3 women found dead in Utah and with the suspect on the loose, county asks residents to stay vigilant

Associated Press (AP)EN 1 min read 100% complete by Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]March 5, 2026 at 02:53 PM

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Three women were found dead in Wayne County, Utah, prompting a homicide investigation. The Utah Department of Public Safety reported that two women were discovered on a hiking trail Wednesday afternoon, and a third was found in a home during the subsequent investigation. The victims were identified as being in their 30s, 60s, and 80s. As of Thursday, the suspect remains at large, and residents are asked to be vigilant. Authorities are seeking a white Subaru Outback with Utah license plate U560YF, advising the public not to approach the vehicle. Schools were closed Thursday and Friday, and counselors will be available when they reopen next week.

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