Utah's Cold Cases
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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Junkyard Killing
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
Killer at the Doorstep
In the spring of 1984, Andrew Hanson, who went by Jay, was shot and killed in front of his wife and brother-in-law. This 41-year-old case has left investigators puzzled; there is very little information about Jay and the masked killer who shot him on his doorstep. The case has multiple suspects, but not enough evidence links any of them to the crime scene. The only pieces of evidence recovered were a bullet casing, a button, and a lock of hair. Back in 1984, DNA testing was virtually nonexistent, but now detectives with the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force are ready to use today’s technology to find who the real killer is.
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. For more, including video, catch my 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
Brian’s Beating Heart
In 2017, 28-year-old Brian Housley was shot in Ogden in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity. Days later, he died from his injuries. Now, the cold case has been reopened, and investigators are hoping for new leads. KSL TV’s Andrew Adams reports on the search for answers and the legacy Brian left behind.
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. And for more, including video, catch my 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
Seen, Not Known
In December 2016, two men were killed and another was left clinging to life after a targeted shooting in South Ogden. Surveillance video shows three masked figures outside the home moments before gunfire erupted—peering into windows, crouching in the yard, and handling a handgun. Nearly a decade later, the cold case has been reopened, and police are still asking: who were these people, and why this house? They’re hoping someone will come forward with information. KSL TV’s Andrew Adams investigates.
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. 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