In Utah, there are over 450 unsolved cases including homicides, missing individuals, and unidentified deceased persons. Their stories are more than statistics—they're about lives interrupted and families left without closure. Join us on this journey as we tell the stories of these victims, highlighting their cases, and working towards the answers their families deserve. Whether you're a local Utah resident or a true crime enthusiast from afar, our podcast offers a unique perspective on the o ...
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19. COLD CASE: Rachael Runyan (Sunset, Utah)
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Rachael Runyan was kidnapped from a park in Sunset, Utah on August 26, 1982. Three weeks later, her body was found in a creek bed in a nearby county. One of Utah's most notorious cold cases, Rachael's murder ultimately proved a catalyst to establish the "Rachael Alert" child abduction alert system, which remained in use in the state of Utah until 2…
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18. MISSING: Lloyd Reese & David Jaramillo (Salt Lake City, Utah)
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Two teens disappear from Salt Lake City in June of 1985 and are never seen again. Lloyd Reese and David Jaramillo left Lloyd’s house on June 3, 1985 to go boating on East Resevoir. At some point during the day, David and Lloyd became separated from their companions and disappeared. Neither of them has been heard from again. They were last seen driv…
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17. MISSING: Melvin Heaps (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah)
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On July 31, 2017 a hiker named Melvin Heaps went for a hike off of the majestic mirror lake highway in the high uintas. He went hiking in the Crystal Lake area, but Melvin did not return home like planned. His car was located in the parking lot at the trailhead. Despite numerous and vast searches, Melvin has not been located. He was last known wear…
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16. MISSING: Garrett Bardsley (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah)
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A boy scouts camping trip turns into a nightmare when one of the scouts, Garrett Bardsley, vanishes into thin air. Numerous searches started immediately but Garrett has never been seen again. Did Garrett get lost or is there something more sinister at play? Garrett was last seen on August 20, 2004 in the Cuberant Lake area in the high Uinta Mountai…
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15. MISSING: Frances Shurtleff Sessions (Ogden, Utah)
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May 20, 1946 was the last time anyone saw Frances Sessions. While hiking with her sons and nephew, there was a slide of loose shale and they slid off of a cliff. One of her sons did not survive the hiking accident. Frances disappeared and has not been seen since. Frances was described as “Probably overcome with grief.” Ogden Police Investigators pu…
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14. MISSING: Acacia Bishop (Salt Lake City, Utah)
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Sunday, May 25, 2003 was the last time 19 month old Acacia Bishop was seen. Acacia was abducted by her grandmother in Salt Lake City, Utah. Acacia was last seen together in Idaho Falls, Idaho on May 26, 2003 near the Snake River. Authorities believe Acacia drowned in the Snake River; they have classified her case as a homicide. They do not feel tha…
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13. COLD CASE: David Stack (Wendover, Utah)
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David Stack was 18 years old in 1976 and found himself hitchhiking from his home in Broomfield, Colorado to California to visit his sibling. David made it as far as Wendover, Utah on his travels but was found murdered on June 9, 1976. He had been shot twice in the head. At the time, David was unable to be identified and remained a John Doe (unident…
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So sorry for no episode this week! I came down with a gnarly headcold and my voice and sinuses are out of whack. I hope to release an episode next week if I can get my normal voice back! Thanks! Support the Show. If you like the show & want to support us in a no-cost way, please leave us a 5 star review! This helps the reach out the podcast, allowi…
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12. MISSING: Casey Bokslag (Salt Lake City, Utah)
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June 6, 2022 was the last time 29 year old Casey Bokslag was seen. He was seen on a camera at a Wells Fargo ATM in Salt Lake City, Utah. He did not show up for work for two days and it alerted his boss and family that something was wrong. His car was found days later on a remote road at the Castle Rock exit of I80 in Summit County, Utah. Despite se…
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11. MISSING: Darrel Nichols (Park City, Utah)
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Darrel Nichols was just 19 years old when he went missing from Park City, Utah. It is believed that Darrel went into the hills near Park City with friends. A redditor claiming to be Darrel's cousin states it was "family involved" and "cops had what they believed happened, but everyone one has died and gone," but this is not verified. Did Darrel's f…
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Most Utahns are enjoying summer by enjoying sun on the beaches of Bear Lake, hiking in the Wasatch mountains, or flying somewhere exotic for family vacation. Private investigator Jason Jensen tackles something else for his summer: searching for Ted Bundy’s missing Utah victims. Jensen is a Utah-based private investigator who helped found the Cold C…
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9. MISSING & MURDERED: Kiplyn Davis (Spanish Fork, Utah)
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Kiplyn was a bright 15 year old student at Spanish Fork Highschool in 1995. She was last seen at school but never returned home. Kiplyn was reported missing that day. After months passed without her return or any clues as to her whereabouts, police began to suspect foul play in her disappearance. After her disappearance there were various rumors th…
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On July 14, 2021 16 year old Kandis Harris went missing after leaving a treatment facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Days after her disappearance, there were a few sightings and activity on her social media but then everything went silent and she hasn’t been seen since. She was last known to be in the Tooele, Utah area. I had the pleasure of intervi…
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8. MISSING: Anne Elliott (Salt Lake City, Utah)
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Anne Elliott was a 31 year old mom with so much love for her family and her kids, but she disappeared on the streets of Salt Lake City, Utah. She last had contact with her family in January 2020, and was last seen in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Metro Jail. She has never been seen or heard from again. She has been homeless and moved around a lot but…
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6. MISSING: Douglas Plummer (Salt Lake City, Utah)
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On January 17, 2001, 20 year old Douglas Plummer left his place of work in Salt Lake City, Utah and vanished. At the time of his disappearance, he was living in Taylorsville, Utah. Douglas did not drive due to being blind in his left eye, so there’s no possibility of him driving himself anywhere. It is reported that he may have gone to the Ephraim …
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Friday, May 12, 1989 was the last time Annette Hill was seen. She left her apartment near 82nd South and 1220 East, telling her daughter she would be back in less than an hour. She took her wallet with her when she disappeared, but left behind her vehicle. Annette never returned and has never been heard from again. When personal items of Annette’s …
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4. COLD CASE: Aaron Dowdle (South Salt Lake City, Utah)
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On April 1, 2005, two friends were found severely beaten in Salt Lake City, Utah. One of the boys recovered from the attack, but fifteen year old Aaron Dowdle passed from his injuries 37 days after the attack. Aaron’s attacker(s) have never been caught and his murder is now listed as a cold case in the state of Utah. If you have any information on …
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3. COLD CASE: Ann Hammer Woodward (Moab, Utah)
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Ann Woodward and Leslie "Woody" Woodward were the husband and wife team who owned and operated Woody's Tavern in Moab, Utah. On March 2, 1973, Ann failed to come home after closing the bar by herself. Early the next morning, Woody found Ann dead between two pool tables, having been strangled with her own pants. Despite a few leads and reopening her…
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Mackenzie Lueck was a bright college student whose life was cut short by a sinister predator she met online. On June 17, 2019, she flew back to Utah to meet with a man she met on the website "Seeking Arrangement." Three days later, her dad filed a missing persons report with the Salt Lake City Police Department. Less than two weeks later, a man was…
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CURRENT EVENTS - Missing: Courtney Townsend (St. George, Utah)
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On November 16, 2023, Courtney Townsend took her mother’s car in St. George, Utah and a few days later the vehicle was located in adjacent Kane County, Utah, at a campsite on Cedar Mountain. The vehicle had been set on fire. Family and friends have not been able to locate or communicate with Courtney ever since. ***Courtney's sister reached out and…
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CURRENT EVENTS - Missing: Jordan Gonzales (Salt Lake City)
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Jordan Gonzales, aka Jgo, has not been seen or heard from since March 10th, 2024. His family is very worried about him. Jordan's description from the flyer: Date of Birth: 12/5/1989 Age: 34 Sex: Male Race: Hispanic Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Height: 5'5"-5'7" Weight: ~140lbs Last seen wearing: Tru Religion jeans, red shirt, K Swiss shoes, and a black …
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Joyce Yost was a 39 year old mother, living in Ogden, Utah in 1985. Joyce disappeared from her house on August 11, 1985, 10 days before she would testify against her alleged rapist. Police suspected one man, Douglas Lovell, yet were unable to arrest him at the time. This began one of Utah’s few no body homicide investigations and trials. Joyce’s ca…
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Welcome to Utah True Crime, the podcast where the serene landscapes of Utah conceal gripping tales of true crime and mysterious disappearances. I'm your host, Renee, a local to the heart of it all, Salt Lake City. Join me on this ethical true crime journey, as we explore the shadows cast upon the picturesque valleys and mountains of Utah. In each e…
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