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Zackary Taylor Kempke

Case from Hyrum, UT dated Sep 23, 2018

Victim Details

Zackary Kempke

Male

White / Caucasian

Hyrum

UT

2018-09-23

14

Zackary

Taylor Kempke

Yes

07/03/2026

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Zackary Kempke, a 14-year-old Caucasian male, was enjoying a Sunday afternoon drive with his parents and sister on September 23, 2018. The family was in a remote area of the Monte Cristo range, between Woodruff and Huntsville, Utah, taking in the fall colors and capturing family photos to send to his older brother. Young Zackary was seated in the back of their vehicle, a Jeep, as they traveled along a dirt road. The scenic drive took a tragic turn when a bullet pierced the vehicle and struck Zac ...
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