Utah Department of Public Safety

Terry L Bakker

Terry, age 25, woke to noises at the front door of his home at 2049 E. Atkin Ave. at about 7:30am on April 14, 1986. Terry went to the door and got it partly opened when the suspect forced it all the way open. The suspect then ran across the front lawn and Terry pursued him. According to others in the house when Terry came back he’d been shot. Terry collapsed near his front porch. He was transported to the hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

Witnesses describe the suspect as a white male with short curly dark brown or black hair. He was described as being in his early 20’s, approximately 5’10,” and weighing about 160 lbs. He was possibly wearing a red stocking cap. After fleeing the scene the suspect was observed being picked up by someone in a light blue compact car.

Contact Detective Ben Pender (385) 468-9816

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