Iowa Man Charged in Utah Triple Murder

Suspect Ivan Miller tracked across state lines using victim's key fob and license plate readers

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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A 22-year-old Iowa man, Ivan Miller, has been charged with three counts of first-degree, aggravated murder after a grisly triple homicide in rural Wayne County, Utah. Investigators used the victim's vehicle key fob and a network of license plate scanners to track Miller across state lines, leading to his arrest in Colorado. The victims were identified as Margaret Oldroyd, 86, Linda Dewey, 65, and Natalie Graves, 34.

Why it matters

The murders have shaken the close-knit communities in Wayne County, Utah, where the victims lived. The case highlights the use of advanced law enforcement techniques, such as license plate readers and GPS tracking, to apprehend a suspect who had no known connection to the victims or the region.

The details

According to the indictment, Miller told investigators he spent a night in Oldroyd's back shed and then snuck into her house, waiting behind a door and shooting her in the back of the head as she sat down to watch television. He then dragged her body to a cellar under the shed. Miller then stole Oldroyd's car and drove to a trailhead, where he saw Dewey and Graves getting out of a white Subaru. He shot and stabbed the two women, dragging their bodies into a ditch. Miller then abandoned Oldroyd's car and drove away in the Subaru, using the victims' credit cards to pay for gas.

  • On March 6, 2026, the bodies of the three women were discovered in rural Wayne County, Utah.
  • On March 7, 2026, Ivan Miller was arrested in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, after being tracked across state lines.

The players

Ivan Miller

A 22-year-old Iowa resident who has been charged with three counts of first-degree, aggravated murder in the killings of Margaret Oldroyd, Linda Dewey, and Natalie Graves.

Margaret Oldroyd

An 86-year-old woman who was found dead in her home in Lyman, Utah.

Linda Dewey

A 65-year-old woman who was found dead near a trailhead outside the town of Torrey, Utah, along with her niece, Natalie Graves.

Natalie Graves

A 34-year-old woman who was found dead near a trailhead outside the town of Torrey, Utah, along with her aunt, Linda Dewey.

Utah Department of Public Safety

The state agency that identified the victims and provided details about the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted to honor our friend and neighbor.”

— Mary Sorenson, Lyman resident (KSL)

“Our community is strong. In the coming days, we will support one another, check on our neighbors, and ensure that those affected by this tragedy are not alone. We stand together today — in grief, in compassion, and in solidarity.”

— Mickey Wright, Mayor of Torrey (Statement)

What’s next

Miller's first court appearance is scheduled for Friday afternoon in Archuleta County, Colorado, where he will be represented by a public defender.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the use of advanced law enforcement techniques to apprehend a suspect across state lines, as well as the profound impact such crimes can have on close-knit communities. It raises questions about the motivations behind these seemingly random attacks and the need for continued vigilance and support for those affected.