Heather Strube's life took a tragic turn during a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, Steven Strube. In April 2009, as she went to a Target parking lot for a custody exchange of their son, Carson, she was brutally shot in front of Carson, who was still in the car. Eyewitnesses described the shooter as someone dressed as a man, adding to the mystery. The investigation pointed to Joanna Hayes, Steven's mother, as the suspect. She had a history of animosity towards Heather and a motive to prevent her from getting custody of Carson. Joanna was convicted of murder and related charges, showing how family disputes can turn deadly.