Black Widow: Wife Shoots Husband Amid Divorce Drama, Hid Body

Jennifer Gledhill, 41, was arrested for the murder of her estranged husband, Matthew Johnson, in the midst of their contentious divorce. Gledhill reportedly shot Johnson in the head while he slept at their home in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, sometime between September 20 and 21, 2024. Their troubled relationship had culminated in Gledhill filing for the split in July and seeking a protective order in August, which was dismissed just days before the shooting. Gledhill allegedly confessed to the crime to an informant, explaining how she buried Johnson's body at an undisclosed location in an attempt to cover up the murder.

The ongoing divorce between Gledhill and Johnson was marked by increasing conflict and legal struggles, reflecting the strain of their deteriorating relationship. After the shooting, Gledhill attempted to destroy evidence by removing items from their home and cleaning up bloodstains. Police discovered evidence of a significant cleanup effort and continue to investigate, though Johnson's body has yet to be recovered. The case highlights how personal and legal disputes, such as contentious divorces, can tragically escalate into violence.