Tragic Domestic Violence Incident Claims Life of Ogden Woman; Son Arrested

Tragic Domestic Violence Incident Claims Life of Ogden Woman; Son Arrested

OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — The Ogden community is reeling after a tragic act of domestic violence claimed the life of 48-year-old Jennifer Martinez on the afternoon of June 19, 2025. In a heartbreaking development, the alleged perpetrator has been identified as her own son, 25-year-old Alec Conrad Martinez, who now faces multiple felony charges in connection with the brutal incident.

The Ogden City Police Department confirmed that around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Washington Boulevard after receiving a frantic 9-1-1 call from a woman reporting a violent altercation in progress. On the call, Jennifer Martinez could be heard screaming, “He has a knife!” and repeatedly yelling her son’s name, “Alec!” — words that now echo with unspeakable sorrow.

When officers arrived, they were met with a harrowing scene. Alec Martinez was reportedly in the street, holding a bloody knife. Officers acted swiftly, detaining him without further injury. Inside the residence, they found Jennifer Martinez with critical injuries consistent with a knife attack. Despite officers’ immediate attempts to render life-saving aid, Jennifer succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.

Alec Martinez was arrested at the scene and booked into the Weber County Correctional Facility on charges of aggravated murder, a first-degree felony, and disarming a police officer, a third-degree felony. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to understand the full circumstances that led to the fatal altercation.

This devastating event has left neighbors, friends, and loved ones of the victim in shock. According to nearby residents, Jennifer was well-known in the area — a friendly and caring woman who always had time for a kind word or gesture. The news that her life was taken so violently, and by someone so close to her, has brought forth a mix of grief, confusion, and heartbreak.

“It’s hard to believe something like this could happen right next door,” one neighbor shared. “Jennifer was a beautiful soul. This just doesn’t seem real.”

The Ogden City Police Department has confirmed that this incident is being treated as domestic violence and emphasized the importance of intervention and support in potentially dangerous family dynamics. In a statement, the department urged anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse — or anyone who suspects it is occurring — to seek help immediately.

Support Resources:

• YCC Family Crisis Center: 801-394-9456
• Utah Domestic Violence Coalition: 1-800-897-LINK (5465)
• 24-Hour National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

The department also extended their deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community members mourning Jennifer’s loss.

As the case moves through the legal system, more information is expected to be released. For now, Ogden mourns a mother whose life was taken far too soon and grapples with the painful reality that domestic violence continues to affect families in tragic and irreversible ways.

Jennifer Martinez will be remembered for her warmth, her strength, and the love she had for her family. May her memory be a blessing and a catalyst for greater awareness, support, and action to prevent future tragedies.