Crime
Former Mormon missionary describes descent into cartel violence
Tyler Lane, a former Gulf Cartel associate, describes in a YouTube interview how he became involved in organized crime and his efforts to leave that life. Lane discusses growing up Mormon, serving a mission, and the path that led him from that background into cartel work as a young adult.
November 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM MT · via YouTube / Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime · 3 sources
People examines abuse allegations before Michael Haight family killings
People magazine published an investigation into the 2023 Enoch, Utah family murder-suicide, revealing that Michael Haight faced repeated abuse accusations before killing his wife, five children, and mother-in-law. According to the magazine's reporting, family members and authorities had documented concerns about Haight's behavior prior to the killings.
November 2, 2026 at 6:02 AM MT · via People.com · 2 sources
People magazine examines crimes and convictions of Lori Vallow Daybell
People magazine has published a comprehensive examination of Lori Vallow Daybell's crimes and convictions in the high-profile case involving the deaths of her two children and her husband's former wife. Vallow Daybell, whose case became a national phenomenon and drew significant media scrutiny, was convicted of murder and conspiracy. The People feature synthesizes the case timeline, court proceedings, and her current status.
October 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM MT · via People.com · 2 sources
Utah man accused of threatening to blow up synagogue faces federal hate crime charge
A Utah resident has been accused of making threats nearly a year ago to detonate explosives at a synagogue and now faces federal charges including attempted hate crime, according to court filings reported by the Salt Lake Tribune.
October 23, 2026 at 7:01 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55M in husband's wrongful death suit
A Utah judge has ordered Kouri Richins to pay $55 million to her late husband's family in a wrongful death lawsuit, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Richins is charged with murdering Eric Richins with a fentanyl-laced cocktail in March 2022.
October 11, 2026 at 11:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Australian business titans face LDS Church defamation lawsuit
Prominent Western Australian business figures are facing a defamation lawsuit filed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to The West Australian. The suit centers on statements made by the business leaders about the Church.
October 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM MT · via The West Australian
Tim Ballard claims LDS Church excommunicated him to hide abuse allegations
Anti-trafficking activist Tim Ballard told the Salt Lake Tribune that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints excommunicated him to prevent him from becoming a U.S. senator and to suppress his allegations of child abuse within the faith.
October 8, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 5 sources
Former Utah Rep. Trevor Lee gets court date on fraud charges
Former Utah state representative Trevor Lee received his first court date and will be booked into jail on fraud charges, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Lee, a Republican who represented Kaysville, faces allegations of fraudulent conduct.
October 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 3 sources
Salt Lake man faces charges for alleged exposure to missionaries on TRAX
A man accused of pulling down his shorts in front of two sister missionaries on a TRAX train is facing criminal charges, according to KSL.
September 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM MT · via KSL · 2 sources
BYU graduate alleges Candace Owens falsely tied him to Kirk assassination
A Utah man who graduated from BYU and witnessed Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University filed a lawsuit against conservative commentator Candace Owens. The suit alleges Owens falsely linked the plaintiff to the killing in public statements.
September 30, 2026 at 12:03 AM MT · via KUTV 2 · 3 sources
Eyewitness describes standing 10 feet from Grand Blanc chapel shooter
An eyewitness who was 10 feet from the shooter during the deadly September 2025 attack at a Michigan Latter-day Saint meetinghouse spoke publicly one year after the incident, according to ABC4 Utah. The survivor described the moment Thomas Jacob Sanford drove a truck through the chapel entrance and opened fire during Sunday worship.
September 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 7 sources
Arizona parents charged with manslaughter in death of 5-year-old left in hot car after baptism
An Arizona couple has been charged with manslaughter and child abuse after their 5-year-old son died in a hot vehicle following a family baptism celebration, according to ChurchLeaders. Court documents state the child was left in the car for several hours in temperatures exceeding 110 degrees while family members were inside a residence. Prosecutors allege the parents were aware the child was in the vehicle but did not check on him. The child was pronounced dead at the scene when emergency services arrived. The parents have pleaded not guilty. The baptism was held at a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse earlier that day; police have not alleged the Church or congregation members were involved beyond hosting the celebration.
September 18, 2026 at 7:03 AM MT · via ChurchLeaders