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MIke Sidwell

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic evening in Lindon, Utah, 42-year-old Caucasian male, Michael "Sid" Sidwell, was killed in his home on July 3, 2014. A journeyman plumber known for his big heart, he was married to Joy Ellis Sidwell. The couple had been married since April 30, 2011.

The assailant was Fred Lee, the ex-husband of Joy Sidwell. Armed with a shotgun and a handgun, Lee forced his way into the Sidwell's residence with the intention of killing his ex-wife. When Mike Sidwell attempted to prevent him fro ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    MIke Sidwell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Lindon

    UT

    2014-07-03

    42

    MIke

    Sidwell

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been thinking about how much courage it must have taken for Joy to navigate her rela... ...Read More
    09/20/2024
    I’ve been following Mike Sidwell’s case, and every time I read about it, my heart goes out to hi... ...Read More
    01/13/2024
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