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In rare prosecution, BYU student’s boyfriend sentenced for manslaughter after abuse that preceded her suicide

The case is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rose and Keith Nguyen hold a picture of their daughter, Rena, in 4th District Court in Provo on Friday, July 17, 2026. Caleb Rees, who had been dating Rena Nguyen, had just been sentenced on a manslaughter conviction that stemmed from his abuse of her before her death by suicide.