- Kalico Cottage, an emergency shelter, will honor murder victims Kali Randall and children.
- The groundbreaking is set for spring; the location remains undisclosed, per Family Safety Network.
- Jeremy Albert Best received a life sentence for the 2023 domestic violence murders.
DRIGGS, Idaho — A local emergency shelter will be dedicated to the victims of a tragic 2023 domestic violence murder spree that took the lives of a young mother, her infant son and her unborn baby.
Ground will be broken this spring on Kalico Cottage — named after Kali Randall, Zeke Best and Kali's unborn daughter, Freya — according to a Facebook post by the Family Safety Network. The location of the shelter has not yet been announced.
"After the tragic loss of their lives in 2023, Kali's family has transformed grief into hope — launching initiatives that educate, support, and honor survivors of domestic violence through Kalico Forest," the social media post reads. "With their blessing, and thanks to the generosity of our community, this new space, breaking ground this spring, will be named Kalico Cottage. A living tribute to Kali's light, love of the mountains, and her rare gift for making others feel safe."
Jeremy Albert Best was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his family members.
"This space will be more than a shelter," the Family Safety Network states. "It will be a reflection of a family's strength, a community's care, and Kali's enduring spirit."
Since the murders and Best's sentencing, Randall's family has organized multiple initiatives, one for each of their loved ones.
The family has started Silver Roots for Kali, which "focuses on community outreach to protect, empower, and uplift women and children affected by domestic violence."
The Zeke's Light Initiative honors the 10-month-old by creating a safe, nurturing space for children impacted by domestic violence.
Freya's Bloom Initiative offers a "nurturing program for expectant mothers and families affected by domestic violence."
"The idea of 'Kalico Cottage' becoming a real, breathing sanctuary in the valley they loved brought tears and hope in the same breath," the Randall family says in the Family Safety Network post. "This captures the overwhelming emotion we feel: tears for the irreplaceable loss that still aches daily, two years after their lives were taken, and hope — a fierce, unwavering hope — that this cottage will stand as a grounded haven where survivors find the safety, dignity and fresh beginnings Kali always embodied."
The overarching organization, Kalico Forest, focuses on community outreach, "to make a difference for those in need today, especially in providing domestic violence support and empowering lives."
"'Kalico Cottage' evokes the nurturing spirit of her creative heart and the cozy, earth-rooted home she built in the Tetons, a place where mothers can exhale without fear, children can play without looking over their shoulders, and families can root themselves in kindness once more," says the Randall family.
"Kali's light was never meant to fade," their post continues. "In this sanctuary bearing her name, her resilience, Zeke's wonder, and Freya's promise will greet every soul who enters, whispering: You are safe. You are seen. You are held."
Domestic violence resources
Help for people in abusive relationships can be found by contacting:
- Utah Domestic Violence Coalition: Utah's confidential statewide, 24-hour domestic violence hotline at 1-800-897-LINK (5465)
- YWCA Utah Survivor Services: 801-537-8600
- Utah's statewide child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-855-323-DCFS (3237)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
