Dead Woman “Wanted to Escape” – KSUB News Summary

UPDATE: Dead Woman "Wanted To Escape"

(St. George, UT) -- Journal entries found at the home of a dead St. George woman are providing details about an alleged troubled home life. Police say the journal had entries explaining how Niki Sampson "wanted to escape" and her husband was aggressive after consuming alcohol. The husband, Eric Sampson, was arrested as the suspect in Niki's death after police discovered her body Sunday. Court documents released yesterday show Sampson gave multiple versions about what took place that day and admitted to drinking throughout the day.

Child Dies In Hospital After Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound In Lehi

(Lehi, UT) -- An eight-year-old Lehi boy is dead after he reportedly shot himself in the head with a gun he found under a car seat in his family's vehicle. Police say the shooting incident happened late Monday when he and his mother were at a Maverik gas station and store. The child was taken to the hospital in severely critical condition and then was transferred to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City where he died early yesterday. This is the third incident in the last two weeks in the state where a child was injured or died after gaining access to a gun.

Person Fatally Struck By Train In Sunset

(Sunset, UT) -- One person is dead after they were hit by a train in Sunset Monday morning. Authorities say it happened when a pedestrian ran out in front of an oncoming train. Investigators are working to determine if the person was trying to make it across the tracks ahead of the train, or if it was a suicide. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and their identity hasn't been released.

Police Are Searching For Woman Charged With Aggravated Assault

(Ogden, UT) -- Police say an arrest warrant is issued for a 31-year-old Pleasant View woman who allegedly used brass knuckles to punch a customer in a convenience store drive-thru. Police say Theresa Reyes is charged with aggravated assault and other charges. The warrant says that on August 23rd, Ogden police responded after a person at the Kwick Stop on 26th Street was injured. The victim told officers she was sitting with her child when Reyes came up to the car, spit and then hit her. Police identified Reyes from a photo taken of her license plate and other video captured by the victim. Officers say they located Reyes at her residence, but she fled the scene.

Utah Tech Offering Free Courses

(St. George, UT) -- Utah Tech University is looking to get more Utahns involved in technology. The St. George school announced free courses are being offered for thousands of online technology workforce development programs as part of an effort called "Learn and Work." UTU said the courses are made possible by an education company called PluralSight, and includes areas such as workplace skills and developing leadership abilities. Those who are interested need to be residents of the Beehive State and have at least a high school diploma.