Divisions / Investigations: Cold Case Unit

Updated: August 24, 2022
Alejandro Reyes was found on 10/5/2016 beaten to death and wrapped in plastic in Butterfield Canyon in Salt Lake County. A red 2002 Toyota Tacoma belonging to Alejandro was located parked at the Legacy Springs Apartment complex in Riverton, Utah.

Updated: August 24, 2022
Ralph Salazar resided at 2811 East Ksel Dr. in White City, Utah. On the morning of 12/14/2012 he was found dead on his bed inside of the master bedroom with Alice Griego. A fire was also ignited inside of their residence. An autopsy concluded Ralph and Alice died from being shot. Investigators believe the fire was intentionally started.

Updated: August 24, 2022
Alice Griego resided at 2811 East Ksel Dr. in White City, Utah. On the morning of 12/14/2012 she was found dead on her bed inside of the master bedroom with Ralph Salazar. A fire was also ignited inside of their residence. An autopsy concluded Ralph and Alice died from being shot. Investigators believe the fire was intentionally started.

Updated: August 24, 2022
Luis Miguel Chavez-Gonzales was riding with his friend in a Maroon 2 door Ford Thunderbird on the afternoon of 8/27/2005. They were headed south on Redwood Road at approximately 4300 South in Taylorsville City, Utah when a vehicle pulled up next to them and opened fire. Luis was shot and died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Updated: August 24, 2022
Jason Royter was found in his residence located at 7383 W Paine Road in Magna, Utah on 8/6/2005. His body was discovered by his live-in girlfriend who arrived home at approximately 1:30 a.m. There appeared to be a struggle. There were no signs of forced entry. Jason died as a result of multiple stab wounds.

Updated: August 24, 2022
On October 29, 2004, Julie, age 38, was found lying face down on 4868 South 5020 West, Kearns, Utah. Julie had been shot several times.