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Zackary Kempke

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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  • DeseretNews.com: Utah teen riding in car shot, killed by nearby target shooters
  • GOOD4UTAH: Target shooter accidentally hits, kills teen boy
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    Victim Details

    Zackary Kempke

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Hyrum

    UT

    2018-09-23

    14

    Zackary

    Kempke

    Yes

    11/05/2025

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    I've been following the Kempke case and feel deeply for the family. It's unimaginab... ...Read More
    11/16/2024
    I've been following Zackary Kempke's case, and my heart truly goes out to his entire family. I can't... ...Read More
    06/08/2023
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    01/21/2023
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