He disappeared after leaving his University of Utah dorm in 1973. His remains were just identified
- Douglas Brick, a 23-year-old student at the University of Utah, vanished after leaving his residence hall on October 12, 1973, and was not found thereafter.
- The case remained unsolved for over 50 years due to missing police records, conflicting reports, and stalled investigations until it was reopened in 2022 with new DNA evidence.
- Skull fragments discovered in the foothills above the university campus were sent to a specialized out-of-state laboratory, where DNA was extracted and matched to one of Douglas Brick's living relatives.
- The lab confirmed a 99.99% DNA match to Brick's sister, and the discovery followed a hunter reporting the find six months ago, prompting police to plan further searches for additional evidence.
- Although Brick's cause of death remains unknown, the resolution after 52 years brought bittersweet closure to his family and investigators, who continue to seek answers in the steep, loose terrain where remains were found.
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Remains found near University of Utah confirmed to be Pocatello native who disappeared in 1973
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The University of Utah Police announced that they have solved a missing person case that started more than 50 years ago. Douglas Brick, a University of Utah student, left his dorm on October 12, 1973, and was never seen again. Douglas Brick’s family never stopped looking for him. Last week, results from an out-of-state lab confirmed that skull fragments found in the foothills near the University of Utah matched one of Dou…
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