Found Deceased UT - MacKenzie "Kenzie" Lueck, 23, Salt Lake City, 17 June 2019 #7

[abstr]

Yes, I think it says attended Utah state from 2009-2017. Also in army during that time.

Is it common to be able to get out of army in 1 year 10 months?

Perhaps, he was a civilian Army employee.

 

[kiaatcher]

He could have been a civilian and still worked as a Information Technology Specialist for the army, so that would explain why he only worked there for 1 year 10 months. I find it odd how he went to USU from 2009-2017 but doesn't have a degree on his LinkedIn.

 

[PommyMommy]

Figures that the Daily Mail would be the first outlet to publicly name him.

Former Army IT specialist, 31, gave away mattress police are searching for in Mackenzie Lueck case | Daily Mail Online

@MassGuy does that mean we discuss?

Ha! This is a weird situation, because law enforcement itself hasn’t released his name.

This is a gray area. We’ll need a mod’s approval.

@liltexans, we're chomping at the bit here. Do we need to wait for LE to name the POI to sleuth him or is MSM enough? TIA

 

[kkdj]

Timeline of missing student Mackenzie Lueck's movements in Salt Lake City before disappearance
Although details regarding the case have been scarce, investigators have established a timeline of the last few hours during which Lueck's location was known.

See article for timeline...

"Mackenzie Lueck was first reported missing early on June 17, only a short time after she had landed at the Salt Lake City Airport."
Is this true? I thought she wasn't reported until Thursday.

 

[Hanoi2009]

That picture of all the grave-shaped holes in the backyard is so upsetting, especially as they had K9s there...

 

[PrairieWind]

Perhaps, he was a civilian Army employee.

That DM article about him shows him in uniform, so he was actually enlisted. Could have been an early medical discharge. He just got that massage bed, so maybe he has back problems.

 

[Karebear20]

Earlier someone questioned the bed frame that mattress and box springs were used on. I just looked closely at the photo of the mattress and it is indeed a wooden frame with a head and foot board in what looks like a light green or grey color. I wonder where it went? Has anyone seen it listed online?

 

[cody22]

Off Topic - Paul Etter who lives close to Delphi, Indiana, is in a stand-off with LE right now, on the WS Paul Etter Active Search thread......moo

 

[1987]

Sorry if this has already been posted, but I’m thinking about the bonfires. Per the last-known pic they released of her from the airport, she’s carrying a big tote bag like one I have from Michael Kors/Kate Spade/Coach, etc. Those are usually leather. According to the web, leather will begin to burn at around 850 degrees Fahrenheit. The typical bonfire burns at around 2000 degrees F. Most online sources say that burning leather smells like burning hair.

I can’t see any pics of her actual luggage, but any plastic would really smell as it burned, especially if she had a hard-sided suitcase...

I burned some leather scraps from a upholstery project and it took forever to get them burnt. I made a fire every weekend for a month and still had some pieces that could easily be picked up. I only noticed a strong chemical odor that I felt like was from chemicals used in tanning the hide. no hint of burning hair odor to me.

 

[PommyMommy]

"Mackenzie Lueck was first reported missing early on June 17, only a short time after she had landed at the Salt Lake City Airport."
Is this true? I thought she wasn't reported until Thursday.

Oh good grief, I didn't notice that or I wouldn't have posted it. Definitely not accurate! Good catch, kkdj. MOO

 

[doyoulovemepfg]

Off Topic - Paul Etter who lives close to Delphi, Indiana, is in a stand-off with LE right now, on the WS Paul Etter Active Search thread......moo

I hope WS doesn't go down again today.

 

[MassGuy]

He could have been a civilian and still worked as a Information Technology Specialist for the army, so that would explain why he only worked there for 1 year 10 months. I find it odd how he went to USU from 2009-2017 but doesn't have a degree on his LinkedIn.

He was wearing an Army uniform in one of his pictures. A contractor would never be allowed to wear that.

I’m expecting to hear about a medical discharge, an other than honorable discharge, or a dishonorable discharge.

 

[liltexans]

@liltexans, we're chomping at the bit here. Do we need to wait for LE to name the POI to sleuth him or is MSM enough? TIA

Yes, and I have confirmed this with @Tricia.

 

[kaen]

He could have been a civilian and still worked as a Information Technology Specialist for the army, so that would explain why he only worked there for 1 year 10 months. I find it odd how he went to USU from 2009-2017 but doesn't have a degree on his LinkedIn.

He had a rank in his profile 25B. He was enlisted. Here is the Army's profile of the job:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (25B)

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  Enlisted

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  Active Duty
  
• 
  Army Reserve
  
• 
  National Guard
  
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  Entry Level

OVERVIEW
Information technology specialists are responsible for maintaining, processing and troubleshooting military computer systems/operations.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintenance of networks, hardware and software
• Provide customer and network administration services
• Construct, edit and test computer programs

REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

TRAINING
Job training for an information technology specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Use of computer consoles and peripheral equipment
• Computer systems concepts
• Planning, designing and testing computer systems

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in computer science
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience in installation of computers

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 95
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

EARN CASH FOR IN DEMAND JOBS
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a network support technician, data-processing technician or computer programmer.

 

[shanadk]

I just heard on my local radio station here in CA KFI. Her Dad was told by LE they had a suspect and he was very upset with the news.

Where is KFI? KKFI is Kansas City

 

[PommyMommy]

Yes, and I have confirmed this with @Tricia.

Thank you.

 

[Kittybunny]

I've been following along with all the latest developments and here's my tentative/evolving theory based on what we know and has been reported in MSM, including some identification of the POI:

1. I believe that they had a casual, friends-with-benefits relationship and that they had gotten together at least once before, though don't feel strongly about that.
2. I believe that he fantasized about murder previously but don't think he's a serial killer.
3. I think this was pre-meditated to an extent - but it depends on how far in advance they had planned to meet and how deep their relationship was. Could have been they already had talked about meeting up when she returned - OR they both could have been online or on an app at the same time, and the plot evolved from there.
4. I think the late hour coupled with the fact that she was coming in from out of town made him think that it was a good time to carry his plan out. Even though he had already texted with her, he then set out to try to minimize any connections to her that could later be made:
- Not picking her up at the airport
- Making her turn off her phone
I can imagine that maybe he did make up some excuse for not picking her up at the airport and having her meet at the park - that maybe he was coming from somewhere, or his house was hard to find, etc. As far as turning off her phone - I don't think she had a choice about it.
5. I think the delay in reporting her missing and her story getting out there must have given him a false sense of security - which is why he decided to get rid of the mattress, do burning, etc. - I'm sure he thought that if LE hadn't contacted him by now, he was in the clear. He might have even been surprised that no one had reached out.
6. I think testing of what they found at the house is the holdup now. They need to know if her presence was established there, whether there is proof that she is not likely to be alive (blood stains in large quantity, other evidence) before they can officially charge him.

Also, can we please stop with the Lyft driver already? Sheesh!

Thinking of @yellowmoose and all those who loved Kenzie. I can't imagine how sick and worried they must feel right now!

 

[sloane7777]

South Africa, or sexual assault not sure the previous quote you are referencing

SO FAR behind LOL ignore me !!!

 

[Elliot_Alderson]

Figures that the Daily Mail would be the first outlet to publicly name him.

Former Army IT specialist, 31, gave away mattress police are searching for in Mackenzie Lueck case | Daily Mail Online

You can always count on them for that kind of respected journalism.

 

[ClaireNC]

Interesting note on the POI. His resume doesn’t match his profile on LinkedIn. In one place he says he works for Dell, the other says IBM. I get the impression that he isn’t very high up in his field and he might be just “help desk” tech support. Could even work from home.

Edit to delete part about the Army. It’s already been addressed.

 

[Whiteorchids]

This is what we have on the new bed frame.

Does someone have a photo of that box ups delivered?