The unthinkable occurred in Utah on April 30, 2024. A 21-year-old woman allegedly shot and killed her friend as part of a suicide pact. Heavenly Faith Garfield was arrested the same day.
The victim's name has not yet been released. Records show that Garfield was booked into jail on May 1. She was not granted bail.
Garfield faces multiple charges. She stands accused of murder and felony discharge of a firearm. It was her father who reported the alleged crimes.
The 911 call was made at 3:30 p.m. It is believed that the shooting occurred at 10:45 a.m. Court documents show that family members stated the two women had a suicide pact.
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A friend of the two women corroborated this statement. They showed investigators text messages from the victim saying she wanted to die but was too afraid to do it herself. They also said the two women had an "understanding."
The women’s plan was reportedly for one of them to kill the other and then themselves. The alleged shooting took place in a Saratoga Springs home. Detectives found a 9mm bullet by the victim's body.
The investigation is still ongoing. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021 alone there were 1.70M attempted suicides and 48,183 deaths.
Note: If you or any of your loved ones are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can always reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988. They are available 24/7 by phone or online chat.
