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Hunting guide, who counts Trump Jr. as a client, behaved badly for years, Utah says
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Hunting guide, who counts Trump Jr. as a client, behaved badly for years, Utah says

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with KUER. In July 2024, renowned hunting guide Wade Lemon pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor and an infraction for illegal “canned hunts” in 2020 and 2021. He had cornered mountain lions and tricked his hunting clients into thinking the quarry was...

She begged prosecutors to pursue her sexual assault case. They told a judge she wanted it dismissed
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She begged prosecutors to pursue her sexual assault case. They told a judge she wanted it dismissed

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah News Dispatch. Ann didn’t immediately go into the Hurricane City police station. Instead, she waited outside for nearly half an hour, trying to build up enough courage to walk inside.  She was grappling with the decision of whether or not...

Crime victims often left in the dark; improvements may be in works to shed light on developments
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Crime victims often left in the dark; improvements may be in works to shed light on developments

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with KSL.com. PROVO — When “Emily” got the letter from the court about her case, it was almost too late. The court sent it to an old address she hadn’t used for years since she was a freshman at Brigham Young University....

Family left without answers after disabled daughter allegedly assaulted at St. George hospital
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Family left without answers after disabled daughter allegedly assaulted at St. George hospital

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with St. George News. Kristy Woodhouse says raising her developmentally disabled daughter “Elizabeth” has been a wonderful challenge. “She’s so sweet, if you give her money to go buy something at the store, she’s buying something for you instead,” Woodhouse said. Though...

A gay Latter-day Saint was murdered in Salt Lake City in 1991. Why has his case never been solved?
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A gay Latter-day Saint was murdered in Salt Lake City in 1991. Why has his case never been solved?

By Eric S. Peterson, Josi Hinds, Katie Bennett, Stevie Shaughnessey, Kenzie Olson, Joey Greenblatt, Cam Elliott, Justin Phipps, Jacob Done, Emma Ratkovic, Ellis Beacom, Elijah Murray, Malcolm Swope, Brooke Hale and Minki Seo. The following story was developed by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project and the University of Utah’s “Cold Case” class investigating unsolved murders...

Man had prior charges dropped despite police witnesses, then went on to kidnap 3 kids in St. George
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Man had prior charges dropped despite police witnesses, then went on to kidnap 3 kids in St. George

The following story was reported by Eric S. Peterson and Sydnee Chapman of The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with St. George News. The reporting was funded with support from the Alicia Patterson Foundation and the Fund for Investigative Journalism. On Aug. 20, 2024, law enforcement agencies across multiple states were hunting David Gene Remley. Alerts had...

Woman says Iron County Sheriff’s deputy sexually assaulted her and prosecutors sided with him
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Woman says Iron County Sheriff’s deputy sexually assaulted her and prosecutors sided with him

Editor’s note: This report contains frank language details of a sexual nature. reader discretion is advised. The following story was written by Eric S. Peterson, Sydnee Chapman and Tracie Sullivan. The story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with St George News. “Jane” found herself in an impossible situation last fall....

Web of abuse: Several women say Utah police, courts have failed to stop an alleged serial abuser
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Web of abuse: Several women say Utah police, courts have failed to stop an alleged serial abuser

The following story was reported by the Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with KSL.com. The reporting was funded with support from the Alicia Patterson Foundation and the Fund for Investigative Journalism. SALT LAKE CITY — He was very charismatic in the beginning. He told the women he was a pilot, a marine biologist or...

How to advocate for yourself as a DV/SA Survivor
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How to advocate for yourself as a DV/SA Survivor

On February 27 from 6-9 pm we are hosting a special training virtually, and in-person, to help crime victims know how to navigate the court database, request copies of their police reports and understand how the criminal justice system works. The event will especially focus on helping survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault advocate...