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Missing West Jordan man found dead near Utah Lake

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A missing West Jordan man was found dead Wednesday after last being seen Friday, May 31, according to West Jordan police.

Douglas James Steadman, 58, was reportedly last seen on May 31 at around 2:30 p.m. A Silver Alert was issued on June 4 and police said Douglas was suffering from early-stage dementia and COPD, among other conditions, but did not have the necessary medication with him.

Douglas James Steadman, 58, was reportedly last seen on May 31 around 2:30 p.m. (Courtesy: West Jordan Police Department)
Douglas James Steadman, 58, was reportedly last seen on May 31 around 2:30 p.m. (Courtesy: West Jordan Police Department)

Police were informed that Douglas had crossed Spanish Fork Canyon.

On Wednesday morning, West Jordan Police issued a Update on social media Officials said he was found dead “in the Utah Lake area,” but at this point in the investigation, they do not believe foul play was committed.

“We appreciate the response of the community and other law enforcement agencies in their efforts to locate Steadman,” police said on social media the day his body was discovered. “We extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of Douglas Steadman.”

According to West Jordan Police, the investigation will be taken over by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office once the Office of the Medical Examiner releases a report.

What should you do if you talk to the police about a missing person?

More than 600,000 people go missing in the United States each year, according to the National system for missing and unidentified persons.

Here are some suggestions to consider if someone you know is missing.

Utah authorities recommend taking notes of interactions with police to record details such as the names of officers, the dates and times of interactions, the case number and what officers said.

When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended that you share as much information about the missing person as possible, including but not limited to:

  • Full name or nickname.
  • Latest photos.
  • Date of birth and age at the time of disappearance.
  • Gender.
  • Detailed physical description (including any unique scars or tattoos).
  • Date of disappearance.
  • Diseases.
  • Last known location.
  • social media accounts.

Additional resources

For more information, the Ministry of Public Security has set up a page on its website dedicated to Resources for Missing Personsand pages to display Missing persons from Utah.

Other hotlines and resources originally in a Travel Guide 2021 are available below:

National hotline for domestic violence cases: 800-799-7233

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176

National Runaway Safety Line: 800-786-2929

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483

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