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James William Skeel

Case from Salt Lake City, UT dated Sep 23, 1982

Victim Details

James Skeel

August 3, 2022

Male

White / Caucasian

Salt Lake City

UT

1982-09-21

1982-09-23

52

James

William Skeel

07/06/2026


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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 ...
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  • James William Skeel (1929-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • James William Skeel | DPS – Criminal Identification (BCI) - Utah.gov
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