Bate to Face Trial for Officer Killings | Salt Lake City News

Ryan Michael Bate is headed to trial for the brutal murder of two Tremonton-Garland police officers, facing two counts of aggravated murder and the death penalty. Prosecutors allege he deliberately targeted officers responding to a domestic call on August 17, 2025, in a deadly rampage that also wounded a deputy and his K-9. Key evidence includes chilling audio from Bate’s wife, where he reportedly vowed to kill cops and avoid jail. The defense counters with claims of intoxication and hearsay, but the judge found sufficient grounds for trial on eighteen charges, with a status conference scheduled for October 20 to map out next steps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2cb45240969223bf