Guy Wells Mecham, a 51-year-old Caucasian man, was shot and killed in his Duchesne, Utah home on the evening of August 2, 2017 following a domestic argument. Earlier that day he and his girlfriend, Stephanie Dawn Payan, had argued and he left the house for several hours; when he returned the argument resumed. Mecham managed to return to the bedroom, gave his cellphone to Payan’s teenage daughter and asked her to call 911, but Payan allegedly took the phone and delayed the call. She later contacted the girl’s father, who then called 911; Payan also placed a 911 call. Deputies found Mecham deceased in the master bedroom doorway, Payan sitting in a vehicle outside, and the daughter in her bedroom.

Payan was arrested and initially investigated for murder, domestic violence in the presence of a minor, and interruption of a communication device. Her defense later asserted she acted in self-defense and described a history of domestic abuse; the case moved through plea negotiations and resulted in a guilty plea to a reduced manslaughter charge that was further reduced to a class A misdemeanor with probation and community service. Does anyone have information about the events leading up to that evening or contacts who might shed light on what happened?