A Utah woman has been sentenced to significant prison time after pleading guilty to the murders of her parents. Mia Bailey, who will face a lengthy incarceration, also attempted to kill her brother during the incident. The court hearing took place on December 19, 2025, in Salt Lake City.
Mia Bailey’s Sentencing Overview
- Mia Bailey received two consecutive terms of 25 years to life for her parents’ murders.
- She was also sentenced to zero to five years for the attempted murder of her brother.
During the hearing, Mia remained silent beside her attorney as her brothers delivered victim impact statements. Colin Bailey, who was present during the murders, expressed deep family pain, stating, “No matter what, we are losing as a family.” He survived after Mia discharged a firearm through a door into the room where he was hiding.
Family Responses and Support for Sentencing
Colin highlighted the family’s need for safety and justice. He noted that ensuring Mia’s future was also crucial. His brother, Dustin Bailey, reinforced the belief in appropriate sentencing while acknowledging the complex background of the tragedy.
- Dustin mentioned that Mia struggled with mental illness for many years.
- Prior to the incident, she had been treated at a state-run facility.
Dustin reflected on Mia’s precarious mental state after her release, stating she was not “stable, safe or adequately supported” at the time of the murders. Mia’s attorney detailed her diagnoses, which include autism, psychosis, schizophrenia, ADHD, and OCD, and suggested potential bipolar disorder.
Mia Bailey’s Apology
Although Mia did not speak during the hearing, her attorney conveyed her remorse. Mia’s statement expressed her overwhelming regret. She said, “It makes me want to die, because I can’t live with myself. I am sincerely deeply sorry to my family that I committed this atrocity.”
This tragic case serves as a painful reminder of the severe consequences stemming from untreated mental health issues and the deep impact of familial loss.
