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Salt Lake City Employee and Son Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Samuel Owen and his 6-year-old son were discovered in their home following a welfare check, with police investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.

  • Samuel Owen, a Salt Lake City policy analyst, recently filed for bankruptcy facing over $546,800 in debt.
  • Owen had custody of his son following a divorce in 2019, despite initial custody being granted to the child's mother.
  • The bodies were found after a family member requested a welfare check on the home.
  • Salt Lake City Police are handling the case, with no additional information released at this time.
  • Support services are available for those affected by the tragedy.
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