laura and aaron leboutillier wedding. In the meantime, he has begun to transform his tragedy into a force for good. A horrific double murder that rocked Utah's scenic Moab community remains unsolved one month later, leaving residents concerned about their neighbors and worried that another missing person case may be overshadowing the victims. In video of the conversation, a co-worker recounts a story about Pinkusiewicz arguing with other employees there "because they are lesbians" and said he quit shortly after the incident, leaving behind his final paycheck. But the truth is even if Pinkusiewicz was alive, or there was another credible suspect still under investigation, bias motivation is often hard to prove. As family put out the word that Schulte, 24, and Beck, 38, had vanished, a friend made a disturbing discovery on Wednesday: two women found shot to death off a scenic road that runs through a . This fueled speculation of a connection between the cases. He brings cookies, flowers, pictures of his family, meticulously painted rocks, and two pairs of black boots from his daughter, Kylen Schulte, and her wife, Crystal Turner, who on Aug. 18 were found dead in the La Sal Mountains outside of town. They regularly camped across various sites in the La Sal Mountains of Utah. [10], In October 2021, authorities released an affidavit for a search warrant that had been signed in September 2021 and executed within twenty-four hours. The friends all laughed when Turner, a bit eccentric herself, described how she had howled right back. [15], In May 2022, police confirmed there was a likely suspect in the killings named Adam Pinkusiewicz. Im aware of the lack of people around and the possibility of something terrible happening, she adds. 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She didnt, so she decided to walk around a bit more. The Daily Beast spoke with a friend of the couple, Kayla Borza, who was one of the last people to see the two women alive. As the investigation is active, and we are not involved in the investigation, we cannot and will not provide any comment. She called the police and did not continue to search for Turner. The father reported that the couple had moved their campsite, due to a "creeper dude" of whom they were scared. In December 2022, the case was closed and Adam Pinkusiewicz was cited as the murderer Schulte and Turner, who got married in April, were found dead August 18 in the South Mesa part of La Sal Loop Road in Grand County, Utah. Adam Pinkusiewicz was a 45-year-old drifter. [19] This claim was met with skepticism by friends of the couple who believe the statement was to protect the tourism industry while investigating the case. Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte were last seen alive at Woody's Tavern in Moab on Aug. 13. She got in her car and called the police. On Wednesday morning at about 7 a.m., she got in her car and headed towards the La Sals. Five days later, a friend found Turner and Schulte at their campsite near an irrigation ditch in the South Mesa region of the La Sal Mountains. Inside the Ford, they found personal documents and a Bible. Im skeptical that the Sheriff has the right guy, he said in late May. He got in his car and drove off. Shortly after Schulte and Turner were murdered, another vanlifer disappeared. The motive for the murders remains unknown. These are critical questions that require immediate answers., READ NEXT: These Are the 13 Marines & Service Members Who Died in the Afghanistan Attack at Kabul Airport, Kylen Schulte & Crystal Turner: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. A journal and Bible were among items recovered from the van. Police are identifying him publicly now because they recently learned of the confession, in which he mentioned specific details that had not been publicly revealed. It has been determined that the Gabby Petito missing person case is not related to the double-homicide case involving Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte, the press release said. Our public lands do have a long, dark history of racism, exclusion, and violence against minorities. Thanks to sky-high Moab rents and a love of both the outdoors and freewheeling van life, Schulte and Turner were living in a black 1987 Econoline van, which was broken down at the moment. A night out, a disgruntled employee, and a creepy camper. Schulte and Turner were last seen alive on surveillance video at Woodys Tavern in downtown Moab on Aug. 13. Story tips can be sent to michael.ruiz@fox.com and on Twitter: @mikerreports, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' "It sounds very strong that hes the guy who did it," said Jason Jensen, the private investigator hired by Schultes father in October. The organization takes its name from the womens respective favorite flowers, a sunflower and a rose, and will provide housing for full-time, low-income workers in Moab. This looks like stomping out homophobia on the trails whenever we hear it, being alert for signs of people who might be in danger or at risk, diversifying our outdoor groups and organizations, and supporting organizations that get systematically-excluded youth outdoors so that we can further diversify the trails, they say. Police say both, including witnesses, say that Petito slapped Laundrie during an argument and Laundrie grabbed her face and pushed her back.. I feel more on guard in the wilderness than I do in daily life. Gabby Petito case: Full Utah bodycam video, Full video from the Moab City Police Department shows officers investigating an incident between Gabby Petito and her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. But Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito are not among them. Moab. Yes one passed through Moab!!! Kylens eyes. SCOTUS justices meet for first time since draft Roe v. Wad King Charles to evict Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage and give to Andrew, 'Elvis' star Austin Butler was rushed to ER after 'body just started shutting down', Drug-resistant stomach bug spreading across US: 'Serious public health alert', Meghan Markle, Prince Harry have first night out since bombshell Spare released, Jordyn Woods supports Selena Gomez amid singers feud with Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, RHONJ recap: Jennifer Aydin mocks Rachel Fudas terrible nose job, Heroic bus driver saves student from passing car, Savannah Guthrie Rushed Out Of Today After Testing Positive For COVID-19 During Live Broadcast, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry have first night out since bombshell 'Spare' released. Kylen Schulte, 24, and Crystal Turner, 38, were discovered dead in Utah's La Sal Mountains after they had been reported missing last weekend when they failed to show up to work for two . In early May, just in time for prime tourist season, Sean-Paul, in the spirit of Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, rented a sign on private land alongside Highway 191 at the southern entrance to Moab. But a week ago . As they were camping, they complained to friends about a "creepy guy" near their campsite who intimidated them. 2 min read. Hunter told Fox News Digital Thursday that she had been informed last month that she was also being looked at in the case, and that authorities seized her phone. Charles Jones, supervisory resident agent in Wyoming for the FBI, said in a September 19, 2021, press conference, I would like to extend sincere and heartfelt condolences to Gabbys family.. Michael McConnell and Jack Baker (m. 1971), first same-sex couple to be married legally with a license that was never revoked; Michael Leshner and Michael Stark (m. 2003), the first married gay couple in Canada The outdoors is absolutely not a safe and inclusive place for the queer community, says Pattie Gonia, a queer environmentalist drag queen who advocates for inclusivity in the outdoors. Fearing for her safety, the coworker left McDonalds that night. I do not work for the FBI. SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) - A search warrant obtained by FOX 13 has revealed additional information about the double murder of Moab couple Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. Cindy Sue Hunter, the family friend who found the bodies of Schulte and Turner, wrote on her Facebook page of Laundrie and Petito, Has Woodys verified that they were at the bar the 13th?? Yes two other missing girls look like Crys. eventAction: 'render' The disparity in national interest between the two cases is jarring. But the break in the case came when police in an unspecified jurisdiction found Pinkusiewiczs car and remains last week, according to law enforcement sources. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. [5], Killings of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. The fact that they left the bike in the parking lot and not in a garage meant they planned to return soon, Jensen said. In May, he established the SunnyRose Housing Foundation in honor of Schulte and Turner. However, they say online speculation is hindering their investigation. On the following morning they were believed to have been killed. Soon, one of their friends came across one of their bodies in the South Mesa area while searching for them by herself. Its unclear whether Pinkusiewicz and the "creeper" are the same person. Laundrie later admitted killing Petito in a notebook entry he wrote shortly before hetook his own life,the FBI has said. in a September 19, 2021, press conference, Moab police wrote in a statement on Facebook. Days before, they had told friends . Murder in Moab /// Part 1 /// 605Part 1 of 2www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOn August 16, 2021 Sean-Paul Schulte reported to police in Utah that his daughter Kylen Schulte and her wife Crystal Turner were missing. Schulte and Turner rode into town on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and left it at the McDonalds parking lot, taking a car back up to their campsite, which they intended to move after telling friends a "creeper" had bothered them the night before, Jensen said. hitType: 'event', Kylen Schulte and Crystal Beck knew the mountains of Moab well, moving from campsite to campsite in the Utah wilderness with ease. You want to be a man? [20] Law enforcement ruled out any connection between the two cases. For nine months, Sean-Paul had a recurring dream in which Turner, wearing her trademark beanie, appeared to him, often whispering, Come on, Dad, youre close. He took that as a sign that he was on the killers trail. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. She suggested that they stay in the van in the parking lot at McDonalds. the @NorthPortPolice needs your help in finding Gabby Petito. You want to act like a man? Around 11 a.m., Hunter, a believer in the supernatural, asked Schulte and Turner to guide her to them. I dont understand. Pinkusiewicz had long been on Sean-Pauls shortlist: Early on at the clue booth, Sean-Paul had heard that Pinkusiewicz had gotten into scuffle with Turner when she came into the McDonalds kitchen off-shift to make some food for herself and Schulte. WHERE THE HELL IS THE FBI? She also mentioned how Kylen's younger brother was also a tragic victim of gun violence, who was killed by a friend at the age of 15. Back in September, she predicted that the slayings were a "hate crime. On the advice of counsel, the Laundrie family is remaining in the background at this juncture and will have no further comment., Petitos family then released their own statement, according to CBS: Brian is refusing to tell Gabbys family where he last saw her. On August 12the day before Schulte and Turner were last seen aliveLaundrie was confronted by police for allegedly slapping Gabby Petito in front of the Moonflower Community Cooperative in Moab, where Kylen Schulte worked as a cashier. [3] Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The bodies of Crystal Michelle Turner, 38, and Kylen Carrol Schulte, 24, were found Aug. 18 in the South Mesa area of the La Sal Loop Road in Grand County, Utah, according to the county sheriff . 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