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IN THE THIRD DISTRICT COURT - ALL DEPARTMENT

IN AND FOR TOOELE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

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AFFIDAVIT FOR SEARCH WARRANT

STATE OF UTAH )
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County of Tooele )

The undersigned affiant, Detective TYLER A JOHNSON of Sanpete/Juab Major


Crimes TF, upon an oath or written affidavit subscribed under criminal penalty,
declares:

That your affiant has reason to believe:

THAT

On the premises known as Open fields at 3742 S HWY 36 near Lofgreen Utah,
including The residence of Linda Powell, "Clubby" William Larson Mistie Carlson,
Lee Shepherd, further described as Open fields at 3742 S HWY 36 near Lofgreen
Utah,
including The residence of Linda Powell, "Clubby" William Larson Mistie Carlson,
Lee Shepherd,, further described as Open fields at 3742 S HWY 36 near Lofgreen
Utah legal description of property BEG AT THE SW COR OF SEC 22, T9S, R4W,
SLB&M; TH N 0''03'36" W 2638.48 FT ALG T HE SEC LI TO THE W l /4 COR OF
SEC 22; TH N 0°03'36" W 2638.48 FT ALG THE SEC LI TO THE NW CO R OF
SEC 22; TH N 0° 05'00" E 1318.07 FT ALG THE SEC LI TO THE W l/16 COR OF
THE SW l/4 OF SEC 15; TH S 89°50'1 5" E 1327.98 FT ALG THE 1/1 6 SEC LI;
TH N 718 .47 FT;THS 15°45'00" E 2118.40 FTTO THES SEC LI OF SEC 15' TH
S 89°49'00" W 238.79 FT ALG THE SEC LI; TH S 1 5°37'27'' E 3660.90 FT; TH S
49°49'30" W 196.06 FTTO A FENCE COR; TH S 78°44'25" W 525.57 FT ALG A
BLA AN D FENCE LI; T H S 2°00'16" E 52233 FT ALGA BLA AND FENCE LI; TH
S 6°17'58"E 1008.96 FT ALGA BLA AND FENCE LI TO T l-I E S SEC LI OF SEC
22; TH N 89 °47'00"W 21 I 0.30 FT ALG THE SEC LI TO THE SW COR OF SEC
22 AND THE POB. ---LESS 40.05 AC TO WILD BILL'S SUB (14-28), ---LESS
0.32 AC TO DELE R JONES & MICKEY J ATHERLEY ·--L ESS 5.00 AC TO WM
GORDON & JOY D S IMONS AS DEEDED IN QCD EN TR Y 233349. BK 989, PG
858. ---BALANCE DESC OF 7-45-8 AND 7-45-9 (AFTER 7-45-9 WAS DEEDED
BACK TO LARSON S THEN REDESCRIBED AN D DEEDED TO SIMONS) FOR

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2005 YEAR.

Including
The residence of Linda Powell, "Clubby" William Larson Mistie Carlson, Lee
Shepherd at approximately latitude 40.018704° longitude -112.281513° on
the above listed property. the driveway to the above listed residence is at
approximately Latitude 40.019380° Longitude -112.279809° on the west side of
HWY 36 near Lofgreen Utah. a Single wide modular home. white in color with dark
colored trim on the edge of the roof and corners of the residence. Beige colored
shutters on the north side windows. With a ply wood porch or deck on the east
side. the door to the residence is on the north east side and white in color. The
residence has an extension build onto the south west side with a White door and
one window on the north wall with a white and red roof. Any and all out buildings,
trailers, and enclosed trailers.;;

On the vehicle(s) described as: A Blue 1999 Chevrolet Silverado with Utah
plateY863T
A Blue 1999 Chevy SK1 SIL with Utah plate 768XJJ;

In the City of Lofgreen, County of Tooele, State of Utah, there is now certain property
or evidence described as:

1. Any and all items with blood, DNA, biological material on them or samples of
the same.
2. Any and all papers, notes, photos, cellphones, tools, weapons, firearms,
knives that are suspected of being used to commit said crimes.
3. Any and all camouflage tie down straps
4. Any and ll belonging clothing or items believed to belong to Brelynne Otteson
and Riley Powell.
5. Any and all bags, containers, or items that are suspected of holding or
transporting a dead human body.
6. The use of K9, and cadaver dogs, on the above listed property. Any and all
items indicated upon by said K9s.
7. Dirt and Mud samples off of the above listed vehicles.
8. Any and all finger print, hairs, fibers and other traces evidence.

and that said property or evidence:

Was unlawfully acquired or is unlawfully possessed;

has been used or is possessed for the purpose of being used to commit or
conceal the commission of an offense; or

is evidence of illegal conduct.

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Affiant believes the property and evidence described above is evidence of the crime
or crimes of Obstruction of Justice
Desecration of a dead human body
Homicide.

The facts to establish the grounds for issuance of a Search Warrant are:

I Detective Tyler Johnson have attended the Utah Peace Officer Standards and
Training Law enforcement officer and Corrections Officer Academy. I have a
Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice with a specialty in forensic investigation. I
worked in Sanpete county Jail from October 2009 to August 2011. I have worked
in the patrol division since August 2011. I was assigned as a Detective to the
Sanpete/juab Major Crimes Taskforce in December 2015. During which time I
have received training and experience in investigating multiple types of crimes.
Those crimes include homicide, domestic violence, assault, rape, child abuse,
theft, DUI, possession and distribution of controlled substances, possession
of Illegal Weapons, possession of stolen property, fraud, and traffic related
crimes. I also have training and experience in obtaining and using social media,
cell phone's, and phone records during investigations. I have attend the ZETX
cellphone investigations 40 hour basic Course and 40 hour Subject Matter Expert
course.

1. On 01/02/2018 Riley Powell DOB 04/28/1999 and Brelynne Otteson DOB


01/27/2000 were reported missing.
2. It was reported that they were last heard from on 12/30/2017 traveling home to
Eureka. No contact has been made with either party as of 01/16/18.
3. The two parties were reported to be driving a Dark Blue 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Sport.
4. On 01/11/2018 the jeep was located in the Cherry Creek area. It had two flat
tires on the passenger side and a camouflage tie down strap stuck in the drivers
side rear
leaf spring.
5. Upon further inspection the rear passenger tire had a puncture in the side
wall that appeared to be straight in with a smaller flat shaped object. The front
passenger tire had
two punctures identical to the rear tire. There was no tear in the side wall that
would indicate that the tires where moving when punctured.
6. Both parties have been listed as missing on the National Crime Information
Center data base. As of 01/16 no hits have been made.
7. An extensive search was conducted in Tooele and Juab counties for the
subjects. The search included ground and aviation assets. The search has been
unsuccessful
as of 01/16.
8. It was reported to investigators that a witness had seen a truck described as
a blue two wheel drive Chevy with a Chevy emblem decal on the left side of the

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tailgate that frequents the property that Mistie Carlson and Lee shepherd live on.
she saw the truck puling a Jeep described as "the one Riley is always driving"
on the 01/02/2018 south bound from Tooele county Lofgreen area. investigators
learned that the description of the truck matched that of a truck drive by Lee
Shepard . Lee is the boyfriend of Mistie Carlson who is Riley's Mother. The
reporting party is a close neighbor to Mistie and Lee who live on the above
listed property with Linda Powell (Riley's Grandma), and William "Clubby" Larson
(Linda's Boy Friend) .
9. On 01/15/2018 Tooele county and Sanpete Juab Major crimes Task Force
detectives went to Mistie and Lee's residence. The driveway to the residence is
at approximately Latitude 40.019380° Longitude -112.279809° on the west side
of HWY 36 near Lofgreen Utah to ask the four to come talk with investigators at
the Tooele Coutny Sheriff's Office.
10. I observed a tie down strap that was identical in camouflage pattern to the
one stuck in the jeep leaf spring in the bed of the truck matching the description
of the truck that was described by the witness as pulling Riley's Jeep. the truck
had a Utah plate of Y863T
11. I also observed a similar truck with Utah plate F382BF in the same dirt drive
way. however no decal was observed.
12. Mistie, Linda, and Clubby came willingly to the sheriff's office. Lee refused to
come and stayed at the property.
13. I observed Lee entering a enclosed camp trailer to the north of the modular
home above described.
14. During the interviews Clubby was asked if Lee and Mistie were at his house
on New Years Eve. He stated that they were not and that they had previous plans.
he was not sure where they were.
15. In Mistie's interview she claimed that she was at Linda's and Clubby's all night
New Years Eve.
16. Prior to the interviews Investigator spoke to a Gus Atherley who was at the
party according to himself and "Clubby" . Mistie was asked who was at the party
and failed to mention Gus.
17. In my training and experience it is common for people to use their cell phones
in the planing, committing, and covering up of criminal activity.
18. based on the above facts it is suspected that the blue Chevy truck described
above was used to transport, conceal, hide, and plant the victims vehicle in cherry
creek at the location it was discovered, to give the illusion that the victims where
indeed stranded.

WHEREFORE, your affiant prays that a Search Warrant be issued for the seizure of
said items.

I declare under criminal penalty of the State of Utah that the foregoing is true
and correct.

Executed on: 16th day of January, 2018 @ 12:28 PM by /s/ TYLER A JOHNSON

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IN THE THIRD DISTRICT COURT - ALL DEPARTMENT

IN AND FOR TOOELE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

_________________________________________________

SEARCH WARRANT

No. 1775411

COUNTY OF TOOELE, STATE OF UTAH

To any peace officer in the State of Utah:

Proof by Affidavit made upon oath or written affirmation subscribed under criminal
penalty of the State of Utah having been made to me by Detective TYLER A JOHNSON
of Sanpete/Juab Major Crimes TF, this day, I am satisfied that there is probable cause
to believe

THAT

On the premises known as Open fields at 3742 S HWY 36 near Lofgreen Utah,
including The residence of Linda Powell, "Clubby" William Larson Mistie Carlson,
Lee Shepherd, further described as Open fields at 3742 S HWY 36 near Lofgreen
Utah,
including The residence of Linda Powell, "Clubby" William Larson Mistie Carlson,
Lee Shepherd,, further described as Open fields at 3742 S HWY 36 near Lofgreen
Utah legal description of property BEG AT THE SW COR OF SEC 22, T9S, R4W,
SLB&M; TH N 0''03'36" W 2638.48 FT ALG T HE SEC LI TO THE W l /4 COR OF
SEC 22; TH N 0°03'36" W 2638.48 FT ALG THE SEC LI TO THE NW CO R OF
SEC 22; TH N 0° 05'00" E 1318.07 FT ALG THE SEC LI TO THE W l/16 COR OF
THE SW l/4 OF SEC 15; TH S 89°50'1 5" E 1327.98 FT ALG THE 1/1 6 SEC LI;
TH N 718 .47 FT;THS 15°45'00" E 2118.40 FTTO THES SEC LI OF SEC 15' TH
S 89°49'00" W 238.79 FT ALG THE SEC LI; TH S 1 5°37'27'' E 3660.90 FT; TH S
49°49'30" W 196.06 FTTO A FENCE COR; TH S 78°44'25" W 525.57 FT ALG A
BLA AN D FENCE LI; T H S 2°00'16" E 52233 FT ALGA BLA AND FENCE LI; TH
S 6°17'58"E 1008.96 FT ALGA BLA AND FENCE LI TO T l-I E S SEC LI OF SEC
22; TH N 89 °47'00"W 21 I 0.30 FT ALG THE SEC LI TO THE SW COR OF SEC
22 AND THE POB. ---LESS 40.05 AC TO WILD BILL'S SUB (14-28), ---LESS
0.32 AC TO DELE R JONES & MICKEY J ATHERLEY ·--L ESS 5.00 AC TO WM
GORDON & JOY D S IMONS AS DEEDED IN QCD EN TR Y 233349. BK 989, PG
858. ---BALANCE DESC OF 7-45-8 AND 7-45-9 (AFTER 7-45-9 WAS DEEDED

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BACK TO LARSON S THEN REDESCRIBED AN D DEEDED TO SIMONS) FOR
2005 YEAR.

Including
The residence of Linda Powell, "Clubby" William Larson Mistie Carlson, Lee
Shepherd at approximately latitude 40.018704° longitude -112.281513° on
the above listed property. the driveway to the above listed residence is at
approximately Latitude 40.019380° Longitude -112.279809° on the west side of
HWY 36 near Lofgreen Utah. a Single wide modular home. white in color with dark
colored trim on the edge of the roof and corners of the residence. Beige colored
shutters on the north side windows. With a ply wood porch or deck on the east
side. the door to the residence is on the north east side and white in color. The
residence has an extension build onto the south west side with a White door and
one window on the north wall with a white and red roof. Any and all out buildings,
trailers, and enclosed trailers.;;

On the vehicle(s) described as: A Blue 1999 Chevrolet Silverado with Utah
plateY863T
A Blue 1999 Chevy SK1 SIL with Utah plate 768XJJ;

In the City of Lofgreen, County of Tooele, State of Utah, there is now certain property
or evidence described as:

1. Any and all items with blood, DNA, biological material on them or samples of
the same.
2. Any and all papers, notes, photos, cellphones, tools, weapons, firearms,
knives that are suspected of being used to commit said crimes.
3. Any and all camouflage tie down straps
4. Any and ll belonging clothing or items believed to belong to Brelynne Otteson
and Riley Powell.
5. Any and all bags, containers, or items that are suspected of holding or
transporting a dead human body.
6. The use of K9, and cadaver dogs, on the above listed property. Any and all
items indicated upon by said K9s.
7. Dirt and Mud samples off of the above listed vehicles.
8. Any and all finger print, hairs, fibers and other traces evidence.

and that said property or evidence:

Was unlawfully acquired or is unlawfully possessed;

has been used or is possessed for the purpose of being used to commit or
conceal the commission of an offense; or

is evidence of illegal conduct.

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Affiant believes the property and evidence described above is evidence of the crime
or crimes of Obstruction of Justice
Desecration of a dead human body
Homicide.

YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED:

to make a search of the above-named or described person, vehicle, item, and/or


premises for the herein-above described property or evidence and if you find the same
or any part thereof, retain such property in your custody subject to the direction of a
prosecutor or an order of this Court.

Dated: 16th day of January, 2018 @ 12:50 PM /s/

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RETURN TO SEARCH WARRANT

NO. 1775411

The personal property listed below or set out on the inventory attached hereto was
taken from the person of 3742 S HWY 36 near Lofgreen Utah further described as
Open fields at 3742 S HWY 36 near Lofgreen
Utah legal description of property BEG AT THE SW COR OF SEC 22, T9S, R4W,
SLB&M; TH N 0''03'36" W 2638.48 FT ALG T HE SEC LI TO THE W l /4 COR OF
SEC 22; TH N 0°03'36" W 2638.48 FT ALG THE SEC LI TO THE NW CO R OF
SEC 22; TH N 0° 05'00" E 1318.07 FT ALG THE SEC LI TO THE W l/16 COR OF
THE SW l/4 OF SEC 15; TH S 89°50'1 5" E 1327.98 FT ALG THE 1/1 6 SEC LI;
TH N 718 .47 FT;THS 15°45'00" E 2118.40 FTTO THES SEC LI OF SEC 15' TH
S 89°49'00" W 238.79 FT ALG THE SEC LI; TH S 1 5°37'27'' E 3660.90 FT; TH S
49°49'30" W 196.06 FTTO A FENCE COR; TH S 78°44'25" W 525.57 FT ALG A
BLA AN D FENCE LI; T H S 2°00'16" E 52233 FT ALGA BLA AND FENCE LI; TH
S 6°17'58"E 1008.96 FT ALGA BLA AND FENCE LI TO T l-I E S SEC LI OF SEC
22; TH N 89 °47'00"W 21 I 0.30 FT ALG THE SEC LI TO THE SW COR OF SEC
22 AND THE POB. ---LESS 40.05 AC TO WILD BILL'S SUB (14-28), ---LESS
0.32 AC TO DELE R JONES & MICKEY J ATHERLEY ·--L ESS 5.00 AC TO WM
GORDON & JOY D S IMONS AS DEEDED IN QCD EN TR Y 233349. BK 989, PG
858. ---BALANCE DESC OF 7-45-8 AND 7-45-9 (AFTER 7-45-9 WAS DEEDED

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2 of Search Warrant No. 1775411 -
BACK TO LARSON S THEN REDESCRIBED AN D DEEDED TO SIMONS) FOR
2005 YEAR.
Including
The residence of Linda Powell, "Clubby" William Larson Mistie Carlson, Lee
Shepherd at approximately latitude 40.018704° longitude -112.281513° on
the above listed property. the driveway to the above listed residence is at
approximately Latitude 40.019380° Longitude -112.279809° on the west side of
HWY 36 near Lofgreen Utah. a Single wide modular home. white in color with dark
colored trim on the edge of the roof and corners of the residence. Beige colored
shutters on the north side windows. With a ply wood porch or deck on the east
side. the door to the residence is on the north east side and white in color. The
residence has an extension build onto the south west side with a White door and
one window on the north wall with a white and red roof. Any and all out buildings,
trailers, and enclosed trailers.

William Clubby Larsen, by virtue of a search warrant dated the 16th day of January,
2018, and issued by Magistrate MATTHEW BATES of the THIRD DISTRICT COURT
- ALL DEPARTMENT:

1 glass bong

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1 glass pipe "Marijuana Pipe"
1 Black and gold colored pipe
1 letter addressed to Mistie Maree Carlson from "Thorne" with address in west valley,
post marked 01/11/2018 out of Provo containing two blank pieces of paper.
1 letter addressed to Mistie Maree Carlson from "Crowther" with address in SLC, post
marked 01/11/2018 out of Provo containing two blank pieces of paper
1 Camouflaged strap
1 receipt dated 12/28/17 from a store in Eureka

I, Detective TYLER A JOHNSON of Sanpete/Juab Major Crimes TF, by whom this


warrant was executed, do swear that the above listed or below attached inventory
contains a true and detailed account of all the property taken by me under the warrant,
on the 16th day of January, 2018.

All of the property taken by virtue of said warrant will be retained in my custody subject
to the order of this Court or of any other court in which the offense in respect to which
the property, or things taken, is triable.

I declare under criminal penalty of the State of Utah that the foregoing is true
and correct.

Executed on: 16th day of January, 2018 @ 05:35 PM by /s/ TYLER A JOHNSON

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