In April 2020, a mother was hiking the “M” trail in Missoula with her 13-year-old son for a needed respite from the COVID-19 lockdown. Their peace was shattered when they ran into Jared Kuntz, who repeatedly punched her and smashed her face with a rock. Her son ran down the mountain for help while uncertain of his mother’s fate. While the mom lived, her body and sense of security were shattered. This tragedy was not inevitable.