Jeffrey Zaugg was allegedly a Mormon church member in Utah; was raised in the Mormon church; convicted in 1995 of first-degree felony sodomy on a child; was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison; as of 2025, was out on parole (Utah offender #73345).

Jeffrey Zaugg was allegedly a Mormon church member in Utah. He was raised in the Mormon church.

In 1995, Zaugg was convicted in Utah of first-degree felony sodomy on a child.

Zaugg was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison.

As of 2025, Zaugg was out on parole (Utah offender #73345), living in Roy, Utah as a registered sex offender.

Jeffrey Zaugg is a brother of Scott Zaugg and a second cousin (sharing the same paternal great-grandfather) of Laron Zaugg. FLOODLIT has not found a relation between these men and Krew Zaugg.

FLOODLIT is trying to find out whether Zaugg was active in the LDS church when he offended.

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Sources

  1. Nancy (Slater) Zaugg Obituary [mother of Jeffrey], Myers Mortuary, November 12, 2021.
  2. STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY BRENT ZAUGG, Utah Xchange, June 19, 2025.
  3. Jeffrey Brent ZAUGG, Utah Department of Public Safety, June 19, 2025.
  4. JEFFREY BRENT ZAUGG, Utah Department of Corrections, June 19, 2025.

  • 1. Nancy (Slater) Zaugg Obituary [mother of Jeffrey]

    • 12 Nov 2021
    • News article
    • Myers Mortuary

    [redacted excerpts]

    Nancy Slater Zaugg passed away at home in Hooper, Utah, on November 12, 2021 after her battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 77.

    Nancy is survived by her husband, [redacted], of 55 years, son's Scott and Jeffrey, and [redacted]. She also leaves behind her sister, Lynda Stark, and 4 grandchildren.

    [Redacted] and Nancy served in the Toronto, Canada West mission from 2001-2003, and they later served in the Ogden Temple.

  • 2. STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY BRENT ZAUGG

    • 19 Jun 2025
    • News article
    • Utah Xchange

    OFFENSES
    Offense :76-5-403.1 - SODOMY ON A CHILD/1ST DEGREE FELONY
    Date Convicted :01/19/1995
    Conviction State :Utah
    Statute :76-5-403.1
    Offense Count :2

    FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT - LOGAN DISTRICT COURT
    CACHE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
    STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY BRENT ZAUGG
    CASE NUMBER 941000604 State Felony
    CHARGES
    Charge 1 - 76-5-403.1 - SODOMY ON A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
    Offense Date: July 29, 1994
    Plea: November 22, 1994 Not Guilty
    Disposition: December 02, 1994 Bound Over District
    Charge 2 - 76-5-403.1 - SODOMY ON A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
    Offense Date: July 29, 1994
    Plea: November 22, 1994 Not Guilty
    Disposition: December 02, 1994 Bound Over District
    Charge 3 - 76-5-404.1 - SEX ABUSE CHILD - 2nd Degree Felony
    Offense Date: July 29, 1994
    Plea: November 22, 1994 Not Guilty
    Disposition: December 02, 1994 Bound Over District
    Charge 4 - 76-5-404.1 - SEX ABUSE CHILD - 2nd Degree Felony
    Offense Date: July 29, 1994
    Plea: November 22, 1994 Not Guilty
    Disposition: December 02, 1994 Bound Over District

    BOUND OVER TO:

    FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT - LOGAN DISTRICT COURT
    CACHE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
    STATE OF UTAH vs. JEFFREY BRENT ZAUGG
    CASE NUMBER 941100175 State Felony
    CHARGES
    Charge 1 - 76-5-403.1 - SODOMY ON A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
    Offense Date: July 29, 1994
    Plea: December 05, 1994 Guilty
    Disposition: December 05, 1994 {Guilty Plea}
    Charge 2 - 76-5-403.1 - SODOMY ON A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
    Offense Date: July 29, 1994
    Plea: December 05, 1994 Guilty
    Disposition: December 05, 1994 {Guilty Plea}
    Charge 3 - 76-5-404.1 - SEX ABUSE CHILD - 2nd Degree Felony
    Offense Date: July 29, 1994
    Disposition: December 05, 1994 Dismissed (w/o prej)
    Charge 4 - 76-5-404.1 - SEX ABUSE CHILD - 2nd Degree Felony
    Offense Date: July 29, 1994
    Disposition: December 05, 1994 Dismissed (w/o prej)

    LIFE IN THE UTAH STATE PRISON WITH A MINIMUM OF 10 YRS ORDERED
    06-19-2025 02:17 PM Page 2 of
    CASE NUMBER: 941100175 State Felony3

    01-17-1995 Note: Sentence: Judge LOW, GORDON J.
    01-17-1995 Note: REPORTER: VIDEO,
    01-17-1995 Note: Deft present with Counsel, Prosecutor present
    01-17-1995 Note: Chrg: SODOMY ON MINOR Plea: Guilty Find: GuiltyPlea
    01-17-1995 Note: PRISON: 5 YEARS to DEATH SUSP: 0
    01-17-1995 Note: Chrg: SODOMY ON MINOR Plea: Guilty Find: GuiltyPlea
    01-17-1995 Note: PRISON: 5 YEARS to DEATH SUSP:

  • 3. Jeffrey Brent ZAUGG

    • 19 Jun 2025
    • Registered sex offender record
    • Utah Department of Public Safety

    Name: Jeffrey Brent ZAUGG Registration #: 3697
    Aliases: Jeff ZAUGG
    Jeff Brent ZAUGG
    Jeffrey Brent ZAUGG
    Status: Active

    Physical Description
    • Age: 55 (DOB: 02/22/1970) • Height: 6'00''
    • Sex: M • Weight: 200lbs
    • Race: White • Eyes: Blue
    • Hair: Brown
    • Scars/Tattoos: Scar on L_Hand (2" SCAR) , Scar on Head (4" LONG SCAR ON FOREHEAD)

    Address
    [redacted] Roy, UT 84067
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    Offenses
    • Description: 76-5-403.1 - SODOMY ON A CHILD/1ST DEGREE FELONY
    • Date Convicted: 01/19/1995
    • Conviction State: Utah
    • Release Date:
    • Details:
    • Counts: 2

  • 4. JEFFREY BRENT ZAUGG

    • 19 Jun 2025
    • News article
    • Utah Department of Corrections

    Offender # Name Location Housing Facility Release Date/Type Case Manager Case Manager Email
    73345 JEFFREY BRENT ZAUGG PAROLE N/A N/A

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