Choteau, MT Area Cold Cases

Name

Fontella Galloway

Age

63

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

6/19/1969 the body of ms fontella was found at her residence in roosevelt. The cause of death was suffocation.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Joseph Sheets

Age

28

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

28 year old joseph william sheets was the victim of a homicide on september 19, 1987. He was found in the buck springs area of rural wasatch county. Sheets was reported to be driving to colorado from salt lake city at the time his body was discovered. Sheets died as a result of several gunshot wounds to his body at the time, sheets was traveling in his green, 1975 ford ltd wagon. This vehicle has never been located.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Marty Shook

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Marty shook, a 21 year old white male, left sparks nevada on june 12, 1982 sometime in the afternoon. Shook told family members he was going to colorado to look for work and that he would be hitch hiking. Shook was an accomplished hitcher and would travel the same route exclusively. Nothing is known of the victims activities from the time he left the reno area until his body was found in wasatch county, utah on june 14, 1982. On june 14, 1982 wasatch county received a call regarding a possible homicide/dead body discovered near daniels creek on hwy 40. The body was located by a fisherman . Wasatch county deputies responded to where the body was located. At the scene the body of a white male adult was located on the south side of u.S. 40, within three feet of daniels creek. The body was found nude, lying on his back, with his knees pulled slightly up, as if he had been picked up and dropped into the willows at the edge of the creek. The male had shoulder length auburn hair, a thin scraggly beard and mustache. There was a fair amount of blood on the head and face of the victim. The male subject had identifying tattoos: a black spider on a red back ground located above his left breast and a lightning bolt with the word “crash” inscribed through it located on his upper arm. Upon moving the body it was discovered that the subject had been castrated. Genitalia was completely absent. Autopsy reports states the male dies of a single gunshot wound to the back of the head, behind the left ear from a .38 caliber weapon. Castration was done post mortem. It is believed the body was dumped after death so an additional crime scene is possible. The victim left nevada with his personal belongings in a back pack that he carried, along with a bed roll and the clothes he was wearing. No idea how much if any money he was carrying. None of the victims belongs were recovered.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Glenn Cawley

Age

55

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Twin Falls Sheriff's Office

Name

Patricia Otto

Age

24

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Lewiston Police Department

Name

Julianne Stallman

Age

41

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Butte Silver Bow Police Department

Name

Marlene Mazzola

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

This double homicide was one of the most high profile murders in the county's history. 58 year old george heinrich and 42 year old marlene mazzola had been dating for approximately a month before they were found murdered heinrich's home on highway 312 east of billings. Heinrich was a local business man who bought and sold cattle. Mazzola was a district manager for avon products in the billings area. The bodies were discovered by heinrich's adopted daughter.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

Ben Bums

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Homicide victim ben bums body was found near 1-94 on prior creek road, just 200 yards south of the huntley interchange. Bums had been hitchhiking from northwestem montana to his home in forsyth. According to reports, less than a half hour passed between the time pryor creek residents heard gunfire at around 12:30am and passing motorists found the young man's body.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

Jeannette Atwater

Age

Cause of Death

Fire

Info

Shortly after 3:30am on the morning of january 16, 2000, firefighters were called to the scene of a car fire near a pull-off area on bench blvd. In billings heights. When firefighters opened the trunk of the burning car they discovered a body, later identified as jeanette atwater. The previous evening, this attractive young billings woman, and the mother of three small children had attended an office party with several co-workers from the napa store where she worked. The major clue in this case is video from the cenex convenience store located near the crime scene. The store's video monitoring system recorded a male, approximately 5'8" in height, wearing a dark coat and pants. The suspect got into an older model compact car...Possibly brown in color with an orange stripe on the side. Drawings of the suspect and vehicle were made and circulated. To-date, no arrests have been made.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

Russell Evans

Age

13

Cause of Death

Vehicle

Info

Agency

Spokane Police Department

Name

Debbi Finnern

Age

30

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Spokane Police Department

Name

William Walker

Age

69

Cause of Death

Other

Info

William “Bill” Walker, 69, was killed in Moses Lake, Washington on August 2, 2008. Bill was in his workshop when he plugged in a boat battery charger that he’d found. The battery charger was actually a pipe bomb that exploded when he plugged it in. The explosion blew a hole in the workshop wall and killed Bill. Less than 10 hours later another pipe bomb, disguised as a police scanner, was found, plugged in and killed another individual across town.

Agency

Grant County Sheriff's Office

Name

Joshua Bonner

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Joshua was last seen in south jordan, utah in february of 2012. Joshua was diagnosed with a terminal illness prior to his disappearance.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Kandis Harris

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Kandis was last seen on july 15, 2021, in salt lake city, utah. She was last seen with her hair dyed dark brown. She reportedly spends time around liberty park and in the areas around north temple and state street. She may possibly be with an older adult male. She has a medical condition that requires constant medication.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Lark Montague

Age

55

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Lark was last seen on september 21, 2007 driving a silver 2002 chevy blazer with utah license plates. If you have seen lark, please contact the unified police of greater salt lake (801) 743-7000

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Luis Gonzales

Age

18

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Macin Smith

Age

17

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Macin was last seen on 9/1/2015 before he left for school. Macin was believed to be wearing basketball shorts with a t-shirt.He may still be in the local area or he may travel to las vegas, nevada.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Maren Carlson

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On 11/12/2021 the west valley city police department responded to an address on a reported woman held against her will for numerous days. The woman was able to escape capture after 11 days of captivity. The suspect, barricaded himself and shot several times at officers. Eventually the suspect was taken into custody. After interviewing the captured victim it was reported an elderly female, maren carlson, was brutally murdered and her body was dumped somewhere. Through the investigation evidence was collected that corroborated the witness claim that maren was brutally murdered at the scene and her body has not been discovered.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Mark Jhonston

Age

30

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mark was last seen at work on 10/11/2016. It is believed that he accessed his bank account on 10/12/2016. He left his computer, cell phone, identification, and additional personal items at home. He was last known wearing grey dress pants and had a blue and grey striped shirt on. He has a scar on his left knee and has had his appendix removed.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Marlene Pichuskie

Age

28

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Marlene has been missing since june 1986. She has a scar on her left cheek, curly hair and has used the name marlene cummings.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Martin Smith

Age

54

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On 4/2/2018 a report was filed on martin andrew smith from california as missing. He was camping in a dry wash off the hole in the rock road. His belongings had been there for a long time. His vehicle a 1994 honda was taken and camp still put together. Last receipt was for november 27, 2017. Some more of martin’s belongings were turned in including 2 guns and ammunition in a canvas bag.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Mary Miller

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mary was last seen by her daughter in provo. Her car was located at the face of timpanogas. Her vehicle was stuck. If you have any information contact the utah county sheriff.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Mathew Broncho

Age

35

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mathew broncho went missing from snowville, utah box elder county on march 24, 2019. It is believed that he has become transient and may be hanging with groups in the homeless community. It is also possible he may have settled on another reservation with an outside native tribe.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Michael Sheftell

Age

62

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Michael’s jeep was found overturned on 6/11/16. He was found walking along anticline overlook rd. Michael was picked by a couple who took him back to his campsite. He was then last seen walking towards trail 38c.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Michael Marsh

Age

17

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Michael was last seen on february 21, 2006. Michael may travel to california. He may wear glasses.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Michael Reese

Age

14

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Lloyd and 21 year old david jaramillo were last seen at east canyon reservoir when they were separated from other friends during the day. Lloyd has not been seen since. He has extremely bright white teeth, bright green eyes and braces on both top and bottom teeth. He has a mole on his right cheek and a scar on his upper right arm.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Michael Gusta

Age

58

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Michael gusta has not been seen or heard from since approximately september 27, 2018.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Rebbeca White

Age

53

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Rebecca white went missing the summer of 2012. She has a tattoo of a “chain” around her right ankle and a tattoo on her abdomen. She also has pierced ears. Rebecca might use the last names “fasthorse” or “runninghorse”

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Richard Billmayer

Age

58

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On march 2008, it was reported to the ogden city police department that richard roy billmayer was a missing person. Ogden city police investigators contacted billmayer’s family and they said they have not had contact with him since 1997. On 11/24/2015, the ogden city police department validated richard roy billmayer as a missing person.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Richelle Carvalho

Age

44

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Richelle was reported a missing person when the family tried to contact her to let her know of her mothers failing health. There has been no contact with her.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Robby Peay

Age

27

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Robby ran from a juvenile treatment center.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Roberto Luna

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Roberto filed a report with the west valley police in december of 2018. In january 2019 when officers went to follow up with him, family told police that roberto had not been seen since shortly after filing the police report. Family believe that his disappearance was due to foul play and officers have not been able to locate robe

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Ronald Druce

Age

38

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Ronald druce was last heard from on 5/20/2000. He left a message to his brother that he was going to go visit him. He was never seen or heard from after that. Any information contact the west valley police.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Ruby Bosen

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

At about 3 p.M. On july 29, 1955, a small aluminum boat containing five people capsized on moon lake, duchesne county, while their trawling gear got caught in the motor. The boat was equipped with two motors: one at the back and one on the side. Witnesses said both motors were going, and the boat was swinging in circles before it overturned. Two people were rescued, but calvin wayne bosen, his wife ruby mae (simons) bosen, and her brother clarence simons were presumed drowned. Depths at that part of the lake were about 115 to 125 feet deep. Despite a large search operation and searches two years later, their bodies were never recovered.”

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Ruth Jimenez

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Ruth disappeared under suspicious circumstances on july 1,1999. She has had dental work done to 2 of her upper front teeth with visible silver around the edges. She wears 4 earrings in each ear. Spanish speaking only

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Sacramento Gutierrez

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

The last known contact with sacramento was around october 2021. He was last known to live in provo. There is no indication of foul play. However it is unusual for family and friends to have not heard from him for this extended period of time.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Sarah Snow

Age

45

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On the morning of september 13th, 1953 sarah told her mother, who was helping with the kids, that she was going to get some supplies she would need for dinner. She never returned. Her car and shoes were found at the mouth of hobble creek canyon within a couple days. There were search parties involved, but sarah was never found.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Stephanie Smith

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

The missing persons sister reported her to law enforcement. She stated she had not seen stephanie since 2001.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Stephen Hughes

Age

47

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On january 13, 1986 stephen’s truck was found abandoned at his place of business in bountiful, utah. He was last seen wearing a baseball cap and a red plaid shirt. He may have a mustache. He had shingles on his left side. He has heart problems and may be in need of medical attention.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Steven Anderson

Age

44

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Missing since 6/3/04. Left to paint family cabin in flaming gorge. Dad checked at cabin and he had never arrived. Vehicle was a lease and neither vehicle or steven were located. Any information contact the unified police of greater salt lake.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Sydnee Porter

Age

33

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Sydnee has been missing since 1981. The only information is she was last seen with oscar baker. Oscar baker is now deceased. There has been no contact with sydnee.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Thomas Novak

Age

12

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Thomas novak was last seen on 7/25/1958 wearing a tan shirt and blue jeans. The tipster stated that thomas was most likely autistic and did not have a good home life. Reading some newspaper articles at the time it is stated that thomas would often hitch rides or stow away on trucks and may have been trying to get to fernyl nevada or idaho at the time he went missing.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Wayne Buckley

Age

74

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

It was believed wayne had traveled to mt. Pleasant to register his truck. When relatives contacted other relatives that live there they said he never showed up. Wayne suffers from stage 5 emphysema as well as other illnesses.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Yojaira Chun

Age

17

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On march 24, 2022, yojaira perez chun (dob 10/23/2005) was reported as a runaway with the west valley city police department. Yojaira is from guatemala and came to the states to live with a distant family member. Yojaira was only in the united states for approximately one week before leaving her living arrangements and blocking her distant family member on all social media and her phone. Yojaira was reported to have run away with a potential cousin, mario. Mario has not been confirmed as a cousin. Mario was contacted and became immediately defensive saying “I did not kidnap her”. This statement is very suspicious in nature and gives some concerns about yojaira’s safety. Yojaira has not been located or heard from since the reported incident. It is possible yojaira may have been spotted in minnesota with a boyfriend or an unknown male. Yojaira has a young daughter (approximately 2-3 yrs old) as well. If you have any information on the whereabouts of yojaira, please contact detective garlick.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Aaron Dowdle

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim and a friend were both beaten up and taken to two separate locations. Aaron did not survive. If you have any information on this case conatc the south salt lake police.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Albert Spatz

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 11, 1988, ogden resident albert william spatz reported he was robbed on the sidewalk in front of 2450 monroe boulevard, ogden, utah. Albert told officers he had gotten off a bus at 25th street and monroe and was walking north on the east side of the street. Albert said he saw the suspect running at him from the “alley by the holly rue apartments.”albert said the suspect demanded, “give me your money.” when albert told the suspect he had no money the suspect “knocked” him to the ground rendering him unconscious and causing him to strike his head on the cement. After knocking albert out, the suspect stole his wallet containing $20 and fled back through the alley. Albert went to 803 24th street where he called police. Officers documented albert’s injuries, “a golf ball sized” lump on the upper right side of his head, a swollen right cheekbone, and a laceration on the inside of his mouth. Albert was transported by medical units to mckay-dee hospital.Albert described the suspect as a black male, 5’10, 150 pounds, with short hair. Albert did not recall seeing facial hair but said the suspect was wearing a black coat and tan pants.Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Follow-up investigators learned albert had been released from the hospital to a friend, who gave him a ride. In the morning albert’s son, alan spatz was unable to wake him and took him to the hospital where he immediately was taken into surgery to drain blood from his brain and his head.After surgery, albert was placed in intensive care and never regained consciousness. On may 6, 1988, albert spatz died. An autopsy concluded albert died of complications of blunt head injury.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Alberto Vence

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

A cleaning person at the regis hotel opened the door to apt. C54 and found the victim on the floor. The victim who was mentally challenged lived in apartment c54. The victim appeared to have been deceased for sometime. Police reports indicated that the victim had been robbed numerous times. The medical examiner reports the manner of death as homicide. The immediate cause of death is known and being withheld for investigative reasons. This is an open case and the salt lake city police department is requesting information.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Alberto Cedano-Lopez

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 5/6/99 alberto’s body was found at 120 west 1300 south, the indian center. Alberto came to the united states illegally a month before he was killed. He was dealing drugs when he was shot.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Alejandro Reyes

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victims body was found by a hunter approximately 3.7 miles up butterfield canyon. The victim was reported missing on october 5, 2016 by some of his family members.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Alice Valdez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 9/5/2019, the decomposed body of alice ann valdez was found in an ogden storage unit. It appeared the body had been moved from another location to the storage unit. Ogden investigators are looking for information about alice, her associates, or people who may have information about her death.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety