LOCAL NEWS

Utah man stabs woman in Tinder meet up in ‘an attempt to kill her’

May 13, 2022, 2:18 PM | Updated: Jan 19, 2024, 2:12 pm

BOUNTIFUL, Utah — A man is in custody after stabbing two women including a woman he’d met on Tinder- in an attempt to kill her, court documents say.

The man, identified as 18-year-old Kane Fairbank, met up with the first victim at a park near Bountiful, Utah on Thursday evening.

The teen “lured the victim” to the wooded area before stabbing her multiple times.

The documents state, “Fairbank lured [the victim] using the social media application Tinder, coerced her into his vehicle, and began attacking her with a knife, stabbing her multiple times.”

The victim sustained multiple serious injuries to her hands, neck and face during that time.

The knife was later recovered and found to be a fixed blade, nearly a foot in length.

Despite her injuries, the victim continued to fight and was able to get out of the car and flee from Fairbank.

“Fairbank ran after [the victim] and stabbed her in the back as she fled. This injury was life-threatening in nature.”

The victim continued to run after being stabbed and approached several people at the park, at which point Fairbank ran away.

Police said those witnesses took action and helped create a barrier between Fairbank and the victim. Among those witnesses two were nurses and one was an EMT who provided medical care while another witness called 911.

Fairbank drove to a different location in Bountiful and stopped to dispose of the victim’s cell phone in this area and breaking his phone “in an attempt to dispose of any possible evidence,” and abandoned his car there according to police.

A short time later, Fairbank was in the neighborhood near 550 N. 500 W. in Bountiful, where he approached a 64-year-old woman and stabbed her multiple times, causing life-threatening injuries. The second victim fell to the ground and fought off Fairbank with the aid of witnesses until he fled to another area. Fairbank was spotted in a nearby neighborhood by a Good Samaritan, who detained him until he was taken into custody.

Both victims were transferred to hospitals in critical condition.

In an interview with police Fairbank, “admitted to planning victim 1’s murder. He further stated he had been planning since he started interacting with her on Tinder. Fairbank stated he invited Victim 1 to the park “with the intent of luring her into his car and killing her.”

Fairbank also admitted to disposing of victim 1’s cell phone  to get rid of any evidence on her phone as well as his own phone for “the same reason.”

Fairbank stated, “he approached Victim 2 with the intent of killing her as well. Fairbank said he stabbed Victim 2 multiple times, but when he observed other people running to her aid, he fled the scene. Fairbank admitted that Victim 2 was a stranger to him. Fairbank further admitted that he targeted Victim 2 because she was elderly, alone.”

Fairbank is in custody and may face the following charges: two counts of attempted murder, two counts of obstruction of justice, and one count of aggravated kidnapping according to court documents.

The documents state, Fairbank, “would constitute a substantial danger to another individual or to the community, or is likely to flee the jurisdiction of the court if released on bail.”

Fairbank admitted to planning to continue to kill other people after he killed victim 1.

“Fairbank explained his desire to continue to kill people who he thought were vulnerable. Fairbank talked in length about killing his parents and siblings with a pick ax that he had at his house. Fairbank is a clear danger to the public and even stated that if he was released he would continue his plans to kill. Fairbank planned to utilize social media applications to find and identify possible victims.”

KSL 5 TV Live

Local News

Matt Gephardt working with Bona Rose on the CarChex documents....

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

Get Gephardt: West Valley woman says her extended car warranty claim was denied unfairly

Many drivers buy an extended auto warranty to cover unexpected repair bills. But when a West Valley City woman turned to her warranty provider for major help on her car's transmission, they turned her down - repeatedly.

8 hours ago

Moments before a Salt Lake City woman is hit by a white car in the Avenues....

Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio, Garna Mejia and Michael Houck, KSL TV

Doorbell camera captures another hit-and-run in Salt Lake City

New doorbell camera shows bystanders rushing to save a woman who may be another victim of an alleged serial hit-and-runner.

8 hours ago

A view of the West Temple and 200 South intersection in Salt Lake City....

Michael Houck

A major downtown Salt Lake City intersection will close from April to May

Starting April 1, the West Temple and 200 South intersection will be closed as crews replace natural gas lines.

10 hours ago

Researchers gathered in a Weber State University room for a Air Quality Summit....

Mike Anderson

Air Quality Summit puts focus on Utah air pollution and solutions

Many of the researchers who study Utah's air pollution problems are sharing what they've found while working to find solutions during Thursday's Air Quality Summit.

11 hours ago

Keith Stebbings (right) confronting Loren Richardson (left) after Richardson allegedly entered his ...

Shelby Lofton

‘He wasn’t intending to hurt anybody’: Brighton homeowner attorney says snowboarder confrontation was a misunderstanding

The Brighton man armed with a gun while confronting a snowboarder in a viral video is now facing criminal charges. But his attorney says he had the right to protect his property.

12 hours ago

Follow @KSL5TVLike us on Facebook...

Eliza Pace

VIDEO: Watch the moment a UHP trooper stops a 12-year-old driving on the freeway

Utah Highway Patrol responded to a call of a reckless driver. They didn't know until after they stopped the car that it was a 12-year-old driver.

12 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

Women hold card for scanning key card to access Photocopier Security system concept...

Les Olson

Why Printer Security Should Be Top of Mind for Your Business

Connected printers have vulnerable endpoints that are an easy target for cyber thieves. Protect your business with these tips.

Modern chandelier hanging from a white slanted ceiling with windows in the backgruond...

Lighting Design

Light Up Your Home With These Top Lighting Trends for 2024

Check out the latest lighting design trends for 2024 and tips on how you can incorporate them into your home.

Technician woman fixing hardware of desktop computer. Close up....

PC Laptops

Tips for Hassle-Free Computer Repairs

Experiencing a glitch in your computer can be frustrating, but with these tips you can have your computer repaired without the stress.

Close up of finger on keyboard button with number 11 logo...

PC Laptops

7 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade Your Laptop to Windows 11

Explore the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11 for a smoother, more secure, and feature-packed computing experience.

Stylish room interior with beautiful Christmas tree and decorative fireplace...

Lighting Design

Create a Festive Home with Our Easy-to-Follow Holiday Prep Guide

Get ready for festive celebrations! Discover expert tips to prepare your home for the holidays, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for unforgettable moments.

Battery low message on mobile device screen. Internet and technology concept...

PC Laptops

9 Tips to Get More Power Out of Your Laptop Battery

Get more power out of your laptop battery and help it last longer by implementing some of these tips from our guide.

Utah man stabs woman in Tinder meet up in ‘an attempt to kill her’