Suspect Arrested After Multi-State Manhunt Linked to 3 Utah Deaths

Authorities apprehended the suspect, who fled in a victim's vehicle across several states.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Authorities have taken a suspect into custody following the discovery of three women killed in rural Utah, ending a search that stretched across several states. The investigation began on March 4 when two women were found dead on a hiking trail near the town of Torrey, while a third victim was located inside a residence elsewhere in Wayne County. The suspect fled in a vehicle belonging to one of the victims, a white 2022 Subaru Outback, traveling through southern Utah, Arizona, and into Colorado before the car was found abandoned in Pagosa Springs. After a brief search, officers located and arrested the suspect without incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects across multiple jurisdictions, as well as the need for coordinated efforts to ensure public safety when a dangerous individual is on the loose. The deaths of three women in a rural Utah community have also raised concerns about potential motives and whether the victims had any connection to the suspect.

The details

According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, the suspect fled in a vehicle belonging to one of the victims — a white 2022 Subaru Outback — traveling through southern Utah, across Arizona and into Colorado. The car was later discovered abandoned in Pagosa Springs. After a brief search in the area, officers located and arrested the suspect without incident. Officials have not yet publicly identified the suspect or the victims, and law enforcement has not revealed how the deaths occurred or whether the victims knew the suspect.

  • The investigation began on Wednesday, March 4 when authorities received reports that two women had been found dead on a hiking trail near Torrey.
  • A third victim was located inside a residence elsewhere in Wayne County on March 4.

The players

Utah Department of Public Safety

The state law enforcement agency that led the investigation and manhunt for the suspect.

Lt. Cameron Roden

A spokesperson for the Utah Department of Public Safety who provided updates on the case.

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What they’re saying

“There are no ongoing threats to the public, and investigators have no outstanding suspects.”

— Utah Department of Public Safety (kpua.net)

What’s next

Detectives continue to process multiple crime scenes in the Torrey and Lyman areas as the homicide investigation moves forward.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the importance of effective multi-jurisdictional coordination and communication between law enforcement agencies when dealing with a dangerous suspect on the run. The community of Torrey and surrounding areas will likely need time and support to heal from this traumatic event.