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Yahoo
29-05-2025
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‘Are we still Safe?': Saratoga Springs community struggles for clarity after double homicide
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah () — The Saratoga Springs Police Department provided a small update to In an email from police on Wednesday, the Saratoga Springs Police Department said detectives have developed several leads, and they are actively and diligently investigating this case. In March, two people were shot and killed at a Saratoga Springs home on Willowbrook Lane and two months later, some neighbors are still wondering why they haven't received more of an update from the police. 'I wish we had more information,' neighbor Chris Bernier said. The information known from the Saratoga Springs Police Department is this: Two individuals were shot inside of a house near Willowbrook Lane in Saratoga Springs. One was 8-year-old Eli Painter, who died on scene, and the other was 43-year-old Jessica Lyman, who died after being transported to the hospital. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Woman dies after being found injured in Saratoga Springs home with 8-year-old son A 17-year-old girl made the initial call to the police after arriving home. She told police she saw both Lyman and Painter unconscious on the floor and covered in blood. 'We've never had anything like this happen before,' Bernier said. Bernier has lived near Willowbrook Lane for just over five years, and he says some neighbors, including himself, have many unanswered questions about the shooting. 'Are we safe in our neighborhood, is this a one-time thing, do we need to be extra careful now?' Bernier asked. Retired Deputy Chief of Police and private investigator Chris Bertram says these kinds of investigations sometimes take longer than expected because of the intensity of the case. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 8-year-old dead, woman in 'extremely critical' condition at Saratoga Springs home 'They're waiting to get digital evidence back, forensic evidence back, and trying to put all the puzzle pieces together to say what type of death investigation this is,' Bertram said. Bertram suspects as investigations go forward, officials might not want to say much — in fear of tipping off the suspect or making an incorrect statement too fast. 'As time goes on, we might understand better why they kept that information quiet. On the other hand, if they keep it quiet and something else happens there's big consequences to that,' Bertram said. This is an ongoing investigation, and Saratoga Springs police say that because of how sensitive this case is, no further information can be released to the public right now. RSL concedes another late goal in 1-1 draw at Austin 'Are we still Safe?': Saratoga Springs community struggles for clarity after double homicide West Valley City man indicted after alleged carjacking with the victim inside the vehicle Suspect arrested, woman in coma after break-in at Beanie Babies tycoon's California mansion Baylor football player Alex Foster dies after being shot multiple times: reports Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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A Slain Mother and Son, a Mysterious Lurker, and a Ring Camera: What Secrets Does the Video Hold?
A Ring doorbell camera may be the key to solving the murder of a Utah mother and her 8-year-old son. Around 10:15 a.m. on March 28, officers were called to a home on Willowbrook Lane in Saratoga Springs after a 'report of two individuals unconscious and covered in blood,' according to a newly unsealed search warrant affidavit obtained by PEOPLE. The teen caller told a dispatcher she had just returned home when she discovered her mother Jessica Lyman, 44, and her eight-year-old brother Eli Painter on the floor in her mother's upstairs bedroom. Officers arrived on the scene and found the boy deceased. Lyman was flown by medical helicopter to a local hospital where she died three days later. Police said both victims had been shot and there were no signs of forced entry or an altercation. According to the warrant, officers obtained Ring doorbell camera footage from other neighbors and saw a 'figure' walking in front of the home at 2:18 a.m. on March 28 — hours before the bodies were found. 'The video was too far away to see details of this person, but I believe the victim's doorbell camera would show this figure in better detail,' a Saratoga Springs detective wrote. 'This video may give critical information to identify the suspect in this case.' According to the affidavit, the detective sent an emergency request to view the footage but the Ring camera company 'declined to send any footage due to a perceived lack of exigency.' The company did confirm to the detective that there was a Ring camera account registered to Lyman's home. The detective requested a search warrant for the footage starting from 8 p.m. on March 27 to 11 a.m. on March 28. 'I believe that there is further evidence located in the Ring camera video storage that will assist the investigation of the crimes of criminal homicide or murder,' he wrote. In an online obituary, Eli, a second grader at Riverview Elementary School, was described as 'a bright light' who loved math, Spider-Man, basketball, soccer, and riding his bike. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. 'He thrived on curiosity and creativity, whether it was solving puzzles, building intricate LEGO creations, or diving into his favorite video games,' the obituary read. 'He had a deep love for Sonic the Hedgehog and could spend hours playing any Sonic game, as well as Minecraft and Mario Party. Recently, he had discovered a new favorite game, pickleball, which was the last thing he played with his family on Tuesday evening before he passed.' Lyman, according to her online obituary, had 'a deep passion for giving back' and loved theater, music, the beach and spending 'special moments' with her three children. "She will be remembered for her kindness, resilience, and the profound impact she had on those around her,' her obituary reads. 'Her big, beautiful blue eyes were as unforgettable as her generous heart.' GoFundMe pages have been set up for Lyman's family and to support Eli's father. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Police seek Ring camera footage in search for suspect in Saratoga Springs homicides
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah (ABC4) — Police are seeking Ring camera footage as the latest step in the ongoing investigation into the homicide of a mother and son in their Saratoga Springs home, according to a newly released warrant. The warrant for the footage was filed shortly after the March 28 death of Jessica Lyman, 44, and Eli Painter, 8, and publicly released on Sunday, April 20. Police requested the footage after receiving doorbell camera footage from neighbors that allegedly showed 'a figure walking in front of the victim's residence' that afternoon. 'I believe the victim's doorbell camera would show this figure in better detail. This video may give critical information to identify the suspect in this case,' the officer wrote in the warrant. Late last month, Lyman's 17-year-old daughter found her mother and brother unconscious and bleeding in an upstairs bedroom of their home and called 911. Police responded and found the pair with gunshot wounds. Painter was declared deceased at the scene and Lyman died several days later. RELATED: Search warrants unsealed from Saratoga Springs incident where 8-year-old died Police said there was no sign of a forced entry or altercation between the victims and a potential suspect. They did not find a weapon or anything else of 'evidentiary value' at the home. A 15-year-old child was in the home at the time and told police he was sleeping and didn't know what was happening, documents say. The Ring camera warrant was the latest in a series of warrants released to the public last week. Following the unsealing of the latest document, the Saratoga Springs Police Department released a statement saying they are still investigating the incident and cannot release sensitive information at this time to protect 'the integrity of the case.' 'We are working through the various investigative techniques and procedures that are involved with such an in-depth death investigation. The investigative efforts include a continued effort to gather and analyze evidence,' the statement reads. 'When appropriate, the Saratoga Springs Police Department will provide an update.' According to public court records, police have not yet arrested a suspect. Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to retire Police seek Ring camera footage in search for suspect in Saratoga Springs homicides Barring a last-minute trade, every team will enter the NFL draft with its 1st-round pick Received a call from SLCPD demanding money? Police say hang up Man ejected, dies in fatal rollover crash in Garfield County Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
