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Terry L. Bakker

Case from Salt Lake City, UT dated Apr 14, 1986

Victim Details

Terry L. Bakker

Male

White / Caucasian

Salt Lake City

UT

1986-04-14

25

Terry

L. Bakker

07/05/2026

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In the early morning hours of April 14, 1986, the life of 25-year-old Terry L. Bakker was tragically cut short at his Salt Lake City, Utah, home. Just before 7:30 a.m., noises at his front door at 2049 E. Atkin Ave. roused Bakker from his sleep. As he went to investigate and partially opened the door, an unknown individual forced it completely open.

The sudden intrusion prompted the suspect to flee, running across the front lawn. Bakker gave chase, pursuing the man for a short distance. W ...
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