Colorado Police Arrest Utah Triple Homicide Suspect

Suspect tracked in one of the victims' vehicles across state lines

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Law enforcement in Colorado have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a triple homicide in Utah. The suspect was tracked driving one of the victims' vehicles from southern Utah into northern Arizona and eventually into Colorado, where the vehicle was found abandoned in Pagosa Springs. After a brief search, the suspect was taken into custody.

Why it matters

This arrest brings an end to a multi-state manhunt for the suspect in a brutal triple homicide case. The ability of law enforcement to track the suspect across state lines and apprehend him highlights the coordination and resources available to investigate serious crimes.

The details

Investigators said they tracked the suspect, who has not been named, in a 2022 white Subaru Outback that belonged to one of the victims. The vehicle was traced from southern Utah into northern Arizona and eventually into Colorado, where it was found abandoned in Pagosa Springs. After a brief search, the suspect was taken into custody by local law enforcement.

  • The triple homicide occurred in the Lyman and Torrey area of Utah.
  • The suspect was tracked and arrested in Pagosa Springs, Colorado on March 5, 2026.

The players

Utah State Bureau of Investigation

The state law enforcement agency leading the investigation into the triple homicide.

Pagosa Springs Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that located and apprehended the suspect in Colorado.

Archuleta, Sevier, and Kane County Sheriffs' Offices

The county law enforcement agencies that assisted in the investigation and arrest of the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“There are no ongoing threats to the public and there are no outstanding suspects.”

— Utah State Bureau of Investigation (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The suspect will be extradited to Utah to face charges related to the triple homicide.

The takeaway

This case highlights the coordination and resources available to law enforcement agencies across state lines to apprehend suspects in serious crimes. The ability to track the suspect's movements and vehicle ultimately led to his arrest, providing some closure for the victims' families.