Author: Kevin Thompson

Salt Lake City, UT — In recent years, Utah has witnessed an increasing crisis surrounding domestic violence, with shelters and support services stretched beyond their capacity. Despite these growing needs, crucial budget requests to address the issue were rejected during the 2025 legislative session, leaving victims at greater risk. Wendy Halloran, Chief Investigative Reporter at 2News, sat down with Erin Jemison, Director of Public Policy for the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, to discuss the ongoing struggles in the fight against domestic violence. Jemison did not hold back, emphasizing that the rejection of two critical budget requests had serious consequences. Shelters…

Riverdale, Utah — A young woman’s tragic death has brought to light the dire need for stronger policies and funding to combat domestic violence in Utah. Mayra Catalan-Dimas, 23, was fatally stabbed by her abuser, 30-year-old Ricardo Trujillo-Rojel, before he allegedly set their trailer on fire and fled with their two children. An AMBER Alert was issued for Trujillo-Rojel, who remains on the run. This incident is the latest in a series of domestic violence-related homicides that have rocked the state in recent years, shining a spotlight on systemic issues in how domestic abuse cases are handled and prosecuted. Investigative Reporter…