Wayne County

Wayne County, located in southeastern Utah, is currently the focus of a homicide investigation. The county is newsworthy due to the discovery of three deceased women on Wednesday. Two women were initially found dead on a hiking trail. During the subsequent investigation, a third woman was found dead at a separate location. The suspect is currently at large, prompting local authorities to ask residents to remain vigilant. Schools within Wayne County were closed on Thursday and Friday as a precautionary measure. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking information from the public to aid in locating the suspect and the involved vehicle. The incident has brought increased attention to the rural county and raised concerns about public safety.