eventAction: 'click_adunit' I repeat. }); But tragically, in August 2021, it was announced that the couple had been found shot dead at a campsite in the La Sal mountain range. [3] The friend went looking for the couple's campsite in the La Sal Mountains near Moab on August 18, 2021 and was on the phone with Schulte's father when she discovered Schulte's remains. According to their family, Schulte and Beck had been married for four months and were residing as campers in their van for a while. Female Couple Shot to Death at Utah Campsite - Yahoo News Utah police have determined there is no connection between the disappearance of 22-year-old Long Island, N.Y., native Gabrielle Petito and the gruesome murders of newlywed couple Crystal Turner and. Newlyweds Kylen Schulte, 24, and Crystal Turner, 38, were reported missing when they did not show up to work for two consecutive days, according to local Utah station Fox 13. In pink tops and white pants, women celebrate free period products becoming available in Utahs state buildings, Proposal to boost Utah bar licenses gets smaller with another round of cuts by lawmakers, Moab, Park City cry foul as Utah lawmakers target rules for vacation homes, The GoFundMe page that Calvert set up to help Sean-Paul pay for the expenses of moving Kylen, Turner and their belongings. The Sheriffs Office was not releasing many details about what happened, so Calvert searched for anything helpful online. ARE THEY PUTTING CLUES IN A FBI DATA BASE??? MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. eventAction: 'render' Her genuine kindness, radiant energy, and tireless work ethic touched the lives of countless people and will be deeply missed by Moonflower and the Moab community. ", A now-hiring sign at Moab's only McDonald's restaurant in September 2021, weeks after the murders of newlyweds Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. He set up a table he is calling a clue booth to get tips about the murder. Surveillance footage of slain married couple shows them complaining [6], In January 2022, the police announced they had identified a person of interest in the case, but he was cleared the following month. MOAB, Utah The family of two Moab women found dead near their campsite in the La Sal Mountains Wednesday are hoping the public can help them get answers as the Grand County Sheriff's Office searches for a suspect in the couple's deaths. Cindy Sue Hunter told ABC4 that she discovered the bodies of her magical friend Kylen Schulte, 24, and her new wife, Crystal Turner, 38, after Schultes dad raised the alarm in a panicked call from his home in Montana. They bonded over their passion for nature and fell in love. Kylen is Mackeon Daniel Schultes older sister. }); MOAB, UTAH: In a shocking case of homicide, a couple from Utah were shot dead in the La Sal Mountains where they had reportedly gone camping. When 24-year-old Schulte and 38-year-old Turner were no-call, no-shows at work two days in a row, friends and family knew something wasn't right. 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.. They last met up with friends on Saturday, and Calvert said they again brought up the creepy man. Hunter drove to campsites in the area, eventually ending up deep into the South Mesa area of the La Sal Mountains looking for the silver Kia that the women were last seen in. The wounds were located on the backs, sides, and/or chests of the victims, according to an August 19 search warrant shared by The Moab Times-Independent. Authorities admitted to the audio's existence, and confirmed that shots can be heard on it, but did not confirm that "screams" are heard. (Kylen Schulte/Grand County Sheriff's Office). She was the best sister, daughter, niece and cousin. [10], Responding police found a Kia Sorento, a camping tent, long-term camping tools and supplies, and a makeshift rabbit shelter when they arrived at the scene. From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on August 13, 2021, she and Beck were at Woodys Tavern in Moab, where they were semi-regular customers. This story has been shared 121,057 times. In 2015, her younger brother Mackeon was fatally shot by a friend. When Moab art collector Cindy Sue Hunter saw a post on Facebook about two women who had suddenly gone missing, she felt like she had to find them. Utah authorities make rare public appeal for help solving Kylen Schulte Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Man Convicted of Killing Trans Teen, Case Inspired Mom to - People [5] They obtained a search warrant for another vehicle; a 1987 Ford Econoline that had been left in the parking lot and later towed. 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. Schulte and Turner were killed at their campsite off La Sal Loop Road outside Moab, Utah, in August 2021. Ultimate Fighting Championship Email us at [email protected] or call 212 416 4552. Hunter saw a flash of gray in the trees beyond the road. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Major update in Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner murder case as cops Authorities Find Moab Campers Died From Gunshots; Homicide Man ID'd as suspect in Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte deaths Moab. The private investigator also alleged that the audio was recorded at 11:35 a.m. on August 14, 2021, the morning after Turner and Schulte were last seen alive. On Wednesday, 38-year-old Crystal Turner and 24-year-old Kylen Schulte were found by a family friend in the South Mesa area of La Sal Loop Road where they had been camping. Calverts mother would often take Kylen, who was born in Vail, Colorado, with her on hiking trips when she returned to Montana to visit. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { Newlywed campers murdered in Utah near Arches National Park - The Spectrum The pain in my chest, in my head, from days of hysterical crying is so bad, Calvert said. He has since disappeared. ", Schulte and Turner were killed at their campsite off La Sal Loop Road outside Moab, Utah, in August 2021. As per reports, Schulte was a cashier at the Moonflower Community Cooperative. },false) I get that. Colorado We thank you for your ongoing support, love and prayers.. ga('ads.send', { She was his girl too and his heart hurts for her, she wrote, saying the newlyweds are now forever together. Michigan sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. } FBI Address Brian Laundrie's Connection To Murder Of Moab - MSN I am a father in a park looking for local clues by local folks. In 2000, her younger brother Mackeon was born. Six days after Petito and Laundrie had a physical altercation at Moonflower Community Cooperative, store worker Kylen Schulte, 24, and her wife Crystal Turner, 38, were found dead and partially . Miss Universe 2021 Powered by. The bodies of Crystal Michelle Turner, 38, and wife Kylen Carrol Schulte, 24, were discovered Wednesday off La Sal Loop Road in Moab, Utah, about 260 miles southeast of Salt Lake City,. Schulte's grandmother said that she was like sunshine brightening any room she walked into and loved to laugh We will never get over this tragedy but will let the joy of her memories take over. Pinkusiewicz has died by suicide, deputies announced. BRAVE Combat Federation Gabby Petito timeline - YouTuber vanished on road trip as Instagram Grand County Sheriff's Office Capt. Moments before their deaths, they had text friends that a man had allegedly been creeping them out. Sean Paul had embraced Turner as his own daughter, Calvert said. However, he was reported to have left the state and killed himself after the killings. Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte were last seen alive at Woody's Tavern in Moab on Aug. 13. It has been assumed that the two did not have any children as they were avid campers and there has been no mention of children accompanying them. Jones described it as a rugged area.. Kylen Schulte, 24, and her 38-year-old wife, Crystal Turner, who is also known as Crystal Beck, were discovered dead by their friends after going missing last weekend. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { According to the GoFundMe page, Kylens brother was shot and killed by a friend in 2015 when he was 15 years old, citing the cause as negligent gun ownership. Its a reason why we have a category on this site dedicated to Irresponsible Gun Owners, so that others can hopefully learn and avoid such tragedies. They saw their favorite Irish band, The Screaming Orphans, and then traveled to Kalispell, Montana, to ride the alpine slide and teach Mackeon to fish in the river. I found them.. I turned around again to make myself see and it was her, Hunter said through tears of the precious, precious soul she treated like a daughter. Petito and Laundrie passed through Moab a few days before Schulte and Turner disappeared, and they were in a domestic altercation at a community co-op where Schulte worked. The two were newlyweds who were well-known in their small community. She stayed in her car and immediately called the Grand County Sheriff's Office. Killings of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. The couple's deaths came just days after missing Gabby Petito and her fianc Brian Laundrie were said to have argued at the Moonflower Co-Op where murdered Kylen Schulte worked. Hackwell said. It made sense to Calvert that the women wouldnt be at an organized campsite. Schulte will be laid to rest next to her brother, Mackeon, who died at age 15 in 2015 in an accidental shooting by a friend, the statement says. It included an investigation into a cell tower at Jimmy Keen Flats, near the campsite between August 13 and 15, only for phones within a 2mi (3.2km) radius of the crime scene. Kylen Schulte's aunt said the couple had encountered a 'creepy guy' before their deaths. (a) In 2011, she worked as a welder in Billings where her father lives. On January 27, 2016, she moved to Moab, Utah. 13? Based on evidence gathered, police believe it was an isolated incident. 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Sibling to Mackeon Daniel Schulte whose burial site is the same cemetery as Kylen Police in Utah have launched a homicide investigation in the deaths of a married female couple shot to death Wednesday at a campsite in Grand County. Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte were last seen alive at Woody's Tavern in Moab on Aug. 13. the @NorthPortPolice needs your help in finding Gabby Petito. New details released about murders of Crystal Turner, Kylen Schulte But also plenty of fun stuff, like 'We, These Are the 13 Marines & Service Members Who Died in the Afghanistan Attack at Kabul Airport. ADVERTISEMENT hitType: 'event', Originally, Schulte is a native of Montana and her wife hailed from Arkansas. The Grand County Sheriffs Office didnt report the women as missing initially because they could have been acting on their own free will. Why did Nicola Walker leave Unforgotten?,UNFORGOTTEN returns for its fifth season, but with one main character missing. Presently, they are investigating fatal shootings as isolated incidents of homicide. Parents of Montana teenager who shot friend call death a tragic We extend sincere condolences to Kylen and Crystals families and friends. We have reinstated receiving donations as we learn more about this horrific crime it is apparent the costs that Kylens dad will incur are not going to stop anytime soon, a GoFundMe page says. "2 newlywed women found shot to death at their Utah campsite", "Utah authorities close double murder case of newlywed couple", "Private investigator 'can't rule out' connection between Brian Laundrie, Moab double homicide", "New details released in murder of couple near Moab", "Second $10K reward offered as investigation of Moab double homicide continues", "Update: Police identify bodies found near Moab, open homicide investigation", "Who killed Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner? [16] Pinkusiewicz reportedly confessed to another person and provided details that had not been made public. The fact that they left the bike in the parking lot and not in a garage meant they planned to return soon, Jensen said. And then I saw her body, Hunter said of the younger woman. [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. They turned their van into a camper and frequently camped out in the Utah mountains. They were killed just days after the traffic stop involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, whose altercation began at Schultes job, an organic grocer in the middle of town. They had last been. 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Have a plan and carry the tools necessary to defend yourself, should the need come up. Calvert started the Facebook group and started posting on every social media platform she could think of about the women. Kylens heart has always been full of love and life and God. ga('ads.send', { I Dont SEE OR HERE THEM?? #wheresgabby #FindGabby #fbitampa #gabbypetito https://t.co/4OaCk5eCjU, Chief Todd Garrison (@NPPDPoliceChief) September 15, 2021. A GoFundMe has been set up for Kylen Schulte and as of this writing, has nearly $30,000 in donations. 2 women found dead in Grand County were shot; Homicide investigation underway. Schulte and Turner, in the days prior to their deaths, met up with friends and told them about a creepy man who had been lingering around them for a few days. However, the Grand County Sheriff said in a one-sentence September 17 press release that the cases are not connected. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' Hunter recognized one of the women in the post, 24-year-old Kylen Schulte, from Moonflower Community Cooperative, a grocery store in Moab.