“Our hearts hurt;” Couple moved to the US in search of a better life

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The wife and mother are believed to have been killed by her husband along with the couple’s three children. in a murder-suicide earlier this week She fled violence in her home country more than a decade ago to seek a better life in the United States.

Police identified Bu Meh as the 38-year-old woman believed to have been shot dead by her husband Dae Reh. The couple’s three children, ages 11, 8 and 2, were also killed. Her 17-year-old son remains in critical condition after being shot in the head.

In a statement Thursday, Bu Meh’s family expressed sadness over the events at the West Valley City home and recounted their struggle for prosperity in a new country.

Bu Meh and Dae Reh left Myanmar more than a decade ago and came to the United States “with little more than the clothes on their backs,” the family said.

“Since coming to the United States, she taught herself English, learned valuable skills and worked tirelessly to support her growing family. Her dream was to one day own her own home and live comfortably with her husband and four children.”

According to the statement, the couple achieved their goals after moving into their own home in West Valley City, where the bodies were finally found on Tuesday.

“After moving into their own home and finally enjoying a prosperity far beyond the nightmare of their former country or the refugee camp in Thailand where they lived for a season, deprived for reasons we cannot understand her husband she and her home children of this security and her life.”

The family said they are cooperating with police in their investigation to find out what led to the tragedy.

“Bu Meh was a beautiful wife and mother,” the family said. “She brought light to her family. She worked hard to provide for them and meet their needs. As a refugee and immigrant, she faced major hurdles to her family’s well-being and success.”

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The couple’s 17-year-old son faces a “long road to recovery,” according to the family, although they did not provide any further information about his condition. FOX 13 News is not releasing the teen’s name due to his age.

While the family asked for privacy to grieve and heal, they urged anyone experiencing domestic abuse to seek help by providing the number and information of the Utah Domestic Violence Link Line (1-800-897-5465). .