A tragedy in Enoch, Utah, left the small town in shock and disbelief. On January 4, Michael Haight, a father of five, killed his wife, children, and mother-in-law before taking his own life. However, police recently confirmed that Haight left a suicide note, which revealed the reasoning behind his actions.
In the note, Haight blamed his wife Tausha for the horrific crime, accusing her of manipulating and controlling him. The note sheds light on the disturbing history of violence and abuse in the family.
Haight had a known history of violent behavior, including throwing his son to the ground and intimidating his children. The police also found body cam footage of the gruesome murder scene.
Days before the shooting, Haight removed firearms from the house and searched for “gunshot in a house” online. Tausha had filed for divorce and informed the authorities that her husband had threatened to commit suicide or harm her if she left him. The police had initiated an investigation into the family based on allegations of abuse involving their older daughter, but Tausha requested they delay interviewing Haight until after she filed for divorce.
Haight was investigated for child abuse in 2020, but he was never charged. His daughter Macie reported that he had committed multiple violent acts against her, including choking and throwing her against the hard part of a couch. Haight denied assaulting her but admitted that he got angry sometimes.
The tragedy has caused widespread shock and devastation in the small town of Enoch, Utah, emphasizing the importance of protecting vulnerable members of society from abuse and violence. The investigation into the Haight family’s case is ongoing as authorities seek to prevent similar occurrences in the future.