UT - Mackenzie “Kenzie” Lueck, 23, Salt Lake City, 17 June, 2019 Media, Maps, Timeline NO DISCUSS

[ClaireNC]

A Utah college student vanished. Cellphone data led detectives to a patch of soil in a mountain gorge.
Washington Post
By Isaac Stanley-Becker
July 11 at 5:17 AM

Good summary article.

 

[PommyMommy]

Video with ML's Seeking Arrangement's Profile (BeachBaby96) and showing her last activity on Jun 16, 2019

https://video.ksltv.com/videos/missing-girl-possible-double-life-jmxrcmzk

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 15, 2019
Man accused of murdering MacKenzie Lueck to make first court appearance Monday
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering MacKenzie Lueck will make his first court appearance Monday.

Ayoola Ajayi is due in court Monday morning and is charged with one count each of aggravated murder, kidnapping, obstruction of justice and desecration of a body.

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Jason Nguyen on Twitter (VIDEO)
.@SLCountyDA @SimGillDA spoke with #MackenzieLueck's parents. Here is what they had to say about the case. Her suspected murder Ayoola Ajayi is due in court this morning at 10 a.m. @abc4utah #GMU
7:12 AM - 15 Jul 2019

 

[PommyMommy]

Michael Locklear on Twitter
Initial court appearance for #MackenzieLueck’s accused killer now beginning. @KUTVTiffany and I are in the courtroom. He’s charged with four crimes — aggravated murder, aggravated kidnapping, desecration of a body and obstructing justice.
9:59 AM - 15 Jul 2019

Tiffany Justice on Twitter
Ayoola Ajayi— lawyer beside him appears by video inside a courtroom has his 4 charges read against him, including agg. murder of #Mackenzielueck. Attorney’s have already been appointed. @KUTV2News
10:02 AM - 15 Jul 2019

Michael Locklear on Twitter
Lasted all of 60-90 seconds. Ajayi didn’t speak. Next court date set for July 29 at 2 p.m.
10:01 AM - 15 Jul 2019

Michael Locklear on Twitter
The defendant appeared by video from Salt Lake County Jail. A public defender is representing him. #MackenzieLueck

10:14 AM - 15 Jul 2019

Derek Petersen on Twitter
Friends of #MackenzieLuek speaking to the media outside the courtroom where #ayoolaajayi appeared #KSLTV

10:14 AM - 15 Jul 2019 from Salt Lake City, UT

Felicia Martinez on Twitter
#ayoolaajayi did not make a plea today and will have a scheduling conference on July 29th. He’ll be seen by Judge Richard Mckelvie. Plea won’t be made until after the prelim if he and council ask for it or wave that right.
10:16 AM - 15 Jul 2019 from Salt Lake City, UT

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 15, 2019
Man charged with MacKenzie Lueck's murder attends first court hearing
UPDATE: The court hearing lasted between 60 to 90 seconds. Ayoola Ajayi, the man charged with MacKenzie Lueck's murder didn't speak, according to 2News Reporter Michael Locklear.

The charges against Ajayi, including aggravated murder, aggravated kidnapping, obstruction of justice and desecration of a body, were read aloud.

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His next court appearance is scheduled for July 29 at 2 p.m.

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[PommyMommy]

JUL 15, 2019
Man charged in student's death appears in court as friends wonder, 'Why Mackenzie?'
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As the initial court hearing for Ayoola Adisa Ajayi, 31, was happening, police received a tip of additional evidence discovered along the Jordan River Parkway near 700 North and Redwood Road.

Salt Lake Police Sgt. Brandon Schearer confirmed Monday that additional evidence had been recovered, but he declined to say exactly what was found.

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Ajayi, who is being held without bail, appeared in a yellow jail uniform and glasses over a video feed from the Salt Lake County Jail with his attorney, Neal Hamilton, at his side. He has not yet entered pleas to charges of aggravated kidnapping, a first-degree felony, desecration of a human body, a second-degree felony, and obstruction of justice, a third-degree felony.

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Three of Lueck's friends who attended the hearing told reporters outside the courtroom they continue to wonder why their friend was killed and whether her death had been planned.

"Why McKenzie? I think that's a big question for us," said Lueck's friend AF. She said she and her friends "just immediately lost our breath" when Ajayi first appeared on the screen.

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West 700 North & Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84116: Google Maps

 

[PommyMommy]

KSL 5 TV on Twitter
BREAKING: Dive teams searching the Jordan River, looking for evidence in the @MackenzieLueck murder. https://www.facebook.com/ksltv/videos/455568785282012/ …

11:01 AM - 15 Jul 2019

CHOPPER 5: Police at site near 700 N. Redwood Road, SLC, looking for additional evidence in Mackenzie Lueck case

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=455568785282012

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 15, 2019
New evidence in MacKenzie Lueck case found near Jordan River Parkway
Additional evidence connected to MacKenzie Lueck's disappearance and murder was discovered near the Jordan River Parkway.

According to police, they are still looking for more evidence near 700 N. Redwood Road.

The Salt Lake City Police Department did not say what they found.

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[PommyMommy]

JUL 15, 2019
Man charged in Utah college student's death appears in court
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Ajayi's court-appointed attorney, Neal Hamilton, didn't say anything during the hearing about the charges and the public defender's office has said it will not be commenting on the case.

Lueck's friends said afterward they are relieved that a suspect is behind bars. They said seeing Ajayi by video in court was shocking and left them angry and sad and took their breath away.

AF said they don't plan to say his name or give him any attention moving forward, but are following the legal process to make sure Lueck gets justice.

"We are all still in extreme shock. Even right now I feel like I could call her and text her and she would answer," AF said. "We didn't get to say goodbye to our friend."

They said they still have many questions, including why Lueck was chosen and if the killing was planned. They said they don't know how they knew one another.

"What did she do to deserve this?" KS asked.

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[PommyMommy]

Michael Locklear on Twitter (VIDEO)
A lieutenant tells me police just found more evidence in #MackenzieLueck case along and in the Jordan River near 700 N.
11:32 AM - 15 Jul 2019

(From the video: The Parks Dept. was in the area and they found items... Officers confirmed that they did "have bearing on the case.")

Paul Nelson on Twitter
More evidence from the Mackenzie Lueck killing has been found in the Jordan River near 700 North.

11:34 AM - 15 Jul 2019

Erin Cox on Twitter
HAPPENING NOW: @slcpd called out by the parks department, saying they found evidence they believe is related to the #MacKenzieLueck case. SLC police confirm multiple items found + it is related to the case. This is at 700 N Jordan River Parkway Trail @fox13

12:00 PM - 15 Jul 2019 from Salt Lake City, UT

Rosie Nguyen on Twitter
#DEVELOPING: New items recovered by @slcpd near the Jordan River by 700 N. 1600 W. related to #MackenzieLueck. Police say this location is within a couple blocks of where #AyoolaAjayi lived. @abc4utah

12:05 PM - 15 Jul 2019

 

[PommyMommy]

Rebecca Green on Twitter
Police officers doing outreach with the homeless community stumbled upon evidence related to the MacKenzie Lueck homicide near the Jordan River Parkway Trail
11:46 AM - 15 Jul 2019

Police searching near Jordan River for additional evidence in MacKenzie Lueck homicide investigation
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Shearer said officers were in that area doing outreach with people experiencing homelessness, and while in the area they stumbled across evidence connected to the Lueck case.

Police would not elaborate on what kind of evidence was found.

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[PommyMommy]

Michael Locklear on Twitter
New evidence found in/along Jordan River in #MackenzieLueck case was about one mile from the suspected killer’s house

12:16 PM - 15 Jul 2019

Ladd Egan on Twitter
RAW VIDEO from @KSL5TV's Chopper 5 shows more evidence being gathered TODAY in the #MackenzieLueck murder investigation. Divers are in the Jordan River which is only one mile from suspect Ayoola Ajayi's home. Police won't say what they found @KSLcom @kslnewsradio #crime #homicide
12:25 PM - 15 Jul 2019 from Salt Lake City, UT

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 15, 2019
Mackenzie Lueck accused killer's 1st court appearance

HLN on Twitter (VIDEO)
The man accused of murdering Utah college student #MackenzieLueck made his first court appearance today, in front of Mackenzie's friends and family.
12:51 PM - 15 Jul 2019

 

[Seattle1]

Man charged in student's death appears in court as friends wonder, 'Why Mackenzie?'

July 15, 2109

SALT LAKE CITY — As the Salt Lake man accused of murdering University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck and setting her body aflame appeared briefly in court Monday, three of her friends continued to question why she became the target of a brutal killing.

The women held hands and said they lost their breath as Ayoola Adisa Ajayi, 31, appeared briefly over a video feed in a yellow jail uniform and glasses.

At about the same time and less than 5 miles away, police received a tip of additional evidence in the case discovered along the Jordan River Parkway near 700 North and Redwood Road.

Salt Lake Police Sgt. Brandon Schearer confirmed that additional evidence tied to Lueck had been recovered Monday, but he declined to say exactly what was found.

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 15, 2019

NEW LUECK EVIDENCE: Divers just uncovered more evidence in the murder of Mackenzie Lueck, one month after her disappearance.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=308527569918463

 

[PommyMommy]

ABC4 News on Twitter
A city park employee found evidence in the Jordan River Monday morning that officials say may be linked to the Mackenzie Lueck case.

2:15 PM - 15 Jul 2019

More evidence in Mackenzie Lueck case likely found in Jordan River
A city park employee found evidence in the Jordan River Monday morning that officials say may be linked to the Mackenzie Lueck case.

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The Salt Lake City Police Department and their dive team responded around 8:30 a.m. to retrieve the items in and around the water.

Officials are not saying what was found in the river but confirm it is likely linked to her case.

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[PommyMommy]

JUL 16, 2019
Nonprofit created by MacKenzie Lueck’s sorority sisters
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AF says the sisters have formed the nonprofit group MacKenzie’s Voice, which they hope will be an aid to families when a loved one goes missing.

Among the group’s goals are to create a manual or tool kit that includes media contacts and useful tips to help get the word out about the missing person.

They also hope to provide contacts for grief and trauma counseling for those affected.

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[PommyMommy]

JUL 16, 2019
Friends of MacKenzie Lueck create foundation to give her a voice | Gephardt Daily
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Her close friends announced the foundation, ‘MacKenzie’s Voice’ at the Matheson Courthouse Monday, and have also made a Facebook page to promote the nonprofit organization that “will advocate, educate, and celebrate MacKenzie’s life and legacy.”

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“Words do not begin to describe the amount of sadness that we have been feeling over the past few weeks. We know that we share this pain with family, friends, and everyone in the community.

“MacKenzie Lueck was a strong independent woman that always chose to empower herself and those around her. MacKenzie was confident and always knew the right things to say. She was compassionate, loyal and kind to those around her. She is deeply loved and will be missed.”

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“The person that took MacKenzie’s life has affected our entire community. Emotionally, we are in a state of shock, pain, anger and sadness. However, the person that took MacKenzie’s life cannot take away her voice. We will continue to persevere and live our lives how MacKenzie lived — in love and service.

“MacKenzie was excited to serve the community. With ‘MacKenzie’s Voice,’ we will continue to carry on her legacy by being a service to others in need.

“We hope that with the formation of ‘MacKenzie’s Voice’ we can bring light to a dark situation,” the statement continued. “We plan to (a) Continue to advocate for victims of violence in our community, (b) Support families with grief/trauma counseling, (c) Create a ‘manual’ for families and friends and friends of missing person(s), (d) Continue working with police departments to promote educational opportunities regarding missing person(s) investigations and workshops for our community, (e) Focus on finding other missing people.”

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[PommyMommy]

Ashley Moser on Twitter (Video)
#BREAKING @nslchat city council votes to replace “dummy” cameras with real ones after friends of #MackenzieLueck voice security concerns. The full story at 10:00 @KSL5TV
8:29 PM - 16 Jul 2019

 

[Bellecent]

JUL 15, 2019
Mackenzie Lueck accused killer's 1st court appearance

HLN on Twitter (VIDEO)
The man accused of murdering Utah college student #MackenzieLueck made his first court appearance today, in front of Mackenzie's friends and family.
12:51 PM - 15 Jul 2019

So nice that her friends were attendance. It says alot of the type of person she must have been.