Topline: A Utah man is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities said he tried to suffocate his mother with a pillow.
Published: August 9, 2026 4:04 pm ET
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PAYSON, UT — A Utah man is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities said he tried to suffocate his mother with a pillow.
According to ABC4, the case centers on allegations that the man used a pillow in an attack on his mother, leading to the attempted murder charge.
The accusation places the man’s own mother at the center of the case and turns the alleged suffocation into one of the more serious family violence cases to surface in the area. The filing means prosecutors are treating the allegation as an attack they believe was intended to kill.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Utah Man Charged With Attempted Murder of Mother, Accused of Trying to Suffocate Her With Pillow
A Utah man is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities said he tried to suffocate his mother with a pillow.
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Published: August 9, 2026 4:04 pm ET
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PAYSON, UT — A Utah man is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities said he tried to suffocate his mother with a pillow.
According to ABC4, the case centers on allegations that the man used a pillow in an attack on his mother, leading to the attempted murder charge.
The accusation places the man’s own mother at the center of the case and turns the alleged suffocation into one of the more serious family violence cases to surface in the area. The filing means prosecutors are treating the allegation as an attack they believe was intended to kill.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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Utah Man Charged With Attempted Murder of Mother, Accused of Trying to Suffocate Her With Pillow
A Utah man is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities said he tried to suffocate his mother with a pillow.
By Staff Reports
Published: August 9, 2026 4:04 pm ET
AI generated image.
PAYSON, UT — A Utah man is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities said he tried to suffocate his mother with a pillow.
According to ABC4, the case centers on allegations that the man used a pillow in an attack on his mother, leading to the attempted murder charge.
The accusation places the man’s own mother at the center of the case and turns the alleged suffocation into one of the more serious family violence cases to surface in the area. The filing means prosecutors are treating the allegation as an attack they believe was intended to kill.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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