In Missoula, Montana, on the evening of May 6, 2015, the life of 34-year-old Kalee Scolatti, a White female, came to a tragic end. A respected news director for a local television station, she was at her home when her estranged husband, Nicholas Scolatti, 36, arrived. The couple, who were in the process of a divorce, began to argue. Feeling the situation escalate, Kalee reached out to a long-time family friend, Anthony "TJ" Dupras, for help.
Shortly after Dupras, 46, arrived at the
residence, Nicholas Scolatti opened fire, fatally shooting both his wife and her friend. The violent outburst was witnessed by neighbors who reported hearing a woman's screams followed by gunshots, prompting a call to 911. The authorities' investigation revealed it to be a case of domestic violence.
After murdering his wife and her friend, Nicholas Scolatti turned the gun on himself in a failed suicide attempt. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his self-inflicted head wound two days later. No other suspects were sought in connection with the double murder-suicide, and no arrests were made as the perpetrator was deceased.
Kalee was a graduate of the University of Montana's School of Journalism and had been a dedicated employee at her television station for nearly a decade, having recently been promoted to news director. She was remembered by friends and colleagues as a kind, intelligent, and passionate individual with a contagious laugh and a smile that could light up a room. She was a mother to three daughters. Anthony Dupras was described as a loving father and a talented musician who was always willing to help others.
