WALLACE, Idaho — Majorjon Kaylor, convicted of quadruple homicide, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole on Monday, March 25 for the brutal killings of a family of four from Kellogg, Idaho.
In a packed courtroom that Monday afternoon, Kaylor entered wearing all black attire, restrained with handcuffs and ankle shackles, as both his and the victims’ families observed the proceedings.
Showing no visible reaction to the sentencing, Kaylor remained impassive as family members of the victims addressed the court, expressing the profound impact of their loss.
Russell Guardipee, a relative, shared, “Words cannot capture the daily loneliness I endure. Grief has irrevocably altered our lives.”
Gerri Silva, the mother of victim Kenna Guardipee, lamented, “We have lost three generations. The pain of not seeing, hearing, or embracing my children for nine months has left me sleepless.”
Addressing Kaylor directly, Judge Barbra Duggan condemned his actions, stating, “This is an atrocious crime. Your choices have robbed this community of four individuals.”
Kaylor, who pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree murder in December 2023, admitted to the killings of 65-year-old Kenneth Guardipee, his 41-year-old daughter Kenna Guardipee, and her sons, 18-year-old Devin Smith and 16-year-old Aiken Smith.
David Silva, grandfather to Aiken and Devin, emotionally expressed, “He wiped out an entire lineage of our family. I have been deprived of witnessing my great-grandchildren grow. Aiken, my best friend, dedicated countless hours to community service. A beautiful family annihilated by one individual.”
On June 18, 2023, Kaylor executed the four victims in their duplex residence, claiming he was provoked by Devin Smith allegedly exposing himself to Kaylor’s wife and children through a window on multiple occasions.
Judge Duggan revealed that Kaylor had contacted the Kellogg Police regarding this issue on June 13, expressing his frustration with the lack of action taken. Subsequently, on June 18, Kaylor carried out the heinous murders, shooting each victim multiple times.
Following the killings, Kaylor dialed 911 and admitted to “executing a pedophile and his family.” The dispatcher confirmed, “You shot four people, and they’re all dead?” to which Kaylor callously replied, “Yes, I shot four people.”
Joe Guardipee, another family member, rebuked Kaylor, stating, “You claimed to protect your children, but who will shield them now? You are nothing but a callous murderer. Your actions have shattered not only my family but yours as well.”
Kaylor’s defense attorney argued that Kaylor had reported Devin’s actions to the authorities, alleging a failure on the government’s part to address the situation promptly.
Prosecutor Ben Allen sought a fixed 50-year sentence, while Kaylor’s attorney advocated for the possibility of parole.
Despite being given the chance to speak, Kaylor declined, emphasizing, “No, thank you.”
In a poignant statement, Jolene Sharp remarked, “There are no words to describe these senseless killings. A responsible father would never commit such atrocities or abandon his children to bear the consequences in the community.”
Kaylor’s guilty plea to second-degree murder was a result of negotiations between the prosecution and defense, leading to the dismissal of a felony burglary charge.
Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey indicated that Kaylor’s transfer to a state prison could occur within a week to several months, with a second-degree murder conviction in Idaho carrying a sentence ranging from ten years to life imprisonment.