SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City police have arrested a man for the death of his 59-year-old roommate, who was discovered inside an apartment unit on Sunday.
An investigation started at 11:21 p.m. when police were called to 1990 West North Temple Street to assist Salt Lake City Fire with a death investigation. When officers arrived, they found the victim, 59-year-old Timothy Ruthenberg, dead inside his apartment.
The victim was found in a room at the Ville, a shelter where the unhoused can apply for and be given a roommate.
The Utah State Medical Examiner's office determined Ruthenberg's death was a homicide. According to the office, Ruthenberg had light bruising on his torso that investigators believed could have been caused by a shoe or boot.
Further examination showed that Ruthenburg