Utah

American Found Dead Off Puerto Rican Coast

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A Utah family’s vacation to Puerto Rico took a devastating turn when 52-year-old Ben Kerbs was found dead near Balneario Beach in Fajardo. Kerbs disappeared while kayaking with his wife off Playa Escondida, prompting a rigorous search operation by the United States Coast Guard and local Puerto Rican authorities. The Coast Guard initiated the search after receiving an emergency call around 1:53 p.m. on Thursday. Despite deploying helicopters and multiple rescue teams, Kerbs could not …

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Paragliding Instructor Dies in Mid-Air Collision with Hang Glider

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A paragliding instructor tragically lost his life in a mid-air collision with a hang glider in Utah on Tuesday, according to local law enforcement. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. near the Salt Lake County Flight Park, a favored location for launching non-powered aircraft from a mountain slope to catch updrafts. The park is located in Draper, a suburb situated to the south of Salt Lake City. The collision involved a tandem paraglider and a …

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Famous Mom Influencer of 6 Arrested for Horrific Child Abuse Allegations

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Ruby Franke, a well-known YouTube vlogger, and her business associate, Jodi Hildebrandt, have been apprehended on charges of severe child abuse. Franke, who gained popularity through her now-defunct YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” and Hildebrandt, the founder of the mental health company “Connexions Classroom,” were arrested following a distressing incident involving Franke’s children. The incident came to light when one of Franke’s children escaped from a residence in Ivins, Utah, owned by Hildebrandt. The child, with …

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Tragic Boat Accident Claims Life of 3-Year-Old Boy in State Park

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A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday at a state park in Utah, resulting in the death of a 3-year-old boy. The young boy, Walter Greer from Salt Lake City, was on a family outing at the Echo State Park reservoir when he accidentally fell from a boat and was hit by its propeller, according to the state parks department. The incident occurred just before 4:45 p.m. when Walter, who was enjoying a day of water …

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Widow who wrote a grief book for children now charged with her husband’s murder

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Utah police have charged a widow who wrote a book on grief for children in the aftermath of her husband’s death with his murder. Kouri Darden Richins, 33, of Summit County, was arrested Monday for allegedly poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, at their home on Willow Court in Kamas on March 4, 2022. Richins has been charged with first-degree aggravated murder and three counts of second-degree possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. …

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Man who killed 7 of his family in murder-suicide left strange note

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In January of this year, Michael Haight, a 42-year-old Utah man, shot and killed his wife, Tausha Haight, her mother, Gail Earl, and the couple’s five children before taking his own life. This tragedy occurred weeks after Tausha filed for divorce, citing years of alleged abuse and mean-spiritedness that had started to affect the children. In a suicide letter released by the Enoch Police Department, Haight referenced his faith, his devotion to the Church of …

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8 bodies found in small town Utah home

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According to city officials, eight family members, including five children, were found shot to death in a rural Utah home on Wednesday. Michael Haight, 42, the father of the home, is believed to be the killer who later committed suicide. According to a statement issued by the City of Enoch on Thursday, the victims include the suspect’s wife, Tausha Haight, 40, Tausha Height’s mother, Gail Earl, 78, and the couple’s five children: a 4-year-old boy, …

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Grizzly bear viciously attacks two college wrestlers

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College student from Utah injured in grizzly bear attack – KSL  A brutal bear attack on Saturday left two Northwest College wrestlers “blood-soaked” after they were attacked during a hike with their teammates. A group of four men, August Harrison, Orrin Jackson, Kendell Cummings, and Brady Lowry, were hunting antlers in the Shoshone National Forest. As it was getting late, Lowry and Cummings split off to look for sheds for a few minutes before returning …

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