In the quiet suburb of Kearns, just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, a domestic scene turned horrifically violent on the night of March 30, 2026, ending the life of 61-year-old Kaylene Allred. The tragedy unfolded in a place that should have been a sanctuary, her own home, at the hands of her husband, 64-year-old Floyd Allred, in a shocking murder-suicide.
The evening began with a heated argument between Floyd Allred and his adult stepson, Christian Timothy.
The dispute escalated, prompting a frightened Kaylene to call 911 at 10:27 p.m. to report the domestic disturbance. During the desperate call, she informed the dispatcher that the argument had turned physical and that alcohol and drugs were involved. What started as a plea for help soon turned into a chilling record of the final moments of her life.
While still on the line with the emergency dispatcher, the first gunshots rang out. Kaylene Allred managed to tell the dispatcher that people in the house had been shot before more shots were heard and the line went silent. When police arrived at the home on Twilight Drive, they found a scene of unimaginable horror. Kaylene's son, Christian, and daughter, Brittany Timothy, had both been shot multiple times but were alive. Inside the house, officers discovered the bodies of Kaylene and Floyd Allred.
Investigators determined that Floyd Allred had shot and killed his wife, and wounded his two stepchildren, before turning the gun on himself. Both Brittany and Christian were rushed to the hospital in serious condition but were later reported to be stable. Friends and family were left to grapple with the sudden and violent loss of a woman described as a beloved mother and a dedicated employee at a local travel stop for 25 years. Her death left a void in the community, a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence. There were no other suspects and no arrests were made as the perpetrator had taken his own life.
