Trina Gwendolyn Bunner Carpenter, 47, of the Bunner Ridge Community in Fairmont, West Virginia, died on January 19, 2018. Her death was the result of a violent act committed by her husband during their divorce proceedings.

Donald Ray Carpenter, her husband, later admitted to killing Trina and entered a guilty plea to first-degree murder. Reports say no other suspects were identified and the case was resolved with his confession and guilty plea.

The case underscores the lethal potential of domestic conflict and the consequences it had for Trina and her community. If anyone knew Trina, her movements in Fairmont around January 2018, or has information relevant to the case, please come forward.