From Deseret News archives:
Man wanted in Sanpete double homicide turns self in to Oregon officials
Donald Bert Richardson, 48, is a suspect in the murders of Martin Cannon, 39, of Mount Pleasant, Utah, and Annette Young, 46, of Fairview, Utah.
Cannon's body was found inside his home at about 11:30 p.m. on April 10, apparently killed by a gunshot wound to the head, according to Sanpete County Sheriff Sgt. Greg Peterson. He said Young appeared to have been beaten to death and was found the next morning at her home.
"It's kind of turned the area upside down a little bit," Peterson said, who didn't know what the motive might have been. "It's not something we see everyday."
Richardson is believed to have known both victims and may have been a "sweetheart" of Young's for some time, Peterson said. He said Richardson became a suspect in the murders after extensive interviews, investigating and evidence gathered from the crime scenes.
"He just realized he better go turn himself in," Peterson said about the pressure Richardson must have been feeling. "Finding out he is in custody is a huge relief."
Peterson said Richardson has a criminal history, but mostly outside of Sanpete County. He said Richardson may have been between homes, living alternately in Mount Pleasant and Fairview.
Richardson will spend time in the Douglas County Jail until he is transported back to Utah. "Douglas County was extremely helpful to us," Peterson said. Richardson is being held on a fugitive warrant.
E-mail: sspeckman@desnews.com
Recent comments
Yes, it would be nice if the crime had been committed in Texas. This...
Alleged Homicide Suspect... | April 12, 2008 at 9:07 p.m.
he belongs in Texas.
yeah | April 12, 2008 at 2:17 p.m.
- Honduras hopes to move past coup 3:59 p.m.
- Jets beat Panthers 3:30 p.m.
- Body of missing woman found 3:27 p.m.
- Deja vu at Radio City Christmas show 3:21 p.m.
- Bills beat Dolphins 3:02 p.m.
- Redman leads Falcons to victory 3:01 p.m.
- Eagles rally for another late win 2:52 p.m.
- 4 police officers shot dead in Wash. 2:47 p.m.
- Bengals run over Browns 2:43 p.m.
- Seattle makes it 10 in row over Rams 2:37 p.m.
- Hall mouths off about hate of Utah
- BYU is champion of the state
- Cougars beat Utes in overtime
- Credit Coug defense for win
- Field goals, penalties doomed Utes
- Cougar defense rose to occasion
- Marriage definitions vary widely
- Jones' joy for life remembered
- Banged up Jazz get best of Blazers
- Cave to be sealed with body inside
- Hall mouths off about hate of Utah
669 - Cougars beat Utes in overtime
463 - Thunder rolls by Jazz
136 - BYU is champion of the state
125 - Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies
117 - Cave to be sealed with body inside
115 - Editorial: Poor welcome for Palin
113 - Rivalry Week is highly profane
90 - Hall's legacy measured today
77 - Y. focused on 10-win season
74
I wanted to tell them not to go. I dropped subtle hints. "My money is on...
When I was a kid, I worshipped my grandpa. He was undoubtedly my hero....
Mrs. Hall, your son needs a time out. Big boys shouldn't throw tantrums.
The article ignores the true issue: this so-called alternate Jesus is merely...
Loser always make excuses!!!!
Max Hall should have hired Jake Heaps's PR rep.
Classy BYU.
It is important to have Biblical literacy when studying Western literature...
Why does everyone have to be so "PC" when he was asked his opinion? People...
Four 10 win seasons in a row!!! And nothing to show for it but four...
3 Yrs ago, my wife was spit on by a BYU fan at UT's stadium. 2 yrs ago a fan...
BYU beat Utah because their defense got to Utahs freshman quarterback and...



