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Utah's Cold Cases

Utah's Cold Cases

By: KSL Podcasts
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Each unsolved murder holds a story—of shattered lives, mysteries that linger long after headlines fade. Why do cases go cold? Sometimes, it’s a lack of witnesses or evidence; other times, the crime scene surfaces months or years later, leaving investigators grasping for answers. But for families who have lost someone, the pain never grows old—and the need for resolution remains as urgent as ever.

Utah’s Cold Cases invites you to join KSL reporter Andrew Adams as he digs into these files. With the latest updates on the investigations, Andrew brings forgotten cases back into the spotlight, in an effort to spark new leads and offer families a measure of hope.

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Episodes
  • “Just Watch, They’re Gonna Give it to Me”
    Oct 15 2025

    In the early morning of October 1, 2013, Shallen Lestrick went to his girlfriend’s house on 29th Street in Ogden, Utah, to see their new baby. According to his girlfriend, they were outside smoking when two men wearing hooded jackets walked up and Shallen was shot in the back of the head. Those men have never been identified, and investigators are convinced there are people with information who haven’t come forward.

    If you have information on the homicide of Shallen Lestrick, please contact the Weber County Cold Case Task Force tip line at 801-399-8672 or email coldcasetaskforce@webercountyutah.gov.

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    14 mins
  • On His Way Home
    Oct 1 2025

    On May 3, 2015, 18-year-old Francisco Lopez was killed in a drive-by shooting in Ogden. More than ten years later, police have reopened the case with new leads. His father, who describes Francisco as kind and full of life despite his learning disabilities, has spent years searching for answers. Now, with detectives taking a fresh look, they hope this will finally bring justice and closure.

    If you have information on the homicide of Francisco “Cisco” Lopez, please contact the Weber County Cold Case Task Force tip line at 801-399-8672 or email coldcasetaskforce@webercountyutah.gov. Any detail, no matter how small, could help detectives move this case forward.

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    19 mins
  • Junkyard Killing
    Sep 17 2025

    On the morning of June 1st, 2019, a man was found in a pool of blood in an Ogden junkyard with a baseball bat at his feet. His death was determined to be a homicide, but the mystery remains - who killed Scott Perkins? Scott’s sister tells the story of how her brother ended up living in a junkyard, and why she believes he still deserves justice.

    If you have any information that could help solve this case call or text the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force at 801-399-8672, Or email at coldcasetaskforce@webercountyutah.gov. And for more, including video, catch this story on ksltv.com

    The Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force is raising money to help pay for DNA testing on these cold cases. If you’d like to donate, visit webercountyutah.gov/cold-cases

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    26 mins
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