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For our farewell episode, we discuss why we decided to end Zion's Lost after 3 years and over 150 episodes. We share some memorable experiences we have had and episodes that still keep us up at night. We also talk about a few cases we wish we c
In 1989, a successful mother and social worker, Annette Hill, left her home at about 8pm, never to return. A robbery and murder gone wrong led to police to some of her belongings, but the suspect was never charged with any crime relating to her
It’s what fun is! Utah’s family-owned amusement park, Lagoon, has an interesting history dating back to 1886. Lagoon has hosted famous bands, has original wood-carved animals on the carousel, and the infamous ‘White Roller Coaster’ just celebra
This week we are discussing two missing persons. Both disappeared in 2020 in the same general area of North Ogden. Etzil Cortez Trujillo was last seen by their broken down vehicle on the North Ogden Divide. Shelby Campbell left for a hike durin
This week, we are continuing with commemorating Pride Month by discussing a murder and an assault. Both crimes were solved, but the murder was not solved until 30 years later, and the assault was on a friendly bicyclist well known to those in t
In November of 1988, Gordon Church stopped at a 7-11 for a pack of cigarettes before meeting friends for dinner. A few days later, a parolee confessed to police that he and an accomplice tortured, raped, and murdered Gordon, before dumping him
David Stack was 19 years old when he decided to leave Colorado to visit his sister in Truckee, California. He never arrived and his family never stopped looking for him. Meanwhile, police in Wendover had a case of a deceased John Doe found at a
This week we discuss two kidnapping cases that are not related, but both victims were found alive. https://www.newspapers.com/image/289255616/?terms=%22Evan%20richard%20henricksen%22&match=1 https://www.deseret.com/2003/3/24/19711272/past-ab
In 1896, human bones and teeth were found inside a church furnace in Salt Lake City. When the reverend, Francis Hermans, could not be located, police suspected him from the start. However, when the details of his life and his history of wives d
This week we explore two missing persons cases that are not connected, but involve endangered and at-risk individuals. At 19 years old, Timothy Scott Parry walked out of his house, never to be seen again. In 2001, 68 year old Johnnie Mae left h
After Lauren’s murder, The McCluskey’s filed a $56 millon lawsuit against the University of Utah. They believed that Lauren’s murder could have been prevented and even with a thorough investigation showing a history of negligence and not taking
After breaking things off with Melvin Rowland, Lauren McCluskey couldn’t escape her abuser and stalker. He used spoof phones to call and harass her, looked into her windows at night, tried to lure her out of her apartment, and he even blackmail
In fall 2018, Lauren McCluskey was a student at the University of Utah on a Track and Field scholarship. While on the phone with her mother, she was walking back to her dorm when she was attacked. Later, she was found dead in the backseat of a
Ella Young was a wife and mother of 2, including a 4 month old baby boy. She loved hiking in Hobble Creek Canyon with her husband and their sons. When she left on September morning in 1953 to go get a can of corn for their supper that night, sh
After a childhood of abuse, Gary Gilmore lived a life of crime. After living in and out of prison, he settled in Provo, UT with family members hoping to help him change his life around. But after being convicted of killing two young men within
In 1983, Tommy was just 9 years old when he was removed from his mother's care and placed in a foster home in Thatcher, Utah. One morning, he went out to feed the dog and never came back in the home. His body was found about a month later. With
On July 4th, 1975, Nancy was working her shift at the Fina gas station on Highway 89 in East Layton. Her supervisor arrived to take over at 5:30pm, but Nancy was nowhere to be found. There were no signs of a struggle, and all of Nancy’s belongi
On New Years Eve 1928, 12 year-old June Nelson was walking home after leaving the family’s cafe that evening. When she didn’t return home, family and neighbors went searching. Unfortunately, the next day they found her body in a canal just two
In 2005, Sheree Allen's body was found in a trash bag in a dumpster behind a strip mall. Sheree had dreams of being a nurse, but instead found herself in an abusive relationship and addicted to drugs. Unfortunately, the suspects in her death ar
In 1934, Everett Ruess was a poet, artist, adventurer, and free spirit. At the young age of 20, he enjoyed writing poems about his travels in his journal. In November, he took off into the wilderness with his two burros and was never seen again
In March 2019, Matthew Broncho left his family home in Fort Hall, ID but didn't tell anyone where he was headed. He had his cellphone, wallet, $250, and his beloved dog, Afa. When he didn't return, his mother used location services on his phone
The mystery of D.B Cooper is one of the most intriguing unsolved mysteries in the world. But what many don't know, is that in April of 1972, just 6 months later, Richard McCoy Jr. from Provo hijacked a plane from Denver. He demanded 4 parachute
In 1928, newlyweds Glen and Bessie Hyde set off on an adventure of river running the Grand Canyon. After they did not arrive in Needles, California as planned, groups of searchers looked by air and on foot. Their boat was located with all thei
Born and raised in Cedar City, Arden Heap was a respected, responsible, and hard-working 17 year-old who was adored by his community. When he disappeared from his job at a gas station in January 1956, authorities concluded it was a robbery and
In 1983, Bart Newsome drove to California in search of a fresh start for him and his family. When he wasn't home to answer his nightly phone call from his wife, she started to worry. Authorities wouldn't listen to her pleas for help and wasn't
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