Explosives experts believe the same person or group of people who bombed the Kays Cross landmark is also responsible for three other recent bombings in Davis County.
Investigators offered a $1,000 reward Friday for information leading to the arrest of those responsible and have asked for the public's help in solving the cases. So far, they have no suspects and few substantial leads.- Kays Cross, a 20-foot-high cross constructed of rock and mortar, was destroyed during an explosion about 10 p.m. on Feb. 25. The high-energy explosive scattered debris for more than 100 feet. The area of the Kaysville landmark had been a popular hangout for youngsters for decades.
- Just before midnight on April 20, an explosive device was placed in an empty 500-gallon steel water tank that was attached to a surplus World War II-era 2 1/2-ton tanker truck. The truck was parked on property belonging to Geneva Rock, 2625 E. South Weber Drive, in South Weber. The explosion destroyed the container.
- About 11:15 p.m. on Jan. 16, an explosion destroyed a metal trash Dumpster located next to RB's Convenience Store, 135 S. Main, in Kaysville.
- Another bomb exploded in a concrete culvert next to 770 N. Mutton Hollow Drive in Kaysville. The reinforced concrete culvert received extensive damage. A deputy sheriff discovered the damage on Feb. 24, but investigators suspect the bombing occurred close to the time of the Dumpster bombing.
John Minichino, resident agent in charge of the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms bureau, said the location and time frame of the bombings, as well as the same essential makeup of the explosives, leads him to believe the same person or group of people is responsible for all four incidents.
Although no one has been injured yet, he worries that may change.
"The possibility for injury or death of an innocent bystander walking by is increasing," he said.
Investigators also fear the bomber may be experimenting with high explosives in order to gain knowledge for a more serious incident, or that those involved may end up injuring or killing themselves.
Anyone with information about any of the incidents is encouraged to call Utah Crime Solvers at 964-CALL or 1-800-972-CALL. It is not necessary to give your name when providing information. A $1,000 reward is offered by the council for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those involved.