Crime
Victims Identified in Wayne County Series of Killings
WAYNE COUNTY, Utah — A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of killings in rural Utah that left three women dead and triggered a multi-state manhunt across the western United States, according to prosecutors and law enforcement officials.
Authorities say Ivan Miller, of Blakesburg, Iowa, is facing three counts of aggravated murder after investigators determined the killings were allegedly carried out in an attempt to steal vehicles and money so he could travel back to Iowa.
The investigation began Wednesday when dispatchers in Wayne County received a report of two women found dead along a hiking trail near Torrey.
According to officials with the Utah Department of Public Safety, the agency’s State Bureau of Investigation and Crime Lab were requested by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office to assist with the case.
Investigators say the victims were identified as Natalie Graves, 34, and Linda Dewey, 65, who were related as niece and aunt.
According to prosecutors, the women had traveled to the area for a hike. When they failed to return, their husbands drove to the trailhead to look for them.
Upon arrival, the men discovered both women dead and their vehicle missing, prompting an emergency call to authorities.
Investigators say the victims had suffered gunshot and stab wounds, and their bodies had reportedly been placed in a dry creek bed in an apparent attempt to conceal them.
As detectives expanded the investigation, they discovered a third victim: Margaret Oldroyd, 86, who had been killed at her home in the town of Lyman.
Prosecutors say Miller had been staying in a shed on Oldroyd’s property after experiencing vehicle trouble days earlier near Capitol Reef National Park. Miller reportedly told investigators that he had struck an elk with his vehicle and later sold the damaged truck to a tow company, leaving him stranded.
According to charging documents, Miller allegedly shot Oldroyd from behind while she was watching television, then hid her body in a cellar beneath a shed on the property before stealing her Buick.
Authorities say Miller later parked the stolen Buick near a trailhead but decided he wanted a different vehicle. When Graves and Dewey arrived in a white Subaru Outback, prosecutors allege Miller killed them and stole their car in order to continue traveling.
Investigators eventually identified Oldroyd after tracing the Buick that had been left behind at the trailhead where the hikers were found.
The killings sparked a widespread search effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Investigators tracked Miller using license plate reader data and vehicle tracking technology, which indicated he traveled from Utah through northern Arizona before continuing into Colorado.
Authorities say the stolen Subaru was later abandoned near Pagosa Springs.
Following a brief search in the area, officers located and arrested Miller. According to officials, he was allegedly armed with a large knife and a .45-caliber pistol at the time of his arrest.
Prosecutors say Miller admitted during questioning that he committed the killings in order to obtain vehicles and credit cards, which he planned to use to get money and travel back to Iowa.
Investigators have indicated that the victims were not known to the suspect and that the attacks appear to have been random and motivated by opportunity rather than personal connections.
The case remains under active investigation as authorities continue reviewing evidence and preparing formal charges.
Officials say additional details will be released as court proceedings move forward.
Crime
Kaylub Giamanco Identified as “Good Samaritan” Bystander Who Stopped Silver Rail Elementary School Shooter in Bend, Oregon
BEND, Oregon — Kaylub Giamanco has been identified as the bystander who reportedly confronted and shot the teenage suspect during the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Channel2 NOW has learned.
According to the family member who spoke with Channel2 NOW, Giamanco was returning home during his lunch break when he encountered the unfolding emergency near the school.
Giamanco reportedly lives just up the road from the elementary school, where his two daughters attend classes.
After hearing gunshots and seeing the suspected shooter moving toward or entering the school building, he allegedly rushed toward the scene because his children (daughters) were inside.
His reported actions have prompted praise from people describing him as a hero who acted out of concern for the safety of students and staff.
Some have said he deserves a medal for his actions.
Preliminary accounts provided for this report indicate that the suspected shooter was a 16-year-old Bend resident who allegedly used a shotgun during the attack. Early reports suggested that a bystander intervened and shot the suspect, who subsequently died.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the suspect’s death as part of the broader investigation.
The shooting triggered a major emergency response in Bend on Thursday afternoon.
Preliminary information indicated that four victims—three children and one adult—were killed. The 16-year-old suspected shooter was also reported dead, bringing the reported death toll to five.
Rhoam Summer, 5, was identified in the supplied reports as the first named victim.
The other children who reportedly died were described as ages 8 and 11, while the adult victim was identified in preliminary accounts as a teacher. Their identities and the final casualty figures should be confirmed by law enforcement or the appropriate authorities before publication as definitive facts.
Two additional people were reportedly transported for medical treatment in critical condition: a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher.
The deaths and reported injuries have left the school community facing an immense tragedy, with families awaiting reliable information about their children and loved ones.
Bend police issued an active-shooter alert at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday, warning the public about a major law enforcement response at Silver Rail Elementary School and urging people to avoid the surrounding area.
Police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the campus. Nearby schools, including Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary, were reportedly placed under lockdown as a precaution while emergency personnel worked to address the situation.
Authorities also established a family reunification location at Journey Church, at 61303 S Highway 97, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen. Parents and guardians were directed to the designated site to reconnect with students and receive information.
Although Giamanco has been described in the supplied account as the bystander who stopped the suspect, the details have not been independently verified for this report. The suspect’s death, the bystander’s role, the identities of all victims and the reported casualty figures should be attributed to official sources once confirmed.
The incident has renewed attention to the extraordinary decisions people may face during emergencies, particularly when children and school staff are in danger. Giamanco’s reported decision to act because his daughters attended the school has prompted expressions of gratitude and calls for formal recognition.
Above all, the tragedy has left families and the Bend community mourning the reported loss of young lives and an adult educator. The focus remains on supporting those affected, confirming the facts and allowing investigators to establish exactly what happened.