Annabella, UT Area Cold Cases

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

James Gardner

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found lying in a vacant lot at 250 south 300 west. His body was covered with weeds. He lived a transient lifestyle and lived in several hotels and worked temp jobs.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Emerson Farnsworth

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Emmett farnsworth went missing from price, ut on july 6, 1967. His sister reported that her brother was in price on july 4, 1967 and left for duchesne county where he had been living in a trailer. He was a construction worker by trade. Report was received that mr. Farnsworth’s car had been found burned near waldon, co with license plates and registration identification removed.A sheepherder reported finding a body about five miles north of granby, co. The sheepherder was unfamiliar with the country and has not been able to lead officers back to where he had seen the body. Authorities said the body might be that of emerson farnsworth, of duchesne, ut missing since july 6, 1967.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Esther Rodriguez-Rojas

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On 06/07/2022 esther was reported missing out of west valley city. Esther did not leave on suspicious circumstances and is believed to be with a boyfriend. Esther has ran away multiple times prior to this last time. All communications have been lost with esther at this time. No known social media accounts have been discovered as of this writing.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Frank Veruchhi

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Draper police are asking for help in locating missing person, frank veruchhi. Frank has not been heard from since april 17, 2016. He lives in suncrest and likes to hike tin that area. Franks vehicle and id were left at his house. Contact draper police if you have any information.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Nancy Wilcox

Age

16

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Nancy disappeared from her home on october 1st, 1974. Nancy was a junior at olympus high school. She was active in her local church and had a job as a waitress. Authorities initially classified her as a runaway. This case parallels a sequence of times when several girls from the salt lake county area turned up missing. It is the fear that anyone familiar with this case that nancy met the same fate.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Ryan Jensen

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Ryan, also known as ry, last had phone contact with a relative while at his residence in the vicinity of the 800 block of e. Tanglewood in erda utah. He did not show up for work which is unlike him and missed an appointment on march 14, 2007.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Sebryna Savas

Age

16

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Sebryna was last seen at her home located at 4440 w. Trinity avenue on 12/13/2021. Sebryna was observed voluntarily getting into the passenger seat of a red sedan. No contact has been made with sebryna as of yet. Sebryna is not believed to be in danger and was believed to be with family members in the rock springs idaho area but it has not been confirmed.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Susan Powell

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Susan powell went missing on 12/7/2009. It is suspected her husband, josh powell had information about where and how she went missing. After an extensive search and investigation, police still not been able to locate susan. Josh powell committed suicide and never spoke with police to provide additional information.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Vern Morris

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

6/25/2021 vern richard morris walked away from his residence during the early morning hours and has not been seen since that time.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Cody Dodge

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Cody dodge was found deceased at his residence by roommate on 9/22/2007. Cody had shot by an unknown assailant. Little information is known about who may have done this. There was no forced entry into the home, likely suggesting the suspect was known to cody.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Javier Medina

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Javier medina was shot and killed on bendixon drive in west valley on 12/12/2016. He was working on a vehicle with a female associate when one or two men pulled up and began shooting at him. Javier was struck multiple times and the female associate was struck twice. Javier would intimately die from his wounds and the female survived. Little is known about the suspect or suspects in this case and the case is currently being investigated. Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to come forward and contact police.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Jose Morales

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 14, 2003 , jose morales was shot and killed outside of the crossroads apartments, located at 2240 w 3800 s in west valley city

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Jose Venegas

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Jose luis venegas was shot and killed in his driveway, next to his car at 3261 west brookway drive, west valley city. An unknown male approached him and shot him. The male ran from the scene and possibly entered a white pick up truck. No one was ever located in the area. Jose would be flown to a regional hospital and succumb to his woulds. There is very little information on a possible suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to police.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Kevin Meik

Age

64

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found at his home deceased. If you have any information contact the sandy city police.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Linda Martin

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Linda martin was found by hunters on december 2, 1989, she was partially buried laying beneath a juniper tree in the area of erickson pass road. Linda was shot to death, she was originally from whitefish montana and lived in west valley city. Linda was wearing a purple leather suede coat and blue and white striped pants.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Lisa Redmond

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Lisa redmond was a pizza hut delivery driver in 1996. On 12/9/1996 she was found deceased on the side of the road at approximately 5200 w 3100 s. She was wearing her pizza hut uniform and when the business was contacted they confirmed that she was one of their drivers that had not returned from her deliveries. Further investigation showed that lisa was in a struggle with someone inside her truck, cut possibly with a knife and ultimately ran over by her own vehicle. Lisa’s truck was found in the following days and the suspect was never located. We are looking for anyone that may have knowledge of this case to help out.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Marco Ibanez

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The victim was found deceased in a basement bedroom. He was killed by a gunshot to the head. Possible gang ties

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Michelle Halling

Age

28

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Michelle, age 28, was the mother to a young son living in the cottonwood heights area at the time of her death. Her son was staying with grandparents on the night of the arson/murder. In the early morning hours of february 22, 1990 at approximately 2:00am that morning michelle’s home at 7192 s. Highland drive became engulfed in flames. Neighbors heard her screaming and tried to offer assistance but were unable to do so due to the intensity of the fire. Michelle died as a result of smoke inhalation. Arson was determined to be the cause of the fire.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Sheree Allen

Age

23

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Sheree allen’s body was discovered in a dumpster in west valley city wrapped in a black garbage bags on 1/24/2005. She was strangled and left until found by employees the next day. Sheree was a drug addict and known prostitute, last seen alive by her supposed pimp, carl “big smooth” swanigan. Carl provided an initial statement but refused to cooperate in following years. Carl died in 2014. Any information would be helpful.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Celso Ayala-Avalos

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june of 2009 an adult male was located deceased on the side of a remote dirt road in the gooseberry mesa area of washington county. The male was identified as celso ayala avalos. Aya avalos was shot and left at the location. The investigation revealed that the homicide was tied to a recently abandoned marijuana grow located a short distance from where ayala avalos was found.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Raymond Shurtz

Age

74

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Raymond has alzheimers, internal bleeding, and dementia. He was last seen in fillmore, utah on november 26, 2006. He was last seen wearing an orange cap with “conoco” written on it, levis, black jacket, and white tennis shoes. Raymond has a cyst on his right hand between the fingers. He may be headed to escalante, utah, boulder, utah or to arizona. On december 1, 2005 raymonds vehicle was located in the valley of fire state park near las vegas, nevada. Mr. Shurtz was not with the vehicle.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Doug Nelson

Age

69

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

5/5/2008 doug nelson died due to ethanol glycol poisoning. His wife said he accidentally drank some antifreeze when he had gotten up during the night.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

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

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

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

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