The person at the center of this case
Unknown female victim
Homicide · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
UNKNOWN SUSPECT - WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH
Justice for Unknown female victim — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Silver Chevrolet Aveo with black tape on middle bumper and blue tape on sides - where is this vehicle now and who owns it?
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evidence
Lead #2Dash camera footage captured clear image of suspect - has this video been widely circulated to the public?
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person
Lead #3Suspect has distinctive tattoo on webbing of right hand - this unique marking should aid identification
On May 22, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a woman encountered a man with a silver Chevrolet Aveo displaying taped bumpers in a remote area of West Valley City, Utah; the man pulled a gun and attempted to sexually assault her before she escaped. The suspect remains at large and is described as possibly White or Hispanic with a thick beard, wearing a yellow shirt over white long sleeves and a beanie, with a distinctive tattoo on the webbing of his right hand. Dash camera footage captured the suspect's image, and investigators seek any information about the vehicle or suspect's identity.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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suspect
Lead #4Possibly White or Hispanic male with thick beard wearing yellow shirt over white long sleeves and beanie - does anyone recognize this description?
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clue
Lead #5Why was the vehicle parked in a remote area with flashers on and jumper cables visible - was this a planned setup?
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Source Narrative
Sexual Assault May 22, 2023 West Valley City, Utah On May 22, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a female passerby saw a silver Chevrolet Aveo with black tape on the middle of the bumper and blue tape on the sides of the bumper. The vehicle was parked in a remote part of West Valley City, Utah, with its flashers turned on; a man was standing outside the vehicle holding jumper cables.
The victim’s dash camera captured the man and is described as possibly White or Hispanic with a thick beard. He was wearing a yellow shirt overtop of a long-sleeved, white shirt, and a beanie.
The video stopped at that point, but the victim also noted that the man had a tattoo on the webbing of his right hand. The female exited her vehicle and the man pulled out a black handgun.
He told her to shut up and get in the car. She sat in the car, and he struck her.
He tore her shirt open, then put zip ties on her arms. He was going to put another clear industrial strength zip tie on her arms and set the gun on her.
She grabbed the gun, threw it, and was able to escape in her vehicle.
Timeline of Events
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2023-05-22
01:30Sexual assault incident
Female passerby encountered suspect with silver Chevrolet Aveo with taped bumpers in remote West Valley City location. Suspect pulled handgun, attempted sexual assault with zip ties. Victim escaped after grabbing and throwing the gun.
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Case Information
Incident:May 22, 2023 at 1:30 AM
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 22, 2023 at 1:30 AM
Last Updated:October 30, 2026