Police chief responds after Utah murder suspect claims he is innocent and was framed

Murder Investigation Update

• 💡 Kimberly Hyde was found dead in her car in Vernal, Utah, in October 2024, with her neighbor Henry Rousara charged in connection with her death.
• 🚀 Rousara fled to the Philippines after the discovery of Hyde's body and has remained there since.

Suspect's Claims and Police Response

• 💬 Henry Rousara conducted an interview claiming innocence and alleging he was framed by Kimberly Hyde's husband, Michael Hyde.
• 🚨 Vernal City Police Chief Mike Gledhill stated that Rousara remains the sole suspect based on available evidence.
• ⚠️ The Chief also noted that several of Rousara's statements are contradicted by verified evidence in police possession.

Michael Hyde's Cooperation

• ✅ Michael Hyde, Kimberly's husband, has fully cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation.
• 🔬 Mr. Hyde voluntarily underwent a polygraph examination administered by a third-party, with results indicating no deception.

Complex International Case

• 🌐 The investigation is described as complex due to its international components, involving Rousara's presence in the Philippines.
• 🤝 Multiple agencies, including the FBI, Roosevelt City Police, and various county offices, are collaborating on the case.
• ⚖️ Police are committed to maintaining investigative integrity and cannot publicly share all details at this time, despite wanting the community to know the truth.