Health Institute. All calls to legacy crisis hotlines, including the old National Suicide Prevention hotline, 1-800-273-8255, will also connect to a crisis care worker at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute as well.