Three women found dead in rural Utah as police search for suspect

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Anna BettsMarch 5, 2026 at 03:01 PM

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A homicide investigation is underway in Wayne County, Utah, after three women were found dead on Wednesday. Two victims, one in her 30s and another in her 60s, were discovered on a hiking trail, while a third woman in her 80s was found at a residence. Authorities are withholding the victims' identities pending notification of next of kin. Law enforcement is actively searching for a suspect and a white 2022 Subaru Outback with license plate U560YF. Residents in Torrey and surrounding areas are urged to take precautions, including locking doors and reporting suspicious activity. Due to the ongoing investigation, Wayne County schools were closed on Thursday and Friday.

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Wayne County School District 40% Wayne County Sheriff's Office 50% Torrey ×260% Utah Public Safety Department ×270% Wayne County ×370% Utah ×290%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Utah

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