Michele Daschbach Fast, 47, was killed on October 12, 2011, at Salon Meritage in Seal Beach, California, during a mass shooting that left eight people dead. The shooter, Scott Dekraai, carried out the attack as part of a personal vendetta; he had a history of domestic violence and a custody dispute with his ex-wife, who worked at the salon. Michele Fast was among the victims of one of Orange County’s deadliest mass shootings.

Dekraai was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder and later pleaded guilty in 2014. The case involved controversies over informant use and alleged misconduct by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s office, which complicated the legal process. In 2017 Dekraai was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Michele Fast is remembered by her family as a devoted wife and mother; her death profoundly affected her community.

If anyone knew Michele or was at Salon Meritage that day and can share what they remember, please come forward.