A Utah woman accused of gunning down her husband while he slept has had new potential evidence revealed just days before her preliminary hearing .
Jennifer Gledhill, 41, was arrested in early October for the murder of her husband, Matthew Johnson, a missing guardsman.
As of November 27, Johnson's body had not been found, but more evidence has been handed over for discovery in the case, including hundreds of photos, more than a dozen videos, and various other items, according to documents obtained by ABC4.com.
Court documents dated November 27 revealed that Gledhill's phones, miscellaneous cell phone data, photos and videos of firearms, and black boxes were included in the discovery. This formal exchange of evidence between the prosecution and defense is crucial as the case progresses toward trial. Discovery in a court case allows both sides to examine all available evidence ahead of trial, ensuring transparency.
Gledhill faces several charges, including one count of first-degree murder, five counts of obstruction of justice, one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, one count of abuse or desecration of a dead body, and one count of tampering with a witness. She is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on December 2, 2024.
Johnson, 39, was last seen on September 20, 2024, according to the Cottonwood Heights Police Department. Witnesses reported an argument between Johnson and Gledhill shortly before his disappearance. Authorities believe Johnson was killed by a gunshot wound, and the crime was reported on September 28.
Gledhill was arrested on October 2, 2024, and initially faced charges of murder and obstruction of justice. On October 3, she reportedly confessed to a third party, an individual with whom she allegedly had an affair, that she shot Johnson while he slept on September 21. However, Gledhill did not confess to police at that time.
Gledhill's parents were arrested on October 24, 2024, for obstruction of justice after allegedly helping their daughter clean up the crime scene in late September. The following day, a Utah court upheld a No Contact Order between Gledhill and her children, barring any communication between them during the ongoing investigation.
