Flagstaff History: Trial in Canyon Lodge Murder Ended in Acquittal

Flagstaff History: Trial in Canyon Lodge murder ended in acquittal

This week's look back into Flagstaff's history.

The Sherri Malarik Murder Mystery and the Husband's Trial That Tore a Family Apart - Thar Tribune

On September 21, 2001, Sherri and her husband, Gregory Malarik, were hosting a large family sleepover at their home in Cantonment, Florida. The house was packed with their children, ages 3 to 11, along with several other nieces and nephews. There was pizza, video games, and children running everywhere in the house. Sherri was also actively managing the chaotic party. At 8 pm, in the middle of dinner and playtime, Sherri told the children she was…