Attorney seeking death penalty against man accused of killing Sgt. Bill Hooser
Oct 2, 2024, 5:34 PM | Updated: 5:55 pm
The funeral procession for Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, killed in the line of duty on May 5, 2024. A Utah County prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for Michael Jayne, the man accused of killing Sgt. Hooser. (Aimee Cobabe, KSL NewsRadio)
(Aimee Cobabe, KSL NewsRadio)
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah County attorney has announced that he is seeking the death penalty against the man accused of killing a Santaquin police sergeant.
Prosecutor Jeffrey S. Gray filed notice Wednesday to seek the death penalty for Michael Jayne. Jayne is being held without bail for the murder of Sgt. Bill Hooser on May 2024.
Jayne is accused of driving his 18-wheeler semi truck into Sgt. Hooser while he was standing outside of his car.
Sgt. Hooser died on the scene.
Jayne was allegedly fleeing from Sgt. Hooser and another Utah Highway Patrol trooper after they attempted to detain him on I-15.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
