The Body in the Recycling Yard

Ryan Bush, was a 20-year old Ogden man who went missing in April 2013. He was found dead in a recycling transfer facility in Wilmington, California just weeks later. The LAPD found some papers in his pockets that linked him to Ogden Utah, but his body was in such bad condition they couldn't find any forensic evidence of who committed the crime. The Ogden Police Department took on the investigation and despite searching through hours of surveillance footage and conducting many interviews, they have no idea how Ryan ended up in the trash compactor. 

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

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.