Lyman, 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

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

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

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

George Kemp

Age

68

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

2/5/2000 george kemp was found shot in the back of the head at the west water rest area near mm225 on I-70. 22lr casings were recovered from the scene, a bullet was recovered from the skull of the victim.

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

Bahe Davis

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

1/30/1995 bahe was 19 years old when his body was discovered on january 30th, 1995 inside the utah state hospital in provo, utah. He was found to have died from a blunt force injury to his abdomen that resulted in a lacerated liver. He was a patient there undergoing psychiatric evaluation after he was found incompetent to proceed on aggravated assault charges. He was accused of stabbing another patient in november of 1994. His death is being investigated as a homicide but no charges or suspects have been brought forward in his case. In 1995 investigators narrowed their suspects down to one patient, but this person has never been named. Police cited difficulties around the mental health of the other patients and witnesses in investigating this case. Bahe’s murder remains unsolved.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Jean Muir

Age

79

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Jean was planning on going to utah county with her sister on december 26, 1985. She spoke with her sister on the telephone about 12:30pm, but when the sister arrived at 1:00pm to pick jean up, she was found inside her home murdered. Jean’s car was missing from the driveway, but located a few days later several miles away parked behind a business.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Kerry Arbon

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Kerry lived in provo , utah with his mother. He told his mother on september 9, 1991 he was going to salt lake to attend the greek festival. He never returned home. The victims body was found in a remote area of memory grove. His body was concealed in a grove of trees.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Marla Scharp

Age

26

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

On 6/30/1978 provo paramedics responded to a call of an unresponsive 26 year old white female adult. Her roommates discovered her in her second floor bedroom. She was found to have died from manual strangulation and had been sexually assaulted. The case had been closed in 1984 and been attributed to henry lee lucas. However, the case has now been reopened and as it is believed henry lee lucas was not the perpetrator of this offense.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Pam Page

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pam left her home in springville to go jogging. She was accompanied by her bassett hound. When she failed to come home her husband became concerned. The dog returned home but pam did not.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Deborah Carver

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On may 1, 2015 deborah’s brother called to report there had been no contact with deborah since the week before. Deborah had been diagnosed with dimentia and schizophrenia. Deborah’s phone, purse and personal affects were all found inside her apartment. Deborah’s vehicle was also left in the parking lot of her residence. Nobody had seen her leave the apartment and there was no information obtained to indicate where she had gone.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Timothy Parry

Age

19

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Timothy disappeared from his home in cedar city, utah. He has several medical conditions, including epilepsy, angelman’s syndrome or happy puppet syndrome. He has brain damage that causes him to be un-balanced. When frightened he will scream and shake his hands. His face peels under his eyes and he has porferia, an allergy to the sun. Possible birth mark on his left inner thigh. Timothy has burn scars on the palms of both hands.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

William Mcbride

Age

36

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Missing endangered: may have traveled in the direction of cedar city, utah (photo taken in 1990). Case # co1994-42516

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Cammi Mitchell

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Miller was last seen in the cedar city area on march 18, 2014. Her body was discovered may 9, 2014, south of cedar city in the shurtz canyon area, off tipples road. If you have any information concerning this person, please contact the iron county sheriff’s office’

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Dwayne Dutton

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

April 18, 2007 dwayne’s purple dodge durango was found around squaw peak in provo canyon. The vehicle was locked. Nothing suspicious was found. Dwayne might of been living out of his car. Utah county search and rescue searched squaw peak and provo canyon with a plane and hikers, no leads were found.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety

Name

Jesse Pinegar

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Jesse glen pinegar flew to hawaii from his home in orem, utah for a vacation in january 2008. He hiked into the kalalau valley and set up a campsite five miles from the trailhead. He stayed in contact with his family by cellular phone. His family last heard from him on march 24, 2008. He told them he was going to take one last hike before coming back home to attend a family event. He has never been seen again. After his disappearance, another hiker found pinegar’s campsite abandoned with all his personal belongings, including his clothing, camping equipment and ipod, only his wallet, cellular phone and backpack were missing. His case remains unsolved.

Agency

Utah Department of Public Safety