Each unsolved murder holds a story—of shattered lives, mysteries that linger long after headlines fade. Why do cases go cold? Sometimes, it’s a lack of witnesses or evidence; other times, the crime scene surfaces months or years later, leaving investigators grasping for answers. But for families who have lost someone, the pain never grows old—and the need for resolution remains as urgent as ever.
Utah’s Cold Cases invites you to join KSL reporter Andrew Adams as he digs into these files. With the latest updates on the investigations, Andrew brings forgotten cases back into the spotlight, in an effort to spark new leads and offer families a measure of hope.
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RSS FeedOn February 9th, 1980, Bryan Pickett, a corrections officer at the Weber County Jail, went to a bar in Ogden with a colleague after work. Bryan left the bar around 1:30am, but he never made it home. A few minutes later, a young couple found his jeep stopped in the middle of a dark road and Bryan's body in the street with a gunshot wound to the head. Judging by the wound, investigators believe Bryan knew what was coming and that it was not a random shooting. But the case went cold and now detectives are looking for more answers.
Ryan Bush, was a 20-year old Ogden man who went missing in April 2013. He was found dead in a recycling transfer facility in Wilmington, California just weeks later. The LAPD found some papers in his pockets that linked him to Ogden Utah, but his body was in such bad condition they couldn't find any forensic evidence of who committed the crime. The Ogden Police Department took on the investigation and despite searching through hours of surveillance footage and conducting many interviews, they have no idea how Ryan ended up in the trash compactor.
If you have information on the homicide of Ryan Bush, please contact the Weber County Cold Case Task Force tip line at 801-399-8672 or email coldcasetaskforce@webercountyutah.gov.
In the early morning of October 1, 2013, Shallen Lestrick went to his girlfriend’s house on 29th Street in Ogden, Utah, to see their new baby. According to his girlfriend, they were outside smoking when two men wearing hooded jackets walked up and Shallen was shot in the back of the head. Those men have never been identified, and investigators are convinced there are people with information who haven’t come forward.
If you have information on the homicide of Shallen Lestrick, please contact the Weber County Cold Case Task Force tip line at 801-399-8672 or email coldcasetaskforce@webercountyutah.gov.
On May 3, 2015, 18-year-old Francisco Lopez was killed in a drive-by shooting in Ogden. More than ten years later, police have reopened the case with new leads. His father, who describes Francisco as kind and full of life despite his learning disabilities, has spent years searching for answers. Now, with detectives taking a fresh look, they hope this will finally bring justice and closure.
If you have information on the homicide of Francisco “Cisco” Lopez, please contact the Weber County Cold Case Task Force tip line at 801-399-8672 or email coldcasetaskforce@webercountyutah.gov. Any detail, no matter how small, could help detectives move this case forward.
On the morning of June 1st, 2019, a man was found in a pool of blood in an Ogden junkyard with a baseball bat at his feet. His death was determined to be a homicide, but the mystery remains - who killed Scott Perkins? Scott’s sister tells the story of how her brother ended up living in a junkyard, and why she believes he still deserves justice.
If you have any information that could help solve this case call or text the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force at 801-399-8672, Or email at coldcasetaskforce@webercountyutah.gov. And for more, including video, catch this story on ksltv.com
The Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force is raising money to help pay for DNA testing on these cold cases. If you’d like to donate, visit webercountyutah.gov/cold-cases
In the spring of 1984, Andrew Hanson, who went by Jay, was shot and killed in front of his wife and brother-in-law. This 41-year-old case has left investigators puzzled; there is very little information about Jay and the masked killer who shot him on his doorstep. The case has multiple suspects, but not enough evidence links any of them to the crime scene. The only pieces of evidence recovered were a bullet casing, a button, and a lock of hair. Back in 1984, DNA testing was virtually nonexistent, but now detectives with the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force are ready to use today’s technology to find who the real killer is.
If you have any information that could help solve this case, call or text the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force at 801-399-8672. For more, including video, catch my story on ksltv.com.
The Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force is raising money to help pay for DNA testing on these cold cases. If you’d like to donate, visit webercountyutah.gov/cold-cases
In 2017, 28-year-old Brian Housley was shot in Ogden in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity. Days later, he died from his injuries. Now, the cold case has been reopened, and investigators are hoping for new leads. KSL TV’s Andrew Adams reports on the search for answers and the legacy Brian left behind.
If you have any information that could help solve this case call or text the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force at 801-399-8672. And for more, including video, catch my story on ksltv.com
The Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force is raising money to help pay for DNA testing on these cold cases. If you’d like to donate, visit webercountyutah.gov/cold-cases
In December 2016, two men were killed and another was left clinging to life after a targeted shooting in South Ogden. Surveillance video shows three masked figures outside the home moments before gunfire erupted—peering into windows, crouching in the yard, and handling a handgun. Nearly a decade later, the cold case has been reopened, and police are still asking: who were these people, and why this house? They’re hoping someone will come forward with information. KSL TV’s Andrew Adams investigates.
If you have any information that could help solve this case call or text the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force at 801-399-8672. And for more, including video, catch this story on ksltv.com
The Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force is raising money to help pay for DNA testing on these cold cases. If you’d like to donate, visit webercountyutah.gov/cold-cases
The passage of time can mean a pass on justice for the families of murder victims. Utah's Cold Cases aims to bring the unsolved cases of the missing and murdered to the forefront, in hopes a new detail will spark new leads. Coming August 21st.