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Utah 'mountain man' fugitive back in court

Last updated Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 1:14pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- A fugitive captured after a series of cabin break-ins in the Utah mountains will get a preliminary hearing June 10.

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Troy Knapp, a fugitive captured recently in the central Utah mountains after a series of cabin break-ins, makes his initial appearance in 6th District Court in Midvale, Utah, by video feed from the Sanpete County Jail in Sanpete County on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. The judge read the charges against Knapp for three cabin burglaries in Fairview Canyon in October. He was not required to enter a plea, and has yet to be assigned a lawyer. (AP Photo/The Salt Lake Tribune, Francisco Kjolseth)

Utah 'mountain man' fugitive makes video court appearance

Paul Foy The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 12:21pm

MANTI -- At first, many locals took to calling Troy James Knapp the mountain man. Even victims of his many cabin break-ins marveled over his ability to slip back into the woods and evade authorities over six years.

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This image provided by the Emery County Sheriff's Office shows detectives placing fugitive Troy James Knapp into custody Tuesday April 2, 2013, in the mountains outside of Ferron in central Utah. Authorities captured the elusive survivalist who is suspected of burglarizing Utah cabins and leaving some covered with threats and bullet holes, ending a saga that began six years ago. (AP Photo/Emery County Sheriff's Office)

Utah 'mountain man' faces federal weapons charges

Paul Foy The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 1:58pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- The fugitive recently captured by Utah authorities for a series of cabin break-ins over six years is now under federal investigation for firearms violations.

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This photo released by the Sanpete County Sheriff's Office shows Troy James Knapp. Authorities on Tuesday captured Knapp, an elusive survivalist who is suspected of burglarizing Utah cabins and leaving some covered with threats and bullet holes — ending a saga that began six years ago and drew in police and residents around the state. Knapp, dubbed the "Mountain Man" by cabin owners, was taken into custody in the snowy mountains outside of Ferron in central Utah after firing several shots at officers in a helicopter, authorities said. (AP Photo/Sanpete County Sheriff's Office )

Authorities seek attempted homicide charges against 'mountain man'

Paul Foy The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 4:02pm

MANTI -- Authorities were pushing Wednesday for attempted aggravated homicide charges against a survivalist suspected of burglarizing dozens of remote Utah cabins where he stayed while eluding capture for six years.

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Sandra Margaret Petersen Larsen

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 3:38pm

Sandra Margaret Petersen Larsen, 73, died in her sleep Sunday, March 17, 2013. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, at the Ogden, Utah, West Stake Center, 2200 S. 4300 West. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the church and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday, before the service. Interment, West Weber Cemetery. Post condolences at www.leavittsmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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6-year-old killed in sleigh riding accident near Manti

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Last updated Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 5:38pm

MANTI -- A 6-year-old boy was killed in a sleigh riding accident in Sanpete County.

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Duwain Alma Larsen

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 20, 2012 - 8:56pm

Duwain Alma Larsen, 90, of Sunset, died in his sleep Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Beehive Homes in Layton, Utah. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road. Friends may visit family from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Interment will be at Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, in South Ogden. Post condolences at www.lindquistmortuary.com. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Susan Kaye Belich Chesser

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - 5:28pm

Susan Kaye Belich Chesser, of Roy, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, of cancer. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the Roy 27th Ward Chapel, 3776 W. 5375 South. The family will meet with friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lindquist’s Roy Mortuary, 3333 W. 5600 South, and from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be at Roy City Cemetery. Post condolences to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Faye Carlson Kotter

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 12:53am

Faye Carlson Kotter, 68, died in her home Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, after a battle with cancer. Services will be held at noon Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Holladay 25th Ward building, 4650 S. Naniloa Drive (2800 East), Holladay. A viewing will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Holladay-Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 S. Highland Drive, and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the day of the funeral. Graveside services will be held in the Manti City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, do something fun with your family. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Maxine Braithwaite Petersen

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 11:49pm

Maxine Braithwaite Petersen, born April 29, 1922, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Myer’s Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. The family will meet with friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday before the service. Interment, Myers Evergreen Memorial Park. Condolences may be posted at www.myers-mortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Esther Stevens McGarry, Ogden

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Last updated Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 12:34pm

Esther Stevens McGarry, 93, of Ogden, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2011, at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Family will meet with friends at the mortuary from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden. Post condolences for the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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