207 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Case Description
Any updates on this case?
A man is discovered dead in his apartment from blunt force trauma
In the late summer of 1982, the life of James William Skeel, a 52-year-old male, was abruptly and violently cut short in Salt Lake City, Utah. The last time he was seen by anyone was in the early morning hours of September 21st, at approximately 1:30 a.m., as he was leaving the Staircase Lounge situated at 3000 S. Highland Drive. What transpired between that moment and the discovery of his body remains a mystery that has endured for decades.
Two days later, on September 23, 1982, concern ...Read More
In the late summer of 1982, the life of James William Skeel, a 52-year-old male, was abruptly and violently cut short in Salt Lake City, Utah. The last time he was seen by anyone was in the early morning hours of September 21st, at approximately 1:30 a.m., as he was leaving the Staircase Lounge situated at 3000 S. Highland Drive. What transpired between that moment and the discovery of his body remains a mystery that has endured for decades.
Two days later, on September 23, 1982, concern ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (4)
See any mistakes?Victim Details
James Skeel
August 3, 2022
Male
White / Caucasian
Salt Lake City
UT
1982-09-21
1982-09-23
52
James
Skeel
11/05/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone else been puzzled by the fact that James Skeel’s car was found at the Bongo Lounge? It ... ...Read More
03/16/2024
03/16/2024
Hi everyone,
I've been thinking about the James Skeel case and something that's always struck me ... ...Read More
11/03/2023
I've been thinking about the James Skeel case and something that's always struck me ... ...Read More
11/03/2023
