• Terence Trent Vos, 35, was convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Shandon Scott, after admitting to the crime in a jailhouse phone call; Scott was shot 12 times before a car crash in May 2021.
• Vos’s defense fell apart after prosecutors revealed conflicting statements, including his fabricated claim about two men being responsible for the murder.
• Vos faces sentencing on May 23, with charges including first-degree aggravated murder, firearm offenses, and obstruction of justice.

In a shocking turn of events, Terence Trent Vos, a 35-year-old Utah man, was convicted for the murder of his girlfriend Shandon Scott, 32, following a six-day trial. According to a March 21 press release from Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill, Vos was found guilty of her May 2021 death, which occurred after a heated argument escalated into violence.

Jailhouse Confession Seals the Verdict

During the trial, prosecutors brought forward a game-changing piece of evidence: a jailhouse phone call where Vos admitted to shooting Scott. On the stand, Vos confirmed he had told a friend over the phone, “It was like we started fighting, I don’t even remember what it was about. But then she started stabbing me, and I just… I shot her.” However, when pressed further, Vos admitted he didn’t have any stab wounds, undermining his defense. Prosecutors also referred to another recorded phone call, where Vos told his mother he had fabricated his earlier story about two men being responsible for Scott’s death. Vos denied this claim on the stand, but the prosecution had already dismantled his credibility.

The Night of the Tragedy

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On the night of May 1, 2021, Unified Police responded to reports of a car crash in Salt Lake County. Witnesses at the scene described seeing Vos in the driver’s seat and Scott in the passenger seat, who was tragically already deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Vos then attempted to steal a witness’s vehicle but failed. When officers arrived, Vos fled on foot but was promptly apprehended.

Later that night, Vos told investigators a fabricated story about two unidentified men shooting Scott, which he attempted to hold onto during the trial. However, his jailhouse confessions and other evidence shattered this narrative beyond repair.

Scott Was Shot 12 Times Before the Crash

In a devastating revelation, an autopsy confirmed that Scott had been shot 12 times before the car crash occurred. This grim detail painted a vivid picture of the violence inflicted that night. Prosecutors emphasized this evidence to highlight the premeditation and severity of Vos’s actions.

Vos was convicted on multiple counts, including first-degree felony aggravated murder, discharging a firearm with serious injury, possessing a firearm as a restricted person, and obstruction of justice. He was also charged for evading police. Vos’s sentencing is scheduled for May 23, where he faces the possibility of life behind bars.

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