Man arrested for allegedly murdering father with hatchet in West Valley City

A man was arrested Friday after his father was found dead, and police say he confessed to killing him in a disturbing manner.

West Valley City Police said they responded to 4700 S. 4675 West in West Valley City. The person who called said they saw 46-year-old Jeremy Ross Pulver fleeing the scene, and as he did so, he told them that he beat his dad to death. Officers and first responders then found Jeremy’s father, John Culver, and confirmed that he was dead.

Jeremy was later found and taken into custody. Police said they interviewed him and he admitted to killing his dad.

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