Trisha Beristain
Murdered

Case Description

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A 19 yr old is found shot to death in Big Cottonwood Canyon
On November 18, 1998, 19-year-old Trisha Beristain was found shot to death in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Authorities believe that her death was a result of an execution-style shooting by her boyfriend, Jesse Vega, who has evaded capture since the incident. The investigation suggests that Vega drove Trisha to the canyon and shot her after a confrontation, possibly motivated by jealousy.

Her body was discovered by hunters in a remote area of the canyon, and law enforcement has struggled ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Trisha Beristain

Case Added

August 2, 2022

gender

Female

race

Caucasian / White

city

Cottonwood Heights

state

Date Found

1998-11-18

Age at Death

First Name

Trisha

Last Name

Beristain

solved

Last Updated

11/03/2024

Area Body Found:

Forum Posts (1)

Is there a GoFundMe page set up for Trisha's family? I would like to help support them during this d... ...Read More
04/02/2024

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