Man arrested in Orem after allegedly kidnapping woman, cutting her over 20 times

Violent — Orem, UT — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

A 50-year-old man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a woman and cutting her over 20 times in an Orem park.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Violent
• Location: Orem, UT
• Date reported: 2026-07-15
• Suspect: male, age 50
• Status: arrested

REPORTED DETAILS

• The victim reported that the suspect, Eddie Cole Buckley, placed both hands on her neck and choked her for at least 3 minutes without stopping.
• The victim stated that Buckley used a microblade razor to cut her body 29 times.
• Police found restraints, including zip-ties and a dog collar, at the camp where the incident occurred.
• The suspect was arrested on Monday.
• Buckley is facing over 30 charges, including aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault.