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Swenson, Paul 7-27-17; American Fork, UT - age 30
Topic Started: Aug 9 2017, 08:02 AM (66 Views)
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http://people.com/crime/paul-swenson-husba...logger-missing/

Search for Husband of Utah Blogger Who Went Missing After Acting Strangely Now Has ‘Nationwide Scope’: Family
BY CHRIS HARRIS
POSTED ON AUGUST 8, 2017 AT 3:19PM EDT

The search for a 30-year-old father who vanished in late July after acting strangely has expanded beyond the Salt Lake City area, according to the missing man’s family.

Investigators have said Paul Heiner Swenson made little sense when he spoke to relatives hours before disappearing on July 27. He was reported missing later that day by his wife, Ashlee Swenson, who runs a popular style and design blog that also chronicles her life as a new mother to their young daughter.

Paul was last seen leaving his home in American Fork, Utah, and told family members he had an appointment in Salt Lake City, about 30 minutes away. But American Fork police believe he never made it. His car, a black 2016 BMW X6, was found the next morning “under suspicious circumstances” near an elementary school in Salt Lake’s Glendale neighborhood, authorities said.

A message from Swenson’s relatives, posted to Facebook, claims the search has gone nationwide.

“Nothing prepares you for having a loved one go missing,” reads a message posted to a Facebook page dedicated to finding Swenson. “Paul is a husband, father, son, brother, and friend. We love him deeply. His health and safety, and that of his young family, is our sole focus. These are not normal times for our family.”

!!Link in profile to share!! The messages and support we have received is the light lifting us and giving us hope. Thank you so much for your personal messages and DM's it all helps so much, if you have any information please call the number at the end of this video. We have so much hope that we will find him! Thank you so much @haileydevine for making this 💕🙏🏼💕#findpaulswenson

A post shared by A S H L E E S W E N S O N (@ashlee.annn) on Jul 30, 2017 at 12:52pm PDT

The post says the family is “adjusting volunteer efforts as the focus of our search changes,” noting “we have shifted from daily searches out of Salt Lake City to a nationwide scope as investigators continue to follow various leads.”

Swenson’s relatives say they are “deeply grateful for each one of you who has searched, prayed, shared, and kept faith and hope in your hearts for a good outcome for Paul and our family. We are also full of gratitude for your ongoing support as the search continues knowing we aren’t alone in this difficult time.”

The Swenson family believes “Paul is alive and will come home to us safely,” another Facebook post states. “The search continues. … This is an active investigation. Law enforcement and investigators are exploring all likely scenarios and we have confidence in our team.”

Police officials confirm they are still receiving tips about Swenson’s disappearance.

We need help! paul has been missing since 3:00 yesterday, we think he is in salt lake. Please be on the lookout, we have found his car and believe his phone has been stolen. Any information will be super helpful! This is a really hard time for our family right now we need as many prayers as we can get! Thank you! Please call the police with any information. 801-794-3970 link in profile for more information.

A post shared by A S H L E E S W E N S O N (@ashlee.annn) on Jul 28, 2017 at 11:18am PDT

Paul is white and has red hair, hazel eyes and a half-sleeve of tattoos on his right arm. He stands 6 feet tall, weighs 190 lbs. and was last seen wearing a heather-gray short sleeve shirt, black jeans and black Converse shoes.

Ashlee and Paul’s family could not be reached by PEOPLE for comment.

Last week, Ashlee posted an update about the case on Instagram, writing, “As you might imagine it’s been a roller coaster week in our search for Paul. Emotions are high and we are just trying to survive. … Like so many of you, I am searching for answers about Paul’s disappearance. I am searching for anything that could reveal what has happened to my husband.”

Day 7: As you might imagine it's been a roller coaster week in our search for Paul. Emotions are high and we are just trying to survive. Since he went missing last Thursday afternoon, our family and hundreds of volunteers have been combing the Salt Lake Valley and beyond to find him. Like so many of you, I am searching for answers about Paul's disappearance. I am searching for anything that could reveal what has happened to my husband. I wish I had some more news or leads, a confirmed legitimate sighting, or some more information to offer. We have all offered anything we can think of to law enforcement. The investigators are working hard and have asked us to be patient as they do their job. This is the hard part. Meanwhile we continue to hope and pray that Paul is found safe so he can return to his family and especially to our baby daughter, who misses her Daddy so much. With each passing day, our hearts ache but I am touched by the outpouring of support from family, friends, and community members. I'm a mom, I don't know how to do this, we have never been through this kind of a trial and I'm doing the best I can to survive and be strong for my baby. Thank for your love, kindness, prayers and help. Please continue to Pray for Paul's safe return home. #findpaulswenson

A post shared by A S H L E E S W E N S O N (@ashlee.annn) on Aug 3, 2017 at 10:23am PDT

Investigators are asking anyone with any information about the case to call the Utah County Sheriff’s Office at 801-794-3970.

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help fund continuing search efforts. Funds raised with also go to Swenson’s wife and daughter.
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Body found in Mill Creek identified as missing American Fork man Paul Swenson
Genelle Pugmire Daily Herald Aug 14, 2017

The family of Paul Swenson, a 30-year-old man who has been missing since July 27, were the first to break the news on the “Bring Paul Home” Facebook page that his body has been found.

South Salt Lake police received a report Sunday there was a body found in Mill Creek near 135 West and 2950 South.

The Utah Medical Examiner’s Office (OME) identified the body that was discovered floating in Mill Creek as Swenson’s, according to a press release from the South Salt Lake Police Department. The medical examiner indicated there was no obvious sign of foul play. The cause of death is still under investigation by the medical examiner’s office pending results from laboratory and toxicology testing.

Swenson, from American Fork, was reported missing after failing to show up at an appointment in Salt Lake City. His last confirmed sighting, according to police, occurred the morning of July 28 in Salt Lake City.

The vehicle he was driving to his appointment was found abandoned a day later, containing personal items that did not belong to Swenson, leading police to deem the circumstances suspicious. Police believe he may have been having a mental health or medical episode when he disappeared.


On Monday a message on the Facebook page read, “Our family has learned the heart-wrenching news that the body of our beloved Paul Heiner Swenson has been found. We are deeply pained to have our most dreaded fear confirmed.

“We have been working with law enforcement closely over the past weeks as they search for answers. Thank you for your prayers for Paul and our whole family. We are asking for privacy as our family takes the time to absorb this tragic news and to mourn.

“We want to express our deepest gratitude to you as our community. Your support has lifted us. Please pray for us. With love, Ashlee Swenson, Reed & Maryanne Swenson, and John & Tresa Martindale.”
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