Guest Kay Mortensen was brutally murdered in his own home. The podcast discusses the details of his murder, a terrifying home invasion experienced by his son and daughter-in-law, Kay's background and disputes, suspicions surrounding his son and wife, the grand jury decision and arrest, the investigation into Roger and Pamela Mortensen, and the devastating consequences and failed lawsuit.
Investigators suspect the son and daughter-in-law of the murder due to their financial troubles and suspicious accounts of the home invasion.
Rachel Bingham's ex-husband provides crucial information that leads to the arrest of the true perpetrators.
Martin Bond is convicted of the murder and receives a life sentence, while Pamela and Roger Mortensen are exonerated.
Deep dives
The Home Invasion
On November 16, 2009, Kay Mortensen and his wife's Payson residence is invaded by two robbers. The couple is restrained, and Kay is killed in a brutal manner with a knife.
Suspicions Arise
As investigators examine the crime scene, doubts arise about the accounts given by Roger and Pamela Mortensen, Kay's son and daughter-in-law, who claim to be victims of the home invasion.
Financial Motive
Investigators discover that Roger and Pamela Mortensen have significant financial troubles and a potential motive for Kay's murder. However, no physical evidence ties them to the crime.
New Witnesses and Arrests
A woman named Rachel Bingham comes forward with information provided by her ex-husband, Martin Bond. Bond and his friend Benjamin Reddig confess to the robbery and murder of Kay, leading to the arrest of the true perpetrators.
Trials and Convictions
Martin Bond is found guilty of aggravated murder and other charges, receiving a life sentence without parole. Pamela and Roger Mortensen are exonerated, and Bond's accomplice, Benjamin Reddig, receives a lighter sentence for testifying against Bond.
On November 16 2009, a 911 call was placed to the Utah County Sheriff’s Department by 34-year-old Pamela Mortensen. According to Pamela, her father-in-law Kay Mortensen was brutally murdered in his own home...