On January 11, KSL.com partnered up with Robert J. DeBry to bring you an article titled, "7 of the most infamous criminals in Utah history." And judging from the comments, there were most definitely more who have unfortunately made their mark. Based off of user comments, here are seven more of the most infamous criminals to have ravaged the place we all call home.

1. Hi-Fi murders

One of the most heinous crimes not only in the state but in the nation happened in 1974 in a home audio store in Ogden called Hi-Fi Shop.

It was just before closing time when three men walked into the audio store while three other men stayed in the car. While at the store the men took five people hostage, during which time they forced their victims to drink Drano and committed other torturous and deadly acts, including repeatedly raping and killing a 16-year-old girl.

Out of the five victims, three were killed and the other two received serious injuries.

The three men who entered the store — Dale Pierre Selby, William Andrews, and Keith Roberts — were all convicted of crimes. But only Andrews and Shelby were convicted of the murders and both of their death sentences were carried out by way of lethal injection.

2. Arthur Gary Bishop

In the early 1980s young children all along the Wasatch Front, particularly in the Sugar House area, were often afraid for their lives — and for good reason.

Arthur Gary Bishop, who went by the name of "Roger Downs," was a member of the Big Brother program. In his role as a mentor to many young boys, Bishop abused his power, molesting many children in his care.

There was more to be feared from this man. Bishop went on to murder five young boys between the ages of 4 and 13 in a killing spree that spanned between 1979 and 1983.

Bishop was found guilty of five counts of aggravated murder, five counts of aggravated kidnapping and one count of sexually abusing a minor. He was sentenced to death by lethal injection on June 10, 1988.

3. Lance and Kelback

In the winter of 1966, fellow parolees Myron Lance and Walter Kelbach teamed up to undergo a five-day killing spree that would claim the lives of six young adults.

The murders that began on December 17 ended on December 21 when Lance and Kelbach were apprehended at a police roadblock in Parleys Canyon.

The two were sentenced to death, but their sentence was ruled unconstitutional in 1972. Lance died in prison in 2010, and Kelbach, 77, remains incarcerated at the state prison in Gunnison.

4. Brian David Mitchell

This next Utah criminal also put the fear in children along the Wasatch Front — particularly young girls — when on June 5, 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her bedroom at knifepoint.

Over the next nine months there was a nationwide search, including many television broadcasts, keeping Smart's face fresh in everyone's minds. And on March 12, 2003, Smart was spotted walking the streets of Sandy, Utah, with Brian David Mitchell, who called himself Emmanuel.

Smart recounted being raped multiple times daily, and having her life and the lives of her loved ones threatened if she tried to escape.

Mitchell was convicted of kidnapping and is currently serving a life sentence at a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.

5. Frances and Marc Schreuder

In 1978, Utah oil and auto parts millionaire Franklin Bradshaw was shot and killed by his 17-year-old grandson, Marc Schreuder. But as it turned out, he wasn't the only one involved in the murder.

Marc Schreuder told police that his mother, Frances Schreuder, was the one behind the murder and had coerced her son into killing her father in an alleged attempt to keep up her lavish lifestyle.

Both Marc and Frances were convicted, with Mark serving 12 years and Frances serving 13 for her role.

Frances Schreuder died in 2004, but her life and conviction live on in the book-turned-movie "At Mother's Request: A True Story of Money, Murder and Betrayal."

6. Lafferty Brothers

On July 24, 1984 — a day set aside each year in Utah to celebrate the state's Mormon Pioneer heritage — two religiously fanatical brothers did the unthinkable: they murdered a mother and her small baby.

Ron and Dan Lafferty believed themselves to be prophets, and Brenda, who was married to their youngest brother, Allen, refused to believe it and did not allow her husband to join his brothers in worship. She was also accused of convincing Ron's wife to leave him after he wanted to take his 14-year-old step-daughter as a plural wife.

Ron Lafferty said that he had received revelation to kill Brenda and her 15-month-old daughter, and on that morning in 1984 he and his brother Dan killed the two in cold blood.

Both brothers are currently serving time for their crimes, with Dan in the in the maximum security wing of the Utah State Prison and Ron on death row.

7. Josh Powell

Susan Powell was last seen alive on December 6, 2009. Her husband Josh Powell was named as a person of interest, but was never charged. His claimed alibi was camping with his sons, which checked out with the sons. However, in following weeks, the youngest of the two boys drew a picture in daycare of a van with three people and said "Mommy was in the truck."

Leading up to her disappearance, Susan also talked with friends and recorded a video saying, "I want it documented that there is extreme turmoil in our marriage," and "If I die, it may not be an accident, even if it looks like one."

Josh's father Steve Powell was also a person of interest as he had a history of voyeurism, an addiction to pornography and 4,500 images of Susan taken without her knowledge (seized from his computer). Josh's brother Michael also evaded authorities.

Throughout the investigation, website popped up — possibly written by Josh, Steven and Michael — that tried to undermine the credibility of Susan's parents and Susan herself, accusing the former of abusing the children and the late latter of having an affair.

A little over two years after Susan went missing, Josh killed himself and his and Susan's two sons in a murder-suicide when custody of the boys went to Susan's parents. A year later, Josh's brother Michael committed suicide. Steven is currently in prison, serving for child pornography charges. Police closed Susan's case in 2013.

Missed the first part? Read "7 of the most infamous criminals in Utah history."

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