Almost 5 years after a Utah college student’s suicide, her boyfriend heads to prison

After the death of their daughter, Rose and Keith Nguyen urged authorities to take the unusual step of prosecuting her boyfriend.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: July 21, 2026

Words: 840

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.

For more than two years after their 20-year-old daughter Rena died, Rose and Keith Nguyen urged authorities in Utah County to prosecute her boyfriend.

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