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TAYLORSVILLE — A 3rd teen boy has been arrested in reference to the kidnapping and killing of a Taylorsville man whose physique was present in a distant desert space of Utah County.
Taylorsville police introduced Thursday {that a} 17-year-old boy was taken into custody this morning and that “detectives imagine there aren’t any different excellent suspects on this case.”
On Tuesday, the physique of Alexzia “Alex” Franco, 21, was present in Utah County. “Franco’s physique was discovered with what seems to be a single gunshot wound,” based on police.
Two boys, ages 15 and 17, had been arrested earlier this week and booked into Salt Lake Valley Detention Middle for investigation of what Taylorsville police are calling “a number of felony fees associated to the murder.”
Franco was final seen getting right into a white Jeep Liberty on Sunday about 4:15 p.m. close to 3800 West and 5700 South, near his house. Witnesses heard a gunshot shortly after Franco bought into the car, which then sped away.
“Investigators imagine Franco was conversing with one of many three juveniles now in custody about buying a firearm. The three boys apparently confirmed up for a gathering, meaning to rob Franco of the cash that was for use to purchase the gun,” police introduced Thursday. “It’s believed that throughout the theft, contained in the car, an altercation ensued, and Franco was fatally shot as soon as by one of many youngsters concerned.”
Investigators imagine the trio drove instantly to the distant desert space in Utah County after the taking pictures and disposed of the physique.
“By their investigation, detectives discovered no proof of this case being gang-related, drug-related or involving any kind of a hate crime,” police said.
On Monday, Taylorsville police requested the general public for assist discovering Franco. The Jeep was found Monday afternoon.
“We’re grateful for the diligent investigative work by our detectives in serving to to resolve this case with the pace wherein they did,” Taylorsville Police Chief Brady Cottam stated in a ready assertion on Thursday. “We additionally vastly respect the general public’s help and the notice of witnesses and their fast reporting of this crime. We hope that the decision of the investigation will carry some peace and luxury to these near the sufferer, household and associates.”
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