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Guy Wells Mecham

Death by Force
Case Description
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In a quiet home in Duchesne, Utah, the life of Guy Wells Mecham, a 51-year-old Caucasian male, came to a sudden and violent end on the evening of August 2, 2017. What began as a domestic argument escalated into a tragedy that would leave a family grieving and a community in shock.

Earlier that day, Mecham and his girlfriend, Stephanie Dawn Payan, had been arguing at the residence they shared with Payan's teenage daughter. The disagreement was serious enough to compel Mecham to leave the h ...Read More
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  • KUTV: Utah man dead, women in custody after shooting
  • The Salt Lake Tribune: Eastern Utah domestic dispute ends with woman gunning down her boyfriend, sheriff says
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    Victim Details

    Guy Wells Mecham

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Duchesne

    UT

    2017-08-02

    51

    Guy

    Wells Mecham

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone, I've been diving deep into the Guy Wells Mecham case, and I can't seem to wrap my head... ...Read More
    11/11/2024
    Hi everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the role of the daughter in the incident involving Gu... ...Read More
    02/29/2024
    This case has really been weighing on my mind, especially considering Payan's actions after the shoo... ...Read More
    09/24/2023
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