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True Crime Cases in Utah

True crime cases in Utah span decades of criminal history, from unsolved disappearances in rural communities to high-profile investigations in the state's largest cities. Utah law enforcement agencies, from local police departments to the state bureau of investigation, have tackled cases ranging from cold-case homicides and serial offenders to fraud schemes and domestic violence tragedies. CaseSleuth tracks each Utah case with comprehensive timelines, profiles of victims and persons of interest, evidence summaries, and links to media coverage and court documents. Browse the cases below to explore the full scope of criminal investigations in Utah.

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ConvictedSalt Lake City, UT · 2002

Elizabeth Smart Kidnapping

On June 5, 2002, fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted at knifepoint from her Salt Lake City home by Brian David Mitchell, a self-proclaimed prophet who had previously worked as a handyman for the Smart family. Smart was held captive for approximately nine months by Mitchell and his wife Wanda Barzee before being rescued on March 12, 2003, in Sandy, Utah. Mitchell was convicted of federal kidnapping charges and sentenced to life in prison, while Barzee received a 15-year sentence; Smart has since become a prominent national advocate for missing children and sexual assault survivors.

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