17-year-old charged with murder in 2025 slaying of Utah mom and her 8-year-old son

Saratoga Springs police said a 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the March 28, 2025 slaying of Jessica Lyman, 44, and her 8-year-old son, Eli Painter. Investigators responded after a teen found the pair unconscious in their apartment; Eli died at the scene, while Jessica died later in hospital. Authorities say they carried out dozens of search warrants, collected hundreds of evidence items, and reviewed extensive video and records before making the arrest.