Found Deceased UT - MacKenzie "Kenzie" Lueck, 23, Salt Lake City, 17 June 2019 #7

[thor87]

I'm hopeful that this turns out to be a trafficking case because then there is still a chance she could still be alive. The rapid DNA Lab being there simply to prove ML had been there at one point. The tip line being open makes me think they haven't found any remains but could just still be open to gather more evidence against the home owner to build a stronger case. The stench the neighbors reported could have just been him burning her belongings that contained something that smells awful when it's burned.

I floated the idea before myself, but someone more educated on the topic than I helped shed some light for me. They shared ML doesn’t really fit the profile of someone who would be trafficked. It tends to be women from more marginalized communities which are seen as easier targets, whether that be women of color or trans women.

 

[HayLouise]

Felicia Martinez‏Verified account @FeliciaNews

For those of you just waking up, a home at 550 N 1000 W is being searched in connection with missing 23 y/o #mackenzielueck. The latest on the investigation and the recent activity on her Instagram all coming up on @KSL5TV starting at 4:30

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[ACG2x]

I'm doubtful she's been trafficked. The theory is brought up in many cases, but I've yet to follow a case that the person was trafficked. JMO

I wish I could logically refute this because it would increase hope for ML but I can’t. Agree it’s highly doubtful she was trafficked and nearly impossible she ran away and is hiding somewhere.

We all know what the other outcome is so I won’t even post it until there is official verification of anything from LE. For as logical as I am for all WS cases, this is one of the (too many) times where I hope that the logical conclusion fails and the miracle/fairy dust/longshot scenario comes through.

If this is the break in the case, kudos to SLP PD for acting so quickly. They really moved on this one.

 

[HayLouise]

Derek Petersen‏Verified account @Derek_Photog

Video from @KSLChopper5 of @slcpd in the backyard digging holes #MackenzieLueck #KSLTV


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[HayLouise]

Felicia Martinez‏Verified account @FeliciaNews

New this morning @KSL5TV chopper video of detectives behind the home they served a search warrant at and have been at since yesterday afternoon. The latest on @KSL5TV

(Video)

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[BelleIsle]

Not sure if anyone else noticed this...but this guest made the exact same comment “slept like the dead” for another Air B&B he stayed at.

Just saw this. Weird.

 

[ZoriahNZ]

Do not watch that video if you don't want to see some stuff close up. It's not graphic per se but it's pretty chilling.

ETA: I mean the Chopper5 video. It zooms in on what's under the tarp.

 

[Jcscham]

KSL news just showed helicopter footage of them digging in a hole in the backyard.

 

[Seattle1]

Felicia Martinez‏Verified account @FeliciaNews
New this morning @KSL5TV chopper video of detectives behind the home they served a search warrant at and have been at since yesterday afternoon. The latest on @KSL5TV


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3:28 AM - 27 Jun 2019 from Salt Lake City, UT pst

Video at link of back yard and excavation by investigators

 

[HayLouise]

KUTV 2News‏Verified account @KUTV2News

Watch #2NewsAM for the latest updates about the search for #MackenzieLueck https://kutv.com/watch


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FOX 13 News Utah‏Verified account @fox13

Watch Live: Investigators are serving search warrants at a Salt Lake City home near 500 N. 1000 W. related to #MacKenzieLueck case. Live coverage on @fox13

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[ZZbball22]

I'm trying to search my brain for why they're digging holes in that pattern and area. It seems so random and precise. There must have been some indication of digging or something covering loose soil. It seems concentrated in certain areas. Maybe under where the fire was, but I believe there were multiple holes? Thoughts? Correct me if I'm wrong, the video wasnt the clearest.

 

[ZoriahNZ]

KSL 5 TV has live coverage here:

https://ksltv.com/live/

 

[saltlakerino]

https://twitter.com/AllisonCroghan/status/1144191958895566850

Fox 13 reporter [URL='https://twitter.com/macfox13']@macfox13 is on the scene of a home that was served a warrant related to the #MackenzieLueck case. He says a car typically associated with the medical examiner's office just left the scene in the last few mins. Watch #GDU for updates. www.fox13now.com[/URL]

 

[BelleIsle]

Drugs make way more sense than sex.


Can't bring drugs on plane


Chase them down as soon as lands

Bad guys are there

For all we know, it could be neither. There is no indication that ML was heavy into any drugs, and needed a fix ASAP after landing at 2am. I do wonder if she could have had a secret relationship with this person. Her Pinterest is sticking in my mind. So many wedding and pregnancy/baby Pins. If this person has a partner, maybe things were about to be exposed and they couldn't have that. It is truly tragic no matter the circumstance, ML clearly trusted this person enough to meet them without letting anyone know her plans.

 

[ClaireNC]

Oh no! Just woke up and saw this. Praying for her friends and family. This search must be so hard for them.

Now I need to go back and read about what’s going on. Does anyone know how the homeowner is tied to Kenzie? Or was are they looking at someone who rented the place through Airbnb?

 

[HayLouise]

scott mckane‏ @macfox13

SLCPD Homicide & crime scene Det’s remain on at this home on 1000 W & 547 N, they’ve been here since Wednesday afternoon, apparently searching for clues in the disappearance of Mackenzie Lueck, who hasn’t been seen since around 3:00 AM June 17th, we are expecting update this AM

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[ZZbball22]

Oh no! Just woke up and saw this. Praying for her friends and family. This search must be so hard for them.

Now I need to go back and read about what’s going on. Does anyone know how the homeowner is tied to Kenzie? Or was are they looking at someone who rented the place through Airbnb?

We have no official confirmation as of yet. I'm not sure we've sleuthed anything on that, or at least can't discuss here. I personally have not.

 

[Seattle1]

Felicia Martinez‏Verified account @FeliciaNews
For those of you just waking up, a home at 550 N 1000 W is being searched in connection with missing 23 y/o #mackenzielueck. The latest on the investigation and the recent activity on her Instagram all coming up on @KSL5TV starting at 4:30

3:15 AM - 27 Jun 2019 from Salt Lake City, UT pst

 

[Jcscham]

Looks like multiple holes. Was this not his first victim he buried back there?

 

[HayLouise]

Felicia Martinez‏Verified account @FeliciaNews

@slcpd taking down crime tape outside a home they’ve been searching in connection to missing @UUtah student #mackenzielueck

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