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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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Fox 13 now broke the news in Salt Lake City, United States on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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