Tremonton Parents Arrested, Accused of Killing Child Through Torture

Tremonton couple arrested in child homicide investigation

A Tremonton couple was arrested Wednesday on homicide and child torture charges in connection with the 2025 death of an 11-year-old child, according to newly filed probable cause statements from the Tremonton Garland Police Department.

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Tremonton parents arrested, accused of killing child through torture

Moroni Merrell | GoFundMe TREMONTON, Utah (KSL) — A Tremonton couple was arrested Wednesday and accused of torturing their children through punishments that led to one child’s death. Brigham Young Merrell, 35, is accused of child abuse homicide and child torture. His wife, Melinda Marie Merrell, 36, was arrested for investigation of child torture. The arrests stem from Sept. 21, 2025, when Brigham Merrell called 911, saying he had found his “min…

Tremonton couple arrested in 11-year-old child's death

TREMONTON, Utah, May 7, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Tremonton Garland police have arrested a couple in connection with the 2025 death of their 11-year-old child. Brigham Young Merrell, 35, and Linda Marie Merrell, 36, have been jailed without bail. Brigham Merrell was arrested Wednesday and booked on charges of child abuse homicide and child torture, both first-degree felonies, according to the Tremonton Garland Police Department. Melinda Merrell wa…