Grand County Sheriff Office Press Releases and Posts by date, Moab Murders

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February 23, 2022

(1) Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "Here's our press release regarding the recently unsealed warrants relating to the Crystal and Kylen Homicide from August, 2021." Utah. Facebook. 23 Feb. 2022.

(2) Grand County Sheriff Office Press Release. "Grand County Sheriff's Office recently allowed multiple sealed search warrants, which had been filed in the initial days of the South Mesa Double Homicide, to expire rather than extend them."

Utah. Facebook. NOT DATED.

January 19, 2022

(1) Grand County Sheriff Office Press Release. "South Mesa Double Homicide."

Utah. Facebook. 19 Jan. 2022.

(2) Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "Press Release regarding the double homicide of Crystal and Kylen." Utah. Facebook. 20 Jan. 2022.

"We are still unable to release more information due to the ongoing investigation. Thanks for your understanding."

November 2021

(1) Grand County Sheriff Office Press Release. "At this time, there is no new information that can be released."

Utah. Facebook. 17 Nov. 2021.

(2)Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "At this time, there is no new information that can be released." Utah. Facebook. 18 Nov. 2021.

October 2021

September 2021

(1)Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "Second Private Citizen Posts $10,000 REWARD."Utah. Facebook. 2 Sept. 2021.

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Second Private Citizen Posts $10,000 REWARD Moab, UTAH September 2, 2021

In addition to the $10,000 reward offered by an anonymous Moab contractor, a Moab business, Sacred Earth One, LLC, a private lending company, has offered a second $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of person(s) involved in the South Mesa Double Homicide. Two women were last seen on Friday evening August 13, 2021 around 9:00-9:30 p.m. leaving Woody’s Bar in Moab, Utah. Kylen Schulte (24) and Crystal Turner (38) were found on August 18, 2021 at a camp site in the South Mesa area of the La Sal Mountains deceased. Grand County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Utah State Bureau of Investigations into the homicide investigation. Grand County is committed to working this case with tenacity and transparency. This is an active and fluid investigation. Sacred Earth One, LLC, via its owner, Dane Brewer, reached out to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook to offer another $10,000 reward for pertinent information that assists in the arrest and conviction of person(s) involved in the South Mesa Double Homicide leaving two Moab locals deceased.

In the event such pertinent information is provided by multiple people, the rewards will be split evenly. Do not leave pertinent tips on social media. If you have information to assist in this case you are encouraged to call Grand County Sheriff’s Office (435) 259-8115. If you do not get an answer, please leave a detailed message and an investigator will call you back."

(2)Grand County Sheriff Office Press Release. "Double Homicide and Gabby Petito Missing Person Case."

Utah. Facebook. 16 Sept. 2021.

(3)Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "Fake Press Release."Utah. Facebook. 17 Sept. 2021. "It has been brought to our attention that somebody copied our earlier press release, altered the document, and then reposted it. Disregard the press release that is dated "September 17, 2021; 1700 Mountain Time". This is false information. There is no press conference scheduled for Saturday the 18th of September. Whoever created the false post also misspelled the names in the document. Our earlier press release is still the current and up to date standing involving the two cases. They are not related."

(4)Grand County Sheriff Office Press Release. "Not Related."

Utah. Facebook. 17 Sept. 2021.

(5)Grand County Sheriff Office Press Release. "Kylen Schulte, Crystal Turner Homicide."

Utah.Facebook. 28 Sept. 2021.

August 2021

(1)Grand County Sheriff Office Press Release. "Two Deceased Females."

Utah. Facebook. 18 Aug. 2021.

(2)Grand County Sheriff Office Press Release. "Crystal Michelle Turner and Kylen Carrol Schulte."

Utah. Facebook. 19 Aug. 2021.

(3)Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "Double Homicide." Utah. Facebook. 24 Aug. 2021.

"Double Homicide:

Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte were reported last seen Friday evening (August 13, 2021) at a local tavern (Woody’s) on Main Street around 9:30 p.m.

If anyone has seen Crystal or Kylen from August 13-18, 2021, with additional information call (435) 259-8115. If you receive a voice message, leave a message and an investigator will be in contact. "

(4)Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "Double Homicide Case Update."Utah. Facebook. 24 Aug. 2021.

"Double Homicide case update:

This case is still in the preliminary stages. Detectives are following up on leads. A suspect(s) has not been identified at this time. Grand County Sheriff’s department is committed to providing information updates and being transparent during the investigation. During this process we will not compromise the integrity of the case.

Public safety is paramount and we take that duty and responsibility seriously. In response to the community’s safety concerns, active patrols have increased in the area, but use caution.

If you observe anything suspicious or a concern call (435) 259-8115 or (435) 259-8938. "

(5)Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "The Grand County Sheriff’s Department along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the State of Utah Special Bureau of Investigation and multiple law enforcement partners."Utah. Facebook. 24 Aug. 2021.

"The Grand County Sheriff’s Department along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the State of Utah Special Bureau of Investigation and multiple law enforcement partners are conducting a double homicide investigation into the death of two female campers from the South Mesa area of the La Sal Mountains."

(6)Grand County Sheriff Office Press Conference. "Crystal Michelle Turner and Kylen Carrol Schulte." Utah. Facebook. 24 Aug. 2021.

(7)Grand County Sheriff Office Post."3 Suspicious Unattended Deaths."Utah. Facebook. 25 Aug. 2021.

"Over the last year, Grand County Sheriff’s office has investigated 3 suspicious unattended deaths. Each case was independently examined by the State Medical Examiner’s office. The ME’s office determined cause of death in each case and none were classified as homicide. All 3 cases have been fully investigated; no evidence of criminal activity. These incidents are not related to each other or the current investigation into the double homicide in the South Mesa area of the LaSal Mountains."

(8)Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "Public Safety is Paramount."Utah. Facebook. 25 Aug. 2021.

"Public safety is paramount and the Grand County Sheriff’s office takes that duty and responsibility seriously. In response to the community’s safety concerns, active patrols have increased in the LaSal Mountains."

(9)Grand County Sheriff Office Post. "Private Citizen Post $10,000 REWARD."Utah. Facebook. 31 Aug. 2021.

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Private Citizen Post $10,000 REWARD Moab, UTAH August 30, 2021

A local business contractor has offered a $10,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) involved in the South Mesa Double Homicide. Two women were last seen on Friday evening August 13, 2021 around 9:00-9:30 p.m. leaving Woody’s Bar in Moab, Utah. Kylen Schulte (24) and Crystal Turner (38) were found on August 18, 2021 at a camp site in the South Mesa area of the La Sal Mountains deceased. Grand County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Utah State Bureau of Investigations into the homicide investigation. Grand County is committed to working this case with tenacity and transparency. This is an active and fluid investigation. A local business contractor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has reached out to the Grand County Sheriff’s to offer a $10,000 reward for any person providing pertinent information to the assist in the arrest and conviction of person(s) involved in the South Mesa Double Homicide leaving two Moab locals deceased. In the event such pertinent information is provided by multiple people, the $10,000 reward will be split evenly. Do not leave pertinent tips on social media. If you have information to assist in this case you are encouraged to call Grand County Sheriff’s Office (435) 259-8115. If you do get an answer please leave a detailed message and an investigator will call you back."

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